Build Strength - Move Better - Live Pain-Free
CONTURSI PERSONAL TRAINING
Founder’s Story
How Contursi Personal Training Was Built—and Why It’s Different
Coach Joe Contursi, founder of Contursi Personal Training, didn’t build his business around fitness trends or generic programs. He built it by paying attention to what most people were missing.
“I kept seeing people work hard and still feel stuck,” Joe says. “They finished physical therapy but didn’t feel confident moving again. Others trained consistently but kept getting injured. A lot of people simply felt like their bodies were aging faster than they should.”
What Joe noticed wasn’t a lack of effort—it was a lack of direction.
That realization became the foundation of Contursi Personal Training.
Starting With the Person, Not the Workout
At Contursi Personal Training, every program starts with the individual, not a template.
“Everyone moves differently,” Joe explains. “Your injury history, job, lifestyle, posture, and stress all matter. Ignoring that and handing out the same workout to everyone never made sense to me.”
Joe’s approach is rooted in detailed movement and postural assessments. These assessments help identify limitations, imbalances, and movement patterns that influence how a client should train—especially for long-term health and injury prevention.
This philosophy now defines every service offered at Contursi Personal Training, including personal training, active aging fitness, post-rehabilitation training, corrective exercise, and tactical fitness programming.
Why Assessments Are Non-Negotiable
For Joe, assessments are not about labels or restrictions—they are about clarity.
“Before we load the body or increase intensity, I want to understand how someone moves,” Joe says. “That tells us how to train smarter, not harder.”
By addressing posture, mobility, stability, and movement quality first, clients build a stronger foundation—one that supports strength gains, reduces pain, and lowers injury risk.
This approach is especially valuable for:
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Clients returning from physical therapy
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Adults focused on aging well and staying independent
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Individuals who have tried traditional gyms without lasting success
Training for Life Outside the Gym
Coach Joe Contursi believes training should improve life—not wear the body down.
“I don’t want people to just feel good during workouts,” he explains. “I want them to feel strong and confident in everyday life.”
That means building strength that translates to:
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Getting up and down off the floor
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Carrying groceries, kids, or equipment
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Moving without fear or hesitation
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Staying active and capable well into later decades
Joe often reminds clients that muscle and strength are long-term investments—ones that support independence, resilience, and quality of life.
A Commitment to Integrity and Collaboration
One of the defining values behind Contursi Personal Training is honesty.
“If someone isn’t ready for training, or needs care beyond my scope, I’ll tell them,” Joe says. “The goal is always the right solution, not just another session.”
Joe regularly collaborates with physical therapists, healthcare providers, and other professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate support at every stage of their journey.
This commitment to integrity and collaboration is central to how the business operates.
The Bigger Picture
At its core, Contursi Personal Training exists to help people stay strong, capable, and confident for life.
“I love watching people move without fear again,” Joe says. “Seeing someone trust their body after years of doubt—that’s what makes this work meaningful.”
Coach Joe Contursi’s personal mission aligns directly with the company’s mission:
to help people move better, get stronger, and stay active for the long run.
For those looking for personalized, assessment-driven coaching built around long-term health—not short-term fixes—Contursi Personal Training offers a different standard of care.
NASM National Academy of Sports Medicine, CPT Certified Personal Trainer, CES Corrective Exercise Specialist
IKFF International Kettlebell Fitness Federation CKT Certified Kettlebell Trainer Level 1& 2
Coach Joe Contursi
Serving Bradley Beach & Nearby Communities
We proudly offer personal training to clients in:
Bradley Beach, Ocean Grove, Neptune, Asbury Park, Belmar, Avon-by-the-Sea, Wall Township and nearby Monmouth County Communities.
​If you’re searching for a personal trainer near 07720, we’re here to help.
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Train with purpose. Train for life.