Experienced tutor in Personal trainer in Brooklyn, Jamil offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Jamil is a fantastic human being who happens to also be a personal trainer. Whether starting your fitness journey or a seasoned pro, if you're looking for someone to get the best out of you, then he is the guy!

Jamil is awesome. He developed exercise plans for both me and my 14-yo son. Very attuned to your individual goals, and how you can achieve success both physically and mentally. Walks the talk and is incredibly experienced. Hugely recommended.

I want to thank God for placing Jamil in my path. I am 69 years old, and when we met about a year ago, I had somewhat recently undergone knee surgery in my right knee. Even after physical therapy, it still ached, especially going down the stairs. I had been told to limit my walking, and I thought the most I could do at the gym was use the exercise bike. Jamil explained that I could, in fact, strength train, and I started following the routine he devised for me, which included lunges and squats with light weights. He also explained that only using the exercise bike would not strengthen my knee, and had me start on the treadmill doing incline weighted walks. Thanks to Jamil, my knee feels so much better and sturdier; I am walking the treadmill at a steeper incline with 10 pound weights, and I even recently started jogging around the lake in Prospect Park. Before training with Jamil I did not think I would easily be able to go up and down stairs, let alone jog a mile or so! I am grateful for his expertise, and for his kindness and encouragement.

Jamil is an incredible trainer and human who really listens to your goals, learns what motivates you, and tailors his programs and workouts to suit your desires and skill levels. Also a great conversationalist if you’re able to talk while catching your breath. Highly recommend working with Jamil!

After years of weight cycling and failed attempts to stick to an exercise program for longer than a few weeks, I finally realized I needed help. I trained with Jamil for 6 months and made more progress with him than I ever could on my own. He encouraged me to push myself to reach my goals. He provided advice on healthier eating habits. He did not judge me when I told him about rage quitting during my workouts. He encouraged me to take my time and try again when I was ready.

Training with Jamil also helped me build the confidence to get me out of my comfort zone (hiding away in my apartment with limited equipment) and into the gym, around other humans. I truly believe he helped me make the lifestyle change I needed. While I still have a long way to go to meet some of my goals, I now have confidence in myself to get where I want to go. He helped me shine through the excuses and finally realize my potential.

I encourage anyone who has struggled to meet their goals on their own to train with Jamil.

I've been working with Jamil for a bit over 6 months and have been very happy with the results. I have some chronic medical issues that complicate exercise. Jamil works around them to ensure that I'm able to make continuous, meaningful progress. Throughout us working together, he has always been responsive to feedback, ensuring that our work is moving me closer to my goals. Regardless of what your objectives are, I'm confident that Jamil will have the knowledge and attitude to best help you achieve them.

I started working with Jamil after a very long period of close to no physical activity (several years). My work involved sitting at a desk for prolonged periods of time and my diet consisted of basically coffee + pastries.
At the beginning of working with him I could barely do a push-up, a lunge, or a sit-up.

I am very careful with who I chose to work with, and Jamil was amazing at creating a safe, non-judgmental space in which I could basically start working on my fitness from zero. He put together a personalized plan for me that accounted for my fitness level (or lack thereof), health limitations (lower back pain) and goals - and kept reviewing it weekly as my fitness level improved. Jamil provided guidance on nutrition, focusing on whole, non-processed foods as well as other lifestyle factors to improve my overall health and wellbeing. I noticed my body get stronger week by week as I was able to lift heavier weights, and build more endurance - all as a result of Jamil constantly pushing my limits safely and effectively and providing encouragement and support when needed. Also, my back pain subsided - largely as a result of working with Jamil (after seeing several fancy rheumatologists for years to no avail).

Later, I felt strong enough to take on Brazilian jiu-jitsu and he worked with me to accommodate our fitness plan around my new martial arts schedule.

Jamil is one of the most fun people to work with that I have ever met. He is an effective communicator, professional, uplifting, caring, reliable and provides the highest level of quality possible.

Even though I put in the work I needed to do to reach my goal, Jamil was a huge help! From the very beginning, he was holistic in the plan set for me which was super important considering I have tried so many things to gain muscle. He knows exactly how to put together a plan that matches my level and that can benefit my health through this process (I basically entered not knowing the gym). We did a lot of team work to discuss what the next steps for me were (e.g., more reps, add weight in, new techniques). He was very understanding of my work schedule, starting point, and was empathetic to my challenges. With the plan that he set and constant communication, I now feel more confident not only in the gym but in the results I gained physically and mentally. Thank you!!

Even though I put in the work I needed to do to reach my goal, Jamil was a huge help! From the very beginning, he was holistic in the plan set for me which was super important considering I have tried so many things to gain muscle. He knows exactly how to put together a plan that matches my level and that can benefit my health through this process (I basically entered not knowing the gym). We did a lot of team work to discuss what the next steps for me were (e.g., more reps, add weight in, new techniques). He was very understanding of my work schedule, starting point, and was empathetic to my challenges. With the plan that he set and constant communication, I now feel more confident not only in the gym but in the results I gained physically and mentally. Thank you!!

Jamil is amazing. Knows my goals and gets me there with different workouts each day that push my limits perfectly. My goal was to be able to run long distances and he got me running 6 miles, my personal best, within 3 weeks. Prior to this 2 miles was difficult for me. I know my goal of a half marathon will come working with Jamil and Project Re-Humanize, I highly recommend him, you will be extremely happy with your results!

I came to Jamil with an injury and on very short notice, and he was still able to help me succeed. I had 10 days to pass a military fitness test but he was willing to help me despite the tight timeline. Jamil was very hands-on, attentive to my injury, and not only physically prepared me but gave me strategies to pace myself better and ultimately pass the test with time to spare. Would definitely recommend him and work with him again in the future.

Jamil is an excellent coach. I reached out to him because I needed to run a mile and a half in a certain amount of time for a test. Jamil was able to pinpoint what I needed to work on. I was able to improve my form and stamina for my run with his help. I saw results within two weeks. Jamil was also able to help me mentally and nutritionally reach my running goal. I passed the test with some time to spare. I would recommend him to anyone.

Project ReHumanize

These days I find myself experiencing tiny jolts of euphoria where for a split second it dawns on me that I’m a fitter, thinner, more confident, more hopeful and overall happier person than I was less than a year ago. For that, in large part I have Project Re-Humanize to thank.

I have been undergoing my “Re-Humanization” process under the guidance of Jamil for the last eleven months. During that period of time I have shed approximately 30 pounds. I gained muscle and built up a level of endurance which has allowed me, for the first time in my life at the age of 45, to run a 10 mile race, hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and generally transform myself into a healthy and active person.

Project Re-Humanize came into my life at a point when I seemingly hit rock bottom. I was overweight, depressed, hopeless, and substituted food and alcohol for any meaningful activity in life. As a recent widower and a single father to two boys, one of which has special needs, I did not think that it would be possible to make any changes in the downward spiral of a lifestyle I’ve created.

Once I started working with Project ReHumanize, it became apparent that with the right guidance I could make the much needed change. While there are infinite number of trainers out there, it was obvious from the very beginning that Jamil stood apart from large majority of your stereotypical trainers. His approach integrates every aspect of the human experience. He pays attention to the whole person and targets not only fitness and nutrition but provides support on every level in order to ensure that the client is on the path to success. His process is well thought out and is continuously custom tailored to the person he’s working with. He knows how to encourage and push his clients, but more importantly he’s also aware that sometimes he needs to step back and just support the person in order to then pick up and move them forward.

As people, we are all vulnerable and susceptible to our own insecurities. I know first hand that my path to a healthy lifestyle was greatly impeded by a variety of such issues. In working with Jamil, we were able to identify these vulnerabilities and use them to create momentum that actually propelled my progress to a whole new level.

I truly feel that Project Re-Humanize has done exactly what it’s name purports to do. It has guided me on the path to my own Re-Humanization. I am forever grateful for that, as I know that this has been a life-saving experience for me.

The training has made a huge impact on me. I went from recovery and being scared of another injury to running four to five days a week. I have been using the weekends to go on 10+ mile runs and I've been doing great.

Training with Jamil is not just "building muscle," but becoming fit physically and mentally. The whole person is taken into consideration.

UPDATE: I reconnected with Jamil with the goal of training for my first marathon. My priorities were finishing the race and continuing injury free. I was able to achieve both.

Jamil developed a plan for me and we worked together remotely for several months. We had plenty of check-ins and I had the opportunity to ask him a million questions from hydration solutions and refueling to correct form for PRI exercises and developing a healthy headspace around burnout.

Jamil has a great attitude. He is grounded and very realistic about the training. He welcomes open communication about the training and is able to adjust it to nip any potential issues in the bud. I highly recommend working with Jamil if you are ready to get to work and reach goals.

I will 100% work with him again.

Where do I even begin?! There is so many wonderful things to say about my experience training with Project Re-Humanize (Jamil). First, he took his time to get to know me , my background with exercise, my strengths and areas where I need to work at . He took my fitness level into account and based on that created a program that was right for me. Then, his encouragement, accountability, and dedication to see me through my goals held me steady. Project Re-humanize helped me gain confidence to reach fitness goals. I was challenged but I was also understood. I felt accomplished at the end of every workout. Jamil is an incredible coach who leads by example . I have never ever met someone so passionate and dedicated to his goals. Just a few minutes talking with him is enough to feel inspired! Working with him can change your perspective into healthy living. He helped me realize that what seems impossible is actually possible, fun, reachable! I am able to go to the gym with confidence now, but even more I now know the simple things I can do outdoors that make a great workout. I lost 9 pounds in 1 month of working with Jamil, @project-rehuminize . My journey just started but the tools Jamil has given me will remain a lifetime. He taught me that wellness is not a sprint is a marathon. Fitness and wellness is a lifestyle. Thank you for everything and I can’t wait for what is next! Surely I know that I can always count on you, Jamil. As he would say “let’s kick ass!”…Thanks for helping me see that truly there is no mountain high enough , there’s no valley low enough 🙌 .

At the start of 2021, I had decided that my word of the year would be "fitness," but I found myself without clear direction and consistency in pursuit of a goal. Three months into the year, I saw a flyer for Project Re-Humanize in a coffee shop window, with appealing wilderness imagery a focus on "human fitness and development." I was also interested in the "1 on 1 and couples training services," since my wife and I often discuss a desire to make health improvements, which can be challenging with our busy lifestyle. Upon reaching out and speaking with Jamil, I was impressed with his knowledge, attentiveness, and curiosity in getting to know our background and aspirations. Since we started working with him, Jamil has shown an investment every step of the way, sending us specific weekly exercise plans and nutrition guidelines, explaining new material, sending us book and video recommendations to support our learning, and holding us accountable in the process. He is accessible, communicative, and generous with his time and energy. Jamil considers the whole person when working with us, even coaching us in how we can improve our home environment as it can serve our wellbeing. Over the past four months, I have become stronger, more endured, more confident, and proud of the progress I see when I look in the mirror. My wife has also benefited greatly from the process, and he has customized his approach to meet our individual needs. I am especially excited because I know this is just the beginning, if I maintain the level of consistency and continual improvement that I have been able to keep over the past few months, thanks to Jamil's coaching. If you are anything like me and spend time going back and forth about decisions before taking a step, rest assured that working with Jamil is a great leap forward in one's self-actualization process. Highly recommend!

I initially approached Jamil with the intention of running an ultra marathon.

The day of the race I was confident I would complete it (barring injury), as we put in the work physically and mentally.

Jamil’s coaching kept me injury free, and increased my strength and endurance. My ability to recover is better than ever and my confidence has hit a new level as I have never run so far in my life!

I am looking forward to my next challenge which I now know is not so much about the accomplishment but about the lifestyle and the process.

In just a few short sessions, Jamil leveled me up. He’s an excellent trainer. He listens to your goals and creates workout plans are thoughtful and holistic. Can’t wait to train with him again!

I started my fitness and health journey with Jamil in May 2019 and we’ve been working together since.

I have never felt more energetic, strong and confident. Through Jamil’s comprehensive knowledge of biomechanics, our workouts vary wildly: sometimes I’m carrying a weight up and down a hill in the park, other times I am using weights to develop my strength in the privacy of my garden. I’ve managed to get to my ideal body weight have never felt better!

In one of my recent sessions with Jamil, he told me that we were going to be doing a "grinder session". Upon inquiring as to what exactly that was, he told me to drop down and do 200 straight burpees, with 15lb strapped to my chest.

As a relatively skinny 17-year-old, I didn't think I would make it past 40 without collapsing. I've only been training with Jamil for under 2 months, once a week, but I've already noticed significant development in many aspects of my life, some of them seemingly unrelated to health and fitness. First of all, I've achieved unprecedented muscular growth, and have vastly improved my running endurance and speed, something I've always been bad at. I've also noticed that my general mood and attitude have improved, and I often find myself wanting to do difficult tasks and try new things. Training with Jamil has given me a sense of purpose and drive that's definitely been lacking during these times for me. The sessions are grueling and push me to a level of discomfort I've never reached before (I play club soccer and am a black belt in Tae Kwon Do; this is a different animal), but I always leave feeling reinvigorated, triumphant, and craving more. I also have issues with my posture and joint mobility, and Jamil has helped me in correcting that and making sure to orient training in consideration of my mechanical limitations, while still pushing me way out of my comfort zone. At the end of the session Jamil discusses my performance and my "homework" plan with me, but he also talks to me about other aspects of my life, like school, college applications, and personal relationships, and I've gained a lot of perspective from this.

There is no doubt in my mind that each and every person can transform their life in many different ways by training with Jamil. And in the end I did do those 200 burpees.

Short story: considering a personal trainer? Consider Jamil Shakoor of Project Re-Humanize, you won’t find better.
Back story: I’m a 63-year-old guy with no background whatsoever in training, working out, gyms, any of that stuff. I joined a health club once decades ago, was given a tour of the machines and how to run them, and then was left to my own devices – so after two visits I was done and haven’t been back since. These days I’m reasonably active (golf a couple times a week, paddling on the weekends, Nordic skiing in the winter), in okay health for a guy my age but I am also 15 pounds overweight with osteoarthritis starting in my hips. I went online looking for a personal trainer basically so I could hit the golf ball further (my pals are hitting it 80 yards past me now), keep up with the grandkids, and forestall old age as long as possible; I’ve been working with Jamil for about a month now.
But enough about me. Jamil, first of all, is super knowledgeable about body mechanics, so his first (and ongoing) project with me is correcting the problems that six decades of mostly sedentary living has created. Moreover, Jamil is a great teacher – and I say this as one who has spent 40-plus-years as a high school teacher, and currently as department chair. Part of my job is evaluating teachers, and Jamil is the real deal. His “assignments” are challenging but attainable, and they can be done (so far, at least!) in half an hour or less. He gives constant feedback and encouragement, and he knows when to incentivize and when to back off. Bottom line: I wasn’t overwhelmed and discouraged right out of the gate from being pushed to the limit of my endurance. Moreover, after only four sessions I can see myself getting better, moving more easily, losing a couple of pounds and keeping them off. Success breeds success, and Jamil knows how to create success. Believe me, if I can succeed at “training”, anybody can – IF their teacher is Jamil.
Jamil is also considerate of the fact that I’m not 25 anymore. When he asks me to do something that hurts, he modifies it so the benefit is achieved without the pain. The number of repetitions are reasonable and doable; the exercises and postures are varied to keep things interesting; the result is I leave a session feeling like I’ve definitely had a workout and that just maybe I can do this – get in shape -- after all.
On a personal level, Jamil is unfailingly courteous, respectful and caring. He is extremely generous with his time and really considers the whole person. It’s not just about the exercises; he talks nutrition, he talks personal development, he talks about life and relationships and their impact on health. I have come to believe that he cares about me as a person, not just another income stream.
Now, if you are a professional athlete seeking that extra edge that will put you over the top, that’s not me so I can’t comment on that. I have no doubt that Jamil could help you, too, based on what he’s said about body mechanics, exercise and nutrition (the guy’s an anatomy and physiology encyclopedia, he’s done military training and he looks like an Olympic athlete) – but I’m no athlete, professional or otherwise. But if you are an average schmoe like me, wanting some expert help to get yourself moving safely and correctly in a way that you can manage (both physically and time-wise), I can tell you with utmost confidence that you won’t do better than Jamil Shakoor.

I was looking for a trainer and luckily came across Jamil. He is very professional and it’s just fun (and hard work) to work out with him. He makes sure to push you just enough, but not in a way, that you want to give up. Apart from being a great trainer, he is very personable and helps you on your journey, whether it’s losing some weight or just getting fitter again. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and making the right choices to achieve your goals. He regularly checks in with you to make sure you’re doing fine after a workout and answers any questions that you might have when it comes to food or fitness. Bottom line he is an excellent trainer and a pleasure to work out with!

I'm at the start of my fitness journey, after many failed attempts. Now I'm going into this trying to create good and sustainable habits. Jamil has been amazing in helping me get started and continuing forward. He is always supportive, positive, and helps to keep me accountable. He is always happy to answer any questions I have and constantly providing challenging workouts.

Where ever you are in your fitness journey, Jamil is a brilliant trainer to have on you side.

If you’re looking for huge impact, this is the right place. It has been a transformative three months working with Jamil. After two decades of an inactive lifestyle, Jamil has helped me regain fitness, strength and confidence. He is totally dedicated to his clients, positive and supportive. After just three months, I see and feel my fitness and endurance gains in all aspects of my life – more focus at work, better endurance playing with the kids, and a more positive outlook in general. Jamil provides knowledge, accountability, encouragement and is always looking to push you a little bit further than you thought you could go. It’s life-enhancing wellness.

Jamil has coached me through a full year post knee surgery and I can't thank him enough for being a well informed and inspiring coach. He finds ways to make rehab interesting and teaches me something new about nutrition, anatomy and movement every single session. He has also transformed my outlook to making the most of the nature we DO have in New York City and the time we spend training in Prospect Park feels like a mini escape from the concrete chaos. He is dedicated to teaching people how to transform their lives and outlook on health. No matter what your fitness goals are, working with Jamil will improve you in some shape or form!

When I met Jamil I could barely run a mile. Years of long work hours and lots of sitting in front of a computer, combined with a dearth of physical activity, left me out of shape and feeling broken. I was ready to adopt a more active lifestyle, but I had no idea how to move forward. Through working with Jamil and Project Re-Humanize, running and fitness have now become central to my life. Jamil takes a holistic and natural approach to physical movement and training while simultaneously coaching his clients on the mental challenges of endurance work. Project Re-Humanize not only helped me to surpass my physical goals, but also to truly learn how endurance work positively impacts all aspects of life. Today, I can honestly say I am in the best shape of my life and I feel like there is still so much room for growth. I regularly run distances between 7 and 10 miles multiple times per week and plan to train for long distance races soon. Running and fitness work are a permanent part of my life, and Project Re-Humanize was my invaluable guide as I worked to get here. Whatever your situation or goals may be, whatever your starting point, I strongly encourage you to reach out to Jamil and Project Re-Humanize.

I have an athletic background (lacross and vollyeball player).

I initially took on Jamil’s coaching in an effort to gain more muscle and become more endured, but I soon learned he had way more to offer than simple performance development.

His wholistic approach to fitness, health and nurturing a growth oriented mindset offered me more than mere performance gains: he transformed how I viewed health and fitness as he guided my nutrition and training plan, and helped me adopt healthy lifestyle changes.

Not only did I run my first race of 33 miles within a year of training with Jamil (a distance I never imagined I could do), but my brain fog and anemia vanished, (something I suffered with for over 10 years)! I also have a ton of energy throughout my day (no need for caffeine), and I am more productive during work and motivated to stay fit!

If you are looking for someone to get you fit and healthy, and teach you lifestyle habits that will prevent you from regressing, this is your guy!

His down to earth attitude and energy made my efforts at achieving greater levels of fitness (and health) fun and relatively easy.

Strongly recommend.