Matthew Santucci Personal Training Instructor

I have joined and worked with personal trainers in every gym in this town going back about 20 years. Everyone one of them were trying to make me do things I simply was not capable of doing. I was, recovering from back surgery of a ruptured disc. It didn't take long for me to become discouraged and quit. So over the years I reached a point of not being able to go grocery shopping because my stamina and mobility were nearly nil.

I started working with my personal trainer at Protocol about 9 months ago. My mobility has improved 100 fold and my stamina has improved as well. My trainer actually listens to my concerns and works with me within my capabilities and at the same time pushing me to do just a little more. Although weight loss is not my focus in have lost some weight which is a wonderful bonus.

Working out at Protocol with my personal trainer is one of the smartest and best decisions I have made in my adult life.

I have been working out at the Protocol for almost 2 years. My job requires that I spend a lot of time sitting, and over the years I have developed aches and pains from hunching over. The last two years that I have been working out at the Protocol, I no longer have those aches and pains. The system, including the warmups and workouts at the Protocol have made me stronger, and have enriched my life. I am stronger to do the things in life I love, such as hiking, backpacking, and other outdoor activities with the family. Jerry and Matt are top notch trainers and always have your best interests in mind. I am very happy I found the Protocol.

1 want to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate having Gus as a trainer and having a chance to workout in your gym. Since training with Gus I've been able to do boulder problems in the gym that are at least 1 to 2 grades harder than before with consistency, in addition to breaking into much harder grades in my sport climbing. I've never considered myself as a strong athlete, but have gained strength, mental toughness and confidence by training with Gus. He brings a lot of patience to the training sessions, he puts a lot of effort into our program and is very diligent in explaining concepts and showing us proper technique. The workouts are always challenging and fun! I would gladly recommend training with Gus for all climbers wishing to push their own boundaries.