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Nathan Ghareeb
★ 5
I met John last year and he introduced me to his product the finisher. I’ve been involved in athletics and sports performance for my entire life and I believe his product is extremely challenging but very beneficial for people looking to enhance their core strength and functional abilities. John was very very knowledgeable about the human body and explained in great detail how his product is uniquely catered to building fundamental strength that you may miss with traditional weight lifting. Overall I give this product 5 stars because there is really nothing that compares to the way the finisher pushes you physically and mentally. I think athletes of all kinds will find great value in the tool! Thank you JW!
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Silas Murray
★ 5
John is unbelievable!
He and visited the Sport based youth development organization I manage; Beat The Streets Providence. We have over 50 wrestlers go though his workout circuit. Our middle school and high school wrestlers had a workout that hit all the right muscles! With vert targets workouts with his workout equipment " the finisher" . It was competitive, challenging, engaging and defying. Just because you are the coach don't think you wont get a turn on the bar. John and the kids made sure I didn't miss a set.
I challenge anyone to see if they can get though a workout.
John Donated one " finisher" to our organization as well! Thank you again John!!
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David Costanzo
★ 5
John is the real deal! We went to John recommended by a wrestling coach. We wanted to trim our son down, doing it healthy, and get stronger while increasing his conditioning. It is paying dividends. Thanks John. I highly recommend.
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Heather Rozynski
★ 5
This bar has transformed my entire body!!! It has completely changed my oblique appearance!!!!
There is no muscle that the bar does not hit! I would highly recommend if you want to see fast results!!!
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Yana Kunitskaya
★ 5
Amazing tool for power punch. So many variations for training. Absolutely all muscle working. Highly recommend for this who want improve they performance
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Colleen LaVaglia
★ 5
John Wilkins is a special person. He is so driven and passionate about health and longevity. His group workout classes make you push yourself harder than you would ever push otherwise! The people who work out here are serious about health.
The Arete bar forces you to build strength in your core, glutes, shoulders, feet, EVERYTHING! My core strength has never been better!
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Brian Soldano
★ 5
Great coach! Always keeps his athletes motivated
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James Groeber
★ 5
The Finisher is an amazing product and great for all ages. As a former strength and conditioning coach, I recommend this for any sport to develop explosive power and core stability. The founders, John and Val, are phenomenal as well and highly recommend taking a class if you are in the North Jersey area.
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Adrienne Skinner
★ 5
Super amazing device, The Finisher! It's exactly what is needed to really get fit and create a truly strong core. The training that goes with it is what makes the ultimate difference. Highly recommended!
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Nicholas Castorina
★ 5
Great facility. Awesome gym that has everything you need. John is the best trainer I’ve ever had and developed me into the man I am today not only physically but also mentally. These workouts are not for the weak, John will push you past failure and he has a way of pushing you further than you thought you could go. He teaches hard work, perseverance, and character to all of his clients. There is no better place to train and no better trainer in America than John Wilkins.
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Sydney Grifone
★ 5
This place is one of the best when it comes to working out. John has made me become a better version of myself when working out! I wouldn’t be the athlete I am without him today.
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Dr. Vincent Caruso
★ 5
Amazing!! Great workout in very short time. I think everyone should have one to take their health and fitness to another level!!
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Ireland Burke
★ 5
Great program and great teachings. I actually learned a lot about the body and how much your core effect every other part of your body. Great atmosphere
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Matteo Eagleson
★ 5
John truly cares for all of his members and truly is worth the time and money, my mindset for everyday life, sports, and school all drastically improved because of how john teaches your body to train.
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Nahshon Garrett
★ 5
I am a professional athlete who has been training for over 18 years. I was fully retired before I was inspired by John Wilkins and the Finisher. I plan on winning a world title because of the training in 2025.
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Ruben Espinoza
★ 5
It made my kid stronger
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Jennifer Dudziec
★ 5
Absolutely recommend John! I've had the privilege of training with him for over 20 years, and he is by far the best trainer I've ever worked with. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about the human body and how it functions, but he is also a truly inspiring individual, always striving to grow and better those around him.
I’ve been with John since the beginning of his creation of "The Finisher"—a game-changing piece of fitness equipment. The vision, passion, and dedication he poured into it is evident, and it's hands down the toughest, most effective fitness tool I've ever used. It has transformed both my mind and body in ways I never thought possible.
John’s success is well-deserved, and I can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level. Not only is he incredible at what he does, but he’s an even better human being!
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Austin Hunt
★ 5
The Finisher is no joke a true full body workout in less than a minute! Coach John is a phenomal coach with a vast knowledge of body mechanics and training techniques that he is sharing with the next generation of athletes. If you ever get the opportunity to be trained by him don’t pass up on the opportunity!
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MaryEllen Dankenbrink
★ 5
I train professional fighters, I use this tool either for good activation work or for workouts!
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Lynda Vickers
★ 5
All I can say is .. if you want to see results you must work with John and his crew!! His gym is set up to get optimal results… The FINISHER.. is exactly that!!! This is a game changer… Now for John his crew and family.. if you follow and work… you are guaranteed to see results! They demand work!! Hard work!! To get… Results!!!
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Sean Wilkinson
★ 5
Best workout ever. John and his staff have me using muscles I’ve never worked out before. The finisher bar has me stronger than ever!
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Justin Fontana
★ 5
I’ve been training with John for over 6 years and he took me from being a skinny kid to a Division 1 football player!
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Jarrod Cofrancesco
★ 5
Having tried the Arete Bar, I can personally say it is by far the best way to build foundation and strength extremely fast. It works every muscle in your body and has definitely helped me excel at my sport!
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Elaina Burton
★ 5
Working with John is a game changer. He has transformed my son physically and mentally. His Arete bar is revolutionary! He is so knowledgeable and an amazing support person to have for your athlete both on and off the training mat!
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Alice Conrad
★ 5
My daughter began going to John since she was in 8th grade. At that time she had aspirations on playing college softball. As a softball pitcher we were told by her pitching coach that we needed to find a personal trainer and that this would be a critical step in her development. Fast forward many years later, my daughter is a pitcher at a D1 college.
Working with John for the past 5 years has been amazing for my daughter and we believe that he is one of the reasons she has and continues to progress. Johns gym is like a family environment and honestly he is the BEST trainer around.
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Adrian DeJesus
★ 5
Incredible workouts with and incredible trainer. Will never regret working with these people.
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A M
★ 5
John and Arete by JW are the best! The Finisher is such an awesome tool to have in your fitness arsenal. Highly recommend checking them out for training!
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Kayla Kober
★ 5
If you’re looking for an amazing training facility, and a workout tool that will completely change your life then Arete and the finisher bar are for you. John and Valerie put their whole heart and souls into this and it shows. The results are one of a kind and you won’t find anything like the finisher.
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Laurie Fredericks
★ 5
I have been going to John Wilkins for 4+ years. With now adding the Arete bar to workouts, I have never felt stronger. No more back pain!! The workouts will never be easy!! But you will always progress both physically and mentally.
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David Dumbroff
★ 5
I have had significant troubles with my knees and John has helped me be very functional and has completely eliminated the pain. Thank you so much for your expertise Dave Dumbroff
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Chase
★ 5
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Joseph Nardone
★ 5
John is the best in the game. I highly recommend his workouts and equipment to anyone looking to advance their training to the next level.
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Nicholas Grifone
★ 5
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Thomas Kober
★ 5
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