A VETERAN TRAINER, LICENSED THERAPIST, AND ENTREPRENEUR KICKS OFF THE NEXT CHAPTER OF HIS FLOURISHING BOXING GYM AND PERFORMANCE CENTER IN EAST BRUNSWICK

BY ERIK SCHONING PHOTOS BY ALEX BARRETO

It’s never been easier to find opinions on fitness: open any social media app and you’ll be hit with thousands of voices, each with a different viewpoint. In such a crowded space, experience is more important than ever. Enter Results Boxing and Performance in East Brunswick, where Jon and Maria Gallo, along with their business partner and head trainer Alex Baril and a team of skilled trainers and therapists, have built their name by cutting through the noise. As the performance center undergoes a major expansion, one thing is clear – the results speak for themselves.

Martial arts and personal training have been a lifelong journey for Jon Gallo, who’s been in the fitness biz for more than 30 years. As a veteran trainer, licensed therapist, and entrepreneur, he’s steered studios for A-list players like Derek Jeter and fighters like Frankie Edgar and Randy Couture. He’s been the face and muscle behind nationally televised live workout programs and even written a pair of fitness books. But to Gallo, his greatest accomplishment is building a community in Results Boxing and Performance. It’s a space where everyone, from schoolchildren to adults, can find the support and guidance to better themselves.

“I’ve been training since I was 12 years old,” Gallo said. “My whole life has been about fulfilling a purpose to help others change their lives. We’re not just a gym; we’re a community hub that makes people feel like they belong. And, of course, they get the results that they’re looking for.”

Gallo and his team bring a holistic approach to fitness. Their new space in the Brunswick Square Mall, slated for a March opening, will combine Results Performance and Results Boxing into a single facility devoted to training and comprehensive wellness for children and adults. Gallo seeks to pair education with training. To achieve true wellness, it’s not enough for a client to hit the gym. Diet and even mental health are as critical as the hours spent in the weight room. With massage therapists, physical therapists, and chiropractors on staff, the team can meet any need. It’s a one-stop shop approach to wellness that streamlines the process and ensures continuity across all areas.

Sound theory is also paired with a range of cutting-edge technologies that help clients track and manage progress: Aqua Bags, which are water-filled training bags that reduce bodily impact, body scanners that measure body fat percentages in as little as 30 seconds, and Impact Wrap, a system that tracks punch counts and force.

Through a new partnership with Asher Medical, Gallo now offers customized peptide protocols – including GLP-1 treatments – paired with expert training to ensure clients achieve measurable, responsible, and sustainable body transformations.

“Weight loss is only half the equation; without intentional training, you risk losing the very muscle that fuels your metabolism,” said Gallo. “True health is achieved by integrating medical precision with physical discipline. By combining clinical weight loss and stress management with a structured training regimen, we don’t just help you reach a goal weight – we help you build a resilient body and a focused mind. That synergy is the core value of the tools and experience we provide.”

Gallo handpicks his team of trainers and providers, drawing from his decades of experience in the industry. All the coaches at Results were either pro fighters themselves or coaches of pro fighters, offering clients hands-on, real-world expertise. Gallo describes the Results team as a family, and it’s that close-knit mentality that has fueled the gym’s expansion over the years. (In an ultimate vote of confidence, Gallo himself has paid to put several of his staff through massage school.)

“I could never run this whole business on my own,” Gallo said. “You’re only as good as the people by your side. Having a team is what makes us successful. Our people work really hard at this and put their whole lives and energy behind it. And that, ultimately, is what our clients are paying for.”

Gallo’s previous gyms have been much more competition-oriented; at Results, the goal has always been the personal development and growth of clients. That’s nowhere more evident than in the gym’s youth programs. Results Performance works with athletes ages 8 and up, with a focus on sports performance, injury reduction, and building strength to help kids win scholarships, trophies, and reach their peak potential. As parents of a daughter themselves, Maria and Jon Gallo have a personal interest in empowering the next generation. Many students who enroll in courses grapple with issues like bullying or low self-confidence, and Gallo’s trainers spend ample time working to teach kids how to respect themselves and others. In each course, the trainers at Results focus on teaching children fundamental skills that will serve them in the gym and beyond.

“As parents and mentors, our greatest responsibility is to instill the core values that will anchor our children in an ever-changing world,” he said. “It’s why our mission goes beyond the boxing ring and training floor. By integrating physical discipline with essential life skills workshops like financial literacy, communications, and coding, we are shaping well-rounded, resilient young people. My goal is to ensure that when we send our children into the world, they have the mental and physical tools to lead. If I can do that for this community, I know I’m building a brighter, more secure future for my daughter and for us all.”

As Results looks toward expansion and its next chapter, Jon and Maria Gallo are confident that they’ve hit a winning formula, investing in a well-trained team, a host of cutting edge services, and a menu of programs that serve the entire East Brunswick and surrounding communities: children, teens, working professionals, retirees, fitness enthusiasts, and humble newcomers alike. No matter the client, the end goal is the same: RESULTS.

Results Boxing and Performance
755 NJ-18, East Brunswick
732.390.0005 / resultsboxing.com