Does AI recommend personal trainers in New York?
We put 14 questions from clients in New York to Gemini and ChatGPT, from “Who is the best personal trainer in Astoria, New York?” to “I need to book a session with a personal trainer in New York who has availability for a consultation today.”. Between them they named 67 personal trainers: if you run a personal training business in New York, this is the list to be on.
The personal trainers AI recommends most in New York
How many of the 14 answers named each business; = marks a shared rank.
Alex Folacci led, named in 3 of 14 answers (21%). That top share is the 2nd highest of the 6 cities we scanned for personal trainers (average 23%). 7 personal trainers came up more than once, out of 67 named in all.
ChatGPT vs Gemini: they rarely agree
Gemini named 32 personal trainers in 8 answers (15 October 2026); ChatGPT named 35 personal trainers in 6 answers (3 September 2026). Not one name is on both lists. One doesn't predict the other.
The 8 questions we asked Gemini in New York
Each was asked 3 times. Only 24% of the names came back in all 3, and 1 of 24 answers named nobody, so the ranking above, built from the first ask, is a snapshot. Full numbers: our Gemini study across 9 trades and 9 cities.
- Direct recommendation
“Who is the best personal trainer in Astoria, New York?”
Named Iron Lion Performance, Pinelli’s Training, Elena Lymperi Fitness, Fitness Lounge, Embrace Personal Training. 9 different names over 3 asks. Searched “best personal trainers in Astoria New York”.
- Specific need
“I have chronic lower back pain and want to start working out, who is a good personal trainer in New York to help me with this?”
Named The HPM NY, Fit Club NY, Concierge Pain Relief. 7 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find personal trainer for chronic back pain New York”.
- Near a landmark
“Can you recommend a personal trainer near Grand Central Terminal in New York?”
Named CompleteBody Grand Central, Sports Lab NYC, Crunch Fitness (Midtown East), Alex Folacci. 5 different names over 3 asks. Searched “personal trainers near Grand Central Terminal New York City”.
- Shortlist
“What are the top 5 personal trainers in New York right now?”
Named Alex Folacci, Maik Wiedenbach, DOGPOUND, Hanson Fitness, Leading Edge Personal Training. 12 different names over 3 asks. Searched “top rated personal trainers in New York City 2026”.
- Trust & credentials
“Who is the most highly rated and certified personal trainer in New York?”
Named Alex Folacci, Maik Wiedenbach, Kira Stokes, DOGPOUND, Tone House. 7 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to determine the most highly rated and certified personal trainer in New York”.
- Specialization
“Is there a personal trainer in New York who specializes in Olympic weightlifting for beginners?”
Named Peak Barbell, J2Fit, New York Weightlifting Academy, Fusion Trained, CrossFit NYC Flatiron. 10 different names over 3 asks. Searched “personal trainers New York Olympic weightlifting for beginners”.
- Price & value
“Where can I find an affordable personal trainer in New York that offers good value for money?”
Named YMCA of Greater New York, Manny Cantor Center, BUF Personal Training, Speakeasy of Strength, Crunch Fitness (Midtown East). 8 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find affordable personal trainer NYC value for money”.
- Urgency & availability
“I need to book a session with a personal trainer in New York who has availability for a consultation today.”
Named no personal trainer; cited fresha.com, findyourtrainer.com, alexfolacci.com. 4 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to book a personal trainer consultation in New York today”.
What Gemini actually said
Asked “Who is the best personal trainer in Astoria, New York?”, here is how Gemini opened its answer, in its own words:
Determining the "best" personal trainer in Astoria, New York, depends largely on your individual fitness goals, preferred training environment, and personal coaching style. Because "best" is subjective, the Astoria community often recommends several well-regarded trainers and studios that cater to different needs.
Here are some of the highly-regarded options in Astoria:
Personal Training Studios & Specialized Coaches
Iron Lion Performance: Frequently cited for its welcoming environment, this studio is praised for being non-intimidating and helpful for both beginners and fitness enthusiasts who want to focus on strength and weight loss.
Pinelli’s Training: A veteran-…
Where AI gets its answers
76% of citations here went to the businesses' own websites (26% across the 6 cities), and 12% to booking platforms and marketplaces. New York leans on them more than most. Most cited: alexfolacci.com, in 5 of 14 answers.
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