Personal Trainer in Orange, CT for Adults 40+
Private 30-minute strength sessions at 455 Ridgeview Road for adults 40+ who want to build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with a coach in the room.
About Michael Baker
Certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and running coach helping adults over 40 build strength, improve nutrition, and achieve running goals.
Private Strength Training at 455 Ridgeview Road
Get Up Earlier's primary local service is 1-on-1 personal training for adults 40+ in Orange, CT. Sessions are private, 30 minutes long, and built around your current strength, mobility, and consistency goals.
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Additional Coaching Services
- Marathon Training Support - Bring your plan for nutrition, fueling, stretching, and mobility guidance
- Virtual Nutrition Coaching - Personalized nutrition plans and accountability
Latest Blog Posts
- New Service at Get Up Earlier Coaching: Guided Stretching
- A New Brand Graphic System: Get Stronger
- The Erie Marathon 3:34:43
- Client Spotlight: Marisol, 55 Years Young
- Client Spotlight: Chill Bill, 73 - Strength Training, Guided Stretching & First Barbell Squats
- Just Salad = Fake Health Food
- The Line Is Always Longer at the Shop Selling Excuses
- Homemade 3 Whole-Food Ingredient Running "Gels"
- An Active Vacation at the Omni Hilton Head: One Indulgence, Not All of Them
- Just Shipped My First Batches of Get Up Earlier Light Endurance Granola
- Client Spotlight: Meet Amy, 70, Barbell Back Squats at 55 lb
- Wraps Are Fake Health Food
- Current Training Availability: Open In-Person and Virtual Times
- Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
- There's no such thing as a detox cleanse
Recipes
- Easy Icebox Cake with Fresh Whipped Cream
- Homemade 3-Ingredient Running "Gel" Flask
- Ground Chicken & White Sweet Potato Hash
- My 60g Protein, Carb-Replenishing Post-Run Recovery Drink
- Super Quick Shredded Chicken Wrap or Nachos (House Favorite)
- Heavy Sweat Marathon & Long Run "Killer Homemade Gatorade" Formula
- Simple Clean Vanilla Ice Cream with Five Real Ingredients
- No Junk Mandarin Banana Creamsicle Smoothie Bowl
- Naturally Sweetened Pure Homemade Rich Chocolate Ice Cream. No Junk or Filler!
- Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Colorful Salad for Lunch
- Simple Pumpkin Oat Cookies
- Ultra Light Banana Ice Cream Sundae Smoothie Cup for Marathon Carb Loading (Vitamix)
- My Ultra Light Endurance Granola for Marathon Carb Loading
- Ground Chicken Breast Quick Goulash
Workouts
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Get Up Earlier for?
Private personal training in Orange, CT, serving adults 40+ from Orange, Milford, and nearby communities. Personal strength training is in person only at the private Orange, CT studio. Marathon Training Support and nutrition/fueling guidance are available in person in Orange, CT or online.
What certifications does Michael Baker hold?
Michael Baker is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Running Coach, IIN Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certified yoga teacher and former yoga studio owner.
Do you offer virtual coaching?
Yes. Personal strength training is in person only at the private Orange, CT studio. Marathon Training Support and nutrition/fueling guidance are available in person in Orange, CT or online.
How is training structured for beginners over 40?
New clients start with a movement assessment, then a personalized program that progresses gradually. Sessions emphasize joint-friendly compound lifts, mobility, and recovery to build a sustainable foundation.
Is the website content free?
Yes. The blog, recipes, free courses (How to Run a Marathon, Run Your First 5K, ChatGPT Nutrition Tracking, Eat Clean, Lose Fat), calorie calculator, and the Boston Qualifier Project training log are all free to access.