Terra Nova Fitness, LLC

As a working professional and mother to 2 young kids, I appreciate TNF in helping me lead a healthy lifestyle. Chris in particular is absolutely amazing- he dedicates his life to helping his clients achieve their health and fitness goals; he really cares and goes above and beyond to meet his clients' needs. As a physical therapist I highly respect his attention to detailed movements and providing beneficial feedback to improve my form, posture, and overall quality of movement. In addition to those positive attributes of TNF, I am grateful for the community of TNF and the flexibility Chris and his team provide. For instance, I was injured for a solid 6 months and Chris and his team worked around my injury and made me feel supported even while I was away. Fitness is a lifestyle and Chris and TNF support that and make it FUN! I absolutely love the ever - changing workouts that are tailored to my body and what it needs to get results. Also, Chris dedicates his time to community outreach; giving great talks that inspire and motivate others. Thank you to Chris and the TNF team and community in helping me live my best life ;)

It’s made a difference! Getting a consistent, weekly exercise routine has been my biggest challenge. Chris + the other trainers have helped me make progress in that area- big time! The exercises are diverse, the scheduling is flexible, and above all, Chris makes every effort to help make your goals a reality!

I've know Chris since he opened Terra Nova Fitness As a chiropractor who sees a large variety of injuries and acquired problems, my job is to help them repair and rehabilitate any number of issues. I have referred many of my patients specifically to TNF because I know that Chris will test every new client's functional abilities. He is an expert at these assessments. He can then design appropriate workout plans to focus on any functional loss, such as weakness, stiffness, poor posture and poor dietary choices. When these people return to my office, it's clear that they have improved, often in many other ways. At this point they realize the importance and benefit of exercise, stretching, goal-setting, ect. We are both thrilled when they get the excited about reaching goals and maintaining basic health-attaining disciplines. He is so positive and excited and has a real hunger for learning and applying the newest ideas to his workouts. His staff is amazing and are all well educated regarding technique, form and safety. If you are a nervous "newbie" or a seasoned "gym rat", Chris has something to challenge you with. I've been to the gym many times and I love the camaraderie that his clients have with themselves and with Chris and his staff. Regain and maintain your health now. As it is said "Health is Wealth".Ken Thomas DC

I have nothing but great things to say about my experience at Terra Nova Fitness. Never in my life have I looked forward to working out and I do now. I have gained strength, lost weight and reduced my stress. This is one of the best choices I have made for myself.

I have worked out at Terra Nova Fitness since it first opened in 2009 and I highly recommend Terra Nova Fitness for all of your Fitness needs. On my first visit, Chris Shah the owner, evaluated my fitness level and designed a program just for me. In fact, even in the semi-private sessions, all clients have their own program. This is something that I hadn’t found with other fitness businesses. Chris is so knowledgeable about the human body and what muscles to target for overall strength and endurance. He also ensures that you use correct form to get the most out of each exercise and to avoid possible injuries. Terra Nova Fitness also offers Nutrition and weight loss programs. Chris continually keeps up to date on health and fitness. He has recommended a variety of health and fitness books to his clients and has also written a book of his own. He also has created videos on various health and fitness issues that he shares with his clients. At times he has had outside speakers come and talk about various health and fitness topics. These are other offerings that I have not found at other fitness establishments.Once the Covid-19 pandemic hit and he had close Terra Nova Fitness, Chris immediately took action to find alternatives in order to get his clients back working out. He developed videos that his clients could access whenever they had the availability to do so as well as real time video sessions utilizing Zoom technology. He even went so far as to lend out equipment to his clients, personally delivering the equipment to those that could not pick up the gear at the time he was available at the gym.After a time, Chris was able to offer outdoor sessions to his clients, adhering to the Covid-19 protocols of wearing masks, social distancing, cleaning after each client, etc. When Terra Nova was able to allow indoor classes and personal training sessions again, Chris restructured the gym so that the Covid-19 protocols could be more easily enforced and administered. He also kept the outdoor and video options available to clients who did not feel safe inside the gym.

Terra Nova Fitness and Chris Shah are the best! I love the custom workouts and personal attention to each participant that Chris gives during each session. I highly recommend this awesome, family-run small gym over the larger corporate gym memberships.

I really enjoy my workouts at TNF. I’ve tried going to regular gyms but never felt comfortable working out on my own. The group classes and semi private sessions at TNF are exactly what I need to help keep me motivated with my fitness goals. Thank you Chris and Matt for all that you do to keep us motivated!

I’ve been to a few gyms over the years and Terra Nova Fitness is by far the best. The personal attention from Chris and his team have really made the experience a positive one and have provided noticeable gains in a fairly short period of time. I cannot recommend Terra Nova Fitness highly enough!

I’ve been with Terra nova fitness for many years.  I’m so thankful that I found a fitness home with them. Chris and his staff are extremely attentive to my workout goals and any physical issues that come up. I really like how they give me tips and tricks to get the most out of every workout. And, most importantly, they were able to pivot quickly during the pandemic to continue my workouts virtually.

Personalized gym routine virtually or in person and caring coaches who help build your strength, confidence and cardio abilities. I would recommend to anyone not looking for a quick fix and instead for those looking for a long term plan