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Personal training in Jersey City

A personal trainer in Jersey City who coaches the whole plan.

ErvinLab is a Jersey City coaching practice led by Andre Ervin (Coach Dre), an ISSA certified personal trainer and Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach. You train in person at Journal Squared, in your building’s gym or at home, and your training, nutrition and recovery sit in one plan. It starts with a free Clarity Call.

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  • Journal Squared, 605 Pavonia Ave
  • 8am to 8pm, Sunday through Friday
  • Free Clarity Call
Coach Dre, personal trainer and founder of ErvinLab in Jersey City

What you get

What training with us includes.

Your sessions are one part of a coaching program, so the hour you train and the week around it pull in the same direction.

  1. Step 1

    A full review first

    We look at how you move, eat, recover and work, so the plan starts from your real life instead of a template.

  2. Step 2

    In-person training

    Coached sessions at Journal Squared, in your building’s gym or in your home gym.

  3. Step 3

    Nutrition coaching

    Eating for energy, focus and recovery, built into the same plan as your training.

  4. Step 4

    Regular check-ins

    Your coach owns the plan with you and adjusts it as your workload and priorities change.

Trainer or coach

Why we coach instead of selling sessions.

This is not a gym. It’s a coaching environment.

Before ErvinLab, Andre spent more than two years as a trainer and personal training manager at a commercial gym. He saw the same pattern again and again: people got workouts, but not lasting change.

So at ErvinLab, personal training is never sold as a stack of sessions on its own. It is one part of a coaching program, alongside nutrition, recovery and the life around them.

If you only want someone to run your workouts, a session package at a gym may suit you better. We’ll tell you that honestly on your Clarity Call.

See how Foundation Protocol works

Where we train

Train at Journal Squared, or we come to you.

Our home base is the 8th Floor Fitness Area at Journal Squared, 605 Pavonia Ave, next to the Journal Square Transportation Center and its PATH station. We also travel to home gyms and building gyms across Jersey City, Hoboken and the NY/NJ metro.

605 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306Step-by-step walk to the 8th floorIn-home and building-gym coaching

Before you hire anyone

How to choose a personal trainer in Jersey City.

Six questions worth asking any trainer before you sign up, with our own answers.

  • Which certification do you hold?

    Ask who issued it. Most certifying bodies will confirm a credential if you ask. Coach Dre is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, and his full list is below.

  • What happens before the first workout?

    A plan should start with you, not with a template. Ours starts with a free Clarity Call and a full review of how you move, eat, recover and work.

  • Who handles nutrition?

    Training without a plan for eating is half a plan. Coach Dre is a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach, and nutrition coaching is part of the program.

  • Where will we train?

    Many Jersey City buildings have their own gym. Ask whether your trainer can coach you there. We train at Journal Squared, in your building’s gym, in your home gym or virtually.

  • What happens when my week falls apart?

    Work, travel and family will get in the way. When they do, your plan shifts with you, and virtual sessions keep things moving when you’re away.

  • How will I know it’s working?

    Ask what gets reviewed and how often. Our coaching is built around measurable outcomes and regular check-ins, not a count of sessions used.

Andre Ervin, Coach Dre, founder of ErvinLab

Your coaches

Certified, and it shows in the plan.

Every ErvinLab program is led by Coach Dre. Coach T, our Director of Operations, coaches alongside him.

Coach Dre’s certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA)
  • Sports Nutrition Specialist (ISSA)
  • Transformation Specialist (ISSA)
  • 200-Hour Yoga Certification – Asheville Yoga Center
  • Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach
  • Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
  • Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery (SSR)
  • GLP-1 Certified (focused on helping individuals manage weight and improve metabolic health)

Coach T’s certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), January 2026
  • Fitness Nutrition Coach, mid-2026
  • Strength and Conditioning, October 2026
  • CPR/AED
Meet Coach Dre and Coach T

Client stories

What training with Coach Dre is like

  • “I had given up on feeling strong again, but Andre changed that. His fun, supportive sessions helped me push past my limits and gain confidence. Now I can leg press 410 lbs. and feel stronger than ever—he’s not just a trainer, but a friend!”

    Tori, 35 · Current Client

  • “I first trained with Andre almost three years ago. I am by nature skeptical but Andre very quickly established his worth and how much he wanted to improve my wellbeing. From the very beginning we established a strong, trusting partnership that is a cornerstone of my physical and mental health. This was proven again when I had major surgery where both my procedure and subsequent recovery were tremendously aided by the fitness I was able to achieve with Andre. Today I continue to train with him virtually twice per week because I relocated with my wife and I’ve truly never felt better. I am very grateful for his ongoing support and the progress we make together.”

    Alex, 60 · Current Client

  • "I struggled with weight loss for years, but working with Andre changed everything. He connected with me personally and showed me the power of social health and support. Thanks to his guidance and encouragement, I lost 50 pounds, gained confidence, and transformed my outlook on life. Andre’s dedication went beyond workouts — he became the one person who always had my back."

    Amanda, 23 · Current Client

Individual results vary.

Who it’s for

For Jersey City professionals with more ambition than spare hours.

Built for people 30 or older, with full calendars, who have already tried the diets and the apps.

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  • You’ve done the programs. The weight came back.
  • Work and family leave no room for guesswork.
  • You would rather invest in expertise than spend more time figuring it out.

Start smaller

Not ready for a full program?

There are simpler ways to train with us and meet the team first.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

Anything we haven’t covered is a good question for your Clarity Call.

Do you offer personal training on its own?

No. In-person training is part of our coaching programs, like Foundation Protocol, so training, nutrition and recovery work together. If you only want sessions, we’ll tell you on your Clarity Call whether we’re the right fit.

Where do you train clients in Jersey City?

Our home base is Journal Squared, 605 Pavonia Ave, 8th Floor Fitness Area, next to the Journal Square Transportation Center. We also travel to home gyms and building gyms across Jersey City, Hoboken and the NY/NJ metro, and coach virtually.

Is Coach Dre a certified personal trainer?

Yes. Andre Ervin is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer and a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach, and also holds the ISSA Sports Nutrition Specialist and Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC) certifications. Coach T, Tim Lindsey, is a Certified Personal Trainer too.

What does it cost?

The investment depends on your goals and how we work together, so we cover it on your Clarity Call rather than publishing a single number. Group classes are the one offer with public pricing, on the classes page.

Can I try a class before committing to coaching?

Yes. Coached group classes run every week at Journal Squared, led by Coach Dre and Coach T. The full schedule and class pricing are on the classes page.

When can I train?

We’re open 8am to 8pm, Sunday through Friday. Tell us what your week looks like on your Clarity Call.

Looking for a personal trainer in Jersey City? Start with a conversation.

Tell us what you want to change and what hasn’t worked before. We’ll tell you honestly whether coaching with us is the right fit.

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The Clarity Call is free.

Or call 929-422-8007Email Andre@ErvinLab.com