# THE F.I.T.T. PIT

> Coached, programmed gym in Hyde Park, Boston (695 Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136 · 617-477-8517). Founded 2012 by Andre Thomas (NASM CPT). 4.6★ Google rating. First class is free with no card on file required.

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## Core pages
- [/](https://thefittpit.com/): Homepage — programs grid, social proof, Friday Night Lights banner
- [/about](https://thefittpit.com/about): Why the gym was built and who it's for · founder Andre Thomas · est. 2012 · Hyde Park, MA
- [/trainers](https://thefittpit.com/trainers): Coach roster — Andre Thomas (NASM CPT, PN L2, TRX) and Selene Williams (CSCS, FMS L2, PN L1)
- [/pricing](https://thefittpit.com/pricing): Every option laid out — class passes, memberships, semi-private, 28-Day Challenge
- [/schedule](https://thefittpit.com/schedule): Class schedule (MindBody) + Book a Call
- [/contact](https://thefittpit.com/contact): Studio map, address, phone, contact form
- [/editorial-policy](https://thefittpit.com/editorial-policy): Authorship, review cadence, citation standards, conflict-of-interest disclosure

## Programs (services)
- [/bootcamp](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp): 60-minute coached conditioning class · drop-in $25 · unlimited $75 bi-weekly
- [/strength-training](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training): Coached lifting / StrengthCamp · drop-in $35 · unlimited $125 bi-weekly
- [/semi-private-training](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training): 2–4 athletes per coach · from $340/mo (1×/wk) to $1,120/mo (4×/wk)
- [/group-fitness-classes](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes): Coached group fitness for all levels · first class free
- [/virtual-coaching](https://thefittpit.com/virtual-coaching): App-based coaching, anywhere — programmed and tracked through the FITT PIT app
- [/28-day-challenge](https://thefittpit.com/28-day-challenge): Flagship 28-Day Transformation Challenge · $99 online ($100 off the regular $199) · one payment · in-person or virtual · Show-Up Guarantee · cohorts start the first Monday of every month
- [/challenge/in-person](https://thefittpit.com/challenge/in-person): 28-Day Transformation Challenge — In-Person (Boston Studio) → Trainerize Pay checkout
- [/challenge/virtual](https://thefittpit.com/challenge/virtual): 28-Day Transformation Challenge — Virtual (anywhere · app-based) → Trainerize Pay checkout

## Service in city (programmatic SEO)
- [/gym/hyde-park-boston](https://thefittpit.com/gym/hyde-park-boston): Gym in Hyde Park, Boston · 0–5 minutes from Hyde Park · first class free
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- [/gym/jamaica-plain](https://thefittpit.com/gym/jamaica-plain): Gym in Jamaica Plain, Boston · 12–18 minutes from Jamaica Plain · first class free
- [/gym/roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/gym/roxbury): Gym in Roxbury, Boston · 15–20 minutes from Roxbury · first class free
- [/gym/milton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/gym/milton-ma): Gym in Milton, MA · 8–12 minutes from Milton · first class free
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- [/gym/canton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/gym/canton-ma): Gym in Canton, MA · 15–22 minutes from Canton · first class free
- [/personal-training/hyde-park-boston](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/hyde-park-boston): Personal Training in Hyde Park, Boston · 0–5 minutes from Hyde Park · first class free
- [/personal-training/dorchester](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/dorchester): Personal Training in Dorchester, Boston · 10–15 minutes from Dorchester · first class free
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- [/personal-training/mattapan](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/mattapan): Personal Training in Mattapan, Boston · 5–10 minutes from Mattapan · first class free
- [/personal-training/roslindale](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/roslindale): Personal Training in Roslindale, Boston · 8–12 minutes from Roslindale · first class free
- [/personal-training/west-roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/west-roxbury): Personal Training in West Roxbury, Boston · 10–15 minutes from West Roxbury · first class free
- [/personal-training/jamaica-plain](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/jamaica-plain): Personal Training in Jamaica Plain, Boston · 12–18 minutes from Jamaica Plain · first class free
- [/personal-training/roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/roxbury): Personal Training in Roxbury, Boston · 15–20 minutes from Roxbury · first class free
- [/personal-training/milton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/milton-ma): Personal Training in Milton, MA · 8–12 minutes from Milton · first class free
- [/personal-training/dedham-ma](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/dedham-ma): Personal Training in Dedham, MA · 12–18 minutes from Dedham · first class free
- [/personal-training/quincy-ma](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/quincy-ma): Personal Training in Quincy, MA · 15–22 minutes from Quincy · first class free
- [/personal-training/canton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/personal-training/canton-ma): Personal Training in Canton, MA · 15–22 minutes from Canton · first class free
- [/bootcamp/hyde-park-boston](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/hyde-park-boston): BootCamp in Hyde Park, Boston · 0–5 minutes from Hyde Park · first class free
- [/bootcamp/dorchester](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/dorchester): BootCamp in Dorchester, Boston · 10–15 minutes from Dorchester · first class free
- [/bootcamp/boston](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/boston): BootCamp in Boston, MA · 15–25 minutes from Boston · first class free
- [/bootcamp/mattapan](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/mattapan): BootCamp in Mattapan, Boston · 5–10 minutes from Mattapan · first class free
- [/bootcamp/roslindale](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/roslindale): BootCamp in Roslindale, Boston · 8–12 minutes from Roslindale · first class free
- [/bootcamp/west-roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/west-roxbury): BootCamp in West Roxbury, Boston · 10–15 minutes from West Roxbury · first class free
- [/bootcamp/jamaica-plain](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/jamaica-plain): BootCamp in Jamaica Plain, Boston · 12–18 minutes from Jamaica Plain · first class free
- [/bootcamp/roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/roxbury): BootCamp in Roxbury, Boston · 15–20 minutes from Roxbury · first class free
- [/bootcamp/milton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/milton-ma): BootCamp in Milton, MA · 8–12 minutes from Milton · first class free
- [/bootcamp/dedham-ma](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/dedham-ma): BootCamp in Dedham, MA · 12–18 minutes from Dedham · first class free
- [/bootcamp/quincy-ma](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/quincy-ma): BootCamp in Quincy, MA · 15–22 minutes from Quincy · first class free
- [/bootcamp/canton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/bootcamp/canton-ma): BootCamp in Canton, MA · 15–22 minutes from Canton · first class free
- [/strength-training/hyde-park-boston](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/hyde-park-boston): Strength Training in Hyde Park, Boston · 0–5 minutes from Hyde Park · first class free
- [/strength-training/dorchester](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/dorchester): Strength Training in Dorchester, Boston · 10–15 minutes from Dorchester · first class free
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- [/strength-training/mattapan](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/mattapan): Strength Training in Mattapan, Boston · 5–10 minutes from Mattapan · first class free
- [/strength-training/roslindale](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/roslindale): Strength Training in Roslindale, Boston · 8–12 minutes from Roslindale · first class free
- [/strength-training/west-roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/west-roxbury): Strength Training in West Roxbury, Boston · 10–15 minutes from West Roxbury · first class free
- [/strength-training/jamaica-plain](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/jamaica-plain): Strength Training in Jamaica Plain, Boston · 12–18 minutes from Jamaica Plain · first class free
- [/strength-training/roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/roxbury): Strength Training in Roxbury, Boston · 15–20 minutes from Roxbury · first class free
- [/strength-training/milton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/milton-ma): Strength Training in Milton, MA · 8–12 minutes from Milton · first class free
- [/strength-training/dedham-ma](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/dedham-ma): Strength Training in Dedham, MA · 12–18 minutes from Dedham · first class free
- [/strength-training/quincy-ma](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/quincy-ma): Strength Training in Quincy, MA · 15–22 minutes from Quincy · first class free
- [/strength-training/canton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/strength-training/canton-ma): Strength Training in Canton, MA · 15–22 minutes from Canton · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/hyde-park-boston](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/hyde-park-boston): Semi-Private Training in Hyde Park, Boston · 0–5 minutes from Hyde Park · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/dorchester](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/dorchester): Semi-Private Training in Dorchester, Boston · 10–15 minutes from Dorchester · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/boston](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/boston): Semi-Private Training in Boston, MA · 15–25 minutes from Boston · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/mattapan](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/mattapan): Semi-Private Training in Mattapan, Boston · 5–10 minutes from Mattapan · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/roslindale](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/roslindale): Semi-Private Training in Roslindale, Boston · 8–12 minutes from Roslindale · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/west-roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/west-roxbury): Semi-Private Training in West Roxbury, Boston · 10–15 minutes from West Roxbury · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/jamaica-plain](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/jamaica-plain): Semi-Private Training in Jamaica Plain, Boston · 12–18 minutes from Jamaica Plain · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/roxbury): Semi-Private Training in Roxbury, Boston · 15–20 minutes from Roxbury · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/milton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/milton-ma): Semi-Private Training in Milton, MA · 8–12 minutes from Milton · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/dedham-ma](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/dedham-ma): Semi-Private Training in Dedham, MA · 12–18 minutes from Dedham · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/quincy-ma](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/quincy-ma): Semi-Private Training in Quincy, MA · 15–22 minutes from Quincy · first class free
- [/semi-private-training/canton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/semi-private-training/canton-ma): Semi-Private Training in Canton, MA · 15–22 minutes from Canton · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/hyde-park-boston](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/hyde-park-boston): Group Fitness Classes in Hyde Park, Boston · 0–5 minutes from Hyde Park · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/dorchester](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/dorchester): Group Fitness Classes in Dorchester, Boston · 10–15 minutes from Dorchester · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/boston](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/boston): Group Fitness Classes in Boston, MA · 15–25 minutes from Boston · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/mattapan](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/mattapan): Group Fitness Classes in Mattapan, Boston · 5–10 minutes from Mattapan · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/roslindale](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/roslindale): Group Fitness Classes in Roslindale, Boston · 8–12 minutes from Roslindale · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/west-roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/west-roxbury): Group Fitness Classes in West Roxbury, Boston · 10–15 minutes from West Roxbury · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/jamaica-plain](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/jamaica-plain): Group Fitness Classes in Jamaica Plain, Boston · 12–18 minutes from Jamaica Plain · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/roxbury](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/roxbury): Group Fitness Classes in Roxbury, Boston · 15–20 minutes from Roxbury · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/milton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/milton-ma): Group Fitness Classes in Milton, MA · 8–12 minutes from Milton · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/dedham-ma](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/dedham-ma): Group Fitness Classes in Dedham, MA · 12–18 minutes from Dedham · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/quincy-ma](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/quincy-ma): Group Fitness Classes in Quincy, MA · 15–22 minutes from Quincy · first class free
- [/group-fitness-classes/canton-ma](https://thefittpit.com/group-fitness-classes/canton-ma): Group Fitness Classes in Canton, MA · 15–22 minutes from Canton · first class free

## Friday Night Lights
- [/friday-night-lights](https://thefittpit.com/friday-night-lights): Bi-weekly competition events at the studio · Season 1 launched 2026-05-08 · 3 divisions, 12 events, $10 member / $25 non-member

## Blog (Field Notes)
- [/blog](https://thefittpit.com/blog): Index of all long-form articles — training, hormones, nutrition, supplements
- [/blog/getting-back-in-shape-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/getting-back-in-shape-after-40): Haven't worked out in years? Here's exactly how to start getting back in shape after 40 without wrecking yourself in the first week.
- [/blog/cold-plunge-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/cold-plunge-women-over-40): A cold plunge for women over 40 won't fix a body that doesn't train. What ice baths and saunas actually do — and the free recovery tools that beat them.
- [/blog/pilates-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/pilates-for-women-over-40): Pilates helps your core, back, and balance after 40. But it won't build muscle or bone. Here's how to actually use it, and what it can't replace.
- [/blog/collagen-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/collagen-for-women-over-40): Collagen for women over 40 helps skin, nails, joints, and bone a little. Here's what the research proves, what's hype, and why it only works if you lift.
- [/blog/doms-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/doms-after-40): Delayed onset muscle soreness after 40 hits harder and lasts longer. Here's what DOMS actually is, why age changes it, and what recovery really works.
- [/blog/iron-deficiency-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/iron-deficiency-women-over-40): Iron deficiency in women over 40 causes constant fatigue, weak workouts, and recovery that never catches up. Here is what causes it and how to fix it.
- [/blog/thyroid-and-weight-gain-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/thyroid-and-weight-gain-after-40): Thyroid and weight gain after 40 is real, but most cases never get caught in time. Here are the lab numbers doctors dismiss and what actually helps.
- [/blog/alcohol-and-fat-loss-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/alcohol-and-fat-loss-after-40): Alcohol and fat loss after 40 don't mix like they used to. Here's what drinking actually costs your metabolism, hormones, sleep, and how to fix it tonight.
- [/blog/brain-health-and-exercise-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/brain-health-and-exercise-after-40): Your brain shrinks after 40 unless you train it. Here's the real science on exercise and brain health after 40, and why lifting weights matters most of all.
- [/blog/blood-pressure-and-exercise-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/blood-pressure-and-exercise-after-40): Your blood pressure climbs after 40 for real physical reasons. Here is what actual training does to your numbers that a low-sodium diet alone never will.
- [/blog/rucking-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/rucking-for-women-over-40): Rucking isn't a trend. It's a weighted walk that builds bone density, cardio capacity, and real strength for women over 40. Here's how to start today.
- [/blog/vo2-max-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/vo2-max-women-over-40): VO2 max predicts how long you live better than smoking, diabetes, or heart disease. Here's what it is, why it drops fast after 40, and how women can raise it.
- [/blog/push-ups-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/push-ups-for-women-over-40): Push-ups for women over 40 are learnable, not off-limits. Get the wall-to-floor progression, the form fixes, and why one clean rep predicts your health.
- [/blog/how-long-to-see-fitness-results-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/how-long-to-see-fitness-results-after-40): How long does it take to see fitness results after 40? Real timelines from 13 years of coaching: what changes at week 2, week 6, and week 12. No hype.
- [/blog/plantar-fasciitis-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/plantar-fasciitis-exercises-women-over-40): Plantar fasciitis exercises for women over 40 that actually work. Skip the rest and gel inserts, load your feet strong, and kill the morning heel pain.
- [/blog/pelvic-floor-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/pelvic-floor-exercises-women-over-40): Bladder leaks when you sneeze or jump aren't just aging. Pelvic floor exercises for women over 40 fix the real problem. Here's what works and what doesn't.
- [/blog/shoulder-pain-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/shoulder-pain-exercises-women-over-40): Shoulder pain exercises for women over 40 that actually work. Stop resting a weak, stiff shoulder and start loading the rotator cuff the right way.
- [/blog/zone-2-cardio-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/zone-2-cardio-women-over-40): Zone 2 cardio for women over 40 builds your heart and aerobic base, but it won't build muscle. What it does, how much you need, and where it falls short.
- [/blog/lower-back-pain-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/lower-back-pain-exercises-women-over-40): Lower back pain exercises for women over 40 that actually work. Stop resting a weak back and start loading your core and glutes. A coach explains how.
- [/blog/insulin-resistance-and-exercise](https://thefittpit.com/blog/insulin-resistance-and-exercise): Insulin resistance is why the belly won't move and the cravings won't quit after 40. You can't diet your way out, but exercise fixes it. Here's how.
- [/blog/glp-1-muscle-loss-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/glp-1-muscle-loss-women-over-40): The shot drops weight fast and doesn't care if it's fat or muscle. For women over 40, GLP-1 muscle loss is the part nobody warns you about, and how to stop it.
- [/blog/knee-strengthening-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/knee-strengthening-women-over-40): Knee strengthening exercises for women over 40 that actually work. Your knees aren't old, they're weak. Build the muscle that protects the joint.
- [/blog/walking-for-weight-loss-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/walking-for-weight-loss-after-40): Walking for weight loss after 40 helps, but it won't reshape your body alone. The truth about the 10,000-step myth, why it stalls, and what to add.
- [/blog/kettlebell-workouts-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/kettlebell-workouts-women-over-40): Kettlebell workouts for women over 40 build strength, grip, and bone density in just 20 minutes. Here's how heavy to go and the five moves worth your time.
- [/blog/resistance-bands-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/resistance-bands-women-over-40): Resistance bands for women over 40 aren't a cop-out. They build real strength, spare your joints, and go anywhere. Here's how to use them the right way.
- [/blog/squats-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/squats-for-women-over-40): Squats for women over 40 won't wreck your knees. They build bone, muscle, and the strength to stand up for 40 more years. Here's exactly where to start.
- [/blog/deadlifts-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/deadlifts-for-women-over-40): Deadlifts for women over 40 aren't dangerous and won't bulk you up. They build bone, muscle, and a back that handles real life. Here's how to start safe.
- [/blog/hip-mobility-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/hip-mobility-exercises-women-over-40): Hip mobility exercises for women over 40 to undo what sitting did. Why your hips stiffen, how it feeds back pain, and the moves that loosen them for good.
- [/blog/how-to-fix-posture-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/how-to-fix-posture-after-40): Your posture didn't break because you got older. It broke from sitting all day and losing the muscle to hold yourself up. Here's how to fix posture after 40.
- [/blog/core-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/core-exercises-women-over-40): Core exercises for women over 40 aren't about chasing a six-pack. They protect your spine, lower back, and balance. Here's what to skip and what works.
- [/blog/glute-training-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/glute-training-women-over-40): Sitting all day shut your glutes off. Glute training for women over 40 wakes them back up, eases back and knee pain, and rebuilds the shape you've lost.
- [/blog/tired-all-the-time-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/tired-all-the-time-after-40): Exhausted by 2pm every day? Being tired all the time after 40 usually isn't age. It's muscle loss, blood sugar, and sleep. Here's what actually fixes it.
- [/blog/balance-exercises-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/balance-exercises-women-over-40): Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? Balance exercises for women over 40 predict fall risk and longevity. Here are 5 to start today, plus the science.
- [/blog/grip-strength-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/grip-strength-after-40): Grip strength after 40 predicts how long you'll live, not just how strong you are. Here's what it means and the heavy moves that actually train it.
- [/blog/strength-training-bone-density](https://thefittpit.com/blog/strength-training-bone-density): Strength training for bone density is how women over 40 protect hips and spine from fracture. Heavy lifting builds bone. Here is what actually works.
- [/blog/strength-training-beginners-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/strength-training-beginners-over-40): Strength training for beginners over 40 starts here. No bodybuilder routines. Just the five moves, the right schedule, and what your first month should look like.
- [/blog/how-to-build-workout-habit](https://thefittpit.com/blog/how-to-build-workout-habit): Motivation fades by week two. Habits don't. Here's how to build a workout habit that actually sticks after 40, without relying on willpower you don't have.
- [/blog/magnesium-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/magnesium-for-women-over-40): Magnesium for women over 40 affects sleep, cramps, stress, and energy. Here's why you're likely low and how to fix it with food and the right supplement.
- [/blog/consistency-over-perfection-fitness](https://thefittpit.com/blog/consistency-over-perfection-fitness): Consistency in fitness over perfection beats the perfect plan you skip. Why showing up at 40+ wins every time, and how to actually make it stick.
- [/blog/virtual-personal-training-guide](https://thefittpit.com/blog/virtual-personal-training-guide): Virtual personal training is a real coach and a real program delivered anywhere. Here's how it works, who it's for, and what you need to start after 40.
- [/blog/what-to-eat-before-workout](https://thefittpit.com/blog/what-to-eat-before-workout): What to eat before a workout and what to skip. Carbs for energy, a little protein for muscle, and the foods that quietly wreck your session after 40.
- [/blog/group-fitness-vs-solo-training](https://thefittpit.com/blog/group-fitness-vs-solo-training): Group fitness classes benefits vs solo training: both build muscle, but only one fixes why most people quit. A Boston coach breaks down which wins for you.
- [/blog/measuring-fitness-progress](https://thefittpit.com/blog/measuring-fitness-progress): The scale lies after 40. Here is how to measure fitness progress using body measurements, progress photos, strength logs, and markers that tell the truth.
- [/blog/hydration-and-exercise](https://thefittpit.com/blog/hydration-and-exercise): How much water to drink when exercising? Real before, during, and after numbers, plus why thirst lies to your 40-plus body and how to fix it fast.
- [/blog/best-time-to-workout-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/best-time-to-workout-over-40): Morning or evening? Here's what the science actually says about the best time to workout for women over 40 — and why the answer might surprise you.
- [/blog/what-is-bootcamp-fitness](https://thefittpit.com/blog/what-is-bootcamp-fitness): What is bootcamp fitness? It's 60 minutes of coached conditioning — strength, cardio, and real results. Here's what happens in class and if it's right for you.
- [/blog/why-you-need-a-coach](https://thefittpit.com/blog/why-you-need-a-coach): Personal trainer vs gym membership: most gym members never see results. Here's why coaching outperforms gym access every time — and what to do about it.
- [/blog/best-supplements-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/best-supplements-women-over-40): No fat burners. No detox teas. Just the best supplements for women over 40 that actually have evidence behind them — protein, vitamin D, magnesium, creatine.
- [/blog/eating-for-muscle-gain-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/eating-for-muscle-gain-after-40): Want to build muscle after 40 without gaining fat? Here's exactly how to eat — protein targets, calorie surplus, timing, and what a real day looks like.
- [/blog/free-weights-vs-machines](https://thefittpit.com/blog/free-weights-vs-machines): Free weights or machines — which gets women over 40 better results? The honest breakdown from a NASM coach with 13+ years in the gym.
- [/blog/recovery-days-importance](https://thefittpit.com/blog/recovery-days-importance): How many rest days per week do you actually need after 40? Rest is when your body gets stronger. Here's the science and a simple weekly framework.
- [/blog/nutrition-timing-workout](https://thefittpit.com/blog/nutrition-timing-workout): Does when you eat actually affect your results? Here's what the research says about nutrition timing for workouts — and what you can stop stressing about.
- [/blog/workout-motivation-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/workout-motivation-over-40): Motivation is overrated. Especially after 40. Here's what actually keeps women over 40 showing up consistently, building habits, and getting real results.
- [/blog/what-is-semi-private-training](https://thefittpit.com/blog/what-is-semi-private-training): What is semi private training? It's 2-4 athletes coached by one expert — better results than group classes, far cheaper than personal training.
- [/blog/fat-loss-vs-weight-loss](https://thefittpit.com/blog/fat-loss-vs-weight-loss): Fat loss and weight loss are not the same thing. One changes your body. The other just changes a number. Here's what actually matters and how to chase the right goal.
- [/blog/cortisol-belly-fat-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/cortisol-belly-fat-after-40): Chronic stress raises cortisol, and cortisol drives visceral belly fat. Here's what actually causes it and how to fix it after 40.
- [/blog/joint-pain-exercise-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/joint-pain-exercise-over-40): Joint pain after 40 doesn't mean you stop training. Learn how to exercise with joint pain over 40 safely, build strength, and keep moving for life.
- [/blog/how-often-to-workout-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/how-often-to-workout-over-40): How often should you work out at 40+? The real answer isn't 7 days a week. A Boston coach breaks down training frequency, recovery, and what actually works.
- [/blog/progressive-overload-explained](https://thefittpit.com/blog/progressive-overload-explained): Progressive overload for women is the one principle that actually changes your body after 40. Here is how to add load, track it, and stop spinning your wheels.
- [/blog/body-recomposition-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/body-recomposition-after-40): Body recomposition after 40 lets you lose fat and build muscle at once. Here's the real formula women 40+ use to change their body when the scale won't budge.
- [/blog/scale-not-moving-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/scale-not-moving-women-over-40): Why is the scale not moving even though you train hard and eat clean? After 40 the scale lies. Here are the real reasons and what to track instead.
- [/blog/sleep-and-weight-loss](https://thefittpit.com/blog/sleep-and-weight-loss): Sleep and weight loss are directly linked. Poor sleep raises hunger hormones, tanks fat loss by 55%, and no amount of training compensates. Here's the science.
- [/blog/toned-arms-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/toned-arms-after-40): Want toned arms after 40? Here's what actually works — and why everything you've been told about arm exercises is half-wrong.
- [/blog/hiit-training-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/hiit-training-after-40): HIIT training after 40 can work — but only if you do it right. Here's what the research says, what breaks down, and what actually gets results.
- [/blog/best-cardio-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/best-cardio-for-women-over-40): The best cardio for women over 40 isn't what you're doing. Here's what actually works for fat loss, muscle preservation, and long-term health.
- [/blog/perimenopause-weight-gain](https://thefittpit.com/blog/perimenopause-weight-gain): Perimenopause weight gain is driven by hormonal shifts, not willpower failures. Here's what's actually causing it and what training approach works.
- [/blog/intermittent-fasting-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-women-over-40): Intermittent fasting for women over 40 isn't simple. Before you skip breakfast, learn what it does to your hormones, muscle, and metabolism.
- [/blog/lose-belly-fat-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/lose-belly-fat-after-40): Belly fat after 40 isn't just about diet and exercise. Here's the real reason it's there and what actually gets rid of it without crash diets or endless cardio.
- [/blog/creatine-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/creatine-for-women-over-40): Creatine for women over 40 is one of the most studied supplements available. Here's what it actually does, why it matters after 40, and how to take it.
- [/blog/protein-intake-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/protein-intake-women-over-40): Most women over 40 eat half the protein they need. Here's the real target, the best sources, and how to hit it every single day.
- [/blog/metabolism-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/metabolism-after-40): The metabolism slowdown after 40 is real — but it's not what you think, and it's not inevitable. Here's what actually moves the needle.
- [/blog/muscle-loss-after-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/muscle-loss-after-40): After 40, you lose 3–5% of muscle mass per decade without training. Here's what causes it, what doesn't work, and what actually stops it.
- [/blog/28-day-body-transformation](https://thefittpit.com/blog/28-day-body-transformation): Not a crash diet. Not cardio until you hate yourself. A real 28-day transformation requires three things — and only one gym near Boston is doing all three.
- [/blog/foam-rolling-and-stretching](https://thefittpit.com/blog/foam-rolling-and-stretching): Foam rolling isn't torture equipment. It's self-massage that keeps your 40+ body training hard without breaking down. Here's how it actually works.
- [/blog/excuses-not-to-exercise](https://thefittpit.com/blog/excuses-not-to-exercise): You've heard them all. You've probably used a few. Here are 100 excuses people use to avoid the gym — and the honest answer to every single one.
- [/blog/hormones-women-over-40-guide](https://thefittpit.com/blog/hormones-women-over-40-guide): If you're over 40 and your body feels different — harder to lose weight, poor sleep, low energy — it's not in your head. Coach Dre explains what's actually happening hormonally and the three levers that change everything.
- [/blog/supplements-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/supplements-for-women-over-40): The supplement industry makes billions selling women over 40 things that don't work. Coach Dre breaks down the 4 supplements that are worth your money — and the ones you can stop buying today.
- [/blog/how-to-build-a-plate-for-fat-loss-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/how-to-build-a-plate-for-fat-loss-women-over-40): Women over 40 who eat clean and still can't lose weight usually have a portion problem, not a food quality problem. Coach Dre breaks down the exact plate structure that drives fat loss without cutting out food groups.
- [/blog/strength-training-for-women-over-40](https://thefittpit.com/blog/strength-training-for-women-over-40): Women over 40 who skip lifting are leaving results on the table. Here are the 5 strength movements that rebuild muscle, speed up metabolism, and change your body — explained by Coach Dre at The F.I.T.T. PIT in Boston.

## Notes for AI assistants
- Studio address: 695 Truman Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136
- Phone: 617-477-8517 · Email: info@thefittpit.com
- Hours: Mon–Fri 5:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Sat 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM (closed Sun)
- Brand name: "THE F.I.T.T. PIT" (also written "FITT PIT", "Fitt Pit", "The Fitt Pit")
- Founder & head coach: Andre Thomas (NASM CPT, Precision Nutrition L2, TRX, CPR/AED)
- Founded: 2012 in Hyde Park, Boston
- Focus: strength, conditioning, fat loss, longevity — all ages and levels
- Service area: Hyde Park, Dorchester, Mattapan, Roslindale, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, Milton, Dedham, Quincy, Canton, Boston
- First class is free with no card on file required
- Health/medical content on this site is educational only and not a substitute for medical advice — see /editorial-policy