The Forge: Conditioning & Training for Strenght, Vitality & Power

  • "Boost Your Vitality & Resilience"

    “With my expertise in personal training, movement arts, and self-defense, I’ll guide you to transform your physical and mental strength. Let’s build your resilience and achieve peak fitness together.”

    • Focus:

      • Personal Training and exercise science

      • Integrative Movement Arts

      • Martial Arts, Combatives and and Self-Defense

      • Resilience Conditioning

    • Benefits:

      • “I’ll help you increase your physical strength and overall energy.”

      • “Gain practical self-defense skills and enhance your personal resilience.”

      • “Optimize your fitness and movement skills with customized training and powerful techniques.”

  • “Ben is the only person I would trust as a personal trainer! He connects everything to the honesty and joy of movement. Training becomes about curiosity and connection, so the work becomes a pleasant experience and not a chore.”

    — Evie Mitchell

  • “Ben is the best trainer ever. He is a great teacher and person. I never miss his classes”

    — Maha Alasaker

  • “The sessions are different than anything I have done before; I continue to become more aware of my body through breathing techniques and other exercises.  At the end of each session, I am typically completely relaxed, having crawled, wriggled, rolled, and am utterly drenched in sweat and exhausted.  I recommend Ben as a trainer without any reservations to anyone interested in fitness.”

    — Larry Berkowitz

  • “I've pursued many fitness modalities from structured cardio, to classic weight training, to pilates and yoga. Ben's creative, multidisciplinary, client-centered approach has seen my body change and improve in ways no other work has done before--increasing my joint mobility, lengthening my muscles, deepening my core strength, and giving me better balance. I move through the world better from having worked with Ben. All the while, he makes each session fun, different and interesting. I highly recommend him to anyone at any level of fitness wanting to feel better in their body.

    -Ben Stark

My Services

  • After decades of cross-disciplinary practice in yoga, pilates, martial arts, dance, theatre, circus, trial, and error, research, and refining Ben has developed a method for training the body. We call it *Forging the instrument.

  • Individualized fitness assessments and goal setting

    One-on-one personal training sessions focusing on strength, flexibility, endurance, and overall fitness improvement

    Customized workout plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences

    Nutritional guidance and meal planning to support fitness goals Regular progress tracking and adjustments to workout plans based on results

    Ground mobility and Fall Prevention

    Evolutionary flows and patterns, such as advanced animal crawling movements and other locomotive patterns.

    Kettlebells/Clubs/Maces Flow and Conditioning

    Mentoring towards specific skill acquisition

    Acrobatics/Calisthenics/Asanas

  • Psychological and physical conditioning through advanced breath training, impact science, somatic work around fear and pain management, techniques to defuse tension and avoid drawing attention, hand to hand combat training, defense against short and long distance weaponry. personal protection, group confrontation, and evasion tactics in confined spaces, mass crowds and vehicles.

Contact me and receive free principles, tips and exercises applicable to your practice today!

  • “Health is the ability to realize our avowed and unavowed dreams.”

    ― Moshe Feldenkrais.

  • "Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do."

    Bruce Lee

  • “In short, health is measured by the shock a person can take without his usual way of life being compromised”.

    Moshe Feldenkrais

  • "Be like water, my friend. Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless — like water. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend."

    Bruce Lee

  • “It is better to be a warrior in a garden, than a gardener in a war.”

    -Miyamoto Musashi

  • “If you want peace, prepare for war.”

    -Sun Tzu

  • Personalized Training

    Tailored Fitness Plans: Expertise in personal training ensures that every workout plan is designed specifically for your needs, goals, and body type, optimizing results.

    Flexible Scheduling: catering to busy professionals by offering flexible scheduling options, including early morning or evening sessions, to accommodate your work commitments.

  • Mental Resilience

    Stress Reduction: Learn and practice techniques to help manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges, providing a holistic approach to well-being. As a martial artist, I understand the importance of versatility, adaptability, technique as well as strength in the form of psychological and physical conditioning.

    Mental Clarity: Enhance mental clarity and emotional intelligence to make better decisions and navigate life's challenges.

  • Enhanced health and well being

    Discover how intentional practice can help you energize the body as well as tools to integrate your practice into day-to-day life.

    Gain greater self-confidence and awareness, learning to use your body as an instrument of self-expression.

  • Science-Backed Training

    Drawing upon the latest scientific research to help you develop a deeper understanding of your body and its relationship to movement. Along with our supportive and empowering community, you'll be able to explore and discover your full potential, no matter your experience level.

  • Results and Accountability

    Data-Driven Progress Tracking: Using data and metrics to track and measure clients' progress, allowing for the adaptation of training and coaching programs to ensure results.

    Coaches assist in building consistent habits, acknowledging that small, sustainable changes lead to long-term success.

  • What is Personal Training

    Personal training is the process of accompanying clients in training their mind body and spirit to improve their overall metabolism and health including strength, endurance, stability, flexibility, and dexterity with a strong focus on athleticism. Sessions can be given individually or as part of a group, online or in person.

  • Purposeful Goal Setting

    Coaches guide individuals in setting purposeful goals, recognizing that these goals extend beyond physical achievements to impact the entirety of one's life.

  • Accountability Partners

    Imagine your coach as a reliable partner, someone who stands by you on the journey toward your aspirations, offering consistent support and encouragement.

  • Organize your Body

    A skilled coach helps your brain, discover and acquire movement patterns and skills, refining your exercise routines with a focus on mindful, purposeful actions to ensure effectiveness and reduce the risk of injury as well as learning to move gracefully adapting to the environment

  • Inspiration and Motivation

    Coaches provide steady support and inspiration, understanding that sustaining motivation is a journey, not a one-time event.

    Coaches act as mentors and cheerleaders, helping you refine your exercise techniques to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and long-term success.

  • Save Time

    Practical, time-efficient workout strategies, recognizing the importance of balance in a busy schedule.

    Learn principles to overcome inertia and effortlessly ease into practice

    I will strategize with you to overcome plateaus, understanding that progress is often achieved through thoughtful adjustments and new approaches.

  • Mind Body Connection

    Picture your coach as a guide in achieving a balanced mental and physical state, understanding the interconnectedness of both aspects in overall well-being. The role of your nervous system in training and recovery is fundamental.

  • Holistic Wellness

    Gain access to a personalized wellness plan, acknowledging that every individual's journey is unique and requires tailored support addressing not only physical fitness but also nutrition, stress management, and overall well-being.

  • Exercise Science and Performance

    I will empower you through education, and sharing knowledge about exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle choices to enable informed decision-making.

    Receive support during lifestyle transitions, recognizing the need for guidance in adopting healthier habits with practical strategies for enhancing performance, focusing on realistic improvements and skill development.

    Build confidence gradually, recognizing that the journey is about progress, not perfection.