Carolyn Phillips

Carolyn  Phillips

Carolyn Phillips has a 20 year history as a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, teaching lifestyle management, nutrition, weight training, cardiovascular, fitness testing, and behavior modification.  Carolyn is featured on WFSB Channel 3’s, Better CT and on radio 96.5 TIC FM with Damon Scott as the fitness expert every Wednesday.

Carolyn Phillips is founder and CEO of Fit Behavior (http://www.fitbehavior.com) and. Carolyn’s Menu of Life (http://www.Caroylnsmenuoflife.com) The facility has a 13 -year history and has been awarded winner of the best place to workout and best Pilate’s studio by the Hartford Magazine and voted best by The Hartford Advocate for its nutrition and cardio program. Carolyn won the prestigious 40 Under Forty award from the Hartford Business Journal for outstanding leadership in the greater Hartford area.

Carolyn has over 25 years of combined comprehensive sports and education experience.

  • ·         2000-2010 ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • ·         2010 ACE Certified Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant
  • ·         2007-2010 Featured on Better CT Channel 3 as a Fitness Expert
  • ·         2009-2010 96.5 TIC FM's Damon Scott radio show as the weekly Fitness Expert
  • ·         2007-2010 The Mary Jones Radio Show, WDRC-AM 1360 - guest Fitness Expert
  • ·         2008-2010 West Hartford Community Television - Fitness Expert and Group Instructor on air
  • ·         1990-2010 Guest Speaker on ESPN, WHCN, WCCC, WDRC
  • ·         2002-2010  President - Board of Directors at Chrysalis Center Inc.
  • ·         2009 BS in Organizational Leadership, Quinnipiac University
  • ·         2007-2008 Published writer for Natural Nutmeg Magazine
  • ·         2007-2008 Nutmeg Community Television - Fitness Expert and Group Instructor on air
  • ·         2000 40 Under 40 Award from the Hartford Business Journal
  • ·         2004 Licensed Professional Mountain Biker
  • ·         1998-2004 CT State and Regional Mountain Bike Champion
  • ·         1990-1997 CT State Bodybuilding Champion and National Competitor
  • ·         1974-1980 VT State Gymnastic Champion and Junior Olympics Competitor
  • ·         3 years coursework in Health Sciences

·         Currently studying for Master's Degree in Nutrition

What to Eat Before, During and After a Workout

What to Eat Before, During and After a Workout

Mon, Sep 13, 2010

A few suggestions for meal planning before during and after a workout. more

What's Stress Got to Do With Weight Gain?

What's Stress Got to Do With Weight Gain?

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Does eating ever feel like an addiction? more

Stressed Out and Don’t Know It?

Stressed Out and Don’t Know It?

Wed, Sep 22, 2010

An understanding of what happens when the body is in a state of stress is helpful. more

The Benefits of Weight Training

The Benefits of Weight Training

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Weight bearing exercise can slow the aging process. more

Expanding Waistlines

Expanding Waistlines

Mon, Oct 11, 2010

How much would you estimate the American public spends on weight loss products each year? more

Personal Training - Is It For Me?

Personal Training - Is It For Me?

Wed, Oct 20, 2010

Do you wonder what all the hype about personal training is and does it really work? more

The Yo-Yo Diet Plan

The Yo-Yo Diet Plan

Mon, Nov 08, 2010

There are several phases a person will encounter each time they decide to choose a low calorie or fad diet. more

Burn Baby Burn

Burn Baby Burn

Mon, Dec 20, 2010

It is your daily habits that create your body. more

10 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss

10 Tips for Healthy Weight Loss

Wed, Nov 17, 2010

A lifestyle overhaul may not be fast and easy but the rewards will be great. more

Is There a Perfect Diet?

Is There a Perfect Diet?

Fri, Dec 31, 2010

Finally get thin and quit the diet mindset. more

The Land of Nodd…ZZZ

The Land of Nodd…ZZZ

Mon, Jan 24, 2011

A good night’s sleep helps to repair your body by producing extra protein molecules to mend your body at a cellular level. more

The All In One Workout for Less than $100

The All In One Workout for Less than $100

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The best tools for a home workout.more

Hot Workouts for Spring

Hot Workouts for Spring

Tue, Feb 15, 2011

Spring really is on its way and there is still time to get in shape for warmer weather. more

A Support System for Success - 5 Places to Find One That Fits You

A Support System for Success - 5 Places to Find One That Fits You

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Creative solutions for support and motivation are everywhere. more

Label Reading For Better Health

Label Reading For Better Health

Sat, Apr 30, 2011

The first steps to pursuing a healthier lifestyle can be just a matter of reading the labels on some of your "favorite" food items. more

Steams and Saunas - More Than Just Relaxing- Detoxifying!

Steams and Saunas - More Than Just Relaxing- Detoxifying!

Tue, May 10, 2011

Steam rooms and saunas can be more than just a luxury. more

Workout Cocktail Anyone?

Workout Cocktail Anyone?

Wed, Jun 15, 2011

A workout cocktail of two totally different workouts will not only give you more benefits than a class that offer one type of training it can also save you time. more

CT  Abounds With Creative Summer Fit Ideas For You!

CT Abounds With Creative Summer Fit Ideas For You!

Tue, Jun 21, 2011

CT folks are used to our short summers but there's no reason to stay inside for your workout.. Why not take advantage of the great weather and move it outdoors? more

Got Your "Six Pack" Yet?

Got Your "Six Pack" Yet?

Mon, Jul 18, 2011

You can take action before it's too late. more

Good Pain, Bad Pain

Good Pain, Bad Pain

Sun, Oct 02, 2011

Remember - listen to your body and respect it's limits. more

Soft Tissue Fitness at Home

Soft Tissue Fitness at Home

Wed, Oct 19, 2011

Do you feel the need for a little TLC at the end of a long hard tension filled day? more

Improve Your Mood…Reduce Stress…Feel Overall Happier!

Improve Your Mood…Reduce Stress…Feel Overall Happier!

Thu, Nov 10, 2011

Are your daily "inactivities" sabotaging your well-being? more