Nick makes strength training fun. He is constantly evaluating everyone to ensure a safe and challenging workout. I was nervous at first - being a 63-year-old female who hadn't worked out in years - but by the end of the first session, I knew I would continue. Grade: A+ read more

I'd highly recommend Palladino personal training ! Everyone is friendly and kind and the space is great. Convenient location with easy parking, near cafes/ restaurants and Lunardi's grocery store. I've been working out with Aaron weekly for the last 6 months and have seen tons of progress in a short amount of time. Aaron works with me on setting goals and pushes me each workout, which I really appreciate/need. He's also a great guy and fun to talk to - I look forward to each session. A few months after me, my husband started working out at Palladino and is having a great experience too. read more

I've been training with Aaron at Palladino Personal Training for a year now, and it's been an incredible experience. The workouts are always strategic pushing me to improve without risking injury. Aaron is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to explain not just what we're doing, but why, so I always feel informed and confident in my progress. His attention to detail and ability to tailor sessions to my needs have kept me consistent and injury-free. If you're looking for a place that prioritizes smart training and long-term results, Palladino Personal training is the spot! Susan Stone read more

Its been 2 months since I have been working out with Aaron at Palladino for my fitness goals. Aaron is a very friendly, down to earth and a sincere fitness trainer. He keeps the routine challenging and as you gain strength will introduce new routines. It has really helped build my core strength sooner than expected. I am also fan of the studio itself and the team. They all very warm and welcoming. I highly recommend working with Palladino's for your fitness journey. read more

I say this without exaggeration. Working with Ben fundamentally changed my day to day life for the better in a massive way. Substantially less day to day pain, better posture, feeling so much better about life. Most importantly, I feel challenged during the workout but also don't feel like death is a preferable option by the end of it. 10/10 can recommend. Do it now for your health and longevity. read more

Nick Palladino is a true professional. He takes great interest and works with such joy with his clients. Having worked with my 92 year old dad he was very enthusiastic in encouraging my dad to challenge himself yet always keeping him within a safe range of exercise. Nick is a very knowledgeable in his field and always took the time to come up with creative and fun ways to achieve progress for my dad. He truly is the best there is. On a scale of 1-10 he is 20! read more

My wife and I have been working with Nick for several years now. We can't speak highly enough of him. Great personality and a lot of fun to work with, but at the same time challenges us and really knows his stuff. One of those people you can recommend wholeheartedly and with no reservations. read more

At first, I was reluctant to work with a personal trainer since I had never used one before. Nick Palladino changed all of that. Nick is well experienced and his training methods are definitely proven. In the two years I have been working with him, I have witnessed significant improvements in my core strength, range of motion, and flexibility. He partners with you to customize workouts that are geared toward meeting your fitness goals. And on top of all of this, Nick is just a great guy. He is one of the friendliest, most down to earth people you will meet. Nick's studio in Belmont is completely state of the art. It has all of the equipment that you need for a complete workout. Simply put, if you are looking for a trainer, look no further than Palladino Personal Training. I am grateful that I did as it has made a tremendous difference in my life! read more

Nick is an amazing trainer and a wonderful person. He is such a laid back, fun, smart, family-oriented gentleman whom we're eager to see and chat with each week for our workout. My husband and I have been training with Nick for a few years now, including during my pregnancy, during which he adapted my workout to release my low-back tension. He does both in person and online training, so we have been able to continue our weekly training with him when we were in Hawaii, Brazil, LA, etc. He is so positive and supportive, making it is always fun to train with him as he pushes you to the right degree. Nick is also so knowledgeable about the human anatomy that we sometimes consider him as our family sports doctor / PT, asking for tips for whatever muscle pain we might have. If you can get anyone from Nick's team, you won't regret it!! read more

My husband I recently joined Palladino to feel healthier. As you get into the work grind, you often forget to have a regular work out routine. But Palladino isn't just about working out, our personal trainer helps provide tools for a holistic approach to being healthier. He often says the training that we're doing is truly the fountain of youth and I truly believe it. We all want to age with grace but we should do that with magnificent core :) Palladino and Aaron can help with that. I already feel stronger and healthier, with more energy during the day. The facility is also super convenient (in the Carlmont mall), very clean and bright. Palladino checks all the boxes and we couldn't be happier! read more

A quick update, almost a year later. I'm still devoted to my sessions with Nick. Since the previous review I developed sciatica which (who knew?) is really painful! Because my wife and I were headed out on a very active vacation, I got a cortisone shot which cleared it up for maybe six weeks, but of course it then started to reassert itself. I did go to a physical therapist--which Nick totally supported--and was hopeful that I could learn techniques from the therapy sessions that Nick and I could incorporate into our training, so I could conquer the sciatica permanently. Nick even went with me to one of the therapy sessions so he could learn as much as possible about how to deal with this particular issue. In the end I think this was slightly useful, but what I really got from it was that we should keep doing what Nick was already coaching me to do, with slightly more emphasis on core strengthening. And the therapist said that my core was already MUCH stronger than the typical patient he treats for this. Since then Nick has adapted our workouts slightly, my core is definitely stronger than it has ever been, and I've had zero sciatica pain. I guess the message is that Nick continues to be very thoughtful about my individual needs, and instantly adapts the workouts as needed to accommodate whatever is going on. Thanks again Nick! read more

I've been working with Aaron Capizzi for a while now, and he's an amazing trainer. I have a lot of quirks in my body from past injuries that make me a challenging case, and he is always willing to work within my limitations while encouraging me to push myself when it's safe to do so. All other trainers I've encountered have been warm and friendly, making the environment comfortable every time. Studio is great and easy to access with plenty of parking. Anyone looking to invest in their body would do well to work with Aaron at Palladino Personal Training. read more

My wife and I've been working out with Nick for about 3 years now. Nick and team are reliable, pleasant to work with and great trainers. They develop customized workouts, pay attention to form and progression. Prices are reasonable for the area. Highly recommend. read more

I've been working with Aaron for almost 4 months now and he has been wonderful! Unfortunately, I am a bit injury prone (having started personal training sessions with a prior ankle injury) and have had a few more injuries since the start of this year, and Aaron has been very considerate and has so much knowledge to be able to work around my various injuries, without further injuring myself and still getting a good workout in. He makes sure to challenge you and definitely listens to your personal goals. My goals included strength training to help support my snowboarding hobby (his core training has definitely helped me on the mountain this season), Aaron has also provided advice on nutrition, as well as given me ergonomic strengthening exercises to help me at work. He is also a great conversationalist which makes our sessions even better! At first, I was hesitant to hire a personal trainer, but I'm pleased with my experience here. I definitely plan on continuing sessions for a while. Nick is also so friendly and never fails to say hello whenever I see him. read more

I started training with Aaron a few months ago and cannot say enough good things! He keeps the sessions challenging and fun. As a former collegiate athlete I've had many coaches and trainers; Aaron is one of the best. He ensures I am challenged with new movements while being sensitive to preventing injuries. I truly look forward to every workout! Thank you Aaron and Palladino Personal Training! read more

After having knee surgery, I wanted to start working again with a personal trainer to help strengthen my knee. Palladino Personal Training opened up in my neighborhood so I went to check them out. I was very impressed with their focus on developing a personal workout plan which was unique to what I wanted and needed. Aaron Capizzi is my personal trainer and he is definitely the best personal trainer I have ever worked with. I really like the customized workout plan that he has developed for me and he pushes me, in a positive way, to achieve my goals. I'm thrilled to be working with Aaron and I highly recommend Palladino Personal Training. read more

I wanted to try a personal trainer for some time. My assistant helped me find the best near by and this one came up top. They scheduled an in-person consultation, and we agreed to start the following Monday. However, Sunday night the personal trainer texted he was not feeling well, so we had to reschedule. Well, those things happen, so I said it was ok. The next session would be on Wednesday. However, the owner Nick Palladino texted me the evening before (today) to say that the personal trainer was no longer working for them, and no one could help me in the mornings. He asked me if I wanted to continue working with them or not, and my answer was no as I had already invested a week between consultation and being cancelled twice. Funny enough, he texted me - instead of someone else, complaining about me for calling out that they wasted my time. Thus, if you want to work with them my advice is simple don't. They might be good - or not, at what they do but the way they organize their business is messy. read more

My wife and I recently started at Palladino, as we wanted to try to get back into shape after the pandemic (we became home bodies and put on a few pounds). She happened to pop in and talk to Aaron as we were thinking about starting with a trainer, but didn't plan to start. However, after talking with Aaron, she was convinced and we signed up. We have been working with Aaron and, after about a month of sessions 2X a week, I'm really starting to notice a change. My core is stronger, I don't have nearly as much back pain when I wake up, and I have more energy. I'm also noticing that I recover quicker after the more recent work outs (the first few ones were rough but that's because I was so out of shape). Aaron was really accommodating of my work schedule when setting up a time that works, and is very involved with us when are are doing the training sessions, making sure we have proper form while also keeping the mood light. In addition, there are no crazy frills when it comes to Palladino, just simple straight forward exercises using weights (dumbbells or barbells), pull up bars, TRX straps or, Aaron's personal favorite for me, a simple plank. He also has taken time to really focus on individual exercise plans for us to help us realize our goals of gaining core strength and losing the weight we gained during the pandemic. I really am enjoying working with Aaron, and would highly recommend swinging by and talking to a trainer about starting sessions with Palladino. read more

Nick is awesome. I've been working out twice a week with Nick for six months, after not doing any consistent exercise since high school. My initial goal was to drop some weight and to firm up so I could look a little better at an important event in August. This mission is solidly accomplished--more important the strength and flexibility training I do with Nick has me feeling stronger, sleeping better and just feeling better in general. Where we started with 5 pound weights on some exercises, I now train with 25-35 pounds. Nick has increased the intensity of each exercise and introduced new ones on a schedule that keeps me at the right level of "sore" after every workout. Added to our twice-weekly workouts in our home, Nick regularly emails an updated workout routine that I do on a third day by myself. When we traveled recently, he emailed me a workout description designed to be done with resistance bands in our hotel room. All emails have a complete workout description with links to YouTube videos of Nick doing the exercise, clearly demonstrating the proper form. Nick is cheerful, knowledgeable, encouraging, supportive and motivating. I highly recommend him read more

Over the past decade, I've had three personal trainers and most recently signed up with Kyle at Palladino. It's been the most incredible experience; Kyle is compassionate, knowledgeable, reliable, and makes working out fun. My entire experience with the team at Palladino has been great, too. The owner, Nick, is professional and runs a tight operation. All in all, I'd recommend Palladino Training in a heart beat! read more

While we may not be his typical clients, Nick has been able to work with us to achieve our fitness goals. We have trained with Nick for several Spartan Races over the last year and each time we have done better than the last. We went from placing bottom 80% of our M20-25 age group to in the top 20% in six months. His training methods are effective at building muscle, dropping fat, and, most importantly for myself, preventing injury. His scheduling has been flexible and he has been able to meet us at at times and locations that are convenient to us. All in all, we've enjoyed getting #swoll with Nick. read more

Nicolas was prompt to respond to my call. My daughter is a student athlete Looking for additional training during summer. We talked about the 3 areas that she would like to focus on, speed, strength, and injury prevention. He knew exactly what training she needed and was able to fit her into his busy schedule. A pleasure to work with. read more

Works well with age groups and helps clients reach goals in a safe way. Enthusiastic and caring!

Nick and Stella have built a brilliant business that helps my husband and I achieve our fitness goals while having full-time jobs and young kids. While we train with Nick in our living room, Stella keeps our kids occupied with games, reading and crafts. It's very cost effective when compared to a gym membership and babysitting. Without Nick and Stella, I'd rarely get to exercise. Nick's exercise program is flexible and tailored to meet the different physical needs between my husband and me. We've been working with Nick for 2 years now and have seen great improvements in our weight, muscle mass and endurance. We completely agree with previous review that he is the right balance of firm and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Nick is amazing. The training is personalized according to your ability and goals. My husband and I meet together and Nick coordinates our session so that we we are able to do intervals together, while being individually challenged. The hour is over before you know it, and we are reminded of Nick the next day with sore muscles that motivate us to keep it up! read more

I am so grateful for Nick. I have never had the courage to get a personal trainer. Nick has been most patient with me. I have two herniated discs, arthritic knees and shoulders plus tendinitis on my elbows. With Nick's patience, he has me lifting weights I never thought I could! I'm now addicted to doing my weights and my daily workouts and dynamic stretches! read more

Nick is amazing. Thoughtful, punctual, motivating and effective. I am already seeing the results from his program, and I only started a few months ago. Super easy to work with - but definitely not a pushover! The right balance of firm by friendly - exactly what you want in a personal trainer. And as a busy mom, the fact that he comes to my house for our training sessions is a dream come true. read more