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  • Greg Sterner, Owner, Licensed Physical Therapist

    Years of Experience

    • 27 Years

    Credentials

    • Licensed Physical Therpist (BS in Health Sciences Northeastern University)
    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
    • Certified Personal Trainer (American Council on Exercise)
    • Certified Nutrition Specialist (American Academy of Sport Dietitians and Nutritionist)
    • McKenzie MDT Certified
    • FMS Certified

    Ever since Greg Sterner was in high school, he knew he wanted to help people get fit, strong and stay that way. Greg decided to pursue his passion and graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. For the past twenty years he has been helping people get in the best shape of their lives as a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a Nutrition Specialist through the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN). In addition, Greg has also been helping people overcome injuries and obstacles to fitness as a Physical Therapist, with his elite certification as a McKenzie Certified Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment Clinician, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Greg was eager to take his knowledge and experience helping people one step further, and in 2009 opened Fitness Together Point Loma, a one-on-one private personal training studio in the heart of Point Loma at Liberty Station. Now with the success of Fitness Together in Point Loma, The Sterners' have been able to realize of dream of operating a second location in Rancho Bernardo. Fitness Together specializes in one-on-one workouts with your personal trainer in a private training suite, where clients can work on individual goals and where trainers are sensitive to special conditions, such as injuries. In addition to changing the lives of his clients, Greg has volunteered and spoken to senior groups on such topics as arthritis and physical training. He has also co-presented seminars in La Jolla and Aspen, CO on sports performance training for athletes in all realms of sports. Greg also is a proud member of the San Diego Rotary while helping to mentor students interested in a health profession career.

    in my free time I like to
    Greg, his wife Kara, and daughters, Gabriella and Kassandra enjoy getting outside and being active in the great San Diego weather. They reside in Rancho Bernardo, but love going to the beach and traveling to all parts of California and overseas.

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  • Paul Flanigan, General Manager of Fitness & Health

    Years of Experience

    • 7 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelors of Arts in Media & Communication
    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • Continued Education in Nutrition, Recovery, Bodybuilding, and SAQ

    I started my fitness journey while in college, aiming to stay active and focus on exercise form. Since I was not on a team as a kid, I enjoyed finding like-minded people who valued pushing themselves. I was becoming both mentally and physically stronger. My experience grew by serving as a membership specialist in various gyms and then continuing to complete my CPT certification. My programs aim to maximize mobility and balance, incorporate functional and fun techniques, and reduce the risk of injury. I want clients to feel comfortable and accomplished in the gym. Not only that, my goal for everyone is to practice healthy habits beyond the studio.

    in my free time I like to
    I enjoy going on walks, biking, or trying new things. Traveling and experiencing other places is also very important to me. I try to find the best local restaurants with fresh eats. When I’m not working, you might find me volunteering at a community event or coaching a kids' sports league.

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  • Patrick de la Garza, Certified Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 9 Years

    Credentials

    • Personal Fitness Trainer Certification, National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1/2 C.H.E.K Institute (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology)
    • Certified Exercise Coach, C.H.E.K. Institute

    For me, coaching others to achieve their fitness and well-being is a personal and professional passion. My love of movement began at a young age and has continued into my adult life. I’ve played many different sports and activities including: baseball, football, Jiu Jitsu, and Olympic weightlifting. As I got older, I realized that I could emulate the same movements I loved so much playing sports, in the gym in what we call “functional exercise”. This gave me the freedom to move however I wanted without the limitations of playing a sport. My passion for being physically active also led me to working different jobs prior to becoming a personal trainer. Some of the jobs include working as an emergency medical technician, landscaping, working on boats, and being a surf instructor. I’ve found that my experience in these different fields has benefited me as a personal trainer. I like to be outside connecting with nature; hiking with my dog and close friends. Improving one’s fitness and well-being through exercise is a lifelong pursuit that should be dynamic, effective, and fun. In addition to movement and exercise, I coach my clients on optimal nutrition and lifestyle practices. It is an honor to work with my clients to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

    in my free time I like to
    In my free time enjoy exercising outside and spending time in nature. I also enjoy eating delicious food and watching comedy movies/shows.

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  • Noah Fritz, Certified Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 4 Years

    Credentials

    • Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology (Focus in Nutrition) Augusta University - Augusta, GA
    • Holistic Lifestyle Coaching (HLC) Level 1 Practitioner, CHEK Institute (August 2022) Certified Personal Trainer, NASM (September 2022)
    • Certified NLP Practitioner, iGNLP (In progress)
    • Udemy Certificate in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Sussex Hypnotherapy Centre (In progress)

    There has never been a time in my life at which I didn’t enjoy learning and partaking in some form of fitness-related activities. Throughout my younger years, from early childhood to college, athletic performance had always been a top priority of mine, specifically relating to football and baseball; over time, that same focus and passion for my personal health and wellness expanded itself into a focus and passion that I now love to share with everyone in my life, especially those with whom I work - those who are invested in optimizing their own personal fitness. I believe that fitness is a way of living, and not something limited solely to the gym (although regular exercise is certainly a necessary aspect to maintaining said lifestyle). When you workout with me, I’ll guarantee to implement and provide you with personalized knowledge that will maximize your fitness levels, whether that entails working out in the gym or preparing nutritious meals in the kitchen.

    in my free time I like to
    I still enjoy playing sports like football and baseball, as well as surfing, dancing, reading, writing, and spending as much time as I can outdoors in nature, preferably playing with my dog Brody or working with my own two hands on a regenerative-based farm.

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  • Patrick White, Certified Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 4 Years

    Credentials

    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • Pain Free Performance Specialist

    Growing up in athletics, I’ve never been a stranger to a gym. After High School and quitting basketball there was a while where I was navigating life without any real passion. My official Fitness journey began back in 2017, but it wasn’t until quarantine when we were all forced to improvise that it became more of a passion for me. I got certified by NASM back in December of 2021 and I’ve been training ever since. I genuinely enjoy the work and helping others not only reach goals, but see results. I am a 4 year Navy Veteran, where I was a Boatswain’s Mate. Since separating I’ve worked here and there, but since I’ve started training I haven’t looked elsewhere.

    in my free time I like to
    travel, play basketball and find new adventures, I like to explore all that San Diego and Southern California have to offer.

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  • Jan Holtschmit, Certified Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 3 Years

    Credentials

    • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
    • ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist (in progress)

    As a lifelong sports and fitness enthusiast, I have been lifting weights for 15 years and have been involved in many sports since then, such as; tennis, karate, basketball, soccer, and swimming. One thing that stands out about how I train myself is that I train specifically the muscles and movement patterns that will improve my performance in whichever sport I am currently practicing, and I enjoy doing the same for my clients, either for sports or to get them fit and fast for everyday life. As a lifelong athlete I have had many injuries that have occasionally prevented me from exercising like I would want to which has in a way helped me find ways to train around those injuries and recover faster, and I like doing the same for my clients.

    in my free time I like to
    be part of a rowing team and volunteer at a local rowing club. I like to go Scuba Diving, mountain biking and train Muay Thai whenever I have a chance.

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here’s how it works

complimentary

signature fit evaluation

A complimentary signature process where we learn about your goals, health history, and take you through a mini workout so we have the information we need to begin building your customized program.

full body assessment

A comprehensive fitness assessment to collect baseline metrics that will help us track your progress.

personal training session

Meet your trainer in your private suite (or virtually) for your 1:1 session to begin your completely customized workout program.

progress checks

A comprehensive assessment every 6 weeks so we can celebrate your progress and set new goals.

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING...

  • I started working out after having breast cancer and heading to osteoporosis. My primary goal with FT was to increase bone density. I now have normal bone density.

  • Friendly people who care about helping you achieve your goals. FT helped me prepare to hike the Appalachian Trail at age 65. If you have the will, FT will show you the way.

  • The high quality training and nutrition advice at Fitness Together has helped me reach my fitness goals. I’ve lost 20 pounds and have a BMI of 22.8!

  • I have been working out at FT for a couple of years and it has made a dramatic difference in my health. I no longer need hip surgery and I am able to dance and hike again.

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