Arts Fitness
Did You Know?
And the need is only growing.
By 2037, over 10 million Canadians will be 65 or older, with Toronto expecting one in four residents to be seniors.
Ontario’s aging population is set to double in the next two decades.
Now is the time to invest in senior-focused care, support, and accessible movement. Now is the time to invest in YOU!
Meet Your Instructor
My name is Lorenzo Pagnotta, I’ve been a fitness coach for over 11 years and have worked with seniors for over 20. I am also a Registered Massage Therapist, yoga teacher, and Fascia Stretch Therapist. I specialize in helping older adults stay strong, mobile, and confident through safe, thoughtful movement.
I grew up surrounded by people with chronic health conditions, so I’ve always cared deeply about making health and wellness more accessible. Over the years, I’ve worked in gyms, faced challenges, and listened to stories from folks who felt left out of traditional fitness spaces.
Today, I offer inclusive options that focus on real-life strength, body awareness, and community. I’m proud to support seniors and LGBTQ+ individuals with fitness that feels empowering—not overwhelming.
I’m Ready to Help
In-home or Online Personal Training
Using bodyweight and the appropriate equipment, we lower back pain, decrease stress, and improve posture. Physical health involves understanding the difference between flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular training. I am incredibly excited to help you navigate this journey.
Let’s get moving!
Registered Massage Therapy | Fascia Stretch Therapy
The practice of Massage Therapy is the assessment of the soft tissue and joints of the body and the treatment and prevention of physical dysfunction and pain of the soft tissue and joints by manipulation to develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function, or relieve pain.
Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST) is a manual therapy that improves flexibility by releasing connective tissue known as fascia, which runs the whole length of the body and surrounds muscle, so you can move better, feeling like you are walking on a cloud. With an increased range of motion, enhanced body awareness and improved sense of wellness, it becomes easier to tackle strength training and cardiovascular training.
Book with me at StepUp Clinic
Young – Bloor Location (directions)
Book with me at Anatomica
Bloor – Landsdown Location (directions)
Programs and Series
Explore our growing video library and transform your life.
If you didn’t notice yet, we are focused on gentle accessible content for beginners, or those who want a fresh scientifically based restart to their fitness.
Testimonials
Over the past 12 months, not only have you helped me feel better about myself physically, but you have helped restore my confidence, focus and determination.
– Shari Yasin
I never thought I’d say this, but I actually love going to the gym now. I see the results already and not only in my physical appearances, but most importantly in my stamina and energy levels.
– Sveta Fedarava
Of primary importance for me is that with each exercise he keeps correcting the positioning of my body in order to target the right muscle and to get the most benefit from the particular exercise.
– Ibolya Smith
Lorenzo was so patient with everyone and so gentle. Such a refreshing style of teaching! I thought it was done so creatively, by combining a thinking piece along with the exercise. Thanks to Lorenzo for being so welcoming!
– Jilian V.
My top fitness goal was to improve mobility and sleep quality. The program helped me gain better understanding of the science behind stress and its impact on wellbeing, and also gave me plenty of practical resources that I can implement daily. Lorenzo was very supportive in catering the material to individual needs and also took the time to engage his clients on a personal level.
– Dempsey Cruz
I like the tips and suggestions that you send pre and post workout. I was in a car accident and due to covid I wasn’t able to go to physio but this really assisted in stretching out my lower back. Lorenzo mentioned + affirmations and imagery for your psychology while doing excercises.
– P. G.