Matthew Marino
Gym Owner & Head Coach
Growing up in Long Valley, I developed a love for baseball and fitness early on. My experience at The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina, taught me invaluable lessons about leadership, empathy, and accountability. Despite being an athlete, I never anticipated needing my own fitness journey
However, after entering the corporate world in IT talent acquisition, I found myself caught in the grind, neglecting my health and gaining nearly 50 pounds. With the support of my wife, I embarked on a journey to reclaim my health. I explored various diets and workout programs until I found a sustainable plan that transformed both my physical and mental well-being.
Pursuing fitness full-time revealed to me that helping others achieve their health goals is truly my purpose. I realized I wanted to create a space free from the restrictions of traditional gyms—one that offered personalized coaching at a cost-effective price. This desire led me to establish Revolution Fitness & Performance. At Revolution, my mission is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported. My philosophy is simple: every person who walks through our doors deserves to leave feeling better than when they arrived.
NICK DRAGO
Programming & Floor Coach
Nick comes to us from Miami, Florida, where he spent most of his childhood playing organized sports, specifically basketball and soccer. He discovered functional fitness while still in high school where he started his first job as a CrossFit Kids coach.
Nick’s love for health & fitness continued in college where he received his B.S. in Applied Exercise Physiology & Kinesiology from the University of Florida. After graduating, he operated a functional fitness facility in Gainesville, Florida and later back in Miami. While in Florida, Nick worked with clients ranging from 4 to 75 years old and experience levels of beginner to former collegiate athletes.
While initially Nick worked with clients in group-training facilities, he found his love for the individualized approach to fitness, nutrition & lifestyle coaching most appealing, which led him to the Revolution Fitness. Nick believes that understanding your individual goals is the key to figuring out how to build a sustainable and enjoyable health & fitness routine.
Nick has nearly 10 years of coaching experience & is currently working to complete his Revolution Fitness CCP Level 1 and Precision Nutrition Level 1 certifications as well.