Beginners
Never lifted, or starting over after years off. You learn every lift from the ground up, at your pace, with every rep coached. No crowds, no judgment.
Training for beginners →Mobility & stretching →Private strength gym · Carle Place, NY · Est. 2015
Get strong.
Stay strong.
Strength training for beginners, women and adults 40+ who want to feel strong, pain-free and capable every day.
Built for beginners, women and adults 40+, plus strength and strongman lifters and athletes. Every program is built around your goals, your schedule and your body.
Since 2015Owner-coached for 10+ years
20+ yearsAthletic & strength experience
BS KinesiologySUNY Cortland · NSCA-CPT
5.0 ★28 Google reviews
Who I train
Adults 40+
Build strength, protect your joints and keep doing what you love. Smart training that works around stiffness, old injuries and a busy life.
Strength training over 40 →Training around injuries →Women
Get strong, lose fat and feel confident in a private gym where nobody's watching. From first-timers to our women's strongman group.
Training for women →Weight loss & nutrition →Women's strongman group →Lifters & athletes
Strongman, powerlifting, sports performance and fitness test prep, from first-timer to competitor, with stones, log, yoke and kegs on site.
Strongman on Long Island →Powerlifting →Sports performance training →Football strength training →Wrestling & making weight →Strength training for teens →Police, fire & military test prep →The coaching
It's not exercise.
It's training.
Random workouts make you tired. A program makes you strong. Every client gets research-based training written for them and adjusted every week based on how they're actually moving and recovering.
- Private, 1-on-1 sessionsDuring the day it's just you and your coach, nobody else in the gym. Full attention for the whole hour.
- Programming built for youSets, reps and loads planned ahead, tracked every session, progressed on purpose.
- Train 1 to 5 times a weekPick the frequency that fits your life and your goals. We'll build around it.
- Fix how you movePosture, mobility and movement patterns come first, so you get stronger without the aches and keep training for decades.
Ways to train
Pick your
path
Every option runs on real programming. Nobody here wanders around the gym guessing what to do next.
1-on-1 training
Private 60-minute sessions with Patrick. During the day, nobody else is in the gym. Your program, your pace, and full attention on every rep, 1 to 5 times a week.
Personal training in Carle Place →Semi-private training
Bring your own group of 2 to 4, like a friend, partner or family. You train together at your own time, each person on their own program, all coached at once. Each person pays a lower rate than 1-on-1.
Semi-private training →Kickboxing
Private sessions of pad work and heavy bag with Patrick. It's a hard workout, you learn real skills, and it's a great complement to lifting.
1-on-1 kickboxing →Evening Coaching Program
Semi-guided coaching with Patrick, Monday to Friday, 7 to 9 pm. There's no walk-in access. You sign up with Patrick first and train on his programming in the Atlas Strength app, with Patrick checking in throughout your session to coach your lifts and adjust your training. Spots are very limited, so it never gets crowded.
How the Evening Coaching Program works → Apply for the program → Prefer to train anywhere? Online coaching →Nutrition coaching
Nutrition coaching with Patrick, built into your training. We set your targets together, check in on how it's going and adjust as you progress, whether your goal is losing fat, gaining strength or fueling for your sport.
Weight loss & nutrition →Not sure which fits?
Reach out and we'll figure out the right setup together.
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Teams & groups
Team training
Strength and conditioning for high school and club teams, built around your season. Athletes learn to lift safely, get faster and stronger, and stay healthy when it counts. Coaches and parents, reach out to set up a session.
For football players
Bigger, faster, stronger.
Off-season work to build strength, size and speed, then in-season training that keeps players strong through the last game instead of breaking down. Sled pushes, carries and sprints on the turf, plus neck, shoulder and hamstring work to help keep players on the field.
For wrestlers
Get strong. Make weight the right way.
Strength and conditioning built for the mat, plus a smart plan for making weight. Wrestlers learn how to manage their weight through the season with good nutrition and training, not crash diets or last-minute dehydration, so they step on the mat strong instead of drained.
The gym
Private.
Fully loaded.
A 3,000 sq ft strength facility with everything a serious lifter wants and a setting beginners feel comfortable in. It's private, so there's no waiting for racks and nobody watching.
No attitude.
No intimidation.
Getting started
How it works
Training is month to month, with no long-term contract and no sales pitch.
Reach out
Fill out the short form below. It takes about a minute.
First session
We talk goals, history and injuries, then look at how you move.
Your program
You get a plan built for you and a set training schedule.
Train & progress
Every session is coached and tracked, month to month.
What to wear and bring: comfortable workout clothes and sneakers, plus a water bottle. That's it. Everything else is here.
Owner & head coach
Patrick Rice
I opened Atlas Strength because I wanted a different kind of gym. It's private on purpose. I know every client by name, I write every program myself, and I'm on the floor for every session.
I'm a competitive strongman athlete who took 2nd place at USS Strongman Nationals and a former nationally ranked powerlifter, with more than 20 years of athletic experience. I hold a BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in fitness development from SUNY Cortland, and I'm NSCA-CPT certified and First Aid/CPR/AED certified.
Best lifts: 815 lb deadlift · 675 lb squat · 350 lb axle press
My focus is fixing how people move. Attention to detail and experience with mobility, flexibility, strength, conditioning and functional movement let me correct posture and movement patterns before we load them. That's what keeps you getting stronger without getting hurt.
I also work with local high school athletes and teams on strength, speed and staying healthy through the season.
Athlete or beginner, first day or tenth year, the goal is the same: get you stronger than you were, and keep you training for a long time.
Client results
What members notice
Real reviews from real members, from first-timers to competitors.
- Less body fat
- Less joint pain
- Better sleep
- More strength
- Better sport performance
- Better mood
- More energy
“When I started, I was 70 pounds overweight (if not more) and very out of shape. Thanks to Patrick's guidance and support, I've lost over 60 pounds and can now lift over 400 pounds – something I never thought possible.”
“I was a middle age woman that had to lose weight and needed to get in shape… I lost over 40lbs got in great physical strength and shape… I am now 61yrs old and love going to this gym 3x a week.”
“I came in dealing with some right shoulder issues, and instead of just having me push through pain or avoid certain movements altogether, he took the time to show me different techniques and modifications… That level of personalized attention and knowledge is hard to find at most gyms.”
“After having two kids in the last 4 years, I didn't think I would ever get back into heavy lifting… I have not only gotten my strength back after my kids, but it's better than ever, and my body feels good while I do it.”
“I went to Pat because I was looking to compete in strongman after not competing for ~5yrs. He was a tremendous help with getting my technique dialed in and getting competition ready.”
“I started training in January 2025 for my fitness test for the U.S. Service Academies in June. Because of his training, I was able to max out my push-ups and build strength in every category.”
Questions
FAQ
Still have a question? Call or text (516) 524-3420, or send a message below.
Is Atlas only for athletes?
No. Atlas is for anyone who wants to get fitter, stronger and healthier. The needs of elite athletes and beginners differ by degree, not kind.
I'm really out of shape. Can I still start?
Yes. Every exercise is scaled to where you are today. We start with what you can do well and build from there. Nobody is thrown into anything they're not ready for.
Will other people be in the gym during my session?
No. Daytime 1-on-1 sessions are fully private: just you and your coach, nobody else in the gym. Evenings (7 to 9 pm) can have a few Evening Coaching Program members training too, with very limited spots.
Do you have an open gym?
Not as a traditional open gym. There's no walk-in or drop-in access. The Evening Coaching Program is semi-guided coaching: you sign up with Patrick and train on his programming in the Atlas Strength app, Monday to Friday, 7 to 9 pm, with Patrick checking in on your lifts throughout your session. Spots are kept very limited, so it's never crowded.
What happens in the first session?
We talk about your goals, training history and any injuries, look at how you move, and get you training. From there, you get a program built for you.
How long is each session?
60 minutes.
How much does training cost?
It depends on how often you train and which option you choose. Semi-private training with a friend, the Evening Coaching Program and online coaching all cost less than 1-on-1. I'll go over exact pricing at your meeting, with no pressure and no contracts.
How does payment work?
In-person sessions are paid weekly, based on how often you train. Online coaching and the Evening Coaching Program are paid monthly. Everything is month to month.
What's your cancellation policy?
Sessions must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Late cancellations or no-shows must be made up by the end of the week.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. Training is month to month with no long-term contract.
I'm worried lifting will make me bulky.
Building noticeable muscle takes years of focused training and eating for it. It doesn't happen by accident. For most people, strength training means looking leaner and more toned, and feeling stronger. Your program is built around the result you want.
Aren't squats bad for your knees and back?
Squatting with good technique and the right load is one of the best things you can do for your knees, hips and back. That's why technique comes first here. We fix how you move before we add weight.
Get started
Book your
first session
Tell me a little about you and I'll get back to you within one business day to set it up.
I coach every session myself, so there are only so many training spots each week.
- Location
- 558 Westbury Ave.
Carle Place, NY 11514
Get directions → - Hours
- By appointment. Your sessions are scheduled around your week.
- Prefer to talk? Call or text
- (516) 524-3420
- atlas9strength@gmail.com
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