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I had a great time being interviewed by Shoutout LA! Thanks so much for a lovely profile piece on how I’ve built my business and kept myself in shape. Meet Mel McGuire | Fitness Empowerment Pro, Trainer & Author

I’m so excited to announce that I am an author! I have written my first book called “Bodyweight Training Over 40”. It breaks down bodyweight exercises for all levels and is a resource for getting and staying in shape once you’re over 40. (Spoiler alert: Exercise makes aging so much better!) Click Here to preorder […]

I’m so excited to offer a chance to learn the basics I use in my group ZOOM classes. If you’re a little shy about taking a live class, try this first and gain some confidence. I’ll see you on the other side. xoxox Take your free class here!    

I’m back from my maternity leave and resuming group classes on Tuesday October 5th! Check out the new schedule and please try one! $10 ZOOM Class Schedule – Starts Tuesday October 5th New Students, please RSVP prior to attending class for class link and waiver.   SIMPLE SWEAT: (no equipment needed) Tuesday AM – 8-8:45 […]

Now that I am fully vaccinated and it seems like COVID rates are very low in my local area I am opening up my schedule for in-person appointments. That means I bring the gym to you! I’m located in North Stamford, Connecticut near the boarder to Northern Westchester. I can see in-person clients in Westchester […]

New Class: Summer of Muscles! Mondays @ 6pm – 60 minutes – Zoom Link will be sent prior to class July: 12th, 19th, 26th August: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th   Cost:  $96 for all 8 classes in advance ($12 per class) $15 per class if you want to pay as you go All classes […]

NEW CLASS: “Simple Strength” Starts Monday May 17th! Like my other small group classes this is $10 on Zoom. No equipment or experience needed for this sculpt and flow class. We will focus on strengthening all of your muscles with body weight exercises. If you like “Simple Sweat” this class will likely be equally sweaty, […]

Would you like to feel your body transform into a stronger, longer, better balanced model before summer?  Join me and a small group of motivated people on a 6 week journey that will whip your butt into shape in the nicest possible way.  6 weeks: April 5th- May 12th We’ll meet on Zoom Mon/Wed/Fri at […]

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you may have noticed the mini-workouts I’ve been posting weekly on Sundays. These mini-workouts are two moves meant to be done back to back. Traditionally in workout lingo this is called a “Super-Set”. On Monday, February 1st at 12pm, I’ll be going on Instagram Live and teaching […]

On Friday 1/1/21 I’ll be teaching “Simple Sweat” at 8am and 10am. Both classes will be 60 minutes. Please RSVP to Mel@joyfulfitnessct.com to sign up and get a special Zoom link. There will be no 7:15 Friday class on this day. The Friday at 7:15 “Simple Sweat” class will resume on Friday 1/8/21. HAPPY NEW […]