Mitchell Maciuba
Local Guide · 71 reviews
Edited 7 years ago
Dave is very knowledgeable and a wonderful trainer.
Personal Training
All Ages · Ages 9 to 95
Truly a Health and Fitness Experience.
Independent personal training in Clarence Center, NY since 2006. Private programs designed around your body, your history, and your goals.
20
Years in Clarence Center
Independent since 2006
9–95
Age Range We Train
Programming scaled to you
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Service Pillars
Training, stretching, massage, therapy, nutrition, rehab
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Monthly Membership Fees
Pay only for sessions you use
Straight From the Floor · Personal Training
Private, one-on-one, never crowded
Everything here is private, so you never wait for equipment. Your trainer is with you the whole session — dialing in your form, counting your reps, and building a routine around you. Our specialty has become post-rehab: when physical therapy has ended but you're not finished, that's where we come in.
Explore Training“Post-rehab has become our specialty — when PT isn't the right approach anymore, that's where we come in.”
Take a Look Inside
Our Facility.
A purpose-built private training studio in Clarence Center — racks, free weights, plate-loaded machines, and a dedicated therapy suite.
Client Story
We strengthened her legs, and her mobility completely changed — just from getting stronger.
She avoided knee surgery by getting stronger
A woman in her 80s came in with bad knees and limited mobility, uneasy about a replacement. We strengthened her legs so the muscle carried more of the load than the joint — and her mobility transformed. Strength is wildly underestimated.
Our ApproachClient Story · Clarence Center
More From the Floor
See More of How We Work.
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Ready to get stronger?
Private training in Clarence Center, NY — ages 9 to 95. Let's talk about where you are and where you want to go.
Services
How We Can Help
Targeted, expert-led programs designed for your specific phase of life and capability.
Personal Training
1-on-1 strength, mobility, and longevity coaching — tailored to your biomechanics and adjusted day-to-day.
Learn MoreMedical & Post-Rehab
Specialized programming for MS, Parkinson's, joint replacements, neuropathy, and cancer recovery.
Learn MoreStretching Sessions
Stretching and soft tissue work that helps improve mobility and address chronic musculoskeletal issues, customized to the individual's needs.
Learn MoreMassage Therapy
Massage that doesn't just relax you, but truly addresses muscle tension, scar tissue, and other musculoskeletal problems in a way that offers correction and not just temporary relief.
Learn MoreFunctional & Aerobic Conditioning
Movement-based strength training and zone-based cardiovascular work designed to build durability, endurance, and everyday capacity.
Learn MoreSolution Focused Therapy
Counseling for capable people navigating retirement, empty-nest, work stress, or life transitions.
Learn MoreMultiple services. One location.
In 2006, Dave began training clients out of his home gym. Word spread quickly, and business took off. After two moves to larger facilities, over 20 years of experience, and countless people impacted, Trabucco Fitness has become a high-end fitness facility with a holistic approach to health.
With multiple services in one location — training, stretching, massage, counseling, and nutrition — Trabucco Fitness offers a genuinely integrated approach to health. Every client has an individualized plan that is tailored to their needs and goals.
- By appointment only — your time is truly yours.
- Ages 9 to 95 — programming scaled to your exact needs.
- Integrated care — every coach and therapist on the same page.
- Decade-plus retention — our clients stay because it works.
"Creating a stronger and healthier world."
— Dave Trabucco
Ready to get stronger?
Private training in Clarence Center, NY — ages 9 to 95. Let's talk about where you are and where you want to go.
Who Trains Here
Training that Addresses All Needs.
You won't find a single demographic on our floor. You'll find the right program for whoever you happen to be.
Adults 50+ Who Refuse to Slow Down
Strength, balance, and joint health programming so you keep doing what you love — golf, hiking, grandkids, travel.
Medical & Post-Rehab Clients
Specialized work for MS, Parkinson's, joint replacements, neuropathy, and post-cancer recovery — coordinated with your medical team.
Serious Strength Athletes
Powerlifting, strongman, and bodybuilding contest prep with a coach who's been in the trenches for 25+ years.
Couples & Families
Train together with individualized programs. Family-friendly facility — kids, parents, and grandparents all welcome.
Successful People in Transition
Counseling and coaching for retirement, empty nest, work stress, and communication challenges — integrated with physical training.
Massage Therapy
Deep tissue massage and therapeutic bodywork for recovery, pain relief, and injury prevention. Licensed massage therapists on-site.
How We Work
A patient, individualized process.
No template programs, no rushed assessments, no contracts. Here's what training with us actually looks like.
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Consultation
We start with a sit-down — your history, your goals, your limitations, your schedule. No assessments-by-template.
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Custom Programming
Your coach builds a program from scratch around your biomechanics, medical context, and what you actually want out of training.
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By-Appointment Training
Show up to a quiet floor, equipment ready, full coach attention. No waiting for machines, no overcrowded classes.
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Day-to-Day Adaptation
How you feel today changes today's session. Programs evolve weekly, monthly, and yearly with your life.
What Members Say
Reviews from our community.
A selection of public reviews and recommendations from our members on Google and Facebook.
5.0 / 5
·5 verified reviewsDenise Hicks
Local Guide · 21 reviews
7 years ago
Great place to workout. Friendly staff.
Mike Leskow
Recommends Trabucco Fitness
December 2019
Trabucco is not a mass market 'gym'. They are a strength and fitness club with intense focus on individual members' needs.
Colleen Bender Castner
Recommends Trabucco Fitness
Recommendation
This is the best gym with the best people in the world. Dave and Denise are amazing people who really care about their clients. I'm so glad they are our friends. The Trabucco family is the real deal!!!
Traci Bedell Bissonette
Recommends Trabucco Fitness
Recommendation
Love Dave and Denise, they know what they are doing. Very personable and professional, I highly recommend Trabucco Fitness!
Ready to get stronger?
Private training in Clarence Center, NY — ages 9 to 95. Let's talk about where you are and where you want to go.
Video Testimonials
In their own words.
Hear directly from members about their experience at Trabucco Fitness.
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The People
Meet the coaches who run the floor.
Our trainers aren't part-time gig workers cycling through. Most have been with us for years and know your name, your history, and what you're working toward.
Owner / Master Trainer
Dave Trabucco
40+ years training, 20+ years coaching — Multiple training and therapy certifications
SpecialtiesSurgery prevention, post-physical-therapy rehabilitation, adaptive training for serious injuries and illness
Dave began his personal training business in 2006, working out of the basement of his home. Since its inception, the business has expanded twice to accommodate a growing base of loyal clientele. Dave has been working out for over 40 years and holds multiple training and therapy certifications. With his decades of experience, he specializes in training people for surgery prevention, post-physical therapy rehabilitation, and adaptive training for those with serious injuries or illnesses. He uses training philosophies and methods unique to Trabucco Fitness, developed and successfully used over the past 20 years.
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Manager / Senior Trainer
DJ Trabucco
Personal trainer since 2012 — Jacob School of Medicine 2018-2020 — 2014 NY state squat record
SpecialtiesPowerlifting, strongman, bodybuilding, post-rehabilitation programming with a medical-knowledge backbone
DJ manages the business and has been a personal trainer since 2012. He attended Jacob School of Medicine from 2018 to 2020, after which he decided to return to the business and integrate his extensive medical knowledge and abilities into the business's unique post-rehabilitation focus. He also has over a decade of experience in powerlifting, Strongman, and bodybuilding, holding multiple first-place titles and a 2014 New York state squat record.
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Personal Trainer
Andre Neal
NASM-certified Personal Trainer — Strong Zumba certified
SpecialtiesFunctional training, aerobic conditioning, motivational coaching for clients of all levels
Andre joined our team in 2021 and has been a constant source of upbeat energy and motivation for everyone in the gym since. Andre owned a business in Ohio before moving back to Buffalo, where he worked as the healthcare coordinator for Greater Buffalo United Accountable Healthcare Network (GBUAHN). It was there that he gravitated to the gym and became a personal trainer. When the GBUAHN gym closed in 2020, Andre continued pursuing his passion for helping people and worked at LA Fitness before being hired at Trabucco Fitness. He is certified in personal training through NASM and in Strong Zumba.
See all coachesInside the Studio
The weight floor.
A serious, fully-equipped strength floor — heavy-duty dumbbells, power racks, plate-loaded machines, and the specialty equipment you'd expect from a real training studio.
What You'll Find
Real equipment, selected intentionally.
- Full rack of fixed dumbbells
- Heavy-duty power & squat racks
- Extensive selection of strength machines
- Specialty bars, benches, and accessories
- Cable stations & cardio equipment
Ready to get stronger?
Private training in Clarence Center, NY — ages 9 to 95. Let's talk about where you are and where you want to go.
Common Questions
Things people ask before reaching out.
Do I have to sign a contract or pay a monthly membership?
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No, all of our services are by appointment, no contracts.
I'm older / out of shape / have a medical condition. Is this for me?
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Yes! A large portion of our clients come to us specifically because we specialize in dealing with injuries, physical limitations, and chronic medical conditions.
Will I be working with someone qualified — or a part-timer with a weekend cert?
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We strive to offer the absolute best services in the area. We don't bring in service providers unless we feel they will deliver the same exemplary service our clients have come to expect.
What's the difference between you and a chain gym?
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We offer a private facility with exclusively one-on-one training, no contract commitments, and individualized service tailored specifically to your needs. You get personal attention, a private family-friendly environment, and a high-end facility that integrates multiple services, providing a holistic approach to health and fitness.
Can I combine training with massage, stretching, and therapy?
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Yes, that's the entire point! All of our service providers coordinate with each other to ensure we work in concert to deliver a truly integrated service.
Start Here
Come see the studio.
Have a real conversation.
Tour the facility, meet the coaches, and talk through what you're actually trying to accomplish. No high-pressure pitch — just an honest conversation about whether we're the right fit.
6200 Goodrich Rd, Clarence Center, NY 14032 • By appointment only