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The Best 36 Minutes of Your Day: Designed to Get You Stronger
Every few months, we evolve the BodyBurn program. Not to reinvent it, but to keep you learning, progressing, and seeing results that actually last. Here’s how it works. BodyBurn runs in 8-week training cycles designed by a lifelong personal trainer and led by certified trainers who know how to teach real form and technique. Over those 8 weeks, you’ll move through carefully structured workouts that build strength, confidence, and muscle safely. This isn’t a “random workout

Ray Peleckas
6 days ago2 min read


Why We Don’t Do “Classes”
You’ve probably noticed we never call BodyBurn a “class.” That’s on purpose. A class is something you attend . You show up, follow along, maybe break a sweat, and leave without anyone really knowing your name or correcting your form. It’s a format, not a relationship. That’s not what we do here. At RayFit, you’re not just in the room. You’re being trained . That means you’re seen, helped, challenged, and supported every step of the way. We’re watching your form, pushing yo

Ray Peleckas
Oct 212 min read


Trainer Tips: How to Stay Motivated When the Weather Turns Cold
Summer has a way of throwing off routines. Vacations, long weekends, and warm nights outside can push fitness to the back burner. By the...

Ray Peleckas
Sep 182 min read


Why Women Over 40 See the Biggest Benefits from Strength Training
For many women, turning 40 is a turning point. Your body feels different than it did in your 20s or 30s—metabolism slows, recovery takes...

Ray Peleckas
Sep 122 min read


The Real Downsides of Using Ozempic as a Shortcut
Lately, everyone’s talking about Ozempic. Yes, it’s a legit prescription drug that helps people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood...

Ray Peleckas
Sep 42 min read


10 Reasons BodyBurn Is the Smarter alternative to Orangetheory
Let’s set the record straight! A lot of people compare BodyBurn by RayFit to Orangetheory , but the truth is—we’re built differently....

Ray Peleckas
Aug 292 min read


Meet the Coaches: Brittany’s Story
For as long as I can remember, I carried extra weight—and with it came the constant frustration of feeling like I was always starting...

Ray Peleckas
Aug 212 min read


Fall Reset: Back to YOU Season
Late dinners, skipped workouts, “it’s too hot” excuses, spontaneous weekend getaways, and probably a few too many “just one more”...

Ray Peleckas
Aug 152 min read


How to Fit Fitness Into Your Busy Schedule
You’re busy. We get it. You’ve got meetings, groceries, deadlines, kids’ soccer, emails you haven’t opened since June, and about 14 group...

Ray Peleckas
Aug 102 min read


Starting Over: Midlife Fitness Restart Guide
Let’s be real. Midlife doesn’t mean mid-collapse. But for many of us, life happens. Between raising kids, growing a career, or just…...

Ray Peleckas
Aug 12 min read


5 Tips for Choosing the Right Personal Trainer
Finding a personal trainer isn’t just about picking the closest gym. It’s about choosing someone who understands your goals, your...

Ray Peleckas
Jul 252 min read


Why We Do Both Group and Personal Training at RAYFIT
When I first started out, I only offered one-on-one training. And I still believe that’s where the deepest progress happens — it’s...

Ray Peleckas
Jul 161 min read


Fireworks, Ribs, Rest and a Quick Reset
The 4th of July is one of the best holidays of the year! Sunshine, cookouts, fireworks, and a chance to relax with friends and family....

Ray Peleckas
Jul 41 min read


Midlife Strength Training: How to Start Lifting Weights at 40+ Without Feeling Lost
Many former "dad bods" at RayFit Belmont have successfully embraced strength training, especially those over 40. Feeling overwhelmed...

Ray Peleckas
Jun 242 min read


Why Strength Training Is a Lifesaver for Women as They Age
Here’s the thing: your body is always changing. But that doesn’t mean you have to settle for feeling stiff, slow, or like gravity’s...

Ray Peleckas
Jun 93 min read


Built for the Long Run: How Fitness Helped Me Reclaim My Life
I’ve worked in fitness for over 13 years, but I’ve learned the most about strength outside the gym. The hardest work I’ve done wasn’t for a race or a physique. It was for my life.

Ashley Peleckas
May 242 min read


Why Being a Personal Trainer Is the Best Job in the World
People ask me all the time why I do this work. The truth is, being a personal trainer is the best job in the world. Yes, we work hard. Yes, we sweat. But at the heart of it, it's about helping people change their lives. And that never gets old.

Ray Peleckas
May 222 min read
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