You want to get stronger, lose weight, improve your health, and feel more confident in your body. You’ve considered joining a gym, maybe even purchased a membership before, but the thought of exercising around other people makes you uncomfortable. Perhaps you’re worried about using equipment incorrectly, being judged for your fitness level, or having someone watch you struggle through an exercise. Maybe you’ve been away from fitness for years and aren’t excited about returning to a crowded...

As we get older, our reasons for exercising often begin to change. Looking good, losing body fat and building muscle may still matter, but many people also start thinking more seriously about what they want their lives to look like 10, 20 or 30 years from now. You may want to travel without worrying about whether you can handle a full day of walking. You may want to continue hiking, golfing, playing pickleball, enjoying the beach, carrying your own luggage or keeping up with your...

Weight-loss medications have changed the conversation around obesity and weight management. Medications such as Wegovy and other GLP-1-based treatments can help people achieve substantial weight loss, and for the right person, under appropriate medical supervision, they can be a valuable tool. As a personal trainer and health coach in South Orange County, I’m not interested in joining the “GLP-1s are amazing” versus “GLP-1s are terrible” debate. I’m much more interested in a practical...