Mount Carmel Fitness

10/15/2025

You deserve to move with strength, confidence, and ease — at every stage of life. 💪

Join us for a free presentation hosted by David Penna, Exercise Physiologist and Owner of Mount Carmel Fitness, and Roxie Perregaux, Health & Wellness Coach.
Learn how proper strength and mobility training can improve balance, support bone and joint health, and help you feel your best every day.

📍 Mount Carmel Fitness — Hamden, CT
🗓️ Free presentation — November 8th, 2025
👉 Comment or message us to learn more or reserve your spot early!

Click the link below to learn more!
https://mtcarmelfitness.com/health-series

10/10/2025

You deserve to move with strength, confidence, and ease — at every stage of life. 💪

Join us for a free presentation hosted by David Penna, Exercise Physiologist and Owner of Mount Carmel Fitness, and Roxie Perregaux, Health & Wellness Coach.

Learn how proper strength and mobility training can improve balance, support bone and joint health, and help you feel your best every day.

📍 Mount Carmel Fitness — Hamden, CT

🗓️ Free presentation — dates announced soon!

👉 Comment or message us to learn more or reserve your spot early!

08/20/2025

A proud sponsor of a giveaway for Muscle Therapy Wellness Lounge GRAND OPENING!

At Mount Carmel Fitness, we take recovery very seriously in our programming. Muscle Therapy Wellness Lounge has some of the best recovery tools and services around!

Mount Carmel Fitness @🔥 Another amazing raffle prize for our Grand Opening Celebration this Saturday, Aug 23rd at 1PM!

We’re partnering with Mount Carmel Fitness 💪 They’re giving away a full package valued at $275, including:
✅ Free Physical Fitness Evaluation
✅ Range of Motion Assessment
✅ Pelvic Alignment Check
✅ Muscular Strength Tests
✅ Visual Acuity Screening
PLUS ➡️ (3) Free Personal Training Sessions guided by an Exercise Physiologist!

📍 117 Washington Ave Ste 21, North Haven, CT
🎉 Saturday, August 23rd | 1PM

Don’t miss the raffles, live demos, giveaways, and exclusive offers — see you there!



(1) Free Physical Fitness Evaluation
Range of Motion Assessment
Pelvic Alignment Check
Muscular Strength Tests
Visual Acuity Screening
PLUS (3) Free Personal Training Sessions Guided by an Exercise Physiologist
$275 Value!

08/18/2025

You won’t want to miss this!

08/13/2025

Join us for the Run/Walk to Save a Life in honor of Christopher Andreozzi. Together, we’ll raise funds for 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and SADS, while learning life-saving CPR and AED skills. Every step makes a difference. 🏃‍♂️❤️

08/05/2025

📣 We’re OPEN! 🎉
Welcome to Mount Carmel Fitness — where science meets movement.

We’re not just another gym. We’re a medical-based fitness facility, offering:
✅ 1-on-1 personal training with an Exercise Physiologist
✅ Small group sessions & guided memberships
✅ Recovery services that actually make a difference

Every client starts with a full posture and movement evaluation so we can design a program that helps you move better, feel stronger, and stay injury-free.

Whether you’re managing a condition (like Parkinson’s, arthritis, or recovering from joint replacement), or just staying ahead of aging — we’re here to support your health journey with smart, functional training and recovery tools that work.

✨ Feel better. Move better. Age smarter.

📍 3714 Whitney Ave, Hamden
📅 Now accepting new clients — DM, email us, or stop in today!
🌎 www.mtcarmelfitness.com
📧 mountcarmelfitnessllc@gmail.com

06/18/2025

Recharge. Recover. Rise Higher — with Mount Carmel Fitness Wellness & Recovery Services

At Mount Carmel Fitness, we believe that what you do after your workout is just as important as what you do during it. Our Wellness & Recovery Suite is designed to help your body heal faster, move better, and feel its best — so you can keep showing up stronger every time. With tools like NormaTec leg and hip compression and advanced massage therapy equipment, we provide science-backed recovery solutions for athletes and everyday movers alike.

🩸 Enhance Circulation & Lymphatic Blood Flow
NormaTec’s dynamic air compression technology uses pulsing gradients to mimic lymphatic drainage, the natural muscle pump of the legs and hips, helping to flush out waste products like lactic acid and increase fresh blood flow. This accelerates nutrient delivery to your muscles while reducing inflammation and supports overall immune health.

🧠 Decrease Muscle Fatigue & Soreness
Recovery isn’t just about feeling better — it’s about performing better. Whether you’re training hard, returning from injury, or just feeling the wear and tear of daily life, NormaTec and massage tools work together to rejuvenate tired muscles and help you bounce back faster.

🧘 Improve Range of Motion & Flexibility
Tight muscles and restricted joints don’t just limit your performance — they increase your risk of injury. Our recovery services promote deep muscle relaxation, reduce fascial tension, and enhance tissue elasticity. NormaTec hip compression can specifically target hard-to-reach areas like the lower back and glutes, while massage therapy tools help release chronic tight spots. The result? Greater mobility, better posture, and more freedom in every movement you make.

⏱ Accelerate Recovery & Support Longevity
Consistent use of recovery tools doesn’t just make you feel better now — it prepares your body for long-term success. By lowering systemic stress, reducing muscle breakdown, and supporting natural healing processes, these services optimize your body’s recovery window.

Stop by Mount Carmel Fitness to learn more!
3714 Whitney Avenue
203-479-0190

06/15/2025

Turning Back Time: Moving Like a 20-Year-Old When You're Almost 70!

Older adults can maintain youth-like levels of physical function—if they lift weights. A new study compared older adults (~69 yr) who resistance trained to young adults (~24 yrs) who did not. The result? On key measures like:

• Chair-stand performance
• 6-minute walk test
• Timed up-and-go

➡️ Older lifters performed as well as (or better than) young non-lifters.
No gimmicks.
No biohacks.
No pre-exercise protein.
No creatine.
No fancy pixie dust…
Just consistency and resistance training—2x/week following ACSM guidelines. How simple is that?

Flip the script on aging: muscle loss and functional decline aren't inevitable. Resistance training is powerful, accessible, and proven to maintain independence and quality of life as we age.

Older adults can maintain youth-like levels of physical function—if they engage in weightlifting.

📚 Reference: Kendall H, Kipp LE, Mettler JA. Transl J ACSM. 2025;10(3):e000312.
https://journals.lww.com/acsm-tj/fulltext/2025/07180/resistance_training_preserves_physical_function_in.6.aspx
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06/14/2025

We are at set up at today!

Stop by the booth! Offering post run therapy services, raffles and more!