about us

A Studio Built to Help You Stay Strong for Life

Evolve Fitness Nutrition is a small, coached strength studio in Hudson, Massachusetts, built around one goal: helping women 40 to 75 move better, feel stronger, and stay independent for years to come.

Our Story

How Evolve got started

Evolve began a few years ago, built on a simple belief: strength training should not be intimidating, and it should not be reserved for people who already know what they are doing. What started as a small studio has grown into a community, and it is now led by Kathy Mitrakas, who took over full ownership and management to carry that mission forward.

Kathy came to strength training the same way many of our clients do. She saw how much it helped the people closest to her feel steadier, more capable, and more confident, and the more she learned, the more she believed strength training was one of the most important things a woman in her 40s, 50s, 60s or 70s could do for her long-term health. She is now a certified nutrition coach as well, building toward a fuller approach to health and longevity at Evolve.

Meet the Team

The people who will be in your corner

Kathy leads Evolve as owner and manager, and works with clients directly on nutrition coaching. She is supported by three experienced personal trainers who lead the day-to-day coaching in classes and 1-to-1 sessions.
Every trainer at Evolve is here because they care about coaching, not just running a workout. That means real attention to your form, your pace, and your goals, every time you train.

What We Believe

Strength for the long run, not the next few weeks

  • Connection. We know our clients by name. Relationships come first, not transactions
  • Safety and confidence. Every session is coached, with attention to proper form and steady progress
  • Simplicity. Clear guidance, no fitness jargon, no confusion about what to do
  • Community. A small, friendly, supportive space where you are never just a number
  • Honesty. No hype, no unrealistic promises. Just what actually works, explained clearly
  • Health and longevity. We measure success by how you move and feel for years to come, not just what the scale says

What This Means for You

You do not have to figure this out alone

If you have ever felt out of place in a gym, unsure what to do with the equipment, or worried about getting hurt, you are exactly who Evolve was built for. You will never be handed a plan and left on your own. A coach is with you at every session, adjusting the movements to your ability and making sure you always know what to do and why.

Whether your goal is getting off the floor more easily, keeping up with grandchildren, or simply feeling steadier and stronger day to day, this is a place built to help you get there, at your own pace, with people who know your name.

Come meet the team for yourself

The easiest way to know if Evolve is right for you is to try a class. No pressure, no commitment, just a chance to see what coached strength training feels like.

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