Clients of Akua Ba Fitness are counseled on nutrition, improving lifestyle choices to aid their weight-loss, and exercise in a dynamic environment. “My goal when establishing Akua Ba Fitness was to help clients create complete lifestyle changes by not just losing weight but learning how to live and survive the rest of their lives,” says founder and master trainer D’Mario Sowah. Sowah is one of the most in-demand weight-loss, nutrition and lifestyle trainers in Connecticut, and was recently named Best Trainer in Connecticut by the Hartford Courant. Akua Ba Fitness workouts involve challenging combinations of boxing, kick-boxing, plyometric, and functional training. “What I believe truly makes us different from other programs are my life experiences, which have prepared me for everything I do today and have taught me that at the end of the day, we all want to live better, more productive lives.”

Sowah’s approach to fitness marries myriad philosophies, including training in Afro-Brazilian capoeira and meditation. “Akua Ba Fitness is different in many ways because my past struggles help me to relate to people in pain who are struggling in their lives. Simply training clients and sending them home is not enough. At Akua Ba Fitness the trainers and I strive to change a client’s mindset about their abilities and help increase self-esteem, which is so vital in ensuring success.”

All of the trainers at Akua Ba Fitness are nationally certified in their fields and are also trained by Sowah in his comprehensive philosophy regarding fitness and wellness. Akua Ba clients also receive access to an on-staff nutritionist and wellness coach to help ensure their success. Akua Ba’s clients range from sports and entertainment professionals to corporate executives and working mothers, all of whom share a desire for health, strength, vitality and well-being. All this and more can be found at Akua Ba Fitness.