Melanie McLaren

A Bit About Me..

I’ve been a fitness professional for more than 30 years, and I’m still as passionate about what I do now as I was when I taught my first aerobics class at 22.

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My love of movement started long before that. I grew up taking ballet and gymnastics and loved track and field—especially the long jump and high jump. At 18, I discovered aerobics and was hooked. What began as a love of movement grew into a lifelong career helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident in their bodies.

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While living in Napa Valley, I owned a boutique fitness studio called Studio Phyzz, where I offered personal training and unique fitness classes. That’s where the “Phyzz” in Beyond Phyzzical was born. I wanted training to be effective and challenging—but also energetic, engaging, and fun. The goal was to provide excellent physical training while adding a little of the lively, bubbly spirit of Napa Valley.

 

Today, Beyond Phyzzical represents an evolution of that idea.

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I believe the best approach to fitness isn’t about choosing one type of exercise over another. It’s about understanding what your body needs and bringing together the right tools to help you become stronger, move better, and feel your best. That may include progressive strength training, comprehensive Pilates, mobility work, nutrition, and the habits that support your health beyond the workout.

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Your body is capable of adapting, getting stronger, and improving at every stage of life - which ties into my philosophy of Strength Has No Expiration Date! My goal is to help you discover what you’re capable of—not simply chase a number on a scale or try to look younger.

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As a coach, I partner with my clients rather than simply telling them what to do. Together, we uncover your strengths, identify the obstacles that may have held you back, and create realistic strategies that lead to lasting change.

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I’m committed to bringing my clients the most current, evidence-informed approaches to fitness, nutrition, and wellness. I continually pursue additional education and certifications so that the programs I create are grounded in science and research—while never losing sight of something I think is equally important: training should be enjoyable.

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Whether your goal is to lose weight, get stronger, improve your relationship with food, reduce stress, sleep better, move with greater confidence, or simply create a healthier life, I’d love to help you get there.

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Because feeling strong, capable, and energized isn’t something you outgrow. It’s something you can build—at any age.