MetaFit: Nutrition & Fitness Lab - Empowering Lifelong Health

Program Overview

MetaFit: Nutrition & Fitness Lab is a comprehensive, after-school initiative designed to empower middle and high school students with foundational knowledge in nutrition, culinary skills, and physical fitness. Through engaging lessons, cooking labs, and guided training, MetaFit instills habits that promote long-term health, confidence, and resilience. With school support, this program can become a model of holistic, health-forward enrichment.

Why MetaFit Matters

Amid rising adolescent rates of diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, MetaFit delivers early, hands-on intervention. It equips students with practical tools and the "why" behind healthy living – creating a generation that’s informed, proactive, and proud of their health journey.

Key Outcomes for Our Students

Improved student awareness of food’s role in long-term health.
Increased confidence in preparing healthy meals.
Enhanced physical fitness and exercise self-efficacy.
Prevention-focused education addressing diabetes and hypertension.
Positive identity development through self-discipline and self-care.

Meet the Founder: Soniel Deceus

MetaFit: Nutrition & Fitness Lab was founded by **Soniel Deceus**, a passionate and dedicated **PhysEd and Health Teacher**. With years of experience guiding students towards healthier lifestyles, Soniel recognized a critical need for a program that goes beyond traditional health education, offering practical, hands-on skills for long-term well-being.

Soniel's vision for MetaFit stems from a deep commitment to empowering young people to understand their bodies, make informed nutritional choices, and embrace physical activity as a cornerstone of a healthy life. This program is a direct reflection of Soniel's belief that prevention and early intervention are key to combating the rising rates of chronic illnesses in adolescents.

Through MetaFit, Soniel aims to instill not just knowledge, but also the confidence, discipline, and self-care habits that will serve students well throughout their lives, fostering a generation that is truly proactive about their health journey.

Our Weekly Focus

Mondays & Tuesdays: Nutrition + Cooking Lab

Dive into interactive lessons on nutrition, food science, and metabolic health. Followed by hands-on food prep and cooking instruction, building essential kitchen literacy and meal creation skills.

Thursdays: MetaMove - Physical Fitness Training

Engage in calisthenics, functional training, weightlifting basics, and aerobic conditioning. Our goal is to build cardiovascular health, muscular strength, and healthy exercise habits.

Fridays: Wellness Fridays

A day for creative culinary exploration with "Cooking Freestyle" and active recovery with "Open Gym/Play" for movement, team games, and relaxation.

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Student Showcase: Our Journey in Pictures & Videos

Witness the passion, learning, and fun happening daily at MetaFit! Here's a glimpse into our cooking labs, fitness sessions, and wellness activities.

Students proudly showing off their cooked meal

Mastering healthy recipes!

Building strength and teamwork.

Discovering the power of food.

MetaFit in Action!

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MetaFit Weekly Schedule

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Thursday	Friday
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM	Nutrition Lesson	Nutrition Lesson	Fitness Warm-up & Intro	Cooking Freestyle
3:05 PM - 4:30 PM	Cooking Lab	Cooking Lab	Physical Training	Open Gym/Play

*This is a snapshot of our weekly schedule. Specific themes and activities rotate monthly.

Get in Touch

Have questions or ready to enroll your middle or high school student? We'd love to hear from you!

Email: sdeceus@bostonpublicschools.org

Phone: 781-600-5677

*Note: This form is for inquiries only. For official registration, please contact us directly or inquire about our dedicated registration process.