Westwood, NJBergen County's #1
personal trainer

Look different in the mirror.
Feel different on the stairs.

Real results require at least 3x / week training. Our flat rate pricing model lets you do that.

Lose the fat, build muscle, and get stronger with science-based 1-on-1 personal training and diet coaching.

Serving Bergen County for over 15 years

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★★★★★

“Not your typical ‘gym’. Workouts geared for you and your goals.”

Ellen Porter

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Ellen before and after, 40 lb down with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

Before / after

Ellen's 40 lb Transformation

Joe before and after, 65 lb down with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

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Joe's 65 lb Transformation

★★★★★

“I'm 64. Every rep and calorie is taken seriously.”

Joseph Pecoraro

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“Found UTG one night searching the internet for weight loss advice.”

Ashley Van Valen

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Ashley before and after, 40 lb down with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

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Ashley's 40 lb Transformation

67 studies say Dose–Dependent Results
Every session you add raises muscle and strength.
1–2×
Below the minimum. Nothing measurable.
4 hard sets per muscle. The floor.
4–6×
10–20 hard sets. Where physique actually changes.
Sessions per week →
100% probability across all 67 studies. Pelland et al., Sports Medicine, 2026.

Which makes frequency a pricing problem, not a motivation problem.

Other trainers charge per hour, which means you can't train as much. And they don't even help you with your nutrition or accountability.

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At UTG We do things differently

Our process is different and the results speak for themselves

Taken to failure

Dropsets for growth

Mike before and after, 65 lb down over 7 months

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Mike's 65 lb transformation

Glute Kickbacks

Full rom, isolation work

Kerry before and after, 60 lb down with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

Before / After

Kerry's 60 lb transformation

Glute Work

Splits Squats for full rom

Post-birth glute transformation, before and after at UTG in Westwood NJ

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Post-birth glute transformation

Same lift, coached

45 lb above parallel → 115 lb below the knees

Before and after, dieted down 40 lb to visible abs at UTG in Westwood NJ

Before / After

Dieted down 40lb to a 6-pack

Reverse Lunges

On smith, great for joints

Tracey before and after, 30 lb down with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

Before / After

Tracey's 30lb transformation

Which is why over the past 15 years my team and I have cranked out over 500+ transformations.

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27 of 500+ · every one a UTG client
21 of 500+ · every one a UTG client

Tell me your situation

Tap what's true. I'll tell you why it's happening.

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You've lost the same 10+ pounds more than once

You're not alone. Two recent studies found almost nobody loses even 5% of their weight, and the few who do can't even hold it for a year (JAMA 2023, eClinicalMedicine 2026).

Why it keeps happening: food is engineered to be addictive, the advice out there is confusing, and good decision-making gets crushed at social events and vacations.

You've had gym memberships but go infrequently if at all

You're not alone. 81 million Americans held a gym membership in 2025 (HFA 2026), but ~90% drop out within the first year (IJERPH 2021, Front Spots 2026). Most people don't come close to the muscle-strengthening guideline (NHIS 2020).

The reasons: you tell yourself you're too busy. Big gyms feel intimidating, like everyone's watching. Lifting is hard, uncomfortable, and boring. You're scared you'll get hurt, or, if you're a woman, that you'll get "bulky." And nobody's sure they're doing it right anyway.

You do go, even pay a trainer, but you have no idea if any of it is working

You're not alone. People who trained with a pro were no better than everyone else at naming which muscles they were working (Kobayashi, Sports 2025). But at least supervision does buy you an 88.2% show-up rate vs 52.2% on your own (Gavanda, JSCR 2025).

Here's the real problem. Your trainer doesn't know either. Most don't plan the workout, don't write it down, and don't track your progress. They make it up on the spot, and still charge you $100+ /hour.

It's concerning that in order to become a "nationally certified trainer," you take one course and pass one exam. Fewer than 1 in 8 trainers hold the credential that requires a 4-year exercise science degree.

You're weaker than you were five years ago and it's showing up in ordinary things

You're not alone. You lose 3–5% of your muscle every decade, and strength training is the only thing that stops it, which most people never do (NHIS 2020).

You feel it in ordinary things. Nearly half of US adults had back pain in the last three months (CDC, NHIS 2019). Grip strength predicts death better than blood pressure does (The Lancet 2015).

Strength just isn't a priority for most of us. Even the ones who regularly exercise stick to cardio and classes, which don't fix your core, muscle, or strength.

You've never lifted seriously and don't want to look like an idiot figuring it out

Many of our new clients walked in with that same fear. Our 2500sqft gym is a low-crowd, judgment-free place. It has room for all the equipment we need, it's never packed, and you'll be around others starting where you are.

You're frustrated with what you see in the mirror

You and nearly everyone else. About 8 in 10 people are dissatisfied with how their body looks, and 37% feel it every time they pass a mirror. Half want to change it, and only half of those are actually trying (Ipsos, Gallup 2025).

Most people don't succeed. It's not impossible. It's not even complicated. It's just hard. That's the problem we built our program around, and it's why our clients beat the odds.

You've read so much conflicting advice you're more confused than when you started

Almost nothing the algorithm feeds you is useful. Most exercise posts on social media are inaccurate, and some are harmful (Body Image 2024).

In a popular diet hashtag, only 14% of the content was accurate, and fewer than 10% of posters were qualified professionals (Nutrients 2025). In both studies, most influencers had no credentials at all.

Here's the irony. The real science that never makes it into your feed is astonishingly simple, and you already know it. Eat well, lift weights, sleep enough, keep alcohol and stress low. Don't hunt for shortcuts. Do the boring obvious things, and you're in the 1% that looks and feels amazing.

You're coming off an injury or physical therapy and don't know what's safe now

This one we take seriously. Coming back from an injury isn't about avoiding weight, it's about loading the right things in the right order. We'll pick up where your physical therapist left off and build a strength program that matches what your body is ready for.

There's a date on the calendar you need to look different by

Good, a deadline is an advantage. Motivation never gets higher than when the clock is ticking. If you want to lean out, tone, or lose weight, we'll set your calories for it and build a lifting program that gets you the most visible change in the time you have. How hard we push depends on how far out the date is.

We solved it all
Here's what we've established so far
1
The more you lift, the better your results
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Maintain a calorie deficit for long enough to flatten your stomach and bring out the definition
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Accountability inside and outside your session is crucial
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The traditional personal training model is not designed to help you with the above.

We charge one flat rate for 30 days. Every one of these is included

Before / afterWe broke the fitness industry pricing model so that you can achieve your goals.
John before and after, 40 lb down with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

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John's 40 lb transformation

Ashley before and after contest prep with UTG Personal Training in Westwood NJ

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Ashley's contest prep  

With us, cost is never the reason you train less or get less access to the coaching, tracking, and accountability you need.

Every session
Train as often as you need, at no extra cost.

All 1-on-1, no time limit, on a schedule flexible enough for the busiest people. Everything custom built and tracked in a phone app you and your trainer both see.

Week one
An intro phase before anything gets heavy.

Education and form. We find your best exercises and your sticking points, and escalate to hard sets only when your body is ready.

Every week
A diet review, with feedback and tips for the week ahead.
Every six weeks
A formal evaluation, body composition scan included.

Goals reset against the areas you want to target. It's also how we keep your program optimized and interesting.

Every day
An AI agent reads your food log and activity.

It pushes notifications to us for manual review — missed training sessions, missed diet entries, and anything else that stands out.

Let's be honest though

30 days is all it takes to make a real change. But only you can make it actually happen.

Even though we offer every possible advantage for you to succeed, it still isn't enough on its own. You have to be the one who decides to make a real change for yourself. You need to fully commit, and you need to be prepared to make sacrifices.

You have to accept that your choices and your behavior will be different from those of your family and your friends. That's what it costs to be the 1% that succeeds.

Every week you wait is a week of results you don't get.

Lock in your rate forever just by booking the call.

No cost, no obligation, no sales pitch
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MMinal Mosca
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I joined this gym in the new year. I’ve been a member of various other gyms and relatively fit and active my whole life. I have never used a personal trainer before. Pat is incredible!

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JJoseph Cross
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This is the best personal training deal you’re going to find. Tamir has figured out a way to make PT affordable and effective.

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CCaitlin S
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UTG has been such a great experience! Going to the gym before UTG meant cardio and fumbling with some machines without any plan or goal.

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MMark Brennan
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I've been going to UTG for three years. My tenure there alone speaks to my appreciation for my trainer and the facility. Timmy is always accessible. More importantly, he stays on top of my progress.

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AAnna Park
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I started working out at UTG about a month and a half ago and have already made a lot of progress thanks to the great trainers there. Workouts are personally tailored and goal-oriented. The help with food and diet is also awesome.

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TTravis
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I’ve been someone who has just “gone to the gym” for the last few years now, but never really had the structure or plan to see real results.

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HHayley Virone
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Joining UTG has been a truly transformative experience for me, and I could not recommend it enough. Coming from someone who was intimidated by a gym setting, I have never felt more comfortable in a gym and with the trainers here.

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What I appreciate about UTG is they provide you a customized approach to achieve the results you are looking for in a family type environment. I am the type of person that needs structure and accountability to keep me going.

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JJoanne Abbate
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Hands down, best choice I’ve made training at UTG. VERY friendly & Excellent personal training. Trainers who really care and go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals.

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IIris Cohen
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I just wanted to take a moment to thank Pat for the great sessions at the gym. Pat’s enthusiasm and great positive attitude have made the training sessions enjoyable and engaging. Pat ensures that my techniques are always correct.

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LLeticia Negron
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I am having a great experience training with UTG and highly recommend to anyone who is looking for trainers that are highly knowledgeable, professional, and committed to helping you achieve your goals.

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JJessica Oliveras
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UTG has been one of the best investments of my life. If you're ready to transform and strengthen your mind and body, this is the best place to start.

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DDollin Karakattu
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Incredible gym. Tamir, Pat, and Timmy are always on point and great at what they do. They’re super attentive and always making sure you’re on right track to whatever your personal fitness goals are.

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DDanni T
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Tamir is arguably the most consistent person I know. For that reason - among others - I highly recommend UTG. Tamir’s commitment to my goals somehow surpasses my own.

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TToni
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I had never trained at a gym prior to going to UTG and found it to be a nice cozy fit for me. All patrons know each other and interact so warmly, keeping the atmosphere light and positively energized.

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Before you ask

Common questions

How does flat rate billing work, is there a contract?

There is no contract. We stay month-to-month and you can cancel anytime. The first month is fully refundable.

As long as you book your 15 minute call now, you lock in the rate we quote you forever. Simple as that.

There is no obligation to buy. The call holds your rate.

We don't believe in forcing anyone into a contract. We prefer to show you how valuable our service is.

How often should I train? How does your model support that?

A 2026 analysis of 67 studies put the minimum at four hard sets per muscle per week just to add any muscle or strength at all. The same analysis found a 100% probability that gains keep rising with every session you add, so more is better as long as you recover from it.

You really need 10 to 20 sets per muscle per week to substantially improve. That is not possible in under three sessions. The sweet spot is usually between four and six sessions per week. In Bergen County, three to six sessions per week would cost you $1,500 to $3,900 per month.

Our flat pricing model comes with no limit to how much you can train. So we get to design optimal programs for you.

Other trainers don't customize, plan, or track your workouts. They don't offer nutrition coaching. We include it all.

Do you offer in-home personal training?

Yes we do.

We serve clients throughout Bergen County, including Allendale, Alpine, Bergenfield, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Dumont, Emerson, Fair Lawn, Glen Rock, Hackensack, Haworth, Hillsdale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Midland Park, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Oradell, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ridgewood, River Edge, River Vale, Saddle River, Waldwick, Westwood, Woodcliff Lake, Teaneck, Tenafly, and the Township of Washington.

Contact us so we can ask you some questions to see if we're a good fit.

How hard should I train?

For strength and muscle, how hard you train outranks both volume and frequency. A 2024 series of meta-regressions in Sports Medicine found a straight dose response: the closer a set is taken to failure, the more you build. However, we also want to account for form, range of motion, and proper recovery management.

If you are completely new to training, we will build your baseline slowly to protect your joints and avoid injury. Training hard does not mean lifting dangerously heavy. It means lifting a manageable weight to within 2 to 5 reps of failure on every set.

This is exactly why high-intensity classes like Orangetheory, Crossfit, and bootcamps fail to deliver real body composition changes. They completely miss the things that matter: lifting weights, getting close to failure, recovery, form, and doing it all consistently.

I'm really out of shape. Will I feel out of place?

You won't be alone - you'll find every type of person here, wherever you are in your journey. Our culture is warm, encouraging and genuinely friendly.

Proper periodization is unique to each individual. That's what the call is for... to learn about your goals and requirements.

At minimum we differentiate between beginner/untrained, intermediates, and advanced individuals. It also doesn't matter what anyone else is doing, you'll be on your own unique program.

Will I get bulky from lifting?

Women won't, but men will if they train and eat correctly.

There are exceptions, which is why some women do get bigger in some areas from lifting. Uncommon.

The same amount of added muscle that reshapes a man's silhouette will disappear under a woman's, because her subcutaneous fat layer is about twice as thick. What you get as a woman is firmness, definition, and the fuller look that trained muscle carries. The lift without the size.

Do I have to follow a strict diet?

We offer diet guidance, tracking, motivation, and more. This is optional, you're not required to do it.

Regarding "strictness" - there is simply no evidence that any particular diet outperforms another. The game is all about staying in a calorie deficit. So you can do any diet you want, or just reduce your consumption overall. It doesn't matter.

What actually matters is consistency - and this is where most people struggle. But we will talk strategies with you that fit your lifestyle.

Can I pause if I travel?

You can freeze your month while traveling, no charge for time away - and we'll still help you track your workouts and diet, on us!

Can you train around an injury or a medical condition?

We are experienced with post-physical therapy, rehab, corrective exercise, and much more. We can design any type of program that works around any issues. No limitations. And we will coordinate with your health provider if necessary.

What are the staffed hours?

Mon-Fri 5-11am and 4-9:30pm

How soon will I see results?

Lifting weights - you'll feel it within a couple weeks. You'll feel a lot more within the first 4-6 weeks. Quality of life substantially improves fast.

Weight loss is directly correlated with your diet. So as soon as you go into a sustained calorie deficit, you'll see the scale move downward. As long as you persist in a calorie deficit, the scale will continue to move in that direction.

Do you have trainers for...

Seniors

Yes. Routines are optimized for strength, core, balance, injuries, rehab, and joint stress.

Young Athletes

Yes. We plan for two things:

1. Strength, muscle, agility and speed.
2. Sport-specific goals (e.g. jumping higher).

Women's Health

Yes. Menopause, PCOS, thyroid, and other less common situations. All within our wheelhouse.

Pre and Postnatal

Yes. You can and should lift all the way up until giving birth. And then get right back to it as soon as you're medically cleared. We'd love to be a part of that process.

GLP-1 Patients

Yes we do hypertrophy-specific programs for for clients on Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro. It's important to lift in order to avoid the muscle loss that is associated with rapid weight loss.

My situation is complicated. Can I talk to someone first?

Yes. We can't answer the phone during sessions, so text us at 201-783-7694 and we'll call you back.

That said, the 15-min call is that conversation.

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