Get to Know Mo
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Originally from Boston, Moira is an avid runner & cyclist who turned to Pilates after an injury & transformed into a fitness coach with her own private reformer studio in Wenham, MA. She is passionate about sharing the extensive knowledge and results that she has achieved over the last 15 years - to save you time and frustration - and deliver a complete transformation in the way that you approach your wellness.
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I am Moira "Mo" Riccio, a Pilates instructor, Personal Trainer, and Coach at GETMOFIT.™ Whether you want to prevent an injury, recover from an injury, get strong, get healthy, move with more confidence, or live vibrantly to 100, my proven resistance training will get you there.
How did I get into Pilates coaching? Well, in 2006, already an avid runner and cyclist, I ran a marathon, and sustained a hip injury. While trying to recover from that, I threw my back out, so now I had debilitating hip AND back pain.
For the next two and a half years, I visited doctors, massage therapists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists, in an effort to eliminate the pain and heal the injuries. But nothing worked.
Finally, in 2008, I found Pilates and as a result, began to strengthen my core, focus on my posture, achieve better balance & flexibility, and feel stronger & more confident. I figured out how the body works and how important core conditioning is to functional health and functional living. And how we need to stay moving as we age. I also started learning about good nutrition, and began fueling my body with nutrient-rich food, giving me more energy, clarity, and resilience.
As someone who has experienced painful injuries and recovery, a poor diet and low energy, I want to share with you the specific things that will really work to transform your body and mind, the tips, tricks, and movements I have learned over the last 15 years to nourish your body, and improve your flexibility, alignment, longevity, and energy.
Your wellness journey begins NOW.
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Progress, not perfection.
Let’s build strength, balance, and confidence — together.
I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you're brand new to Pilates or returning after a long break, I’d love to help you feel at home in your body again.
Strengthen. Energize. Transform!
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Trained with STOTT Pilates in MAT, Reformer, Injuries and Special Precautions, as well as numerous workshops
Certified with NASM in Group Exercise & Personal Training
Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
Massachusetts PMC Cycling Event Rider for 13 years raising a total of $57,000
15 years experience as a personal trainer & Pilates instructor, working with 1000+ clients.
“CORE strengthening makes you stronger, faster & better in everything you do - stay fit, prevent injury & improve balance, flexibility & posture."
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Health & Wellness podcasts, including Mel Robbins & Dr. Mark Hyman, 70s music and of course, my favorite song of all time, “Unwritten!”
Namaste
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any salad with grilled salmon, shrimp or spicy chicken + I love an avocado every day + plenty of apples and blueberries for snacks!
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coffee with cashew milk and a drop of organic maple syrup in the morning
…combo green, hibiscus, ginger tea with collagen during the afternoon
…and I usually end the day with a glass of Pinot Noir.
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running, cycling, yoga, pilates (of course!;)), travel, sometimes golf, and pickleball with the FAM.
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cycle early morning, walk with weighted vest to stretch, training some of my favorite clients, stroll on the beach, and dinner by the ocean.
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my husband, Felix, who is my biggest fan + sounding board + truly holds down the fort for our house and our four (young adult) children.
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new digital programs to help more people with their health & wellness, my e-book, and until recently, training for the PanMass Challenge!
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My mom, who passed on at a young age, and to whom I dedicated my slogan, “keep the peace in you.”