Mike Baltren is one of the most gifted coaches I have worked with in my athletic pursuits. It is no surprise individuals of all levels get the results they seek after working with him. Mike is incredibly professional, highly qualified, and dedicated to his craft. As a competitive athlete, I sought Mike’s expertise to help me get back into shape after multiple surgeries, injuries and poor movement confidence. Whenever an exercise was just beyond my capability, Mike was able to methodically modify the exercise so I could do it. Before long, I was capable of performing the exercise originally programmed and made incredible improvement in executing the exercise. I was fit to do simple exercises I haven’t tried in years and continued to flourish as a result of his coaching. My strength, coordination and confidence has all improved and I am so grateful. -Ashley Weber, 3X California State Champion in Weightlifting and U.S. National Competitor in Weightlifting

Stepping into a gym can be intimidating.  Coach Mike will calm your trepidation and ease you into a program that fits your goals and fitness level.  He makes  you feel safe and capable of accomplishing things you never thought you could by breaking things down to digestible progressions.  He helps establish a strong foundation of the fundamentals so you can do things you’ve always wanted to do like your first push-up or your first 5k.  Coach Mike is patient, a great listener, a fantastic coach.  He’ll believe in you when you don’t believe in yourself.  He will help you reach  your goals and live a healthier, movement rich life so you can live your best life outside the gym. – Betsy Sirgo

Endurance Flexibility and Strength…. After all, no matter what your age or fitness goals are, doesn’t that cover it all?  Writing a testimonial for Mike Baltren is effortless. I have trained with this caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable coach for almost 15 years. The workout always was structured to meet my personal abilities and limitations which over the years has changed. For many reading this content, other than the ability and personal attention of this man, will not be relevant. I have had 2 hip replacements due to a running career, over the course of my training and a few other body part conversations that were addressed medically. All that needed understanding when the training resumed. Mike Baltren hit each issue head on and within a short period of time I was mastering new challenges. The art of personal training is just that, personal Mike will structure a workout for you wether in a class setting or one on one and you will see measurable results within a short period of time. I am sure there isn’t one of us who are writing a testimonial for Mike Baltren that wouldn’t gladly offer you our telephone numbers upon request. Mike Baltren’s personal integrity is realized in his work ethic. I wish I could come through this page and say this is your personal Coach and trainer, for life!!! Don’t hesitate. – Cathy Bucalo

Mike’s disciplined focus on form is the key to developing a foundation of real strength and preventing injuries in training and in the rest of our work, family and recreational activities. I can’t thank him enough for how much he has helped me rebuild my strength and mobility to return to competitive sports. I started training with Mike as part of my recovery following multiple spinal fusion surgeries. Training weekly over the past year has helped me obtain continuous, substantial increases in both strength and mobility, combined with a dramatic decrease in pain. My neurosurgeon and physical therapists agree that this work with Mike is the main reason for my strong recovery and say the same thing at each visit – “just keep up your training programs because it’s clearly working.” – Brian Archambault

In just over two months, Mike has been able to transform my life from constant pain and depleted strength, into a life of little-to-no pain and more flexibility than I’ve ever had. I have always been active and participated in any type of competitive activity I could find. However, just over 5 years ago I injured my back playing basketball.  Two back surgeries, countless hours of physical therapy and many drug therapies later, I found Mike. He approaches every training session and class in a professional, methodical manner that allows each student — no matter their ability — to feel challenged and accomplished when they leave. Mike has coached me in a way that allows me to live my life without pain or fear of re-injury — something I never thought possible! Along with the serious side of Mike’s abilities, training with Mike at the gym is always like a social event and a workout in one. – Autumn Visser