1-on-1 training
Private 60-minute sessions with Patrick. Your program, your pace, and full attention on every rep, 1 to 5 times a week.
Private strength gym · Carle Place, NY
Get strong.
Stay strong.
Strength training for adults who want to feel strong, pain-free and capable every day.
For busy adults, beginners, people 40+, lifters and athletes. Every program is built around your goals, your schedule and your body.
1–5× per week
3,000 sq ft private gym
60 min sessions
Owner-coachedPatrick coaches every session himself
20+ yearsAthletic & strength experience
BS KinesiologySUNY Cortland · NSCA-CPT
5.0 ★27 Google reviews
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 sessionsYour coach's full attention for the whole hour, in a gym that isn't packed.
- 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.
Semi-private training
A small group, each person on their own program, all coached at once. It's the same attention to technique with a bit more energy in the room.
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.
Open gym + programming
Access to the full facility on your schedule, with a program written by Patrick. Open gym is only available with guided programming, so you always have a plan.
Nutrition plans
A practical eating plan built around your goal, whether that's losing fat, gaining strength or fueling for your sport, so your training pays off.
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, harder to hit.
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
Membership 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.
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 powerlifter and strongman 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.
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.
Can I just use the gym on my own?
Yes, with guided programming. Open gym members get a program written for them, so every visit has a plan.
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.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. Membership 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.
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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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