Matthew is the founder and owner of Ataraxis Health and Fitness. An experienced certified personal trainer, he has worked with more than 200 individual clients throughout the Hudson Valley. Matthew is also a world-class speed bag master. He was featured in the film the Art of the Bag, A Speed Bag Story and in a nationally syndicated commercial.
Matthew shares the same passion and vision for Sport of Iron, and looks forward to the future! Tom and Laura Farrell, a state trooper and teacher respectively, often dreamed of a gym where strength athletes could work out in a positive, motivating atmosphere. They searched local gyms and just couldn't find what their hearts were set on.
Matthew shares the same passion and vision for Sport of Iron, and looks forward to the future! Tom and Laura Farrell, a state trooper and teacher respectively, often dreamed of a gym where strength athletes could work out in a positive, motivating atmosphere. They searched local gyms and just couldn't find what their hearts were set on.
Services
1:1 training with a personal trainer where a program is designed specifically around your fitness goals. This will be built for you based off of your goals and a fully comprehensive assessment which determines your strengths and weaknesses. Our trainers here at Sport of Iron are seasoned athletes with years of training and coaching under their belts.
Our HIIT classes are designed to maximize your calorie burn with cardio enhanced by body movements in a work/rest ratio. We can use your own body weight along with kettle bells, dumbbells and medicine balls to encourage lean muscle mass and fat burn! STRONG classes are all about building your strength, improving your form and pushing you to your next PR.
Reviews (10)
Xenos Dacosta
Jun 23, 2021
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Peter Tullio
Mar 15, 2021
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I visited six gyms before choosing Sport of Iron even though I live in New Paltz — and spend more on gas and tolls getting there each month than I do on my membership. Need I say more?
Originally I chose them for the top-quality equipment and facilities (which are always immaculate). But what’s kept me there is the community. The environment is welcoming and supportive across age, gender, and level of advancement. Recently a lifter was attempting a squat PR and *everyone* at the gym stopped what they were doing to cheer her on — and no one cared how much weight was on the bar, it was *her
Originally I chose them for the top-quality equipment and facilities (which are always immaculate). But what’s kept me there is the community. The environment is welcoming and supportive across age, gender, and level of advancement. Recently a lifter was attempting a squat PR and *everyone* at the gym stopped what they were doing to cheer her on — and no one cared how much weight was on the bar, it was *her
Matt Fenaroli
Dec 26, 2020
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Jon Bloom
Nov 22, 2020
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James Ball
Sep 22, 2020
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Adriana Alonso
Jun 19, 2020
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Denise Aldrich
Jun 05, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
This gym is amazing kind and inviting the best thing is they care about you as a person and what your goals are Tori is a rockstar her classes push you to their and Mat the owner is so nice and willing to help you with workouts how to use the equipment whatever you need I am truly blessed to have become a member ❤
This gym is amazing kind and inviting the best thing is they care about you as a person and what your goals are Tori is a rockstar her classes push you to their and Mat the owner is so nice and willing to help you with workouts how to use the equipment whatever you need I am truly blessed to have become a member ❤
Chris Marras
May 11, 2020
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Talk about a gym that cares about its members. During a pandemic, safety is key, and this gym is taking every precaution to make sure it's staff and members can work out in a safe environment. They do it with respect and with professionalism. Anyone who has a problem with that, should stick to working out in their parent's basement.
Debra W.
Feb 20, 2020
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I've popped into Sport of Iron twice now while on work trips to the area and each time am totally blown away by how badass this gym is. It has EVERYTHING! Whether you prefer machine, oly/powerlifting, hybrid workouts, or strongman- they have the (high quality, very well-maintained) gear you need! There's a turf strip in the main gym area and an entire second world area with turf where some classes are held. Google didnt recognize any strongman gyms in the area when I checked, so I wouldn't have even found this gem despite all of the strongman implements they have here (2 logs, axels
Christine Via
Jul 15, 2018
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Tom has created such an amazing facility. A gym that is welcoming and supportive. The 6 week challenge was great. The staff and Tom put every effort in to see that everyone is successful in meeting their own personal goals. Truly couldn’t have asked for more. And as a mom having the daycare hours is a huge bonus! Looking forward to continuing my fitness journey! I highly recommend Sport of Iron Fitness, you won’t regret it!
