ABOUT

Weight Loss, gym, kent, ctFitness Matters-Kent is a private studio that has been in the fitness business since 1993. Fitness Matters began as a personal training studio whose focus stemmed from client frustration with weight loss. As the business grew and client need changed - from just weight loss to multiple health issues such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, knee and hip replacement, owner Marilyn began the journey to learn more about disease prevention, become certified in training special populations, and complete her doctorate in Applied Sports Psychology.

Her fascination with athletes' ability to 'win' in situations that appear dire compelled her to investigate the techniques and strategies that athletes use and apply them to weight loss and performance. Today, Marilyn integrates holistic lifestyle coaching, fitness, and post-rehabilitation as part of her 'Train for Longevity' wellness program.

'Train for Longevity' requires arming the mind, body, and spirit with tools to prevent disease, to reduce stress, and to nourish the body to stay healthy and strong through life changes.

Fitness Matters is passionate in promoting optimal health, progressive in exercise design, and professional as a holistic lifestyle coach.

* Sports Enthusiasts
* Non-Exercisers
* Physically Challenged
* Weight Loss/Gain
* Pregnant and New Mothers
* Athletes
* Busy Professionals
* Rehabilitating Clients
* Teens/College Students
* Medically Referred

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C.H.E.K. Institute Holistic Lifestyle Coach IDEA Health & Fitness Association ACE CertifiedKent ConnecticutOptimal Performance Institute

OUR TEAM

Dr. Marilyn Gansel

owner
Dr. Marilyn Gansel

Marilyn's credentials include Doctor of Applied Sports Psychology, advanced degrees in education and a certification by the American Council on Exercise for personal training. Her specialty certifications include program design for seniors, pre and postnatal, and cancer recovery. As a result of her in-depth study on weight loss, Marilyn integrates holistic lifestyle coaching with fitness. She works with athletes, individuals recovering from injuries, the medically referred, and the physically challenged.

Trainers, Therapists, and Program Leaders

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