Beth Alexander Fitness - Los Altos, California

L B.

My love of travel requires that I be somewhat physically fit. I have been, and still am, seeing a physical therapist for ankle and wrist injuries. At one point, my therapist recommended I work with a personal trainer to strengthen the ankle and increase my stamina for an upcoming trip. That is when I met Beth. She has been my personal trainer for a little over one and a half years.

Initially, I was skeptical if training via zoom would be effective, but Beth is so good at spotting little nuances and asking relevant questions to ensure I use proper form. Occasionally, she communicates with my therapist to identify and correct any problems so that I can exercise without pain and reach my fitness goal. I call them my dream team.

With Beth’s guidance and training, I strengthened my legs and ankles, as well as increased my endurance, so that I could fly fish in Alaska, walk all over Italy, and gorilla trek in Africa. We just started to incorporate upper body strengthening for my upcoming Yukon, Canada trip, as well as, introduce somatic exercises into our sessions.

I had never heard of somatic experiencing. I did not think I was capable of tapping into this other dimension. During the somatic exercises, I experienced emotions and physical sensations that I did not fully comprehend, but accepted them because I trust Beth. Even my therapist noticed the release in my body after one of the somatic exercises.

Beth draws from her vast expertise in many areas of fitness and healing. She makes modifications on the spot and tailors the workout based on how my body is feeling that day, still mindful of my physical goal. The best part of working with Beth is that she genuinely cares about your well-being and wants to help you be a better you.

Helen M.

Beth is a fabulous personal trainer whose blend of fitness expertise, warmth and good sense of humor have helped me to transform my body. When I started with Beth I could barely walk (through arthritis and lack of fitness) and, as a larger woman, was apprehensive about gyms and working out. After working with Beth I am much more mobile, stronger, and happier. I cannot thank her enough.

Judy L.

I have been training with Beth for the past two months, both private and semi-private sessions. The private sessions are great, but semi-privates are just as good and a little more affordable. I cannot say enough good things about Beth. I have been in the gym atmosphere for over twenty-five years and I have witnessed a lot of trainers, and Beth, is by far the best! She will design a safe, effective and creative workout based on your individual goals and needs. If you have an injury, she will work around your injury. Once you have mastered a set of exercises, you will progress safely to more and challenging exercises. Beth is extremely educated in the field of fitness and nutrition and has your best interest at heart. If you are looking for a personal trainer that is focused on you, fun and motivating, I would highly recommend Beth!

Jill M.

The workouts that Beth creates are intentional, accessible and effective for all fitness levels. Beth has been my trainer for almost 7 years now (in-person and through Zoom). She knows a lot about how muscles work together, why our bodies respond to particular exercises the way they do, and is able to explain it in a way that is clear and concise. During my workouts with Beth (both in-person and through Zoom), I've needed help making modifications for various movements because they've caused me pain. Beth is always ready and able to provide the modification that will allow me to do the exercise in a way that alleviates the pain, without diminishing the benefits of the workout. I've really been enjoying Beth's new online platform Smiling Soul Fitness. It gives me access to her live workouts, or I can access workouts on demand through her extensive library of programs. The site provides lots of variety so I can choose the type of workout I want to do that day (10 minute workout, 45 minute workout, live workout, etc). I've recently paired Smiling Soul Fitness workouts with a private, weekly accountability coaching session with Beth. This has been a game changer for me. Meeting with Beth weekly through Zoom has provided me the accountability I need to keep up with my weekly workout goals. During our 15 minute sessions, she sets me up with goals for the week, both in fitness and nutrition. Without these sessions, I know I'd be less likely to stick to my workout goals. I am so grateful to have found Beth, and hope you'll get to know her and give her workouts a try. You will be so glad you did!

Ellen D.

I have been working out with Beth Alexander since February of 2019 to the present. I have worked out most of my life and now at 72 find maintenance harder. I recently had a 2 year gap recovering from a major illness and that is when I found Beth Alexander Fitness.

Beth is so personalized in her training approach it has been worth every minute! Her program is always tailored to your weekly needs while maintaining overall goals for strength in your body.
Beth is always continuing her own personal growth, seeking solutions for her clients problems and constantly incorporates these training techniques into our workouts to increase motion, strength and mobility in all areas.
I recently had one of my strongest ski trips ever in the last 5 years due to breath, leg and Core work.

She always shows up with a
positive attitude, always encouraging and paying attention to the details. She is present and participating throughout the workout. This is something I have really come to appreciate especially in these remote times.
She is still right there with me working together to create a strong balanced body. I can't recommend her enough! Thank you Beth!

Hilary W.

Beth is the best trainer ever! I love Smiling Soul Fitness for how it makes me feel inside and out. There's no gimmicks or sales pitches here, just good quality exercise and information. I love the quick meditations at the end too. And Beth's program is so affordable and can fit into any schedule!

Karina L.

I started seeing Beth in June twice a week for private training sessions and cannot recommend her highly enough. The workouts are always challenging and have variety so you don’t feel like you are doing the same thing everyday. This past month I switched it up and did semi-private sessions twice a week and really enjoyed it. The great thing about the semi-private sessions is that you get Beth’s focused attention and a personalized workout plan but at a lower cost. She has helped me set goals and motivates me to continue working towards those goals. Beth is the perfect mix of tough and encouraging- she has the ability to balance challenging you to get the most out of your training without screaming at you or pushing you beyond what your body can do. Beth also knows how to deal with different injuries and sensitivities. A couple times when I complained of shoulder pain, she did some stretches with me the instantly helped.

Britt L.

Beth is an amazing trainer and truly helped me build strength and confidence that I didn't know I had. She is such an inspiration and an incredible motivator. She was able to work around my existing aches and pains. She made working out fun, and I felt stronger within just a few weeks. Her workouts were unique and tailored to my goals, which was perfect. I can't say enough positive things about training with Beth!