Lift Club is Physical Equilibrium’s coached strength training experience for people who want to learn how to lift well—safely, confidently, and with purpose. It was created for those who want more guidance and attention than a typical group fitness class, but may not want—or may not be able—to commit to ongoing 1:1 personal training.
Each session emphasizes smart warm-ups, proper lifting technique, and building a stronger mind–body connection. The goal is not to chase exhaustion for its own sake—it’s to develop the skills, consistency, and coaching support that lead to real progress over time. Lift Club is held at our Midtown Manhattan location at 515 Madison Avenue in New York City.
Lift Club was built on a simple idea: strength training should be coached. Not everyone needs (or wants) full-time 1:1 training, and not every gym class leaves room for the individual attention that safe lifting requires. Lift Club bridges that gap by combining structured strength training with active coaching—so you can learn how to warm up appropriately, execute lifts with solid mechanics, and build confidence under the bar.
Lift Club is not a boot camp, high-intensity interval class, or “sweat for sweat’s sake” workout. While you may absolutely work hard and feel challenged, the focus is skill, technique, and consistency—developing a better mind–body connection so you move more intentionally both in and out of the gym.
Progress in strength training comes from patience and repeatable effort. If you show up consistently, stay open to coaching, and commit to the process, you’ll build strength, resilience, and capability—with the added bonus that the workouts can still absolutely hit.
Lift Club takes place at Physical Equilibrium’s Midtown Manhattan facility on Madison Avenue. Sessions are structured to teach you how to lift with better technique, smarter warm-ups, and stronger movement awareness—so you can build strength safely and keep progressing.
Because the coaching emphasis is technique and quality, Lift Club works well for a wide range of experience levels. If you’re newer to lifting, you’ll learn the fundamentals with support. If you’ve been lifting for years, you’ll refine form, improve efficiency, and train with more intention. If you have prior injuries or movement limitations, our coaches can help you choose appropriate regressions and modifications so you can still train productively.
Lift Club is offered at our Midtown Manhattan location at 515 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022. Physical Equilibrium also has a year-round location in East Hampton for clients who split time between the city and the Hamptons.
If you’re traveling regularly or balancing locations seasonally, our team can help you stay consistent with your strength training and overall wellness plan across both facilities.
The trainers here are excellent and the gym is top notch and beautiful. I've been strength training with Sara Dimmick as I train for running and triathlon. This has been game changing for my overall health and race performance.
Marni Salup
2nd class here with Zach looking to focus on building the core and lower body strength to improve my running. Highly recommend. Challenging but in a good way!
Strength Training for Runners and Triathletes Class Attendee
Physical Equilibrium is my go to for a great workout! Lift Club is the perfect environment for small group training. Sara, Zach and all of the instructor focus on form while pushing me to get the most I can out of the work out. The work outs are customized depending on my weaknesses, what areas I would like to focus on and taking my current ailments into account. After about a year of training, I feel stronger than I ever have. Can not say enough about how great the team at PE is!
Brittany Allen
Sara Dimmick and team at Physical Equilibrium are AMAZING! I ran my first marathon this past November in NYC. I had a very aggressive time goal and I am in my 40s - I wanted to accomplish my goal without getting injured. I was referred to Sara at Physical Equilibrium by another one of their clients. She became my marathon coach through the entire process.I worked with Sara over the many months of my training. I had an online schedule tailored just for me which included running plans, weights, cross training exercises. I met Sara in person monthly (at my choice) for adjustments in weights (form adjustment, etc). She was available through comments on Training Peaks (our training plan software) as well as via text, email and phone.
Brandy Carbone
I’ve been coming to Lift Club at Physical Equilibrium for about a year now. The trainers are super knowledgeable, and I always learn something new at every session. As a 30 something year old woman, getting into weight lifting and finding the right gym can be intimidating, but this place is anything but. Everyone is welcoming, and the space is very clean with top of the line equipment. It’s never too crowded. Lift club is small group personal training, but you still get a lot of one on one attention. They also do personal training. The trainers really care. Sara and Zach are excellent, but you really can’t go wrong with anyone here. I’m so much stronger and healthier than before I started coming here.
Cassandra Odisis
Renay was so nice and patient for me, someone who has never really been in a gym before. I’d definitely recommend this class to anyone who feels intimidated by the gym! I left feeling more confident in myself and I will definitely be returning!
Intro to Lift Club Attendee
I hate working out. I took a 7:30am Pilates class here with Cherry the instructor and it kicked my ass and made me feel so great the rest of the day. I haven't gone back yet but I check out the schedule all the time. The staff was all so nice. I saw a few people working out with personal trainers - seems like a really safe and nurturing place. I didn't feel uncomfortable or judged like I do when I go to some other "fancy" gyms like this one. Seems like a group of people who care about their bodies, and who have fun. Oh oh also SUPER nice changing and shower facilities! Free yoga mats (don't have to rent). Also the studio was small and they said they don't ever let the classes feel crowded so I liked that too. I will definitely go back.
Margaux Rogers
I am very happy to recommend Physical Equilibrium and to share my experience of joy and relief after the classes I attended, I m very close to the due date in my pregnancy and i could never imagine that my body was able to do so many exercise , feeling powerful and in shape as my weight has not change, it has felt healthy and magical. i am very thankful to Julia the personal trainer I worked out with and to Sara who is very experienced as a trainer and as a mom so that she could lead me and explain a lot about my physical changes. both teachers have the necessary grit and enthusiasm to inspire and stimulate in order to feel pleasure with really little effort in every movement.. thank you
Maria Barberi
Really good trainer who really focuses on quality instead of quantity, good individual exercises and clues for good execution.
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