My Approach
Fitness means having the strength, endurance, and balance to live each day at your best — while managing stress, fatigue, and health challenges.
In today’s world, that’s not always easy.
Healthy Happenings was created to make it simpler. Together, we’ll build a personalized, holistic plan that fits your goals and lifestyle — helping you form lasting habits, boost performance, and reach your full potential.
Andre Mattos, A.S. Exercise Science | ISSA Certified Fitness Coach
I’ve always had a passion for movement — it started with hiking, canoeing, mountain biking, and backpacking.
Over time, I was drawn to the gym and quickly realized it was more than just a place to train — it was a tool to enhance how I moved, performed, and lived.
My workouts became focused on building a body capable of handling real-life challenges, both in the gym and out in the world.
That’s the foundation of my philosophy: train for life, not just for looks or sport. Build resilience. Move better. Live stronger.
Today, I use that same approach to help others develop the strength and confidence to reach the summit of their own mountains — whatever they may be.
Training Philosophy
At the core of our day-to-day activities are 6 essential movement patterns. While a typical exercise routine will cover most them, neglecting even one can place your long-term wellness at risk.
That is why our training is centered around these fundamental movements which are the cornerstone of functional fitness and have direct application in our daily lives. In combination with proper nutrition and recovery, optimal health can be achieved.
You can say goodbye to fad routines that are bombarded across TVs, magazines and websites that promise instant results. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint. Small and feasible changes that over time will have large impacts on you're overall wellbeing
Sustainability over speed.