Patch Peeps: Matt Del Mauro, Monmouth Beach Fitness and Nutrition All-Star

Upon entering Beach Road Fitness, located at 30 Beach Rd. in Monmouth Beach, the dedication that Matt Del Mauro and Mike Allen had towards their clients became very clear. In addition to Del Mauro and Allen, there are three other trainers that work here.

Open 7 days a week by appointment, these trainers can find themselves at this fitness center anywhere between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Currently residing in Long Branch, Del Mauro is not only a personal trainer, but also the owner of Beach Road Fitness. Although growing up in Springfield, Del Mauro has lived in this area for 12 years, as well as being a graduate from Monmouth University.

A personal trainer for 10 years, Del Mauro has owned this business for five years. The first four years were spent across the parking lot at Village Square. “I liked this new space better,” Del Mauro states about the current location.

This studio is equipped with a Flat Bench, a Pull-Down Machine, a Leg Extension Machine, a Treadmill, an Elliptical Machine and a Recumbent Bike. In addition, there is a Tech Tower, where flies, curls, push-downs and pull-ups, as well as other exercises can be performed. Of course, there are plenty of free weights as well.

Why Monmouth Beach? “Monmouth Beach is a unique town,” answered Del Mauro. “It has a very tight-knit community. I also love the fact that it is close to the beach.”

One day while training a local restaurant owner, he decided to order some healthy meals for himself due to time constraints. When Del Mauro’s customers began seeing the nutritious meals he was ordering, they wanted to be in on his eating habits. This led Del Mauro to join forces with the owner of Michael Angelo’s, located in Pier Village and Sea Girt, and create Matty’s Perfect Portions.

Matty’s Perfect Portions allows you to text or call in an order to (908) 447-6422 from a menu that offers a Protein Source column and a Carbs and Veggies column. Orders must be placed by Saturday at 3 p.m. for a Monday pickup. The pickup locations are one of the two Michael Angelo’s or Beach Road Fitness. You can order enough meals to last you a week in your refrigerator.

“People have challenges eating properly,” stated Del Mauro. “80 percent of the battle is eating. We even catered a company on Industrial Way East.”

“We have Body Fat Competitions about once or twice a year,” continued Del Mauro.

What also makes them unique is that they hold some of their workouts on their wrap-around porch. These workouts include spin classes, kick boxing and weight training. “Imagine being stretched out on a porch on a nice summer night,” added Del Mauro.

“We are the training studios best kept secret,” concluded Del Mauro. “We are all like family here.” Even in the community, the shop owners help each other out. Del Mauro has even helped out the Monmouth Beach Fire Department with a Tailgate Party.

To find out more about Beach Road Fitness, contact the studio at (732) 222-0089. And also don’t forget to ask about Matty’s Perfect Portions.