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It's a personal training session times 10!!

Gerren is an absolute delight. He makes an effort to get to know the regulars in his class, which really helps you to work that much harder. I look forward to taking his class to share in his...

I've taken Gerren's 30/60/90 and ViPR classes and he consistently delivers a challenging workout. As an instructor, I like that he is motivational and he walks around the class to ensure good form...

Seriously he make your EYEBALLS SWEAT!! :*/

So here I am, just joined Equinox, try a few classes, Zumba on Mon, Kickboxing on Tues, both not too bad, managed to drag my ass through those. ...

Absolutely LOVE Gerren's viper class! The energy level, gradually increased difficulty and interesting sequence of movements are always a true blast for me. I wish the schedule and location were...

This is a seriously tough class! I thought my cardio fitness was pretty good from years of very hard spin classes, running, etc., but I got proven wrong in this class. Lesson learned, and that's...

This class is challenging, always, and the exercises vary from week to week. There are six stations which you move through at timed intervals, making the class cruise by.

At the beginning of...

I’ve always loved Gerren’s ViPR class (although his schedule doesn’t seem to love me).  After taking a few months off I FINALLY was able to fit ViPR Infinite into workday schedule.  Had high...

Heart pounding, quad burning, fat incinerating, look good naked (with the lights on!) is what Gerren Liles has created with the VIPR infinite class. I lost a pant size by taking this class. This...

Gerren is a really great teacher. I appreciate his energy and he always manages to change up the exercises in the circuit to keep things interesting. For some reason, the more I take his class the...

Have you taken 30/60/90 before?  You know the anaerobic push at the end of the interval?  This is vO2 max to the, uh, well...max.  A circuit training class focused on the indo row machines.  There...

Gerren always teaches an great class, but his Shockwave is awesome.  It follows the standard Shockwave format as you rotate through 8 stations at intervals measured by how fast the rowers row.  He...

I jumped into this class on Wednesday when I happened to find myself at Equinox running and being reallllllyyyyyyyyy bored on the treadmill. And unlike other nighttime classes at Tribeca Eq that...

I had previously taken Gerren's Whipped class at 85th Street Equinox until his teaching schedule changed up at the beginning of the year.  This morning I decided to wake up early and head to the...

Let me start out by saying I've wanted to review on this site for some time, but ultimately decided against it because I didn't like seeing negative reviews of some of my favorite instructors. I...

If I were to play a word association game and someone said "ViPR!", I'd immediately think of Gerren!  The ViPR is like an extension of his body...he knows it that well.  The new class format...

Every week I look forward to ViPR!!!  I am a runner and it is an amazing class that helps to supplement my distance running by building strength while testing my cardio capabilities. 

I first...

Gerren gives a great class.  He explains the exercises clearly, always with a demonstration of how to do it the right way.  He plays upbeat music, and he is a really upbeat guy.  In Shockwave, you...

Interval training is not what I love to do the most but it is one of the most effective and efficient workouts to do.  Even though I found this a challenging class I really liked it for both the...

I'm not one to write reviews because honestly, unless I'm blown away, I can hardly care less to write a review about a gym class. The thing is, however, this is not your ordinary bootcamp class....

Gerren's new class, ViPR Infinite, exceeded my expectations. I've always enjoyed his regular ViPR classes, but this one takes the workout to a whole new level. The new format and drills are...

ViPR is a fantastic full-body workout.  I struggle through the entire class, but it's worth it!  It's the perfect combination of cardio and strength training. I've taken the class with several...

Whipped has been one of my favorite classes at Equinox SoHo, mainly thanks to the awesome instructor Gerren! He makes sure the class never gets boring, changing the set of exercises every single...

Not only did I get an intense workout,it made me realize what I neeed to work on...CARDIO! Gerren really pushes you to and it def helps that he has kick ass music! That's def a plus in my book!

Hardcore instructor that stresses the basics, good form and makes you want to push your body further. His approach to working out is simple, you can so it and you will not give up. His positive...

Gerren was subbing for Steve Feinberg back when I took his class and it showed a bit... He did not seem super excited to be there (for the record, I do not expect all instructors to be...

And that is exactly what the 8-week program does in a high-energy, high-fun format!!  If you have the chance to do etc (Equinox Training Camp), you have to do it.  The...

ETC Equinox NYC is SIZZLING at the top of the charts!!  A challenging mix of metabolics, strength training and team competiton that takes you from zero to 10...

As uncomfortable as I am with the thought of being whipped, this class left me thoroughly satisfied.  Gerren's intensity kept the flow of the class moving smoothly.  The stations were...

The instructor makes all the difference in a class. Gerren isnt there just to yell instructions at the class...he ensures that the moves are done correctly! I would encourage anyone who hasn't...

Here's the abdominals conundrum: there's nothing sexier than great abs, nothing makes you walk taller than a tight, strong, core, yet nothing's less inspiring than an ab workout.  Who...

I am pretty hard core and I LOVE this class.  It is a station class where you alternate between two excercises for 30 seconds each twice and then you move on to the next station. There...

Dynamic, energetic, inventive, blah blah blah everything I possibly could say about Gerren has already been said on this site. He is the shit, take his classes. He even has a personality and...

I have been taking Gerren's classes from way back when….all i can say is he is the shit! If you haven't taken a class with him i don't know what you are waiting for!!! He takes his...

Thanks Gerren!!!!

If I was not a member at Equinox, I would hire him as a personal trainer.  Gerren has a super energy, lovely demeanor, is smart and not annoying. Approachable and Engaging.  

I am an admitted Gerren-lover.  Any class this man teaches is phenomenal.  I've reviewed him before, but after taking his 30/60/90 class last night, I felt that I had to review him...

The class starts with a short warm up. The majority of the class is spent going to different stations, each station has two exercises. It includes caedio and strength and you are challenged...

My teenage son and I took Gerren's VIPR class and it was a total bonding experience. Gerren makes his class fun and it's still tough. He tailors his class to all fitness levels. His energy is...

I have been working out  for many many years. I always try to push myself to new limits, including being part of some competitions.
Gerren is awesome. Why do you need a personal trainer if you can...

Went to Whipped yesterday, great class as usual with Gerren.  Always a lot of energy, and the stations are always interesting.  I don't know where the hell he gets this damn triceps push up--man is...

Gerren is one of my favorite 30/60/90 instructors.  He is engaging, tough, and motivating.  Gerren doesn't let you skate by in the class and isn't afraid to push people past their comfort zone. ...

Gerren is a great instructor! This is an intense class that really challenges you to push to your max. I still get sore after his class despite years of working out. He is attentive and corrects...

I started taking classes with Gerren after he subbed for a regular teacher of mine.  I was hooked.  30/60/90 is INTENSE, but it's the BEST workout I've ever experienced.  Gerren is definitely a...

Gerren Liles can be intimidating at first but don't let that deamnor fool you. He will challenge you not only physicallly but mentally too...yes, you actually have to think in this class. Gerren...

This was my second 30/60/90 and I quite enjoyed it. Gerren is a charismatic, chilled out black dude who is here to make you WERQUE. Most importantly, he immediately assumed ownership of the class -...

I am a big fan of Gerren Liles' classes.  As I've stated in a previous post, Gerren is an extremely creative group fitness instructor.  His creativity is clearly on display in Whipped (which I...

The story goes VIPR was developed by this hockey coach who came to a conclusion that another team got bigger and stronger because they did farm work that worked the entire body rather than isolated...

I have taken several group fitness classes with Gerren, including 30/60/90 and VIPR.  Gerren is a really creative instructor and Whipped is a class that allows him to showcase his creativity.  Part...

Whipped! is a great interactive workout where you visit stations in groups of 6 for a variety of exercises. Each station consists of 2 different exercises that are performed two times each per...

It is intense in a good way. Gerren has a warm smile, but is a tough instructor and is insanely jacked...three things that definitely help push his students to the next level.  Compared to the...