Jake Del Mauro

Over the past year, my health and fitness journey has undergone a profound transformation, one that I credit largely to the guidance, dedication, and partnership of my trainer, Jake. What began as an effort to improve my physical fitness has evolved into a sustainable lifestyle shift, fueled by Jake’s consistent support and his unwavering commitment to my long-term well-being. For more than twelve months, Jake and I have trained together three times each week, a cadence that has not only built physical progress, but also established the discipline and structure necessary to maintain a healthier life. Jake approaches every session with a thoughtful plan, yet remains flexible, willing to adjust exercises, modify routines, and incorporate my feedback. It has never felt like a one-way directive. Instead, it is a true partnership where my voice matters and my goals stay front and center. One of the qualities that sets Jake apart from other trainers I worked with in the past, is his attention to detail and genuine care for my safety. He provides continuous feedback on my form, ensuring that every movement is performed correctly and efficiently. His guidance has been essential in helping me avoid injury and build confidence in my capabilities. Beyond the training sessions themselves, Jake consistently follows up the next day to check in on how I’m feeling, demonstrating not only professionalism but also a real investment in my progress and overall health. Jake’s influence extends well beyond the gym, and his encouragement has inspired me to stay committed to my wellness goals outside of our sessions. He has helped me reshape not just my body, but my mindset, motivating me to embrace healthier habits, push past limitations, and view fitness as a long-term lifestyle rather than a short-term task. Because of Jake’s dedication and partnership, I am stronger, healthier, and more confident in my fitness journey than ever before. His expertise, flexibility, and personal investment have made a lasting impact, and I look forward to continuing our work together in the weeks, months, and years ahead.

He designed and updated a comprehensive plan to stay fit, including strength and stretching of all muscle groups. He has encouraged and challenged me to perform better while watching closely so I don’t get injured. I feel his care for me, his colleagues, and the gym!

I started with Jake in January 2025 after more than 2 years of barely being able to walk. I had had bariatric surgery and had lost significant weight, but I had been away from the gym for many years and was very weak. Jake has believed in me from the beginning and has helped me gain a significant amount of strength, and has allowed me to function better and take care of myself.

I have been doing resistance and strength training with Jake since early summer 2025. For the last several years before joining the Center, I limited my exercise to cardio, but I have been experiencing increasing skeletal muscle issues. My orthopedist and physical therapist strongly suggested that I get back to a regular strength-training program. That’s where Jake came into the picture. While this hasn’t been a miracle cure, it wasn’t going to be at my age. I have significantly less back pain and greater balance and stamina, which I consider a win.

Working with Jake has truly transformed my health, my confidence, and the way I show up for myself. Since starting with him this summer, I’ve lost over 20 pounds, built lean muscle, and feel stronger both physically and mentally. When I first began, I had some hesitations about Personal Training based on past experiences and assumptions, but Jake immediately put me at ease. He listened to my concerns, understood my goals, and created an environment that felt supportive rather than intimidating. He taught me to use the equipment confidently and helped me build a foundation that made the gym feel empowering rather than overwhelming.

What makes Jake exceptional is his balance of accountability and approachability. He challenges me in the best way while keeping our sessions motivating and genuinely enjoyable. I now walk into the gym knowing exactly what I’m doing and feeling confident in my abilities, something I couldn’t say before. Jake hasn’t just helped me get fitter; he’s helped me build sustainable habits and a stronger mindset. I’m incredibly grateful for the impact he’s had on my life.

My daughter, Tracy, has participated in the adapted wellness and fitness program with Jake for almost a year. Physical fitness is important to Tracy. Jake has provided her with the instruction and support that have allowed her to build strength, endurance, and self-confidence.

Tracy says that Jake is kind, funny, and talkative. She truly looks forward to her twice-weekly sessions. She is learning to use machines and to perform floor exercises properly to prevent injury.

I find Jake to be easy to communicate with and very approachable. I feel that he is both sensitive and empathetic to my daughter’s “special needs”. He has reassured me of his experience and training.

The AWE program and Jake have helped foster Tracy’s independence and add to her quality of life by providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive community environment. She is so happy to belong to a gym and have a trainer.

Jake has been my trainer for about 10 months. The training experience has been tremendous. At the very start, Jake noticed that my right side was weaker than my left, and he tailored a training system to address and improve this imbalance. Based on dumbbells, kettlebells, and single-leg machine reps, we made the necessary progress! Jake then developed a lineup of deadlifts, leg extensions, delt, pecs, and lat exercises that fit my needs. It feels so good to notice weekly set/rep/pound progress, and also definite progress in Concept Erg2 regatta progress! He clearly understands the importance of strength development and maintenance for a senior citizen.

I’d like to mention that in addition to being technically superb, Jake brings a friendly, caring, and thoughtful personality to each meeting. Jake is a fantastic fitness professional and a great guy, who is a positive asset to the Center!

Before working with Jake, I wouldn’t have known what muscles to work and exercises to do each visit. Additionally, I wasn’t very strong, and my muscles were not noticeable at all. Even dealing with minor injuries here and there, as well as a significant muscle imbalance, Jake helped big time! My muscle imbalance, while not completely fixed, is much better than it was. My strength continues to improve every week. My muscles, while not where I want them to be yet, are growing slowly. And even when dealing with an injury, Jake showed me a method to try, and it worked! Jake is great at what he does, very knowledgeable about fitness and health, and just a great guy to talk to or work out with. He even provided me with workouts to do on days we didn’t meet. Easily one of the best trainers there and in my opinion the best. Highly recommend and thank you, Jake!

Jake has been a huge part in helping me achieve my fitness and weight goals. We train once a week, sometimes twice, and it has seriously improved my overall health. I’ve lost weight and, along with that, have started gaining muscle for the first time in my life. He takes his time creating workout routines to make sure I, along with his other clients, see the best results in ourselves after each and every session. I couldn’t recommend Jake enough as a Personal Trainer.

I joined the Center almost 2 years ago and have lost 100lbs! I can absolutely thank the best trainer, Jake, for helping me lose it! Jake helped me from day one with open arms, acceptance, and no judgment! He educated me on the importance of proper lifting with easy-to-follow techniques, helped me stay on track with my nutrition, and overall showed me I can enjoy working out! My health, body, and wellness have only improved, and I am forever grateful!