Our story.
Gym in Brooklyn, NY
Krank Brooklyn opened in 2012 to bring a high-energy, welcoming fitness experience to Brooklyn. We’re a gym built for real people — a place where you can challenge yourself, stay motivated, and feel part of a strong community.
Meet your coaches at Krank Brooklyn
Our coaches invest in people, not just programs. From your first session, they’re learning how you move, what drives you, and where you want to get to — then coaching you accordingly, every single time.
Daniel Salazar, a native New Yorker born and raised on Lower East Side of Manhattan New York. He always had a love for sports and being active. Despite being an aggressive rollerblader and Thai boxing from his early teen years, always battled with his weight. Over the years, he would study and educate himself on different methods to become more physically fit.
He found that he was able to combine his love of science with his competitive nature. It was then that he decided to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer. As a former trainer for a high end health and sports club, he has tremendous experience working with individuals of all fitness levels.
Daniel took his love for fitness to the next level in 2010 when he open his gym Krank Brooklyn. Along the way, to aid in developing his “coach’s eye,” he continues his education year after year and holds multiple certifications, accreditations and attends workshops and seminars year after year.
Daniel prides himself on his ability to bring energy and encouragement to sessions at Krank Brooklyn giving clients a one of a kind training session like they never before.
Credentials / Certifications:
American Academy of Personal Training Graduate with honors
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) – CPT
Certified Functional Strength Coach
USA Weight Lifting Level 1 – Sports Performance Coach
Precision Nutrition Certified Exercise Nutritionist
USA Powerlifting Certified Club coach
Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC) Level 1 & 2
Hard Style Kettlebell Certification (HKC)
Certified Functional Strength Coach – Level 1
Pre and Post Natal Fitness Specialist
FMS – Functional Movement Screen facilitator
SBS – Academy Graduate with Honors – CPT
Athletes acceleration – Certified Speed and agility coach
IYCA – Youth Strength and Conditioning Coach
Coach Matt Spector is a Certified Personal Trainer who specializes in giving clients a unique and personalized training session to improve human performance. Coach Matt is a former Varsity basketball player and youth basketball coach and brings his passion for team sports to enhance the gym environment and client experience. Matt’s energy is best exhibited during Krank’s group sessions, where his combination of teaching and motivation provide a fun and challenging workout where anyone can improve their skills.
Education:
Yeshiva University High School ’11
Binghamton University ’17 BA-Psychology
LIU-Brooklyn ’20 expected MS-Exercise Science
Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
Revolution in Motion Level 1
NASM Corrective Exercise
NSCA CSCS
Miguel is a strength and conditioning coach and an advocate for personal development beyond just the physical component. He takes a holistic approach to self-improvement, putting an emphasis on strengthening the body through empowering the mind. Miguel believes that you can attain your best through using all available methods, always making sure that safety is the number one priority.
Miguel has participated in multiple Spartan races, Powerlifting competitions, half-marathons, and ran the 2015 NYC Marathon.
Through consistent hard work and enthusiasm, Miguel continuously helps our members set, and achieved their personal fitness goals
Certifications / Credentials:
American Academy for Personal Training Graduate
National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) – CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine’s (NASM) – CES
Kettle Bell concepts
Marathon Coach NCCPT
CPR
14+
Years Coaching
100+
Current Members
80
4.9 reviews
4
Passionate coaches
Our Mission
How Krank Brooklyn started
Krank Brooklyn started in 2012 with a goal to bring a high-energy, welcoming fitness experience to Brooklyn. It was created to be more than just a gym — a place where people could challenge themselves, stay motivated, and feel part of a strong community.
Today, Krank Brooklyn serves young adults and professionals in Brooklyn who want to improve their fitness, build strength, and support their overall wellness through engaging workouts and personalized coaching.
Our team of four coaches helps create a fun, motivating training environment where members can stay consistent, work toward their goals, and enjoy being part of the community.
