Move Freely. Stay Strong. Live Life on Your Terms.

Personalized training for adults 55+, focused on mobility, injury prevention, and lasting strength — led by NASM-certified specialist Matthew Ames.

Matthew Ames is a NASM certified Personal Trainer with specializations in Stretching and Flexability, Senior Fitness, and Dance Fitness.
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Rebuilding strength after fifty isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about moving smarter. My training blends functional strength work, joint-friendly mobility drills, and balance training designed specifically for adults managing arthritis, past injuries, joint replacements, or simply the natural changes that come with age.

Every program starts with a real assessment of how you move today, so we can build toward what matters to you: climbing stairs with ease, keeping up with grandchildren, getting back to the golf course, or just feeling steady and confident in your own body.

As a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer with additional specializations in Senior Fitness and Stretching & Flexibility, I’ve spent years helping clients recover from injury, rebuild balance, and stay active well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond. I know this journey personally: a serious knee injury sidelined me for years, and rebuilding my own strength from the ground up is what led me to this work.

Contact Us

Hours
7 days a week by appointment

Phone
(917) 664-4860

E-mail

Matt@MatthewAmes.net

Location

Based in Middletown, CT

And lower Fairfield County

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    Virtual Training

    Not every schedule allows for in-person visits, and that’s completely fine. Virtual sessions give you the same personalized, one-on-one attention through a simple video call, without the travel. Get in touch to book a free consultation.

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    Group Training Online

    Every Monday at 10:15 am, join my weekly virtual “Balance By Design” class, a supportive small group focused on improving balance, mobility, and confidence, with participants joining from across the country. Get in touch for details.

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    One to One In-Person Training

    For clients in Fairfield County, CT and surrounding areas, I offer private one-on-one training in your home or a local private studio, focused entirely on you. This works especially well if you’re managing an injury, recovering from surgery, or simply prefer privacy and your own pace. Get in touch to book in a free consultation.

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    In-Person Group Classes

    I also teach group classes at several senior centers and studios in the area. Each location sets its own schedule and pricing, so please reach out directly to check availability. Check out the classes and locations here.

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