Workouts typically begin with an individualized warm up progression based on mobility and heart rate. Then, we progress into different ‘activation drills’ which is an extension of the warm up designed to build into the actual workout.

Then we get into the “main sets”. These are usually compound lifts that you’ve likely heard of before. Some variation of squats, presses, hinges, and pulls make up the majority of our main work. This is the most conventional aspect of our training that most looks like normal strength training exercises.

After the main sets we typically program ‘accessory lifts’ which are exercises meant to help build up your specific weak points, strengths, or generally get you closer to your goals.

Conditioning comes at the end. This is what most people typically think of as ‘cardio’ but our methods are fun, engaging, and designed to increase your heart rate. Our goal is not to have you leaving feeling crushed or beat up. BUT people can push themselves during our cardiovascular work. We try to motivate where necessary but here we typically let clients push themselves as far as they are willing to go.

After our cardio we wrap up workouts with a few light stretches to create lasting improvements to posture, flexibility, and to achieve the overall ‘cooling down’ effect.

Again, these workouts are all subject to change and are highly individualized to each clients needs, ability, training history, availability, and more. 

We can not post our prices online. This is, in part, due to the unique and individualized nature of our training programs. Cost is affected by training frequency, training add-ons like custom designed at-home workouts, and more. To get a price for your specific set of circumstances, contact us. We have options for every budget and big discounts for high school and college athletes. Our online training options also allow clients to train either completely remotely at home, or in a hybrid model where some workouts are at Ruthless Performance and some are on-your-own.

Our current training facility is at 4 South Second Street, Pottsville, PA in Suites 406 and 407. But our online training protocols allow us to coach and design training programs for individuals anywhere with an internet connection.

The business model of most gyms is to try to sell you a gym membership and then hope that you don’t use it. At Ruthless Performance, we are committed to your success. We design your workouts from beginning to end with your goals, physiology, and unique training and lifestyle history all taken into account. Rather than sitting idly by and hoping you don’t notice your membership fees being withdrawn like most big-box gyms, we keep you motivated, accountable, and engaged in your success.

We typically take athletes as young as 9th grade all the way up through late adulthood. We design workouts for each individual not each individuals age, although age is certainly one factor. In 9th grade athletes we are typically focused on engaging and developing a broad array of athleticism and fundamental movement patterns. This will morph throughout high school, college, and into adulthood. We may accept athletes younger than 9th grade (some of our athletes are as young as 5th and 6th grade), but this is on a case-by-case basis.

At the other end of the spectrum, we happily take on older clients and retirees who are looking to stay in shape. In this age group we are typically looking at preserving muscle mass and maintaining bone mineral density.

Our training hours vary by the needs of our clients as well as times of year. During the school year, our availability shifts to later in the day primary 1 PM onwards until as late as 9 or 10 PM. During the summer, our scheduling tends to shift earlier in the day. But ultimately, we are trying to accommodate YOUR schedule!

You probably weren’t going to ask this but I’m answering it anyway. Yes, there are two: Kronos and Naomi. However, both have very busy schedules and are not always at the facility.

Typically we use what is called a ‘semi-private’ training model. This means that there are typically between 2-6 clients training at a time. But each client is on their own program, working at their own pace. Clients are very positive and respectful of each other and help motivate each other through their workouts.

Truly private 1-on-1 workouts are available but are subject to limited availability.

This is the hardest part! Not knowing expectations, the fear of starting, the dread of knowing that you’ve waited too long to start thinking about your health, etc… We’ve seen it all! We design our workouts so that you see success from day 1. While improvements in strength may come more slowly, improvements in flexibility and cardiovascular function tend to be noticed in the days after your very first workout!

First, we schedule an assessment to learn about your unique needs, training history, availability. During your assessment we can design a training blueprint for you which includes pricing, goal setting, and lifestyle interventions. 

After our assessment we can typically design your first 4-week training cycle and have you started at the gym as soon as 48 hours later!