Primitive Athlete
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
(17)
Ridley Park, Pennsylvania
(17)
17 customer reviews
Joe Amato
Greg is a talented trainer with a real passion for what he does. He is able to gear workouts towards your individual needs and makes you feel comfortable during the process. I would suggest trying primitive athlete before you waste your time and money somewhere else. More...
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Quintella MMA
I trained with Professor Greg for a long time and he is a professional with a lot of knowledge, very friendly and a person that makes the difference for anyone. I recommend it to anyone who needs to lose weight, learn how to defend themselves in day-to-day situations on the streets and learn how to take care of their own body More...
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Sara McHugh-Grant
Incredibly grateful for the detailed diet plan for my mother, which dramatically improved her condition! My mother has a great deal of medical conditions that contribute to her severe digestive problems. Diabetes, liver disease and gastroparesis (rare condition where the stomach cannot empty itself, is thought to not have an official cure & is very debilitating) are just a few. Prior to seeking your service, my mother was struggling to eat on a daily basis because she could not keep anything down although she was very hungry. A contributing factor or possibly byproduct was high spikes in her sugar (in the 400s, 100 is normal & 240 is high) and insulin was not helping much. Although she was recently was seen at Temple, one of the few hospitals specializing in gastroparesis, and underwent extensive evaluation they had little to offer in terms of treatment and neglected to provide any dietary plans even though the disease is a digestive one! After only 2-3 days of following your personalized diet plan, my mother's sugar dropped to an amazing 90!!! Further, it continued to stabilize at a healthy level. She slowly gained energy and gradually increased her food amounts to where she no longer felt hungry. We are both so thankful for your successful and affordable diet plan. You can help a lot if other people so please keep doing so! More...
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Zurn Perry
For many years, Greg has worked with my sister and brother-in-law, my niece, my mother, several of my children, and me. I have worked with other trainers in the past, but none has equalled Greg in his comprehensive knowledge of the body, injuries, and nutrition. And, I mean comprehensive. I have rarely asked a question that he has been unable to answer thoroughly, and, when I have, he offers to do the research to help individuals make informed decisions about their holistic health.One of his many strengths is his care in developing strategies for the individual. He is mindful of all minor details in posture and movement that indicate potential problems. His approach is slow, careful, and yet intense. He is acutely aware of the powerful connection between what we eat and how our body responds to exercise and by extension, disease. Be prepared when you ask him about nutrition to get a rather unconventional answer backed by extensive medical research.In addition, Greg is simply a really nice guy. A pleasure to work with, great sense of humor, and sensitive to your needs and goals. I honestly can not recommend him highly enough. At 62 years old, I was recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. First person I called was Greg. More...
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Barry Halkin
Several years ago I started to notice a pain in my right shoulder that worsened as time went on. The doctors said that I had a rotator cuff problem and was a good candidate for surgery. After talking to some guys at the gym who had had the surgery and reading online about the experience of others, I quickly decided that I wasn't going to go that route. Both my vocation as a photographer, and my avocation as a musician wouldn't allow me the 6 months recovery time that it seemed to take. About this time I had started to work with Greg as my personal trainer. When I informed him of my shoulder problem he was immediately determined to help me get past this without surgery. We started on a gradual, but comprehensive plan to build up all the muscles surrounding the injured area without stressing the injury itself. Over the first few weeks the pain started to subside and eventually it became a non-issue. I continue to work out with Greg, and to this day have no problem what so ever with my shoulder and thus avoided surgery altogether. Greg is a consummate professional. He has a passion for what he does and is constantly improving his techniques. Just like any good artist or musician, he is creative in a way that I have never seen in his field before. It makes working out interesting, fun, as well as extraordinarily effective. I couldn't be more pleased with how Greg has helped me with that situation in particular, and with my overall fitness in general. I highly recommend him, particularly for anyone trying to overcome an injury. Barry H More...
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Bobby Myers
I've been working with greg for about a two years now and I wouldn't rather work out anywhere else. He is very intelligent, I could rely on him for any information concerning nutrition or the human body. Personally I love working out here and I would recommend it to any one looking to workout or learn something. More...
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Dave Weimer
Greg at Primitive Athelete is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable about many aspects of training and creates a program based of your goals. He doesn't go with a one-sized fits all program like many of the large gyms and boutique gyms do. I've been working Greg for a few years now and started my step son training with him too. One of the things that I really like is the atmospehere. Primitive Athete is not one of these everything is always perfectly in place, well lit boutique gyms where you're working out to Kenny G music. You know when you step in, that you're going to put in work. I love that feeling with my trainer and gym! More...
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Ashleigh Pass
Training with Greg has transformed my entire outlook on living a healthy lifestyle! Every single workout is as unique and individual as the person who enters. His knowledge of the body allows him to help his clients heal, lose fat, gain muscle or whatever it may be that you are looking for. I highly suggest that, no matter your age or physical condition, you go to Greg! He's the best! More...
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Michael Davis
Greg Murphy is my Trainer, Dietician, Phyical Therapist and Pulmonoligist all wrapped up in one!I have been with Greg since I was 49 years old and diagnosed With Cronic obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Emphysema. Through a personally designed high impact training Regimen, We were able to stretch the normal tissue in my lungs and increase my ability to breath. I'm 61 now and haven't have any breathing issues and am drug free.Also, Greg helped me rehab several injuries over the years. I have 2 complete knee replacements he got me through in therapy, 2 shoulder operations, and a reconstructed wrist. All the while keeping me in much better shape than I was 20 years ago. Oh yeah,And I can hit harder and move faster than most 30 year olds. You need to get with Greg to lose weight, get in fighting shape or rehab and injury! He saved my Life! More...
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Justin Ryan
In today's society it is not easy to find someone who has a deep understanding of their art but also practices what they preach. Although he is one of the few that fit that description he is not hard to find. After over 7 years of training with him his dedication and drive for improvement never cease to amaze me. To him this is not a job but a passion. Overall he cares about the individual and is willing to go to great lengths to help them achieve their goals. Where other people might teach in large classes Greg teaches in a smaller to individual class to maintain a higher quality of teaching. Technically speaking, he is always working since when he is not training people he is researching and developing more efficient techniques and ideas. Not only does he offer great information for efficiency of physical techniques but he also has a lot to offer intellectually. I can remember many times having very interesting and thought provoking conversations after my session had ended. But work is not the only thing that defines Greg. He is not only a great teacher, he is a great family man as well. This speaks volumes about his character. Although he has a dedication to his art and helping people he never sacrifices time with his family who in return take the time to train with him. As I stated above, it is hard to find someone who is not only knowledgeable in their art but who is willing to apply that knowledge. This is something that is important to me and has helped me grow in all areas of my life. Greg's nature is such that he naturally motivates me to become my best self. Overall I have had a great experience at the Primitive Athlete and I not only found a good instructor and mentor but also made a very valuable friend.JAR More...
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wayne harvey
Greg is a knowledgeable and intelligent trainer he also has plain common sense I really like working with him.
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Gary Davis
I've been training with Greg for several years now , after spending a year or 2 at an MMA gym . I found Greg's real world approach to self defense more practical to my needs & as I get older I feel this is the best place your gonna find if not the only place for this type of training , my goal is eventually to go much more often .
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Daniel DiDonato
I've been serving in the Army for the past 18 years. During this time I've conducted a lot of physical training. Running, Ruck marching, obstacle courses, martial arts, weight lifting, repelling from helicopters, ect. .. Not to mention several combat deployments. All of these have taken their toll on my back. Before I linked up with Greg from Primitive Athlete, I suffered from constant back pain. I was at a point where I couldn't even work out with out feeling like I had been hit by a bus the next morning. Then I started training with Greg and he got me back on track. He created training routines for me that focus on rebuilding the muscles around my injured areas in order to strengthen me as a whole. His personalized workout plans and guidance have allowed me to maximize my training while reducing stress on my back. We've slowly been able to introduce new routines into my training in order to help strengthen my back and return me to peak shape. He's extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the body's physical workings and functions. Since I've been training with him, both my strength and flexibility have increased, while my back pain (both post workout and in general) have decreased. I've even started training in martial arts again with him. Greg's expertise in physical training and martial arts are top notch and his studio is setup with everything needed to train for both. I highly recommend Greg and Primitive Athlete for anyone seeking expert guidance in either of these areas. More...
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Kiersten Thorn
Greg is an excellent trainer and it is obvious he that he enjoys what he does. Since I started working out with him I have seen results in both weight loss and my energy levels. On top of his vast knowledge of training, he also offers nutritional advice. So if you are looking to lose a few pounds, learn self defense, or just start living a healthy life, then Greg's the guy to go to. More...
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Lauri Difabio
If you want to workout correctly , eat correctly , learn about everything, call Gregg! Seriously, I've worked out and tried to eat right all my life. .. He knows what he's doing. It is his passion in life! More...
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Gordy Wigington
One of the most knowledgeable trainers I've ever conversed with let alone worked with. His expertise with rehabilitating injuries and general recovery is exceptional. And the knack for finding tiny details to tweak to maximize the workout is something most trainers willing overlook. More...
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Michael Cowell
I have been working with Greg Murphy for almost 3 months and the experience has exceeded my expectations. I trained in self defense before but Greg's real world application is second to none. Greg's knowledge of strength and conditioning training has also been an added benefit. I have had problems with my lower back to the point where I no longer would do squats. Not only did Greg improve my form on squats so I was able to do them again, I am now adding substantial weight. My overall strength has gone up in every area and I feel better than I have in a long time. Working with Greg was exactly what I was looking for. Anyone looking for martial arts and self defense training and/or strength and conditioning training, working with Greg Murphy should be your number one choice. More...
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