Welcome to Rise Above Performance Training®, proudly serving Belmont California, and San Mateo County since 2008. We pride ourselves on offering the best in personal training for sports performance, adult circuit classes, first responder training, physical therapy, and recovery services.
ABOUT : MEET THE TRAINERS

DOUG FIORANELLI, MA
Owner, Head Trainer and Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist
Having been a trainer since 2001, Doug has years of experience in strength and conditioning and athletic rehabilitation. He specializes in working with first responders and athletes ranging from middle school to professionals including MMA, NFL, and Olympic athletes.
In graduate school, Doug spent much of his time in the Exercise Physiology Lab researching the different effects various training equipment has on muscle activation, strength, and endurance. This earned him a Master’s degree in Kinesiology and his thesis was published in the “Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.”
In the summer of 2008, he accomplished his lifelong dream and opened RISE ABOVE ® where he dedicates his time to helping others achieve their strength and conditioning goals.
Doug specializes in customizing progressive programs to suit the needs of each individual to maximize their athletic potential, reduce the risk of injury, and achieve success both in and out of the gym.

JEFFERY WU, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Physical Therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Jeff is a Physical Therapist with a strong passion for helping people work towards their fitness and activity goals. As a graduate of the UCSF/SFSU Doctoral Physical Therapy program and the Kaiser NorCal Orthopedic Residency, he combines a unique blend of orthopedic rehabilitation knowledge with strength and conditioning principles to ensure a seamless transition back to peak athletic performance.
Jeff is also an avid powerlifter who competes locally and enjoys dabbling in other strength sports such as strongman and Olympic lifting. When not spending time at the gym, you can find him hiking or spending time with family and friends.
For an appointment at RISE ABOVE ® email him at jeff@strengthathleterehab.com or call 510-244-3766.
For more information visit his website at Strengthathleterehab.com.
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