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Russell Schwartz: 13 Years and One Cancelled Back Surgery
By Mike Collette September 1, 2026
Russell Schwartz came to Prototype in 2013 to teach boxing. In 2017 he couldn't walk. He cancelled his 4th back surgery — and he's still setting PRs at 63.
August 2026 Committed Club | 45 Members, 811 Sign-Ins | Prototype Training Systems
By Mike Collette September 1, 2026
45 Prototype members logged 15+ sign-ins in August 2026. A four-way tie at the top, 12 members eight-for-eight on the year, and Leanne Chukoskie's first-ever Committed Club.
Sandy Brock with her training partners at Prototype Training Systems in Westborough, MA
By Mike Collette September 1, 2026
Sandy Brock joined Prototype at 53. At 66 she's squatting 156 lbs, 1,979 classes deep, and still setting PRs. Progress doesn't have an expiration date.
Best Gyms in Westborough MA blog thumbnail from Prototype Training Systems — a guide to choosing
By Mike Collette August 31, 2026
Compare gym options in Westborough, MA and learn how to choose the right fit for your goals, from open gyms and personal training studios to coaching-first training at Prototype.
Marshal, Macy, Brian and Lisa Zancewicz together in a recent family photo
By Mike Collette August 31, 2026
Nobody in Prototype history has signed in more than Lisa Zancewicz. 3,447 times over 13 years. She started coming because the gym put in showers.
Coach Santi in his Bryant soccer jersey, smiling
By Mike Collette August 28, 2026
He spent 13 years in a Spanish academy that trained people, not athletes. Meet Coach Santi, newest on the Prototype coaching staff.
Lisa Scarlett with her family outside their home — Day 84 of Prototype Training Systems' 100 in 100
By Mike Collette August 27, 2026
She was never an athlete — just always on the go. Thirteen months in, Lisa Scarlett's deadlift went from 65 lbs to 100. Day 84 of 100 in 100.
Megan Braswell with her husband and three children on a sailboat at sunset
By Mike Collette August 26, 2026
Megan hadn't trained in eight and a half years. A wedding gave her a two-month deadline. 257 sessions later, she's still going.
Griffin Barriere and family — 100 in 100 Day 82
By Mike Collette August 25, 2026
Griffin Barriere walked in at 110 pounds chasing a hockey career. Eight years and 922 classes later, the sport is over and he's still lifting.
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