We have some exciting news to share! Coach Monika Pawluskiewicz has been nominated for Best Fitness Trainer in Newport Life Magazine’s 2026 Best of Newport County Awards. For a local fitness professional who has spent more than 20 years helping people work toward their health and fitness goals, this nomination is a meaningful moment. And while recognition is always exciting, what makes this one especially special is knowing that someone in our community took the time to put M

When it comes to your health and fitness, experience matters. Hiring a personal trainer with years of training, multiple certifications, and a history of working with many different clients can give you more than a workout plan - it can give you confidence that your plan is thoughtful, safe, and built for you. Experience helps trainers solve real-world obstacles Progress is rarely perfectly linear. Schedules change, motivation fluctuates, injuries happen, and life gets busy.

Most strength and mobility problems do not start where they show up. A tight hip, cranky knee, stiff low back, or weak squat may trace back to the first body part that touches the ground: the foot. The feet and ankles are not just passive bases of support. They are sensory organs, shock absorbers, springs, steering systems, and force transmitters. Every step sends information up to the brain. Every stride asks the ankle to bend, stiffen, rotate, and rebound at the right time.

Breathing is something we do all day without thinking about it. But when we bring awareness to our breath, it can become a powerful part of how we move, exercise, recover, and experience our bodies. Your breath is more than a way to get oxygen into your body. It can help you create stability, manage effort, connect with your movement, and become more aware of how your body feels. Learning to breathe well during exercise isn't about finding one perfect breathing pattern. It's