About Charlie

Charles Petrone has offered elite training for professionals and amateurs alike since he earned his first clients in 1991. Having earned his credentials at the universities of Tennessee and Central Florida, he currently owns and operates the infamous and one-of-a-kind facility, “The Woodgym”.

Chaz, as his clients often call him, had a vision of such a place early in his life. He wanted to recreate the way he trained while growing up in New Jersey. The Woodgym is the most recent iteration of his dream. It is a no-frills, no-nonsense fitness temple where those who wish to continually improve come to up their PERFORMANCE, not their image.

While all are welcome at his gym, Chaz will be the first to tell you that it’s not for everyone. No AC, no fancy machines. It is, however, adorned with dozens of autographed jerseys, helmets, bats, and bicycles belonging to his stellar list of clients who credit Charlie for helping them achieve elite status in their sport and personal lives.

For those brave enough, Charlie is willing to tailor every workout and diet to each specific client. After all, every individual is different, and one of Charlie’s gifts is identifying the differences and needs quickly. His personal attention is sure to garner results for even the most devout fitness experts.

About Woodgym

The Woodgym is a private fitness facility that offers a comprehensive approach to athletic training, providing everything necessary to elevate one’s fitness journey.

Recovery Room

Featuring Cryotherapy, a variety of recovery methods, and access to medical and physical therapy professionals on-site.

Fully-Equipped Weight Room

Stocked with free weights, machines, and more—ready for any workout.

Turf Space for Functional Training

Open turf for dynamic, full-body workouts and functional movement training.

Body Pod

for accurate and safe body composition assessment

Take a look inside The Woodgym

Reach your peak with elite one-on-one training and nutrition from fitness expert Charlie Petrone. Train at his private gym, “The Woodgym,” or through virtual programs that push your limits anywhere!

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TESTIMONIALS

Luke Hochevar

Luke Hochevar, Former MLB Pitcher & World Series Champ

"What Charlie has created inside the walls of the wood gym goes far beyond just physical training. He is the best trainer I have ever worked with and took my baseball career to another level. His methods work and it is him and his eye for the athlete that separate him from others. But the wood gym is so much more than that. It’s a community of athletes that share a common bond which creates a healthy environment for success. Charlie is a mentor for so many that walk through those doors and he deeply understands that he is not only coaching the athlete but he is coaching the person. This shows by how he cares and loves everyone that enters the wood gym."

Tee Higgins

Tee Higgins, NFL Reciever & Former National Champion

"When I’m working at the Woodgym, I know I’m going there to work my ass off! But will also have fun doing it. Chaz is not only gonna make you work hard, but will for sure make you laugh! "

Jimmy Haslam

Jimmy Haslam, Owner of the Cleveland Browns

"Charles Petrone has the unique ability to get the most out of each individual. He has a wide range of clients from teenagers and college athletes trying to make their starting teams, to athletes getting ready for the NFL Combine and working to be future Hall of Famers to adults just trying to stay in shape. Charles specifically tailors workouts to each client’s needs to get the best results in speed, strength and endurance."