If not now when.
We get trapped in our thoughts, feelings, and habits.
Uncertainty and disconnection fill our lives while distractions and comparisons surround us. The recent pandemic has brought more attention to mental health, an area once stigmatized but now important for everyone. These challenges can lead to opportunities for growth.
Post-traumatic growth often follows hardships, filled with issues like unfairness or tragedy. Everyday struggles also provide chances for growth. Defining ourselves by our problems can lead to feelings of defeat. Many feel stuck, waiting for change from others or their circumstances.
Remember, beyond your challenges lie opportunities and communities eager to grow alongside you. Let go of the fears that block the beauty of life.
Let us guide you
Maybe you need:
A purpose
Feeling stuck in a rut? Need a fresh way forward to regain your momentum? It's time to overcome those obstacles and develop essential life skills that will empower you to thrive. Let's break through the barriers holding you back and create a path to your success!
confidence
Weight loss means overcoming self-doubt. We offer customized programs to tackle both physical and mental challenges, blending intense training with mindset shifts.
support
We provide comprehensive help for posture, various mobility problems, and rehabilitation for injury with practical, proven methods for achieving better overall physical health!
relationship skills
When you prioritize your mental and physical well-being with Tom, you unlock the potential to transform your relationships – both with yourself and those around you. This journey isn’t just about getting fit; it’s about reflecting on your beliefs, challenging limiting narratives, and fostering a healthier self-image.
community
Feel the energy, harness the motivation, and be part of something bigger. At Regan's, you're not just working out but joining a movement. Let’s connect, uplift, and transform together!
a Plan
Connect with Tom, who is knowledgeable in mental, physical, and emotional well-being. He can help you identify ways to turn challenges into changes.
Exercise and movement positively affect our feelings, actions, and overall well-being. Recent research confirms that the connection between our body, mind, and spirit can help combat anxiety, depression, and despair. By understanding the reasons behind exercise and how to approach it, you'll shift from feeling forced to exercise to wanting to do it.
Today, many struggle with loneliness and uncertainty, often seeking comfort as a way to avoid discomfort. We will show you that regular movement can help you tap into your natural strengths and abilities. This shift will lead to a more connected life, moving forward together and embracing the universal energy that exists within us and the world around us.
We left the New Garden gym, in Boston’s North End, after a lively sparring session, boxing with each other and others. We’d get an orange juice at the corner store and we agreed it was the best OJ we’ve ever had. One of us would say that each time it seemed. Then we realized it wasn’t just the juice, it was us— we were high from the intensity and movement. A few years later, I also felt this, and even more so when I left my karate school in Eastie, East Boston. We’d train for two and a half hours and spar or do partnership techniques near the end of the class. I’d walk out of there light on my feet, right in my thinking and aware of myself and my environment. Just feeling pissah, as we say in Southie!
As I chased and studied this feeling for years, I found that science backed this up. Barbara Fredrikson and others from Boston University had done remarkable studies (2018) that showed movement, mindfulness, and present moment awareness led to higher levels of optimism, resilience, and social connection.
I’ve come to believe that movement creates the environment and present moment awareness, which along with engagement, are keys to life satisfaction. We will show you how we’ve done it with some anecdotal stories and follow that with some empirical scientific studies that support each of the twelve steps to living your life of potential and purpose versus a life of avoidance and distraction! We’ll also refer to experts, books, institutions, and regular folks like ourselves who share their lived experiences with us.
Positive actions create positive feelings, allowing us to observe and engage in a life we shape. Understanding the power of connection and community awakens our inner energy, helping us grow. This inner inspiration spreads to others. When we pursue our potential, we attract like-minded people, leading to new awareness and insights. It opens us to life's possibilities and helps us build relationships with purpose and passion. From this point, our life design evolves, guiding us toward our best selves and away from past struggles.
To truly change and grow, we must first recognize our current situation. This present moment awareness is crucial and forms the basis for all other practices. We evaluate where we are, often using exercise as a model for improvement in other life areas.
Moving our bodies activates our minds and emotions. Research, such as a 2015 study by Daniel Lorenz and Scot Morrison, supports this idea and aligns with my years of experience. This assessment helps us create plans based on data, following a structured training model. Training, along with its disciplines, forms the foundation for a fulfilling life. Life unfolds in the moment, is experienced daily, balanced weekly, and recorded monthly. By engaging in practices that raise our awareness, we turn these unconscious actions into our everyday way of living, utilizing systems and environments that enhance our lives.
Tom Regan
Founder, Owner and Operator of Regan's Motivated Fitness
Tom works with adults, teens, couples, and groups. He meets you where you are, listens to your current situation, and helps you create a path to the person you want to become. He uses Mental Health Counseling, drawing from methods like Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, and ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy) to promote understanding and growth. Additionally, he incorporates Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Exercise, and Yoga, backed by years of experience.
Tom's certifications include:
MS in Mental Health Counseling
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT)
Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT 200)
Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Life Coach
Black Belt
2x Cross USA Cyclist
2x Ironman finisher
