About 25 years ago I found myself in an unhappy place. I was 300 pounds and morbidly obese. I made a decision to turn my life around and get into shape. For years I went to the gym and attempted to eat healthy but I never truly got the results that I wanted and I just thought because of my unhealthy background that I never would. Then, around two years ago, a mutual friend introduced me to Pat Grieco. He took the time to sit down with me and really listen to what I was doing and what I hoped to accomplish. He assured me that I could achieve the results that I wanted if I was willing to stick with his program. I decided to make the commitment and it was the best decision I ever made. He completely revamped what I was eating and retooled my workouts. The funny thing is that, unlike what I was expecting… He gave me MORE food to eat and a SHORTER workout program. He explained that I was starving myself and over training. It seem counter-intuitive to me but I decided to have faith and stay with it. In just a few months I started to see dramatic changes in my body. I had way more energy than in years. It was incredible. I knew that Pat trained competitive athletes, and as I started to feel better about myself and how I was looking, I began to wonder if I could take it to the next level. I sat down with Pat and explained to him my thoughts and my fears. He assured me once again that if I was willing to follow his program, not only could I make it to the stage, but I could win. It seemed impossible to me but I figured what the hell... I had already come this far… What did I have to lose? Well, I just completed my first show ever! I competed in three separate categories. I took first place in Novice and Masters and second in Open. I look at pictures from the competition and I find it hard to believe that it is even me. Pat is not only my coach but I also consider him to be my friend. I cannot begin to recommend his services highly enough.

Read more DONNY ZINKIN

It is with great honor and pleasure I submit this testimonial on behalf of Pat Grieco and Team Exile. To say that I strongly recommend Pat Grieco would be an understatement. I would go as far to say that if anyone was looking for help with nutrition and contest prep, to go anywhere else or use anyone else’s services you would be doing yourself a disservice. I have now completed 2 competitions with Pat and I have been able to see firsthand the level of experience, knowledge and passion that he brings to his profession. I was able to see athletes at shows that looked completely lost without their coach being present, and I could not have been more confident having Pat by my side. People often say if you were to go back and do something again, what would you do different? Well, I can honestly say that without a doubt, I would not change a thing! Hat’s off to Pat and I look forward to working with him and Team Exile for years to come. ​

Read more ERIC BAYNE

Sometimes you meet people in your life, that literally have the ability and charisma to help transform you, be it emotionally, mentally or physically. Pat Grieco is such a man, but beyond that; he's an individual who successfully facilitates change in a person, by teaching them how to do it for themselves. When I met "Uncle Pat", as I call him now, I was an actor out of work, after just coming off of a daytime television show for a long period of time. I had gone through personal and professional turmoil, leaving me in a perpetual state of limbo. I turned to the gym as a place to get out my frustration, when Pat found me, and suggested I make it "mean something". It was through his coaching, teaching and caring, that I became more than aesthetically fit; I became a well tuned machine in mind, body and soul. Pat Grieco is so much more than a highly decorated professional bodybuilder; I'd like to say he's also a life coach. He helped to turn my life around at a time where I needed a mentor, and took me to my first all natural NPC competition, where I walked on stage as the best physical and mental specimen I had ever been. He's the absolute best at what he does but beyond that, simply put: he gives a damn about his athletes. What I shared with him in my quest for self has left a life long impression on me, allowing me to take my disciplines into not only the gym, but the casting rooms in Hollywood, where I continue to work on film and television, as well as my relationships, and so on. To me, he's "Uncle Pat"; family forged by a bond of blood sweat and tears, and to this day, I can honestly say he helped me to be the man I am today. If you want the best... if you want someone who won't let you give up on yourself... who will bring out the best in you... who will give you REAL RESULTS, Exile Training is what you're looking for.

Read more JUSTIN PAUL - Professional Actor ​

I tell everyone that I feel like I won the lottery when I chose Pat as my contest prep coach. Pat's wealth of knowledge and experience allows him to give his athletes exceptional guidance in all areas, from workouts and nutrition to competition suit design and tan application. His attention to detail ensures that all of his athletes bring their absolute best to the stage, stress free. I signed up in 2013 after our paths crossed at the gym thinking I would just do one compeition but I gained much more than just that experience. Thanks to Pat, not only have I gained a new physique (and trophies) through his guidance, I have also gained improved self confidence, increased passion and focus for fitness which has open doors for many opportunities! However, more importantly, I have gained a great mentor and friend.

Read more NICOLE GRIGGS ​

Pat Grieco is the greatest coach I ever had. When I first decided to compete in Men`s Classic Physique, a number of thoughts raced through my head. Can I do this? Can I really go on stage in a posing suit in front of a crowd of people? As with any new journey or experience negative and fearful thoughts arise. With Pat`s guidance, that was all taken care of. At times after months of training, cardio and dieting when my energy was low and my resolve was in question, all I needed was a meeting with Pat and I was made to believe in myself once again. Other than my parents, never in my life had I had someone with such amazing faith in me. In October of 2016 I won my first show and the overall, an incredible accomplishment.

Read more BERNARD MITCHELL