The Latest Events & Promotions
The TRX Suspension Training System!
Fitness Matters is the only area fitness facility offering certified personal training and group training classes for the TRX Suspension Training system! The TRX Suspension Trainer will provide a challenging workout for a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast. Let us be the first to introduce you to this plateau busting workout!
The TRX uses your body weight to:
- Test core strength and overall stamina
- Increase total body flexibility
- Burn calories
- Improve cardiovascular output
Email Heather at heather@fitnessmatters.com or call 203-322-9299 today to learn more about the TRX Suspension Training System or to purchase a gift for Mom this Mother's Day!
Join Fitness Matters Running Group
Run with seasoned fitness professionals from Fitness Matters the personal training studio on High Ridge Rd, Stamford. These organized group runs of long and short distances will keep your blood pumping, outside of the gym. Learn correct running technique and push yourself to exceed your goals with the help of the group!
Visit us on Meetup.com and join the group!
PAST EVENTS
During the month of March, participants' of our March Madness promotion made strides to lose 10% of their starting body weight in 30 days! Participants' worked one-on-one with their trainer 3x a week and were required to take four group training classes a week plus follow a food plan provided by Lisa Corrado of Lisa Corrado Nutrition. These participants' proved that determination and consistency are key factors in attaining your fitness goals!
Date: Sunday, March 01, 2009
Location: The Fitness & Tennis Club, Norwalk CT
Team Fitness Matters has put away their bike pedals until the next SpinOdyssey 2010! We want to thank all of our team members for a fantastic day of spinning and tennis for breast cancer research. Thanks to all participants and all who supported us -- Team Fitness Matters raised $2,727 and we exceeded our funraising goal of $2,500!!
Heathly Weight Awareness Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Laurel Cohen! She is the winner of January's "Healthy Weight Awareness" raffle worth over $800! Thank you Laurel for purchasing a new training package in January of 2009!
Raffle Prize*:
- (1) Free Fitness Evaluation ($150 value)
- (2) PT Sessions ($180 value)
- (1) Chiropractic assessment from Head-to-Toe Chiropractic ($80 val)
- (1) 60 minute massage/Aetheria Spa ($120 val)
- (3) 75 minute, personal yoga sessions from Harmony Yoga ($180 val)
- (1) Free ticket to our “Restaurant Tour: Adventures in Dining” ($90 val)
The Restaurant Tour
This Fall, Fitness Matters teamed up with Lisa Corrado of Lisa Corrado Nutrition for "An Educational Adventure in Dining: The Restaurant Tour". Our series of dinners took place at four (4) local restaurants where Fitness Matters clients and others learned how to order nutritious and healthy meals from some of the best and most diverse menus in our area.
Restaurants we visited: Strada 18, Cava Restaurant and Wine Bar, Chez Jean Pierre, and Thali!
Fitness Matters "Fit By The First" Contest Results!
Our winner has just been chosen! Congratulations to Doris Gaaderese! Doris lost 15 pounds and 6% body fat in three and half months and her back pain went away!!
About the Contest: The program, which ran from 9/2/2008 to 12/19/2008, awarded the contestant who made the biggest overall health and body composition changes. The contestants worked to lose weight and body fat by the New Year, working out with a Fitness Matters trainer. Each training session will occurred three times a week for one hour.
Fitness Matters Supports Kids in Crisis
The Fitness Matters Team would like to thank all clients who renewed their training packages in December!
Fitness Matters is committed to shaping the community we live in and childhood obesity is a growing problem in Fairfield County. By renewing your training package in December, Fitness Matters was able to donate 10% of our profits to the Kids in Crisis "Recreational Activities Programs".
Nutrition Workshop Series (Parts I and II) at Fitness Matters Studio with nutritionist Lisa Corrado of Lisa Corrado Nutrition
- Workshop #1: "The Power of Knowledge": Back to Basics - What's really important when trying to be healthy and manage your weight.
- Workshop #2: "Putting Your Knowledge To Use": Review the best strategies for healthy shopping and food preparation.