Great Day Personal Training

01/02/2026

From our Great Day family to yours! We hope 2026 brings you all an endless number of Great Days!

12/30/2025

12/22/2025

One of the most realistic holiday habits: take a short walk after meals (even 10–15 minutes). It can be a great way to support blood sugar and help you feel better without adding more “to-dos.”

And don’t forget the invisible pillars: stress and sleep. When those are off, everything feels harder. Small steps are still progress. Read Justin's full blog post on our site: greatdaypt.com/blog/joy-and-balance

12/22/2025

Don’t forget Boot Camp on Christmas Eve day at 8 am!

12/19/2025

Thank you to Linda and Rabih for these beautiful gifts that added to our gym’s holiday cheer!

12/18/2025

If you’re navigating the holidays with chronic or metabolic health concerns, it can feel like there’s pressure from every direction. You’re not “doing it wrong” — this season is just challenging.

One question that helps: “How can I celebrate in a way that supports my body and my future self?”

That might look like choosing 1–2 foods you truly enjoy, building in a short walk, staying hydrated, keeping meds consistent, and leaning on your support system. You deserve a holiday season that feels good during and after.

Read Justin's full blog post on our site: greatdaypt.com/blog/joy-and-balance

12/18/2025

We had to take this picture quick before Jacques found the cookies!

12/15/2025

Holiday meals don’t have to be all-or-nothing. In our latest blog post, Justin Brown delves into Finding Joy and Balance while celebrating the holidays and still managing a chronic illness or living with diabetes. A little structure can go a long way:

½ plate non-starchy veggies
¼ plate protein
¼ plate the carbs you actually enjoy

Then choose 1–2 “worth it” foods (your favorites) and skip the bites you don’t even care about. It’s not restriction, it’s intention.

Read the full blog here: greatdaypt.com/blog/joy-and-balance

12/12/2025

Wondering what your first day at Great Day Personal Training actually looks like?

Here’s how we bring our safe, welcoming, nurturing philosophy to life from the moment you walk in:

1️⃣ Conversation & Assessment – We start by listening: your story, your goals, and any concerns. Then we do a right-sized fitness assessment to find a safe starting point.
2️⃣ Co-Created Plan – Together we choose the best path (1-on-1, small group, or a hybrid) and set realistic early wins.
3️⃣ Support Between Sessions – Expect check-ins, habit nudges, and simple options for busy days.
4️⃣ Track What Matters – We celebrate strength, balance, stamina,and the “life wins” like more energy, less fear, and more joy.

This is how we live our mission as Rochester’s premiere wellness destination and why so many people describe Great Day PT as a training home, not just a place to workout.

If you’re looking for a place that feels like a home, we’d be honored to welcome you to the Great Day family. 💚

🔗 Read the full blog: https://www.greatdaypt.com/blog/welcoming-environment

📞 Call 585-404-0011 or email info@greatdaypt.com to schedule your free consultation.

12/09/2025

What a holiday this family will have! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

12/09/2025

A gym should feel like your place, not a place you’re trying to “fit into.”

At Great Day Personal Training, welcoming means more than a friendly hello. It means building a community where you’re known, encouraged, and supported, because the science is clear: people stick with movement when they feel like they belong.

In his blog, owner Jacques-Luis Nodar shares how we create that sense of belonging here in Rochester, NY by:
✅ Offering small-group options so you’re never “lost in the crowd”
✅ Checking in between sessions to keep you supported on busy weeks
✅ Celebrating wins at every level, from first sessions to big milestones

This is part of our DNA as Rochester’s premiere wellness destination: a safe, inclusive space for every age and ability.

If you’ve ever thought, “I just need a place that gets me,” we built this environment with you in mind.

Ready to find your training home?
🔗 Read the blog: https://www.greatdaypt.com/blog/welcoming-environment
📩 Message us or email info@greatdaypt.com to learn more.

12/08/2025

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