Get Up Earlier - Personal Training, Nutrition & Coaching for Adults 40+
1-on-1 in-person training and coaching for individuals age 40+ in Orange & Milford, CT or virtual anywhere.
About Michael Baker
Certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and running coach helping adults over 40 build strength, improve nutrition, and achieve running goals.
Services
- Personal Strength Training - 1-on-1 strength training for adults 40+ in Orange, CT or virtual
- Marathon Coaching - Custom plans from first marathon to Boston Qualifier
- Virtual Nutrition Coaching - Personalized nutrition plans and accountability
- Accountability Coaching - Weekly check-ins and habit tracking
- Guided & Assisted Stretching - Improve flexibility and recovery
- Private Yoga - Private sessions with certified instructor Erica Baker
Latest Blog Posts
- Full Marathon & Base Beginner Training Outlines
- Race Day: Overprepare for Tangents, Swerving, and Crowds
- 73 Years Young, Strength Training & Assisted Stretching
- 22 Running & Fitness Quotes - Motivation for Your Training Journey
- The Boston Qualifier Project: Leaner, Faster, Stronger
- Protein Sparing Modified Fast (PSMF)
- We Have Solved Hunger to the Point Where NOT EATING Is the Real Challenge
- United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2026
- "It's fine, I ate that when I was a kid." NO YOU DIDN'T - Gallery
- Restaurant Hack: Skip The Entree (Not Dry January Friendly)
- Recompositioning: How to Lose Fat and Feel Better in Your Clothes
- NYC Marathon Weekend: Tips, Takeaways, and Favorites from a Connecticut Runner
- Eversource Hartford Marathon 2025
- Gulf Beach Milford Half Marathon 2025
- 3 ingredient Rise bars for clean high protein
Recipes
- 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)
- (Single Serving) Ultra Light Endurance Granola - Marathon Carb Loading
- Ground Chicken Breast Quick Goulash
- Ultimate Endurance Fuel: Easy Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Honey Granola Recipe (Full Fat)
- Banana Ice Cream Sundae Smoothie "Cup" (Vitamix)
Workouts
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Get Up Earlier for?
Get Up Earlier specializes in adults 40 and older who want to build strength, improve nutrition, and reach running goals safely. Sessions are 1-on-1, in-person in Orange, CT or virtual nationwide.
What certifications does Michael Baker hold?
Michael Baker is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA Certified Running Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certified yoga teacher and former yoga studio owner. Erica Baker, the yoga instructor, is a Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200.
Do you offer virtual coaching?
Yes. Virtual nutrition coaching, marathon coaching, and accountability coaching are available nationwide via video calls and a private app for tracking. In-person personal strength training and yoga are offered in Orange, CT.
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.