Do I need to be in shape or have experience before starting?

Not at all. Most of our members started with zero gym experience or hadn't trained in years. Every session is scaled to your current ability level — our coaches meet you exactly where you are and build from there.

What happens at my first visit?

You'll sit down with a coach for a new member consultation. We'll talk about your goals, your history, and what you're looking for. Then we'll map out a plan and get you into the right class. No sales pitch — just an honest conversation.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes with flat soles if you have them. Bring a water bottle. We provide all the equipment — just show up ready to move.

Is this good for weight loss and getting in shape?

Absolutely. Our combination of strength training, conditioning, and mobility work is one of the most effective approaches for losing body fat, building lean muscle, and improving how you feel every day. And because our classes are small, your coach keeps you on track.

How much does it cost?

We have several membership options depending on your goals and schedule. Click the Pricing button in the menu to request our current rates — we'll send you everything you need to make an informed decision.

Where are you located and is there parking?

We're located at 8474 East Speedway Boulevard on Tucson's east side, near the Tanque Verde Valley. There's free parking available right in front of the gym.

Are the classes really limited to six people?

Yes — every small-group class is capped at six participants. This is intentional. It means your coach can watch your form, give you real feedback, and adjust the workout to your needs. You're never just another face in the crowd.

Tucson, AZ

Tucson Fitness Workshops

Full-day, hands-on education for coaches and everyday athletes.

Workshops

Our owner and founder, Jerry Trubman, offers workshops all over the U.S. You can find out more details about when and where by subscribing to our newsletter. If you are interested in hosting Jerry at your facility, get in touch below to set up a no-obligation phone call.

8-Hour Workshop

Restoring Lost Mobility

The ability to move pain-free through normal ranges of human motion is one of the single most important aspects of any fitness protocol. Unfortunately, conventional fitness wisdom often ignores this critical aspect of health and human performance.

Stretching won't fix it, big-box gym machines won't fix it, and overlooking the basic health of tendons, joints, and ligaments while continuing to “go hard” in the gym significantly increases the risk of injury — which means lost training time and lost results.

If you are a fitness instructor, or just an everyday athlete looking for simple ways to move your body better without pain, this is the workshop for you.

In this 8-hour workshop, you will learn

How to use specific breathing techniques to relax the neurological stretch-reflex and find mobility you didn't even know you had.
How to use simple joint mobility drills, in place of conventional warmups, to increase mobility without adding training time to your session.
How to use simple tools to perform myofascial release to unlock stiff muscles, get out of pain, and increase range of motion — it's like getting a massage every day.
Drills, exercises, progressions, and regressions so you can advance from any starting point.

Along with 8 hours of instruction, you will also receive an illustrated manual detailing the content of the day.

8-Hour Workshop

Mastering The Kettlebell Basics

In many gyms, kettlebells are used very poorly. Sometimes for muscle-isolation training, and other times as a door stop to hold the gym door open. Occasionally you'll see someone trying to mimic the 'real' kettlebell moves they saw online, but it ends up looking more like a gym-fail video.

This is where you, the professional, step in. Knowing how to distill a technical movement into a simple step-by-step progression leaves you and your client looking like a seasoned pro.

In this 8-hour workshop

You will have a firm grasp of the three main kettlebell lifts: the swing, goblet squat, and Turkish getup — and how to progress and regress them into principle-based movement patterns adaptable to virtually anyone.
You will learn time-tested programming principles and how to use the kettlebell as an all-in-one solution for building strength, burning fat, and building a bulletproof cardio base — plus how to design great kettlebell classes.
You will learn advanced programming techniques to prepare you for one of our 3-day Level 1 kettlebell certifications.

You will receive an extensive illustrated manual with all the information covered throughout the day. Retention can be tough in an all-day workshop, so we send you home with something you can refer back to.

8-Hour Workshop

Mastering The ‘Big 3’

Despite the popularity and beneficial nature of the three power lifts, more often than not these fundamental exercises are poorly performed, programmed, and implemented. This results in poor performances, lack of goal attainment, and high injury rates.

Jerry has coached numerous athletes to break state, national, and world records, and his team has won the 100% RAW Federation Master's National Team Championships three times in a row. In this full-day clinic, Jerry covers everything from basic set-up, to performing the lifts in ways that are most optimal for each individual, to safely programming for progress while avoiding injury.

In this 8-hour workshop

You will develop a deeper understanding of optimal lifting technique for the squat, bench press, and deadlift, as well as common variants and assistance drills for all three lifts.
You will learn the time-tested programming principles and strategies Jerry has developed to coach and advance numerous record-breaking powerlifters.
You will learn how to meet an athlete where they currently are, regardless of capability, and advance them to the next level.

Contact Us About Our Workshops Today

Tell us which workshop you're interested in, or ask about hosting one at your facility.

What People Are Saying About The Protocol in Tucson.

Customer Reviews

5.0from 161 reviews on Google

"The coaches here are incredibly welcoming, caring, and come with a huge wealth of experience and great instruction. They maintain a clean and safe environment, and are very good at working with people..."

— Corbin Bilund

3 weeks ago

"I know this is a long review, but I am taking the time to write it because reviews like this helped me make the leap—and the financial investment—to become a member of The Protocol. I have to watch my..."

— Jennifer Valentine

3 weeks ago

"I’ve been a member here for over a year, and I have nothing but great things to say: excellent coaches, great equipment, intelligent programming. People who sign up here choose to stay, and it’s evide..."

— Weston Huff

3 weeks ago

"Jerry and Kelly and the Protocol Team welcomed me in to their fitness family. I had a passion for training with kettlebells but my form was all over the place, my breathing was inconsistent at best an..."

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