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Working one-on-one creates an atmosphere of accountability between you and your personal trainer.
Fit personal trainers are very serious about designing your individual workout program based on your fitness assessment and goals.
They take time to listen to you and understand your needs before your sessions begin.
Our trainers are experts at pushing you to your limit so you can reach your optimal fitness level in a healthy amount of time.
Jamie Rapp
@jamrapp_
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Jamie Rapp
Mission Beach
Years of Experience: 3
Specializations
- Strength and conditioning
- Body composition
- Athletic performance
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation
- Mobility and flexibility
- Olympic weightlifting
- Beginner strength training
Education & Certifications
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- USA Weightlifting Level 1
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Level 1
- TRX; CPR/AED/First Aid
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Taylor Melemai
@tkmelemai
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Taylor Melemai
Little Italy
Years of Experience: 3 years
Specializations
- Strength & Conditioning
- Corrective Exercise
- Nutrition Performance
Education & Certifications
- NPTI-Certified Personal Trainer
- NPTI-Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NPTI-Performance Enhancement Specialist
- NPTI-Weight Loss Specialist
- NPTI-Certified Nutrition Coach
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Seth Flores
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Seth Flores
East Village
Specializations
- Weight loss/ strength and conditioning
Education & Certifications
- NASM CPT
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Maija Hitchings
@See_Mom_Run_SD
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Maija Hitchings
Carmel Mountain Ranch
Years of Experience: 12
Specializations
- Long Distance Running Programming (5k-Marathon)
- Race Preparation (5k-Marathon)
- Muscle Imbalance and Injury Prevention
- Fall Prevention
- Balance and Mobility for Older Adults
- Core Strengthening
Education & Certifications
- B.A. Interpersonal Communication (CSULA)
- M.S. Kinesiology (UTEP)
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Crossfit Level 1 Trainer
- USA Track and Field Level 1
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Rachael Fahlstrom
@therealrsf
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Rachael Fahlstrom
Other
Expertise: Weight Loss and Strength Training
Philosophy: Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you’re right!Specializations
- Body Transformation
- Weight Loss
- Strength Training
- Nutrition
- HIIT/Circuit Training
Education & Certifications
- Certified Personal Trainer ISSA
- Certified Nutritionist NASM
- Certified Behavioral Change NASM
- MA Psychology
- Certified Sports Nutritionist NASM
- CPR and AED
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Heather Harlan
@heatherharlanfitness
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Heather Harlan
Little Italy
Specializations
- Weight Loss
- HIIT/Circuit Training
- Body Transformation
- Strength Training
- Nutrition
Education & Certifications
- Exercise Science Personal Training Course Certificate
- ACSM Certification
- DVRT Sandbag Certificate
- EMT Certification
- CPR/BLS Instructor Card
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Kirk Kapple
@kinetic_kirk
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Kirk Kapple
East Village
Specializations
- Athletic/General Strength and Power Development
- Hypertrophy
- Energy System Specific Conditioning
Education & Certifications
- NASM CPT
- NASM PES
- NASM CES
- 8WO Certified Conditioning Coach
- CPR/AED
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Chris Dugan
@theprojectguap
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Chris Dugan
Other
Years of Experience: 12
Specializations
- Body Weight Training
- Strength Training
- Athletic Performance
- Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
- Pliability, Active Recovery and Flexibility
- Beginner Fitness
- Skipping Rope
Education & Certifications
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- Open Doors Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hours
- Zumba Fitness and Zumba Gold
- Hofstra University, BA Psychology
- Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Coursework Exercise Physiology and Developmental Psychology
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Forrest Folen
@forrestfolen
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Forrest Folen
Carmel Mountain Ranch
Years of experience: 20+
Specializations
- Body/Mind Fitness Transformation Specialist
- Fat Loss Specialist
Education & Certifications
- ACE Certified
- Mindset Performance Institute (MPI) Certification LV1 & LV2
- Certified 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do- Meditation and Chi Gong certified instructor
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Viktoria Brautigam
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Viktoria Brautigam
Carmel Mountain Ranch
Master Trainer
Years of Experience: 17 years
Specializations
- Functional Training
- Lifestyle Modification
- Endurance Sports Performance
Education & Certifications
- MS Exercise Physiology
- MS Nutrition Science
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- ACE Weight Management
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- USA Track & Field Coach 1
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Alfred Lopez – Fitness Manager
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Alfred Lopez – Fitness Manager
Carmel Mountain Ranch
Fitness Manager
Years of Experience: 5
Specializations
- Corrective Exercise
- Functional Training
- Strength Training
- Bodybuilding
- Powerlifting
- Kettlebell Training
- TRX Training
- HIIT
Education & Certifications
- ISSA- Certified Fitness Instructor
- NASN- Corrective Exercises Practitioner
- NASN- Licensed Primary Sports Nutritionist
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Daniel Harris
@danielharris7
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Daniel Harris
Mission Beach
Years of Experience: 5
Specializations
- Sports Performance
- Weight Loss Management
- Speed and Agility
- Strength and Conditioning
- Corrective Exercises (prehab/rehab)
- Football Sport Specific Training
Education & Certifications
- B.A. Exercise Science and Physical Therapy
- CRP Certified
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is personal training effective?
Contrary to a common misconception, personal training isn’t only meant for wannabe athletes and professionals. In fact, hiring a personal trainer in San Diego can be extremely beneficial whether you’re only just starting on your fitness journey or have quite a bit of work out experience. Here’s why:- Individualized exercise: A professional personal trainer will provide you with tailored advice and exercise that maximize your effort and time, bringing swift results.
- Safe workout program: Your workout program will be carefully suited to your needs and goals, which makes it not only more effective, but also much safer.
- Accountability: When you work out on your own, it’s easy to miss a session or two. Your personal trainer will push you and keep you accountable, which will also boost your motivation.
- Variety: You’ll be less likely to reach a training plateau if you rely on an individual trainer, as they will bring you fresh exercises and variety into your fitness routine.
- Health boost: By customizing your workout program to your needs, your trainer will boost your immune system and help you find balance, making you healthy on both the outside and the inside.
- Quicker results: A personal training routine will be tailored to your goals and needs, which will maximize efficiency and bring you fantastic results in no time.
What exactly does a personal trainer do?
If you’ve never hired a personal trainer before, you may be unsure as to what exactly their responsibilities would be. Essentially, a personal training professional is someone who strives to help clients achieve their fitness goals, which may include everything from weight loss and strength training to general health management.
If you’re looking for expertise-based personal training in San Diego, Fit Athletic is a great choice. Our team is made up of experienced trainers who are fully committed to helping you reach your goals and strengthen your health through customized exercise and personalized advice.
What should I ask my personal trainer?
Your personal trainer should be qualified, experienced, and willing to carefully listen to you in order to devise a workout plan suited to your goals. Here are some questions to ask your personal training expert in San Diego before deciding to hire them:- What do you specialize in? Since your personal trainer should be able to create a workout routine that helps YOU achieve your specific goals, make sure to check if they specialize in the fitness area you’re interested in.
- What are your qualifications? Make sure that the trainer you choose has the necessary education and certification to help you on your fitness journey. This may include college degrees or various certifications such as those from NASM or ACE.
- How do you create a fitness plan? Each personal training routine should be unique to the client. Make sure your trainer doesn’t use the same exercise plans for multiple clients instead of tailoring them to your needs.
At Fit Athletic, we work with a team of certified and highly qualified San Diego trainers who always put their clients first. It is our goal to boost your overall fitness and health, helping you create a steady daily routine that keeps you strong physically, emotionally, and mentally.
What should I expect from my first personal training session?
Your first personal training session is an opportunity to get to know your trainer and decide if they are the right fit for you. Additionally, your personal trainer will use this chance to perform a number of initial fitness assessments that will help you track your progress as well as discuss your needs and long-term goals with you.Although the first part of your session will mostly focus on talking and paperwork, your San Diego personal trainer will probably make you sweat a bit in the second half. They’ll most likely have you do some basic exercises such as lunges, squats or kettlebell swings, just to assess your current fitness level and tailor your workout routine accordingly. They’ll also ask you about any injuries you might have had, or other medical conditions.
How often should you see a personal trainer?
The frequency of your training sessions will largely depend on your specific needs and habits. For instance, if you have a significant weight loss goal or are exercising for a competition, you may want to consider attending personal training sessions at least three times a week.If you’re not sure how often you should train, don’t worry! Your personal trainer at Fit Athletic will gladly discuss your everyday habits and goals to help you determine the most beneficial pace for you. It is our goal to make our San Diego gym a safe and healthy place where you’ll love to go several days a week to boost your physical and emotional wellness.
How can I find a personal trainer in San Diego & beyond?
Looking for personal training experts in San Diego, CA? Fit Athletic is a luxury lifestyle and fitness club that offers a wide range of training options and works hard to encourage healthy living and complete wellness.Whether you decide to visit our cutting edge gym in East Village, Downtown San Diego or any other of our facilities, you’ll get to enjoy personalized fitness advice and a club-like atmosphere. What's more, we also offer fantastic virtual training programs that enable you to work with your trainer online and track your progress through our app. Reach out to Fit today!
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