Shape Up for Spring

Its LOVE month, Spring season is almost here, and Im feeling the love vibes to help you Shape Up for Spring! If you are seeking an affordable and convenient way to get fit for the Spring season, join my 4-week Spring Break Online Fitness Challenge! Sign up  by February 14th for 50% off! Thats $50 in SAVINGS on […]

Maria Pontillo, DPT Partners With Local South Florida Nutritional Professionals To Host Community Workout Event for Charity

It’s been about a month since Typhoon Haiyan wreaked havoc on the people of the Philippines and in the spirit of the holiday season, I thought now was the perfect time to get together with others and give back! In an effort to raise awareness and money for the Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts, I am […]

7 Reasons Why You Need a Workout Buddy

As the holidays quickly approach, Americans across the country may be finding themselves in a time crunch. When people have more holiday activities and less free time, the first thing that usually gets cut out of a person’s schedule is exercise time. It’s unfortunate, but true for many. To combat this holiday epidemic, I have […]

The Truth About Aerobic Exercises: Learn the Benefits and Get Fit!

Working in the fitness industry requires continuing education about the latest innovative techniques and trends, but knowing the fundamentals of fitness programming and instructing is an absolute must as well. As the fitness and health industry continues to change and evolve, hundreds of new fitness ‘experts’ are emerging everywhere. In fact, with the assistance of […]

Get Fit This Fall with Maria Pontillo’s Virtual Training Program!

September 22nd marks the first official day of fall, and with the kids already back in school , many of you may be finding yourself extra busy with work and even leisure activities (I’m talking to all of you football fans out there!). This is the time of the year when it can be really […]

Diversify your Workout Routine to Incorporate the 5 Components of Fitness

It’s that time of year where a new season is upon us and staying on a strict workout regimen can be a hassle.  A busy lifestyle combined with the holidays can interfere with sticking to a weekly workout routine. I always tell my clients to treat working out as a job.  If you are held […]

Physical Therapy: Misconceptions Versus The Truth

When people hear the term physical therapy, they usually automatically think about massages. Although massage therapy is one method that licensed physical therapists incorporate into their practice, it’s disappointing to hear people compare the two professions as the same.  Physical therapists study the field over the course of 7 years earning a Doctorate, while massage […]

8 Ways to Fight a Sitting Habit that is Diminishing Your Health

Did you know that sitting most of your life is bad for your health? Do you realize how much you sit every day? Think about it: Most of us go to work for eight hours a day and sit all day long (many of us sit AND eat, which is even worse). We drive to […]

8 Ways to Fight a Sitting Habit that is Diminishing Your Health

Did you know that sitting most of your life is bad for your health? Do you realize how much you sit every day? Think about it: Most of us go to work for eight hours a day and sit all day long (many of us sit AND eat, which is even worse). We drive to […]

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 […]