Short on time and money but know you need to make some serious health changes? Have you reached a plateau and not feeling challenged by your workout routines anymore? No problem, I can help you! Try spicing up your workout regimen with my customized Fifty Fit Formula. Not only does this intense total-body workout routine […]
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Fitness First With The Fifty Fit Formula
Short on time and money but know you need to make some serious health changes? Have you reached a plateau and not feeling challenged by your workout routines anymore? No problem, I can help you! Try spicing up your workout regimen with my customized Fifty Fit Formula. Not only does this intense total-body workout routine […]
Maria Pontillo, DPT Offers Virtual Personal Training Sessions
We all have busy work schedules and combined with personal responsibilities, more than likely, fitness priorities get left out. Many of my physical therapy patients and group fitness class members are limited with time constraints when it comes to maintaining a consistent workout regime. Whether it’s stressful rush hour traffic, parental responsibilities, or overtime hours […]
Lose 10 Pounds with Maria Pontillo’s 10-10-10 Circuit Combo
Many of my personal fitness clients and physical therapy patients routinely ask me for simple exercise routines that will help them lose weight, tone up or improve overall strength. As a strong advocate for comprehensive exercise programs, I have created a workout combination that can achieve all three of those fitness goals. It is important […]
Does Music Maximize Your Workout?
Common sense tells us that music, more often than not, makes people respond positively. Especially when the music is upbeat, has a high tempo and is loud! Incorporating good music into your workout offers multiple benefits, from physiological to bio-mechanical and neurological. There is a plethora of research available that proves that music improves cardiovascular […]
Knee Injury Prevention Tips
A great way to follow tip number four, or strengthen your lower body, is to do functional squats. Remember these three simple tips when squatting: knees should be behind your toes, torso must remain up right and all of your body weight should shift to the rear heel upon descending into squat position. ________________________________________________________________________ One […]
Fit Pic of The Week!
Each week, I will choose a fitness picture of myselfor one of my awesome clients/participants in action working on their fitness goals! To be considered, post a fitness picture of yourself or a friend on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook and tag me in it! Twitter: @Fitness_W_Maria Facebook: @Fitness With Maria Instagram: @FitnessWithMaria
5 Kick-Ass Reasons Why You Will Love Circuit Blast
Over the past four years, my Circuit Blast class has helped dozens of people reach their fitness goals. Whether you are training for a marathon, want to lose a few pounds or tone up for the Summer, Circuit Blast burns plenty of calories and offers a high-energy environment! For those of you who are tired […]