New York, NY (October 7, 2008) – Every New Year, men and women across the country vow to lose weight and get into shape. This resolution is made so often that many people resort to fitness fads and trends in hopes that this new workout will be “the one” that gets them into amazing shape.

Unfortunately, the reason something is called a trend is because it comes and goes so quickly it is often forgotten. This is the case with countless fitness devices and philosophies. According to top New York City Fitness Coach Jeff Halevy, there is only one way to get the results that you want: do what works!

Jeff Halevy is a certified fitness trainer and former amateur fighter, which has lead him down the path of creating the ultimate, no-holds-barred workout designed to increase his client’s strength and endurance before aesthetics. “I teach my clients to chase performance numbers, not numbers on a scale,” says Jeff, “through tried-and-true methods; it is possible to reach your fitness goals without jumping on the bandwagon.”

Workouts by Jeff Halevy
Jeff’s overall training philosophy focuses on hard work and commitment – according to Jeff, “when you come into my gym to train, you always expect to break a sweat – no questions asked.”

Cardiovascular Conditioning

• Jeff’s cardio training routine is an absolute must for anyone looking to increase cardiovascular health, ramp up their endurance and burn tons of calories in the process. Jeff focuses on sprint workouts rather than long, relaxed sessions on the treadmill. According to Jeff, the results speak for themselves.




•  Warm-up: 10 minutes walking on treadmill


•  Hill Sprints: 6 – 12 rounds of 40 second sprints (on an incline of 3)




• Sprint at close to maximum speed followed by 20 seconds rest


• Cool Down: 3-5 minutes easy walk to cool-down

Strength Plan

• Developing a stronger body takes work: Jeff points out the more you build muscle in large areas (for example, the legs), the more calories are burned while resting. Jeff advocates moderately heavy lifting for men and women, citing that muscle growth and strength are more quickly attained through heavy lifting. However, Jeff reminds his clients that heavy lifting doesn’t equal “bulking up,” but rather toning the muscles to their desired shape and size  

Leg Workout

• Back Squats




• Four sets of eight reps at a weight just shy of failure, with strict one minute rests between each set

• Abdominal Circuit




• 30 leg raises


• 30 full-range sit-ups


• 30 upper abdominal crunches

• Bulgarian Split Squat + Step-Up Superset




• Holding dumbbells for both exercises, repeat superset twice




• Split Squat: 15 reps/leg, followed by :30 rest


• Step-Ups: 15 reps/leg, followed by 2:00 rest

• Abdominal Circuit




• 30 full-range sit-ups


• 15 reverse crunches

Arm Workout
According to Jeff, anyone that doesn’t have a goal of bodybuilding should focus on working their arms in conjunction with large-muscle compound movements. Jeff advocates working the large muscle areas and allowing the arms to get a “residual benefit” of overall body toning and weight loss.

• Triceps Pushdowns + Dips Superset




• 3-4 super sets




• Triceps pushdown: 8-12 reps at a weight just shy of failure, no rest


• Dips: At least 6, but as many as possible, followed by 2 minutes rest

• Dumbbell French Press + Neutral Grip Dumbbell Chest Press




• French press: 8-12 reps at a weight just shy of failure, no rest


• Chest press: At least 12 reps, attempting to improve to 20

• Preacher Curl + Hammer Curl Superset




• Preacher curls: 8-12 reps, no rest


• Hammer curls: 8-12 reps, followed by 2 minutes rest

Following Jeff’s tried-and-true methods, his clients, who range from young men to mature women, have all seen outstanding “side effects” in the form of a lean, trim body. Jeff’s experience as a trained fighter and coach has helped him incorporate his motivational training methods into every routine – with the results speaking for themselves.

About Jeff Halevy
With notable clients across business and entertainment worlds, Jeff Halevy is one of New York City's top fitness coaches. A former amateur fighter, he serves as the managing director of ultra-exclusive Sitaras Fitness. Knowing first hand what it takes to be in fighting shape, Jeff's watermark is a no-nonsense, high intensity approach that focuses on strength, and cardiovascular and muscular conditioning – an approach with tremendous aesthetic "side-effects."

Jeff is certified National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM) trainer and a certified life coach. He received his bachelor’s degree from New York University and has trained clients in private gyms in New York as well as fellow fighters in several New York area gyms. For more information, please visit www.HALEVYFITNESS.com.