The Blog

If you’re over 40 and feel like your metabolism has suddenly slowed down, you’re not imagining it—but it’s also not broken. I have this conversation all the time with clients. Many women reach this stage of life doing everything they’re told to do to boost metabolism naturally: eating less, adding more cardio, and pushing harder […]

The holidays are here — and while we’re all busy shopping, wrapping, and checking off our to-do lists, don’t forget to invest in you. This year, give yourself the gift of confidence, energy, and strength with personal training in East Brunswick, NJ — now 20% off for the holidays! Whether you’re new to lifting or […]

If you’re new to strength training, especially as a woman, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not behind. Whether your goal is to feel stronger, improve energy, build confidence, or finally start a routine that feels empowering, avoiding a few common beginner mistakes can set you up for long-term success. As a women’s personal […]

Plenty of people genuinely want to get stronger, feel better, and take care of their health… yet the simple act of walking through a gym door feels heavier than any barbell inside. It’s not laziness or lack of discipline—there are real reasons the gym environment pushes people to delay, avoid, or abandon the idea altogether. […]

The holidays can be magical, chaotic, joyful, stressful, nostalgic, and exhausting—all at the same time. It tends to be the time of year where we get so wrapped up in all the festivities that we forget to take care of ourselves (which can lead to holiday burnout!) Staying active and grounded during this season doesn’t […]

Hello, everyone! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve recently relocated to East Brunswick, NJ, and I’m now welcoming new personal training clients. Whether you’d like to train in my soon-to-be-equipped home gym or prefer the comfort of sessions in yours—I’m flexible and here for you. What You’ll Get: Ready to Begin? Simply reply to this post […]

More Gains, Less Cost – Let’s Get to Work! Big news! I’ve decided to drop the cost of my personal training sessions because I believe fitness shouldn’t feel out of reach. If you’re ready to lift, sweat, and maybe laugh a little (or a lot) while reaching your goals, I’ve got you covered. Rates apply to both […]

Hi! I made a big move recently and so this is the perfect time to introduce myself if you are new to my site. My name is Missy Bravo (formerly Berkowitz). I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I was recently married, moved to Richmond and sold my house in California (in the exact opposite […]

*Foreword: This post is a departure from fitness and while it does not touch on that, I do think it relates to our mental well being, which is something that will only compliment or take away from our physical health. My story of meeting my husband did stem from our mutual interest in fitness so […]

*I came across this blog post I wrote back in 2018. Other than I can’t squat or press the same weights I mention, everything else I 100% believe to be true.   “To better understand the Law of Attraction, see yourself as a magnet attracting unto you the essence of that which you are thinking and […]