Pathway Fitness and Wellness

Pathway Fitness and Wellness We help women rebuild strength and thrive as they age. Pathway Fitness and Wellness helps women age gracefully by rebuilding strength to thrive as they age.

Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) and Health Coach (ACE, NASM), providing health coaching and personal training services for women 50+. We seek to come alongside you on your journey to full-body wellness. Since there is more to being healthy than what you eat and how you exercise, Pathway comes alongside to help navigate the ups and downs on the journey to a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to make you successful. Born of a desire to help others find success in living a healthy and balanced life, Bethany - owner, certified health coach and personal trainer - started Pathway Fitness and Wellness. Bethany holds her personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and her Health Coach certifications through the American Council on Exercise and NASM. She has spent over fifteen years as a personal trainer, health and physical education teacher, and coaching youth soccer and basketball.

Are you ready to “spring forward” this weekend? I (kind of) am.I’m looking forward to the extra day light in the evening...
03/05/2026

Are you ready to “spring forward” this weekend? I (kind of) am.

I’m looking forward to the extra day light in the evenings (though I’m not a fan of waiting until after 7 am for the sunrise). What I really don’t love is how the time change can mess with sleep – which often means feeling off for a few days while the body adjust.

This happens because the shift can disrupt your circadian rhythm – your body’s internal clock that naturally aligns with the cycle of daylight and darkness.

A few ways to help your body adjust:

Shift your bedtime gradually – try going to bed about 15 minutes earlier each night in the days leading up to the change.

Get daylight exposure – especially morning light and again aground sunset for a few days after the change.

Stick to your bedtime routine – consistent habits help signal to your body that it’s time to wind down.

Your sleep might feel a little off for a few days, but these small steps can make the transition smoother.

How do you usually handle the time change?

The core’s job is often to resist movement, not create it.The Pallof Press trains your core to stay strong and steady wh...
03/03/2026

The core’s job is often to resist movement, not create it.

The Pallof Press trains your core to stay strong and steady when forces try to pull you off balance—key for walking, lifting, and staying upright.

I’m so excited for spring!What are you looking forward to this month?
03/02/2026

I’m so excited for spring!

What are you looking forward to this month?

Core strength is about control, not crunches.The Bird-dog challenges your core to stabilize while your arms and legs mov...
02/27/2026

Core strength is about control, not crunches.

The Bird-dog challenges your core to stabilize while your arms and legs move—just like in daily activities.

This is how the core protects your spine and improves balance.

Your core isn’t just about six-pack muscles.A plank trains your entire core—abs, back, hips, and shoulders—to work toget...
02/25/2026

Your core isn’t just about six-pack muscles.

A plank trains your entire core—abs, back, hips, and shoulders—to work together to support posture and everyday strength.

Core strength = stability for real life.

What are you doing to strengthen your core? Join us this week as we explore small steps you can take to build a stronger...
02/23/2026

What are you doing to strengthen your core?

Join us this week as we explore small steps you can take to build a stronger core.

02/21/2026

Mobility and strength training work together so you can thrive through life.

If you’ve been feeling stiff, tight, or hesitant with everyday movement, this is for you.Short sessions.Clear guidance.R...
02/19/2026

If you’ve been feeling stiff, tight, or hesitant with everyday movement, this is for you.

Short sessions.
Clear guidance.
Real-life movement support.

Ready to move with more ease? Join the program now.
See the link in the comments and say "MOVE" or DM me to get started

You don’t need to stretch for an hour to move better. This is where simple, short mobility sessions shine—especially for...
02/17/2026

You don’t need to stretch for an hour to move better. This is where simple, short mobility sessions shine—especially for women 50+.

The goal isn’t to push harder.
It’s to move more intentionally.

Coming up: a simple way to get started.

Active aging vs. frail aging for women over 50 isn’t about your age—it’s about how you support your body.The good news?A...
02/13/2026

Active aging vs. frail aging for women over 50 isn’t about your age—it’s about how you support your body.

The good news?
Active aging is something you can influence—starting now.

Consistent strength training, daily movement, proper recovery, and nourishing food all help protect muscle, balance, and independence as we age.

Ready to choose active aging?
Message me or click the link in bio to learn how my strength and mobility programs support women over 50 in aging powerfully—one step at a time.

Over time, avoiding movement can lead to less confidence—and less independence.Mobility is one of the most powerful tool...
02/11/2026

Over time, avoiding movement can lead to less confidence—and less independence.

Mobility is one of the most powerful tools we have to keep everyday movement feeling easier.

And it doesn’t take much.
Just the right kind of movement, done consistently.

Check out what our client Carin had to say about our semi-private training program: Bethany's personal training focus an...
02/09/2026

Check out what our client Carin had to say about our semi-private training program:

Bethany's personal training focus and expertise hits a sweet spot for me, focusing on women staying fit and strong as we age. At the end of three months, I felt stronger and had better balance. The semi-private personal training does at least three things that really helped me be successful at meeting my goals:

1. it keeps me accountable - it is a specific time on my calendar and people are counting on me to be there,
2. it is social - I not only had Bethany as my trainer, but I had my sister as my workout partner, which works, even remotely,
3. It is affordable - sharing with another person keeps the cost down.

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Midlothian, VA
23112

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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