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Michael A
Altadena,
CA
Home: $100 
Group Rate (2-4 Trainees): $130
About Michael A
I’m a former Division I football player with extensive experience in athletic performance and strength training at elite collegiate programs including UCLA, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Michigan. As a strength and conditioning coach, I’ve designed and implemented training programs focused on power, speed, and injury prevention for athletes across multiple sports. I’ve also worked closely with return-to-play protocols, giving me a well-rounded understanding of training. Experienced in training individuals across a wide range of ages, goals and ability levels, from youth athletes to adult clients and collegiate competitors.
Certifications
Specialties
Agility TrainingArmsAthletic TrainingBackBalance TrainingBaseballBasketballBody TransformationBodybuildingBootcampsBoxing/KickboxingBridal PrepChestCircuit TrainingCore TrainingCorrective ExerciseCycling TrainingDisease Specific TrainingEnduranceFat LossFitness AssessmentsFitness Competition TrainingFootballFull BodyFunctional TrainingGeneral Wellness/FitnessGeriatric Fitness TrainingGoal SettingGolfHigh IntensityInjury PreventionInterval TrainingIsometric TrainingLeaning OutLegsMobility TrainingMuscle Activation Techniques (MAT)Muscle GainMuscle ToneNutritionPerformance EnhancementPersonalized FitnessRange of MotionRehab (Pre and Post)RunningShouldersSoccerSpeed TrainingSport Specific TrainingSports ConditioningSports PerformanceSports RehabilitationStability TrainingStrength TrainingToningTrack and FieldTRXWeight LossWeight Management
Policies
Hourly rate: $100
Session cancellation: 24 hours notice required
Training Philosophy
My training philosophy is centered around the individual — every program I design is tailored to the client’s specific goals, needs, and current abilities. While each person’s path is different, I strongly believe in the power of strength training.
Training Professionally Since
Typical Training Session
Each session is structured, purposeful, and tailored to your goals. You can expect a personalized warm-up to prepare your body, followed by focused strength and movement training designed to improve performance, mobility, and resilience. I prioritize proper technique, progression, and education so you not only train effectively but also understand why you’re doing what you’re doing. Whether you’re training for sport, recovering from injury, or looking to build overall strength and confidence, every session is built to move you closer to your goals.
Client success story
1- One of my most rewarding experiences was working with a client in her mid-40s who came in with chronic knee pain, low confidence in the gym, and a goal to feel stronger in her everyday life. Over several months, we focused on building foundational strength, improving movement mechanics, and gradually increasing her confidence with resistance training. Not only did her knee pain disappear, but she now trains consistently, can deadlift more than her body weight, and recently told me she feels “stronger at 45 than I did at 25.”
2- I worked with a collegiate football player recovering from a high ankle sprain during the offseason. We collaborated closely with the medical staff to create a return-to-play program that blended rehab, strength, and sport-specific movement. By the start of the season, he had not only returned fully healthy, but had increased his vertical jump and improved his lateral quickness. He went on to have his best statistical season yet — and more importantly, stayed injury-free.
Hobbies
Any sports, music, hiking, bike riding
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Primary Training Location
Other Locations Serviced
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