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Taylor Calamese, certified personal trainer and owner of Charlotte FIT Studio (North and South)
Taylor Calamese Left: Clients working out at Charlotte FIT Studio
psychology of human behavior to fitness is one of the outstanding characteristics of the Charlotte FIT approach, she said. Calamese loves when studio participants understand the synergy of how sleep, stress management, having tools to support mental health, etc., all work together for people. “Life opens up when they understand that concept. There’s so much behind the pounds and the scale. [It’s great] when they get that this is a holistic practice and… it’s a lifestyle,” she said.
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To get started at Charlotte FIT, you’ll need to schedule a consultation. A certified health fitness specialist or personal trainer will record your medical and exercise history, current workout routine and nutrition habits. They will then design a plan that works best for the individual. “I want to help clients by empowering them with the tools to be independent in their health,” Calamese said. P
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ertified personal trainer and weight management specialist, Taylor Calamese, recently opened her second Charlotte FIT Studio on Johnston Road in South Charlotte in January. The new studio is a “one-stop-shop for health and wellness with group fitness, personal training, nutrition, physical therapy and more,” said Calamese. Charlotte FIT North, her first studio location, opened its doors in 2020 and is a women-focused premier personal training studio for women of all ages and fitness levels to reach their health goals. Charlotte FIT South is a bespoke fitness studio that caters to adults of all ages and fitness levels who desire a personalized approach for reaching their specific health goals. Their mission is to empower participants with the tools to lead a healthy, happy life through customized health programming. Some of these programs include weight management, muscular strength and sculpting, preventive health measures, cardiovascular fitness, and prenatal and postnatal fitness. The studios provide a flexible “by appointment only” personal training schedule and a varied class schedule to meet the needs of participants. Calamese said people can expect a clean, hygienic atmosphere with luxury amenities such as fresh towel service, premium toiletries and recovery products at the studios. It was through Calamese’s own struggles and her quest for knowledge that drew her to the fitness arena and inspired her to open both Charlotte Fit studios, she said. As someone who struggled with an eating disorder, Calamese said she learned to find her way to what health and fitness look like for her, in the healthiest way — all while making peace with her body. For Calamese, it was important for her to incorporate more nutritious foods into her regimen and getting stronger. Having been an athlete since she was 12 years old, Calamese isn’t new to physical movement or working hard to reach fitness outcomes. How she supports people and the way she has structured her business comes from her study of human behavior and knowledge of motivational techniques. She uses that knowledge to help people make sustainable lifestyle changes. Pairing the