2026-05-22T23:42:05.906Z

I’m so glad I found Annex and started to work with Matt. He’s very knowledgeable and comes up with a plan, tailored to what you need. He’s attentive and available and I’ve never been in better shapes. This place is the best!

2026-05-20T22:57:07.818Z

I’ve had three high school aged kids that work out regularly at the Annex primarily with Tim and Morgan and they love it. The workouts are tailored to their needs and the facilities are spacious with nice equipment. I highly recommend for any athlete.

2026-05-02T13:09:15.961Z

The Annex is legit. The instructors are progressive and knowledgeable but what makes the Annex special is the culture and climate of excellence only. From a parents perspective, if you want your son or daughter to make gains in the gym so that they excel in whatever sport they play, the only choice is the Annex.

2026-04-29T11:57:34.295Z

My son has been training at the Annex since the Fall of 2025. His improvement in baseball (speed , agility and strength) are a direct result of the workouts they have created for him personally to improve his performance. His trainer, Morgan has had a positive influence on my son as a player and young adult and I really appreciate the communication we receive on his improvement.

2026-04-22T23:32:30.040Z

Cannot say enough POSITIVE things about the training my daughter has received with Damien Akins. She has been doing strength & conditioning and agility with Damien for over a year now. Her confidence, results and healthy mindset has grown tremendously.

2026-03-18T17:38:15.614Z

Great experience with Annex. My son trains there and has made real progress. The coaching is excellent, the environment is positive, and they really know how to develop players. Highly recommend.

2026-02-20T16:21:38.094Z

Our daughter started working with Mickey at the Annex in November. First, she loves it and loves going! Second, the improvement we have seen in her sports performance has been tremendous! We are looking forward to see it translate to the soccer field this spring!!!

2026-02-18T23:41:25.543Z

The Annex has been our family’s go to for fitness for our kids. We have been clients for 10 years and are extremely happy with each and every trainer our kids have worked with. We highly recommend the Annex!The Volpe Family

2026-02-17T12:23:22.533Z

The Annex is truly focused on a tailored training program that will help your athlete improve performance. We have seen significant development in strength, speed and agility in the past 12 months, and I would highly recommend Mickey, Allan and the entire Annex training / coaching staff.

2026-01-24T00:53:54.525Z

I’ve been training with the Annex crew on and off for about 13 years now—from being a high school athlete, to a college athlete (working with Mickey Brueckner), and now doing a remote program with Matt Petrillo. The experience at the Annex is truly unmatched.Matt’s remote training program has been an incredible way to structure and achieve my strength and fitness goals while keeping me accountable. He’s an extremely communicative, supportive coach who’s always willing to help and offer guidance. I can’t recommend Matt, Mickey, and the rest of the Annex team enough!

2026-01-22T16:40:50.126Z

The annex, is the best gym I have ever been to and I will continue going as long as I am in the area. I have been training at the annex for over 10 years and the team has met and exceeded my needs on my training journey through youth sports, college athletics, and now general adult fitness training. Across my time I have worked with Mickey, Tim, Damien, Matt, and Allen, who each bring a unique skillset to meet the needs of all clients. The community, facility, and team at the annex is second to none. Regardless of your ability or training type the annex is the place to go.

2026-01-22T13:12:53.620Z

I’ve joined the annex post collegiate sports and this environment is perfect for keeping your competitive edge and fitness up with athletes of all ages! The staff care about your health, your form, and getting to know you. Love the vibes and the people every morning I head in there.. especially with Matt’s awesome playlist.

2026-01-22T02:13:38.575Z

I'm only giving the Annex 5 stars because there's no option for 6. The best decision I ever made in my baseball career was starting to train at the Annex with Damien in 2018. From day one, I was following a program specifically-tailored to me and what I needed to improve as an athlete. I got stronger, faster, and more explosive. More importantly, Damien's programs found the perfect balance between gains in the weight room and recovery. Between high school, college, and summer baseball, I played over 300 games while training at the Annex. I missed zero due to injury -- something I fully attribute to the way I learned how to take care of my arm, hips, and the rest of my body at the Annex. Now that I've graduated from college, I'm training with Matt and it's been great. Every workout is 45-60 minutes and fits perfectly into my work schedule. I can't recommend the Annex enough!

2026-01-21T15:17:16.691Z

Couldn't find a better gym atmosphere if you tried — super supportive members and trainers that make you feel part of a community.

2025-12-22T22:58:06.426Z

Joining the Annex has been the best investment I've made in myself. The team there is extraordinary: their partnership with Resilient physical therapy helped me get back on my feet after an injury, and made for an incredibly easy transition into the Annex's stellar personal training program.Matt Petrillo is the name behind their program, and working with him has been one of the most fruitful experiences of my fitness journey, and a standout life experience in general. He is organized, patient, kind and a great instructor. He's fostered the most inviting gym community I've ever been a part of, where everyone training there feels like a family. His professionalism pervades everything he does, and his programs meet everyone at their level and help them chart their ongoing growth, so they can make real progress. He's also extremely attentive given my history of injury, and makes sure I can keep training and pushing myself, while mitigating any risk. I've been training with him for over a year now, and the journey has been amazing. I look forward to working with him for many years to come.Can't recommend the experience at the Annex enough.

2025-12-22T22:55:55.162Z

I have been training with Matt for several months now and it has been fantastic.The space is awesome, you’re never working out on top of someone else like in a big name commercial gym and Matt makes everything very approachable and will adapt your overall work out plan as you achieve your goals (or even if an exercise isn’t working for you on a given day). Matt’s also fun to be around and always available if you have questions or need help with anything, which makes it very easy to build a consistent strength training routine that gets results.

2025-11-21T14:57:26.813Z

I've been training with Matt Petrillo for about 8 months now and couldn't recommend it more. The facilities and environment at The Annex are top notch, and Matt's training/encouragement has gotten me back into a steady routine after years of being on/off again. Thank you Matt and the rest of the team!

2025-05-26T18:51:36.701Z

Working with Matthew has been one of the most rewarding and joyful experiences of my fitness journey. And I have worked out with plenty of trainers over the last decade.What makes Matt stand out isn’t just his expertise (which is top-notch) or his commitment to helping you reach your goals (which is unwavering)—it’s who he is as a person. He has an incredible personality that brightens up every session. His warm heart, infectious laughter, and genuine spirit turn even the toughest workouts into something I look forward to.He has this rare gift of knowing exactly when to push or when to modify, while always being incredibly patient. Which is something I really need. He meets you where you are, encourages you with kindness, and somehow makes you laugh through every bench press, squat, and lunge. And that alone is a miracle.But more than anything, Matthew is the perfect personality fit for me. He gets me. He knows when to take it easy, when to pause, and when all I really need is a good laugh, a compliment, and a reminder of how far I’ve come through the years.

2025-05-14T02:30:02.481Z

Marcelo started training at the Annex in his Junior year of HS. He had weight and strength goals in mind but didn't really know how to get there. Damien built him a plan to develop muscle and mass without impeding his mobility as a pitcher, and a plan to maintain durability in the on-season too. The facility is usually buzzing with activity (many of his teammates train there as well), but the space is big and airy and opens up to the outside, so it doesn't seem crowded or stuffy at all. As a parent, I like the fact that they had a personalized plan for him, and that they wanted him to reach his goals just as much as we did. - Mom

2025-04-13T12:10:58.559Z

I’ve been training with Matt since October, and the results have been incredible. His strength training program is not only effective but also tailored to my personal goals and abilities. I’ve seen noticeable progress both physically and mentally—I feel stronger, more energized, and more confident in and out of the gym. Matt is knowledgeable, motivating, and truly cares about his clients’ progress. I highly recommend working with Matt!

2025-04-11T18:19:33.288Z

We love the Annex, and highly recommend it. Their facilities are hands down one of the best around. All 3 of our children have been there for many years including myself. Mickey and his team are second to none, they are dedicated and care about each individual and their specific needs.

2024-09-06T20:45:13.038Z

Matt is one of the best personal training coaches I have ever worked with. He creates personalized training plan to meet your needs, pushes you and is very motivational. He brings a great group of people together to create a community among the clients and the facilities are excellent.

2024-09-06T11:17:32.943Z

After 9 months of training with Matt, I’ve decided to no longer gate-keep the Annex. Genuinely the first place I’ve ever enjoyed working out. Double bonus that I’ve seen results! If Matt or the Annex ever moved, my fitness regime would be screwed! Thank you guys for making a cool, effective place available in the neighborhood.

2024-04-10T02:07:41.028Z

The Annex is my happy place!! I started training with Matt 15 months ago and he’s helped me transform my body with weight lifting and sound, realistic nutrition advice. If you are looking for real people with real fitness knowledge with no gimmicks, this is your place. Love my Annex community!!!

2023-12-12T04:29:06.805Z

2023-08-08T22:05:11.582Z

After two years of primarily solo and virtual work outs during covid, I’d lost focus and discipline. A stressful job and children made it easy to deprioritize exercise. As a result, I was grouchy, not sleeping well, and negative because I knew I could feel and look better. Today, workouts with Matt at the Annex are a highlight of my week. I am stronger than I’ve been in years, I have a constructive outlet for stress, and I feel privileged to have joined an incredible fitness community – one that holds me accountable for showing up and working hard. The Annex is all substance, no frills, and delivers real results with a welcome side of lots of laughs.

2023-07-05T10:48:58.260Z

Matt P. and the Annex team are unmatched! I’ve been training with Matt since I moved into the area a couple of years ago. Gyms can be intimidating at times, especially when you’re just getting back on the wagon; but everyone, staff and clients alike are super welcoming and encouraging. Matt is a very knowledgeable coach with a LOT of patience which I appreciate. He personalizes your training program to meet your goals, will guide you along throughout your session and will make adjustments when necessary - all while making sure you get your daily dose of laughter. Highly recommend!

2023-05-05T11:38:06.487Z

2023-04-27T11:22:33.692Z

I've been working out at The Annex for the past two years and I couldn't be happier! My husband and I were looking for a new gym and we knew as soon as we met Matt that we had found our place. All of the trainers at The Annex adjust anything to what you can do and what feels better for you and never make you feel bad about it. I've become stronger and look forward to starting my days there. I highly recommend them.

2023-01-24T22:12:46.155Z

Great experience, very professional atmosphere, and my son loves working out at the facility.