John TURK – Personal Trainer in Del Mar
Personal Trainer in Del Mar –
At the age of 62, with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, I am a dedicated personal trainer who thrives on helping individuals lead healthier lives. Prior to becoming a fitness specialist, I received my bachelors of science degree from Illinois State University in Exercise Science with a minor in nutrition. I currently hold Certifications in the NSCA (CSCS) the NASM as a Corrective Exercise Specialist and the Grey Institute with a Certification in Applied Functional Science.
My journey began when I was a young athlete, striving to improve my skills in wrestling and football. Over the years, I’ve not only competed in numerous bodybuilding contests but also earned the prestigious title of Collegiate Mr. Illinois, Third place in the Collegiate Mr. America and Mr. Midwest of police and Fire. In addition to my athletic accomplishments, I’ve made a name for myself in the fitness industry, not only as a personal trainer but also as a renowned fitness model. My physique has graced the covers of leading magazines such as Muscle & Fitness, Physical, and Planet Muscle. To see some of these images, visit my portfolio page on my website in the about section.
https://personaltrainersandiego.com/about/meet-john/portfolio/
Beyond my fitness career, I served as a dedicated police officer for a decade in the Chicago area. During my tenure, I assumed the role of fitness instructor for the police department, training officers to excel in their quarterly fitness exams and the rigorous testing for new recruits. I was also an avid martial artist and obtained a black belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. I was asked to audition for a fighting game in the early 1990’s called Mortal Kombat. I was eventually cast as the characters, Sub Zero, unmasked Sub Zero and Scorpion as well as all the ninja’s.
What often goes unnoticed is my personal battle with an eating disorder, which developed due to the extreme dietary demands of my professional fitness lifestyle. I struggled with binge eating, a powerful adversary that continues to challenge me to this day. However, I’ve developed effective strategies to manage this condition. There were times when I would consume an entire box of a dozen “Dove bars” in a single sitting or find myself overindulging at all-you-can-eat buffet-style restaurants, with Las Vegas being a particularly challenging environment. I would leave these experiences feeling defeated and depressed. To counteract this, I would embark on intense, hours-long workouts in the hotel gym to offset my excessive food consumption. This cycle was not only emotionally draining but also potentially life-threatening.
So, when I say, “I understand,” I truly do. If you’re seeking guidance on fitness, overcoming binge eating, or maintaining a balanced lifestyle, I’m here to help. Together, we can work towards achieving your health and fitness goals, so you can live a happier and healthier life.
Matias Kalmar – Personal Trainer in Del Mar
Growing up in Argentina, I never placed much emphasis on fitness and health. However, when I moved to the United States, I realized the impact that a healthy lifestyle could have on one’s quality of life. Motivated by my own transformation, I decided to become a personal trainer and help others achieve their fitness goals.
With 8 years of personal fitness experience and 4 years as a certified personal trainer, I have developed a deep understanding of how to effectively adapt fitness plans to suit individual lifestyles, habits, and busy schedules. My area of expertise lies in bodybuilding including contest preparation, weight loss and fat loss, muscle toning, body re-composition, and muscle gain, as well as adapting those said goals not just to private sessions, but to semi-private sessions, small group sessions, and bootcamps.
In addition to my work with individual clients, I have also gained experience as a sport performance coach, working with high school athletes to help them reach their full potential. My hands-on approach to training and commitment to helping my clients succeed sets me apart as a trainer.
My mission as a personal trainer is to help people improve their quality of life through health and fitness. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply feel better about yourself, I am dedicated to providing the support, guidance, and motivation you need to reach your goals. With my expertise, passion, and personalized approach to training, I am confident that I can help you achieve the results you’ve always wanted.
Sydney Baer – Personal Trainer and Running Coach in Del Mar
Sydney Baer – Personal Trainer and Running Coach in Del Mar
What’s up y’all! I’m Sydney. I’m psyched you are taking your goals and life to the next level….You deserve it.
I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor with backgrounds in exercise science, emergency medicine, and mountain sports. From gym workouts to exploring remote wilderness to injury recovery, my philosophy in life revolves around a strong, healthy, resilient body and mind. I’m a big believer that variety is the spice of life (it’s actually Everything but the Bagel Seasoning but this is a bio not a blog) so whatever way you like to move the best, I am here for it. I have climbed, paddled, camped, dove, hiked and run all over the world so there’s nothing more I love than a challenge.
From coaching over 4000+ group classes and thousands of clients over the last decade, I have used a diversity of cardiovascular, strength, and power training concepts to help my clients achieve fat loss, increase in bone density, lean muscle mass growth, and race day peak performance.
When working with me, we’ll spend time together honing your vision of success – the path that’s right for you and the one that may need a software update – and then crafting a perfect plan for you to tackle the body, life, and workout you want. Through science backed training, measurable workouts, and my full support, we will prepare your body so it can do whatever you want it to do. We’ll integrate work, play, hustle, deep diving questions, and mindful movement to every session and check in. You’ll be in the driver’s seat putting in the hard work while I’ll be the roadmap to get you from point A to point B.
Looking forward to working with you! *high five emoji*