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Heather Schmidt with her three kids at a graduation Prototype of the Month at Prototype Training
By Mike Collette • October 5, 2026
Heather Schmidt started one-on-one because classes scared her. 8 years, 1,065 5 a.m. workouts and 293 PRs later, she's our October Prototype of the Month.
By Mike Collette • October 1, 2026
Watch the 100 in 100 bonus film: 100 member stories in 20 minutes
By Mike Collette • September 21, 2026
Watch the 100 in 100 bonus film: 100 member stories in 20 minutes, edited by Tim Schwab of Westborough TV. Plus links to all 100 Prototype member stories.
Day 100: Prototype — 14 years, one room, its people
By Mike Collette • September 18, 2026
14 years, one room, and the people that made it. The story of how Prototype opened in Westborough in 2012, who built it, and what we're building next.
Mike & Erin Collette — Day 99, Part 1 of 2
By Mike Collette • September 17, 2026
Part 1 of 2: Mike and Erin Collette built a marriage and a gym at the same time. A front desk, a proposal, and the hardest year in between.
Coach Steve Cimino, Day 98 of 100 in 100
By Mike Collette • September 16, 2026
Mike's college roommate before he became PTS's GM. Nearly 20 years, three phases, one partnership. Day 98.
Eric Rogers with his family, Day 97 of 100 in 100
By Mike Collette • September 15, 2026
Our first injury in 2012, a 2014 ice-climbing trip, and 14 years of PRs. Eric Rogers built his fitness to say yes to adventure and found a community.
Greg Califano with his wife Jenny at a summer wedding
By Mike Collette • September 14, 2026
Greg Califano lost his dad, then his best friend. A challenge from Coach Steve got him through Prototype's door — and to the best shape of his life. Day 96.
Tony Potenti, Worcester firefighter, Day 95
By Mike Collette • September 11, 2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Day 95 is Tony Potenti: Marine veteran, Worcester firefighter, and ten years on the floor at Prototype.
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