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About · Ed Perez · Gyms By Ed

I have owned
& managed gyms.

So I design them like an owner.

Empty gym at golden hour

Gyms By Ed · Ed Perez

What separates a standard gym from an extraordinary one?

It's the vision. The design. And the guy who builds it.

Eddie Perez headshotEddie Perez · Founder

Ed Perez · Founder, Gyms By Ed

Meet the guy
behind the gym.

  • Most consultants have never owned gyms.I've owned multiple gyms, trained thousands, and coached and mentored hundreds along the way.
  • Most salespeople sell equipment.I design for how people actually train.
  • Most designers prioritize aesthetics.I design gyms for performance that produces results.
30+
Years in fitness
500+
Projects delivered
3
Gyms owned & managed
01Experience

30+ years.
Owner. Coach. Designer.

  1. 2026 – PresentNow

    Ed Perez Fitness · Gyms By Ed

    Founder · Commercial Fitness Designer & Consultant

    Design, consulting and turnkey fitness facilities for developers, builders, property managers and facility owners. From commercial gyms to multi-family amenity spaces, I design, equip and deliver fitness spaces that perform, across NYC, the tri-state and beyond.

    Years in fitness
    30+
    Projects delivered
    500+
  2. March 2025 – 2026

    Gym Tech

    Fitness Architect, Equipment Consultant & Project Manager

    Consultative sales and design services for developers, builders, property managers and facility owners. From commercial gyms to multi-family housing, designed, equipped and delivered fitness spaces across the tri-state area and beyond.

    Design accuracy
    100%
    Years experience
    30+
  3. 2013 – 2025

    Gym Source · Siegel Performance Systems

    Gym Equipment Sales Consultant

    Consulted, designed and outfitted fitness facilities throughout NYC, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island. Built deep expertise in commercial equipment and large-scale facility design and installation.

    Revenue generated
    $15M+
    Facilities built
    200+
  4. 2006 – Present

    GetFitByUs

    Owner / Operator · Coach & Trainer

    Personal training and coaching built around long-term health, fitness and performance. Trainer of trainers, athletes, bodybuilders, bikini and wellness competitors, and lifestyle clients.

    Athletes coached
    100+
    Clients trained
    1,000+
  5. 1976 – 2006

    Pumping Iron · Valencia Health Club · NuBest Personal Fitness Studio

    Founder / Owner / Operator

    Owned and ran three fitness facilities over 30 years: staffing, sales, marketing, member retention, budgeting and facility management. That is why I design gyms like an owner.

    Gyms owned
    3
    Years running them
    30
02Partners

My partners.
Your advantage.

The trades I trust on every job, from moving and mirrors to flooring and construction. You still deal with one person: me.

03Coverage area

Where I work.

  1. Home base · New York

    NYC 5 Boroughs

    Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx & Staten Island

  2. Home base · New York

    Long Island

    Nassau & Suffolk Counties

  3. Extended

    New Jersey

    Northern & Central NJ

  4. Extended

    Connecticut

    Fairfield & New Haven Counties

  5. Extended

    Massachusetts

    Greater Boston Area

  6. Beyond

    Nationwide

    Commercial projects nationwide, NYC to Miami

Home base:
New York.

Most of my work is in the five boroughs and on Long Island. I also build across Northern and Central New Jersey, Fairfield and New Haven Counties, and Greater Boston, and I take on commercial projects anywhere in the country.

  • Manhattan
  • Brooklyn
  • Queens
  • Bronx
  • Staten Island
  • Nassau
  • Suffolk
  • Northern NJ
  • Central NJ
  • Fairfield
  • New Haven
  • Greater Boston
Hospitality20+ years
“I've been a client of Ed for over 20 years. He's a pro at his craft, understands the industry on all levels, not only in training clients but also in designing and setting up hospitality spaces. I highly recommend Ed.”
NRNorman RijoCEO, NORCO Construction
Coaching★★★★★ Google
“I can genuinely say that Ed changed my life. After losing 100 lbs, he didn’t just help me transform my body — he helped me transform my entire lifestyle. … A phenomenal coach and a remarkable man.”
MEMoataz ElshamyTraining client
Gym build★★★★★ Google
“He worked diligently to help me design my gym. From the layout to the rubber mats to the equipment. His numbers were very fair. I am very satisfied with the end result.”
JGJoe GonzalezGym design client
Developer★★★★★ Google
“We hired Eddie to design and outfit the fitness center in our new residential building. … He’s clearly done this for a long time. The space came out better than we imagined.”
FFFelix FaulNew residential building
Residential★★★★★ Google
“Great experience working with Eddie on our gym project. He understands both the equipment and how people actually use these spaces. The result looks fantastic, and our residents love it.”
EJEmily JohnsonResidential gym project
Consulting★★★★★ Google
“I’ve worked with Eddie for many years. Eddie knows the fitness equipment business and the fitness industry very well. He’s a good choice as a consultant/advisor, if you are looking design a fitness center.”
GWGary WeingartenLongtime client
Residential10+ years
“Ed has been an invaluable partner in our residential gym projects over the past decade. His professionalism, clarity, and deep knowledge of fitness equipment have consistently enhanced our design and construction processes.”
KPKathleen PeragineConcept 3D LLC
Health club#1 go-to
“Ed is above and beyond all others in the fitness industry. Timely, knowledgeable, and my #1 go-to guy. When it comes to fitness equipment and facility design, there's simply no one better.”
DBDonny BrandefineHealth Club Manager
EducationWorld-class
“Ed was a complete delight to deal with and a true professional who genuinely cares about the people he works with. Our students now have access to a world-class fitness center.”
CAChristopher AnzaloneEducational Institution, Staten Island
ResidentialFull build-out
“Ed was instrumental in designing and outfitting our fitness center. Knowledge and expertise that is unsurpassed.”
ACAnthony CollResidential Community Board
CommercialIndustry expert
“Ed is one of the most knowledgeable fitness equipment sales specialists in the industry.”
MSMark SiegelSiegel Performance Systems

Every major brand. No allegiance but yours.

  • Precor logo
  • Star Trac logo
  • TRUE logo
  • Hoist logo
  • StairMaster logo
  • Freemotion logo
  • Octane logo
  • Schwinn logo
  • Nautilus logo
  • BodyCraft logo
  • TKO logo
  • Skelcore logo

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