About IPF
Over the past decade, IPF has evolved from our first home in Andover, MA to become one of the North Shore's most well-respected, innovative, and successful athlete and adult training facilities. Here are some highlights of our journey:
20 Years Strong
2026
In 2026, IPF celebrates 20 years of building athletes and community while continuing to grow toward the future.
Client Milestone: 40+ Lbs Lost
Spring 2025
We celebrate our 10th adult client achieving a 40+ pound weight loss through hard work and consistency.
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Silver at Worlds
Winter 2025
Liz and her U18 team earn a silver medal at the IIHF World Championship, showcasing their skill and dedication.
18 Years Strong
Fall 2025
Wayne Puglisi marks 18 years of training and being part of the IPF community.
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Coaching to Victory
Winter 2024
Liz leads the U18 Women’s Team to a gold medal at the IIHF World Championship as Head Coach.
Winter 2024
The gym hosts a special workout celebrating Sam Mewis and her remarkable soccer career as she announces her retirement.
Celebrating a Legend
Christmas for a Cause
Winter 2024
We host our annual MSPCA Christmas Eve workout, officially surpassing $55K raised over the years.
Walt Speaks at State House
Fall 2023
Walter addresses the MA State House on youth sports, emphasizing the value of multi-sport play and balance for kids today.
Stronger Together
Summer 2022
Our annual July 4th workout unites athletes, adult groups, and personal training clients for a fun, all-ages celebration.
Sweet Tradition
Summer 2022
Our annual ice cream social brings together the IPF community for fun, celebration, and connection.
Top of the Game
Summer 2021
ESPN names Sam Mewis the #1 soccer player in the wrold, celebrating her incredible talent.
Leading the Big Green
Winter 2021-2024
Liz steps in as Head Coach of the Big Green Women’s Hockey team, starting an exciting new chapter.
Training Through COVID
2020-2021
IPF adapts with mask-wearing and socially distanced workouts to keep members safe during the pandemic.
World Cup Celebration
Summer 2019
Sam Mewis celebrates her World Cup gold medal win with the IPF community.
Climbing the Coaching Ladder
Winter 2019-2021
Liz is named Associate Head Coach of Boston University Women’s Ice Hockey, continuing her career growth.
The Crimson Rising
Winter 2016-Winter 2018
Walter, who previously served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for both the Boston University Men’s Hockey program and the NHL Boston Bruins, becomes the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Harvard University Women’s Ice Hockey program.
A Year with Matt Damon
2016-2017
Matt Damon trained at IPF for a full year, committing to growth and hard work alongside our community.
Winter 2016/2017
Walter continues his long history of coaching in professional soccer (Boston Breakers, New England Revolution) as NWSL stars, Sam Mewis, Kristie Mewis, and Steph McCaffrey, train during their off-season at IPF.
Kickin Into High Gear
Going for Gold
2016
U.S. Women’s National Ice Hockey Team begins training at IPF with Walter.
Best of the Best
Summer 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
IPF wins Northshore Magazine’s Best of the North Shore Editor’s Choice for Best Training Facility five consecutive years.
Batman Gets Buff
Winter 2016
The Boston Globe does a feature on Walter and recognizes him as the trainer behind Ben Affleck’s bulked up Batman Body
On Set of Batman
Fall 2015
Walter and Liz along with IPF adult group training clients, Wayne Puglisi and Mark Ciccarelli, film a cameo in Batman VS. Superman starring Ben Affleck.
IPF Goes Gangsta
Fall 2015
Walter, Liz, and Jamie, along with IPF adult group training clients Wayne Puglisi and Mark Ciccarelli, get all fancied up for their cameo in Live By Night starring and directed by Ben Affleck.
IPF Gets Better!
Fall 2013
IPF moves into their current 10,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art training and fitness facility in North Reading, MA.
1 on 1 with Lebron
Winter 2012
Walter works out LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwayne Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and other NBA stars as part of the Nike Training Staff at their Headquarters.
IPF West Coast
Fall 2011
Walter trains Ben Affleck in L.A. to prepare him for his role as a CIA agent in Argo and brings IPF coaches, Jamie and Liz, with him to shoot a scene in the movie that Affleck also directed. Argo would go on to win an Academy Award for Best Picture.
IPF Steals the Show
Summer 2009
IPF coaches have a blast as extras in the movie The Town, filmed in Boston, MA, which Ben Affleck co-wrote, directed and starred in.
Getting Shredded
Spring 2009
Walter begins his long journey (10 movies in seven years) of training Ben Affleck and Jen Garner while Affleck is filming and directing the critically acclaimed movie, The Town.
Training the Big Three
Winter 2007-Summer 2008
Walter served as the Boston Celtic’s strength and conditioning coach for five years, including their 2008 NBA Championship win.
Building a Community
Summer 2007
Walter opens The Institute of Performance & Fitness (IPF) in Andover, MA bringing to life his vision for a more personal environment with structured training programs for athletes and non-athletes from all different backgrounds and levels of ability.