EMPWR Fitness | 140 Gould St | Needham, MA
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Is this pain—or are my muscles just working hard?
Should I push through, modify, or stop?
How do I know when I’m ready to lift heavier?
These are some of the most common questions we hear from women during strength training—and knowing the answers can completely change the way you approach your workouts.
FIERCE by Choice + BEYOND Physical Therapy are coming together for an interactive workshop + workout designed to help you better understand your body, make smarter decisions during your workouts, and lift with confidence.Â
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You don't need to be afraid of challenging your body.
You need to understand what it's telling you.
That’s exactly what Lift With Confidence will teach you.
I'M READYThis isn't a lecture about everything that could go wrong with your body.
It's a practical, hands-on experience designed to help you understand what you're feeling while you're actually moving.
Understand what your body is telling you.
With BEYOND Physical Therapy, you'll explore:
Put what you learned into practice.
Then we'll take that knowledge onto the floor for a full FIERCE strength workout.
You'll practice:
Dr. Christina Saia is the founder of BEYOND Physical Therapy, where she provides personalized, one-on-one care designed to help people move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing the things they love.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Christina combines clinical expertise with a strong background in strength training and rehabilitation. Her approach goes beyond simply treating symptoms—helping people understand their bodies, restore function, build strength, and move with greater confidence.
Her expertise in orthopedic rehabilitation, functional movement, and strength training gives her a unique perspective on the questions so many women have: Is this pain or normal discomfort? Should I keep going or stop? Am I safe to push harder?
Through BEYOND Physical Therapy, Christina is passionate about giving people the knowledge and tools they need to stop fearing movement and start trusting their bodies again.
Derith Avila is the founder of FIERCE by Choice and has spent nearly 30 years coaching women to become stronger, more capable, and more confident in their bodies.
As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, she specializes in helping women over 40 build strength safely and progressively while learning to better understand—and trust—their bodies.
Her approach combines evidence-based strength training with practical, real-world coaching, helping women know when to challenge themselves, when to adjust, and how to continue getting stronger for the long haul.
Known for her warm, down-to-earth coaching style, Derith creates spaces where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to stop second-guessing their bodies and start trusting what they’re capable of.
By the end of Lift With Confidence, you won't just have more information—you'll have a better understanding of how to make decisions during your workouts.
âś“ How to tell the difference between productive effort, soreness, discomfort, and pain
✓ How pain actually works—and why it isn't always a sign something is wrong
âś“ When to push, when to modify, and when to stop
âś“ How to know when you're ready to increase your weights
✓ The most common mistakes women make—and how to avoid them
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Most importantly, you'll leave with greater confidence in your ability to listen to your body, challenge it appropriately, and keep getting stronger.Â
Sunday, October 18 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
EMPWR Fitness
140 Gould St | Needham, MA
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