PERSONAL Training & NUTRITION COACHING

Orange, CT or Virtual Anywhere

I HELP PEOPLE GET STRONGER

Bridging the gap from inactivity and poor diet to strength and healthy habits

Hello, I’m Michael Baker. I am a 49-year-old strength trainer, certified personal trainer, running coach, health coach & yoga teacher. I'm also a former yoga studio owner, and dedicated health and wellness practitioner with over 30 years of experience. I began "Get Up Earlier" (GetUpEarlier.com) because getting up earlier was step 1 in transforming my routine and overall well-being, especially after spending years sitting at a computer as a digital professional. [read more about me here]

My primary goal is to bridge the gap from inactivity and poor diet to strength and healthy habits. I focus on helping people rely on intuition, providing a personal experience, and introducing them to weights, along with fundamental nutrition knowledge and concepts. While my own marathon training or strength achievements might seem extreme, I'm not trying to turn anyone into a bodybuilder or marathon runner. I'm simply showing that, even at 50, these things are possible. It's about inspiration and helping people make realistic, sustainable changes. [reach out here for a free training & coaching session]

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Private In-home Gym Located in Orange, CT

Iron, bodyweight, beautiful outdoors & your favorite music.
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    Experience & Accountability

    Blending traditional and innovative approaches to movement & nutrition
    As a seasoned strength trainer, certified yoga teacher, former yoga studio owner, and certified health coach with over 30 years of experience in training, practicing, learning, and teaching, I will personally guide you in identifying and performing customized exercises & lifestyle modifications that align with your goals and current condition. Together, we'll maximize performance, reduce stress, and activate your muscles. Let's get your body back in business. It's been on idle too long.
    • Gain strength, endurance, and mobility
    • Manage anxiety, stress, and improve sleep
    • Support weight loss and muscle recovery
    • Enhance athletic performance, power, and metabolism
    • Increase bone density, joint range of motion, and overall body alignment
    • Boost self-confidence and improve body image
    • Reduce injury risk by strengthening muscles and joints
    • Gain insight with nutrition coaching

    Personalized Strength Training

    Powerful, distraction-free 30-minute workouts with one-on-one coaching, incorporating traditional compound free-weight movements, bodyweight exercises, and outdoor activities.

    I believe in "lifting heavy things" with high intensity at least 2x per week. Compound exercises, body-weight strength training, physical outdoor work. 

    I'm here to help you break free from your gym rut or advance your fitness. You need a push in the right direction. Accountability.

    One or two 30-minute sessions per week will change your life. You will be amazed by how much we can accomplish in this short time, how quickly your strength improves, and how much you gain as you navigate life. Learn to reframe your time and thoughts about working out, and how it can all be naturally and intuitively integrated into your life.

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    Nutritional Guidance and Meal Planning

    Providing education on clean eating, understanding calories, healthy digital shopping, and creating personalized, sustainable meal plans.
    You cannot out-train, out-run, or out-yoga a bad diet or eating too many calories. If the goal is weight loss, muscle building, or muscle retention, you must learn about food. As an experienced strength trainer and certified health coach, I understand the critical role diet plays in achieving your fitness goals. Everyone has unique needs, and together, we'll develop a customized plan based on sound, actionable information. This includes a full understanding of calories, macronutrient needs, single ingredient vs. ultra-processed foods, and healthy digital shopping.
    • Customized meal plans based on your goals
    • Support weight loss and muscle recovery
    • Boost metabolism and energy levels
    • Improve self-confidence and body image
    • Gain insight into balanced eating habits
    • Learn how to shop for healthy food digitally
    • Insights into macronutrients & micronutrients
    • Strategies for sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Education on product labels and food trends
    • Guidance on trending diets and debunking myths
    • Continuous support to help you make smarter food choices
    • Reach out here to get going

    Lifestyle Change Coaching

    Identify unhealthy habits and break free with small changes, learning to be intuitive in real life without relying on a facility, AI, or an app.

    I believe in performing minimalist outdoor strength training as often as possible. I've been known to say "quit the gym". Why? The commute. The fluorescent lights. No sunlight exposure or fresh air. The TV / news overload. The lack of motivation. I can go on!

    Did you ever say "I don't have time for the gym" and then just quit working out? 

    My goal is to teach you how to be able to get a great workout anywhere, any time with what ever resources are available. Break free from the reliance on a gym, equipment and technology. 

    I never considered things like "painting my house", "walking the dog" or "hiking with my kid" to be forms of beneficial exercise. But it is! Move your body how you prefer to, just move it more often and sometimes add resistance!

    When you live the life that I hope to teach you about, performing physical movement becomes effortlessly integrated not forced and dreaded.

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    Certified Running Coach

    As a certified Running Coach, I work with beginner runners to help them improve form, prevent injuries, and reach personal bests. Whether you’re preparing for a marathon or just starting your running journey, I’ll develop a custom plan to fit your unique needs. My approach combines form improvement, injury prevention, and mental support to keep you motivated and progressing.
    • Go from "Couch to 5k"
    • Personalized running plans
    • Technique and form coaching
    • Injury prevention strategies
    • Motivation and mental support
    • Training for all fitness levels
    • Regular progress tracking
    • Reach out here to get going
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    Yoga-Inspired Flexibility Training

    If requested, I will integrate personalized, yoga-inspired instruction into your training program, tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

    My approach avoids any complicated & uncomfortable elements. Instead, I focus on the most relatable aspects of a yoga practice that caters to you as an individual. With my personalized approach, I ensure that you will engage in movements that are most accessible, suitable and beneficial for you. 


    • Strength & Fitness Yoga
      Physical, rigorous, core focused, breathing & meditation techniques

    • Active Recovery
      Light physical, lengthier deep poses, breathing & meditation techniques

    • Guided Stretching
      Dynamic & static one-on-one assisted stretching

    • Flexibility Routines
      Develop short portable sequences to do on your own

    Mindful Movement


    A health coach mentors and guides their clients towards their fitness goals using a series of strategies including:

    • Teaching movement techniques to prevent injury
    • Developing personalized programming to keep fitness fun and engaging
    • Motivating and encouraging clients to achieve their goals
    • Tracking progress
    • Providing accountability to keep clients focused on the long game

    At Michael Baker Wellness, we view physical activity as an absolute necessity. Any way you choose to move your body is physical activity, and it’s essential to listen to what your body needs and choose movement that feels authentic, joyful, and supportive for you. It’s also important to know that putting your body in motion is a powerful act that benefits more than your muscles. Movement gets energy flowing, reduces stress, boosts mood, and can even sharpen your ability to focus.

    Prioritizing physical activity is an act of self-love and self-care. By carving out time to move your body, you’re giving yourself the gift of energy, focus, and strength. Physical activity is bio-individual. You can create more space for movement in a way that feels natural, authentic, and enjoyable and adds to your overall quality of life. Your approach can be whatever works for you and will change and evolve over time.

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    PERSONAL TRAINING & nutrition coaching

    Private gym Orange, CT or Virtual anywhere.

    At my private in-home gym in Orange, CT, I provide one-on-one strength training and nutrition coaching specifically for individuals aged 40 and above. With personalized 30-minute sessions, I help you understand and adopt effective strength training techniques and sustainable nutritional habits. My approach emphasizes making small, incremental changes that fit into your lifestyle, guiding you toward lasting improvements in your health and strength. 


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    Owner, 
    Michael Baker

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    Client Testimonials


    READY TO GET STRONGER?

    Your first session is on me!
    Reach out below or text me direct: 203.907.8902

    100% FREE first session.
    No obligation. Completely confidential.

    Training & Coaching

    $50
    /per session

    It all starts with a 30-minute session!
    Small incremental changes, nothing drastic

    Nutrition coaching, custom meal plans, kitchen cleanouts, digital shopping help, personal accountability available separately. It all starts with a 30 minute session!

    100% customized training & nutrition coaching

    30 minutes

    In-person Orange, CT or Virtual anywhere

    Hours & Location

    M-F 7:45am - 2:15pm
    Sat 7am - 10am


    Personalized Training Environment

    In my private in-home gym, I tailor the setup and equipment to each client’s specific needs, ensuring maximum efficiency and comfort.

    Focused, Distraction-Free Sessions

    I create a focused environment by eliminating external distractions, allowing for more productive and effective training sessions.

    Flexibility and Convenience

    I have the flexibility to adapt to my clients’ schedules and preferences, ensuring seamless, personalized workout experiences in my in-home gym. I accept all credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, and cash. Arrangements are coordinated after initial inquiry.

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