FICS by PRTL sits within a distinctly biohacking-minded approach to fitness and wellness in New York. Rooted in the work of PRTL, described as the city’s first biohacking fitness studio, it reflects a model that treats performance and wellbeing as interconnected rather than siloed. Exercise is only one part of the equation; the larger emphasis is on building better outcomes through a more integrated view of how the body and mind function day to day.
That philosophy is unusually concise in its promise: meaningful fitness progress through just 45 minutes of exercise per week. Rather than relying on volume alone, the method centers on efficiency and intentionality, pairing physical training with broader coaching around mental wellbeing, nutrition, sleep, and community. The underlying idea is that sustainable fitness is shaped as much by recovery, habits, and support systems as by time spent working out.
PRTL’s identity has evolved from its earlier name, HACKD Fitness, while maintaining the same core commitment to biohacking-informed wellness. The character of the business is defined by that blend of fitness innovation and whole-person coaching, with an emphasis on practical, measurable improvement rather than a narrow gym-only model. In that sense, FICS by PRTL belongs to a broader wellness ecosystem built around optimization: a compact, modern approach that brings together training, lifestyle guidance, and communal accountability under one roof.
FICS by PRTL
136 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
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