PERSONAL Training & NUTRITION COACHING
Orange, CT or Virtual Anywhere
I HELP PEOPLE GET STRONGER
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]
Private In-home Gym Located in Orange, CT
Iron, bodyweight, beautiful outdoors & your favorite music.Experience & Accountability
Blending traditional and innovative approaches to movement & nutrition- 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.
Nutritional Guidance and Meal Planning
Providing education on clean eating, understanding calories, healthy digital shopping, and creating personalized, sustainable meal plans.- 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.
Certified Running Coach
- 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
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
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.
Training & Coaching
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.