NYC PERSONAL TRAINING FOR WOMEN

Strong moms get sh!t done

You shouldn’t have to choose between being fit or being a mom. Be both.

Hey Mama – I see you.

You’re tired, and you want to have more energy.

You’re strong, but you’ve been treading water for far too long.

You’re stressed, and want to be able to enjoy quality time with your kids and family and friends.

I know you want to excel in your career, you want to be healthy for their kids as they grow, and perhaps you want to be as healthy as possible before getting pregnant again. Or perhaps, you’ve had your kids and want to reclaim your body as your own again. 

My guess is you’re tired of feeling like shit and constantly eating foods that you know are bad for you.

You feel like you never have enough hours in the day to actually do the things you need to get done.

I feel you on all of this – and I’ve been there. I believe moms like you deserve to not just barely survive motherhood, but you deserve to live a fulfilling life that is curated BY you, not demanded OF you. 

How? 

By learning how to become the hero of your story, and not the victim. 

Your questions probably include…

Do I need to give up chocolate and bread and coffee?

Do I have to eat only chicken and broccoli for the rest of my life?

I know what I should be doing…but why is it so hard to just do it?

I’m Connie Pastorius, and I’m a lot like you. I’ve had my struggles.

I was 5’8″ and plus-sized since middle school, AKA taller and bigger than all the guys and most of my friends.

After high school I decided to take my health into my own hands and fell so hard in love with fitness that I ended up with a Bachelor’s degree in health science and wellness from the  University of Pittsburgh and later became certified in Yoga.

I moved to NYC, and shortly after came my daughter. And let me tell you – my postpartum health experience SUCKED.

It was a physician’s assistant who asked if I felt depressed, but then that was the end of it. 5 minutes in and out.

I just went through the most traumatic physical experience of my life and you just ask a few questions and let me go? I felt crushed.

And that was the point where I shifted from coaching everyone, to focus on training and coaching moms.

Because we can’t be expected to just up and start exercising again after childbirth.

We need guidance from someone who advocates for SAFE fitness and nutrition practices, so women can start their journey back to themselves and heal properly in a way that can SUSTAIN them through motherhood.

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But living healthy all the time is so hard, right?!

No, not really…

What a lot of women don’t understand is that they’ve been conditioned to think that you need to spend tons of money and hours in the gym to get what you want.  Working with me gives you the best of health coaching in a way that helps you become your best self, once and for all.

And there are many misconceptions about what a “healthy life” really is. You may think that it’s doing back-breaking workouts and drinking kale smoothies, but there’s so much more to life than being on a weird diet all the time. And you have so much more cool shit to accomplish in your life than wasting time micromanaging every calorie in and out.

What living healthy simply comes down to is taking a proactive approach to your life, instead of a reactive one. That’s how you become the hero instead of the victim. And I want to show you how.

 

I am a no-bullshit, nurturing fitness coach who integrates healthy habits, evidence-based behavior-change methods and  yoga philosophy into my coaching practice and daily life.

Why Choose Me As Your Coach?

Personalization

Everyone is different and has a different exercise history, injury record, ability level and time availability. We work together to create a comprehensive, personalized approach to your goals. It’s not just lifting weights…it’s everything.

Keep Eating Your Favorite Foods

While what you do in the gym is extremely important, what you put inside of your body is equally important. But do you enjoy having an occasional glass of wine or iced cream sandwich? We can make it work.

A Mom Coaching Moms

I’m a mom of two under 5 years old. I know and understand that your struggles with health and fitness as a parent are different and unique. Your journey through motherhood is something that can only be understood by another mom.

Accountability

Most people who go at it alone end up bailing on their goals because there’s no one there to cheer them on and keep them on track. We have multiple levels of accountability check ins so you work PAST your barriers, not get stopped by them.

“I’ve been working with Connie since April and she’s amazing! Since she’s a working mom herself, she’s really flexible and easy to work with, but also always accessible and quick to reply. She has designed monthly workouts and goals with my needs and schedule in mind, and helps me to stay motivated and on track through encouragement and helpful suggestions. She’s so great and a wonderful resource for any working mom who is looking for long term fitness and health.”

– Julia Sorrentino, 1:1 Client

“Dealing with self image issues since 8th grade has obviously been a massive struggle for me but by gaining confidence that I have never before had, I am having the time of my life. I have managed to lose enough weight that I no longer have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and I am completely off SSRI’s. Connie helped me understand that wellness means altering the lifestyle you currently have in a way that makes your life more fulfilling.”

– Liz, Mom of 2

“Connie has helped me transform my approach to fitness. As moms, we have a hard time seeing that number change on the scale and losing weight can easily become our sole focus. Working with her has helped me shift that focus from wanting to see a smaller number on the scale to loving that feeling of being stronger. It’s a great motivation to stay strong and it’s encouraging to see how much more I can keep going.”

– Mom from Queens

“My cholesterol went below 200, LDL and triglycerides also down and my HDL up over 50. My A1C also decreased! I attribute this to my exercise and nutrition and my talks with Connie. I recently took a group class and afterwards the instructor complimented me on my ability to do 30 pushups and my form! And one last thing- a colleague told me ‘Your posture is different and I mean in a good way!’ I said I will take that as a product of my exercise routine!”

– Diane, Mom of 2

“Through Connie’s program and encouragement, meal planning is back on the table in our family. It has made a big difference in the kind of food we’re eating and the amount of money we are saving. Through it all Connie has been supportive and encouraging, never shaming me for being where I was mentally/physically.”

– Brianne, mom of 2

“When Connie offered the coaching program, I knew that I had to do it. I was hesitant on the cost. I don’t like to spend money on myself. But my husband was supportive, and if I didn’t do it I would have talked myself out of it. Over the course of the program I learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. I learned that I enjoy exercise. One side effect I never thought would happen is I’m teaching my kids that exercise is fun and it’s not a ‘dirty’ word.”

– Katie, mom of 2

Ready to work with me?

In-person sessions are 1 hour, with a minimum purchase of 10 sessions, and are available at Fitness Lounge locations in Astoria. Or train at your building’s fitness center! Packages start as low as $85/hr.

Virtual/Hybrid sessions are either 100% online or we meet 1x/month in person and then you have virtual support throughout the rest of the month. Pricing for virtual/hybrid coaching starts as low as $250/month.

Are we a good fit? Let’s find out before making a commitment. Click below to request a complimentary strategy session call with Coach Connie.

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