Specialized experience in:
Military
Fitness Tests
Transformations
Weight Loss
Weight (Muscle) Gain
Habit (non-medical) Nutrition
Weightlifting
Powerlifting
Bodybuilding
Running Programs
Couch to 5k
5k, 10k, Marathon
Obstacle Races
Powerlifting
Bodybuilding
Running Programs
Couch to 5k
5k, 10k, Marathon
Local (Jacksonville, FL)
In-Person Training
1-on-1 personal Training
Couples, Groups, Corporate
**Fee for Travel + trainer-provided equipment
Remote Services:
In-App Coaching
100% Custom Plan delivered via app based on your schedule, food preferences, & Equipment.
integrate data from apple watch, fitbit, myfitnesspal, etc for maximum accountability, Tracking, and results!
BCA
It's frustrating to be able to pass the physical portion of the PFA but struggle with the BCA. There IS a difference in exercise + nutrition for health vs. fat loss. "Diet" doesn't have to be a dirty word!
The Forum Focus is on small habit changes, not drastic ones that aren't sustainable.
Cardio
Whether you run, bike, swim, or row the PRT, The Fitness Forum will get you there regardless of your starting point.
Hate cardio? No problem. Anything that gets your heart rate up is cardio! Maybe that's Zumba! So if you "hate running" don't worry. We can make cardio doable!
Strength
Strength training can be SO much fun! But, it can also be scary to walk into a gym when you aren't comfortable moving weights around. Whether it's pushups or the plank, The Fitness Forum provides a tailored program with the support you need to get you results and enjoy the journey too!
Coaching
Whether you're a Jacksonville local or stationed in Japan, we can MAKE FIT HAPPEN!
Community
Join the FREE private Facebook group that offers tips, challenges, and community!
Nutrition
Neptus Nutrition is our clean line made in USA in GMP-certified, FDA-registered facilities and 3rd party indeoendently tested!
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only work with Navy/Military Personnel?
Nope! Although very familiar with military fitness tests, I’ve worked with many clients who have zero association with the military. Whether you want to get your body back and compete in your first bodybuilding show or train for a marathon, your plan will be custom built for you!
What can I expect in training?
Your program will be custom-built by Valerie, an NCCA-accredited fitness trainer, weight management & fitness nutrition specialist. We’ll establish your goals with a timeline and some habits to get things moving in the right direction. You’ll tell me your availability for exercise & what equipment you have access to. From there, it’ll be all about accountability and making course corrections to achieve maximum results with learning along the way! Your habits, goals, tracking, and workout plans will all be provided through an app for maximum accountability!
What ages do you work with?
Any age! While most clients fall into the “middle-aged” category, previous and current clients range in age from 14 to 80+!
How do I know this will work?
Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of people pass & excel at the PRT, lose hundreds of pounds, and make their “comeback” from unique challenges and achieve lifelong habit changes.
I don’t work with anyone. We’ll have a chat to make sure we’re both a good fit for each other and ensure I can truly help you meet your goals and that those goals are healthy and make sense within a reasonable timeframe.
I can’t promise you a result. But, I can promise you transparency on what it will take and a plan that makes the most sense to get there. For some, that might mean a chicken and broccoli diet and 5 days a week of training. For others, it may mean incremental progress minimizing fast food and starting with 2 days a week of training. I’ll meet you where you’re starting at and we’ll go from there!
Need help in choosing the right Service?
If you’re not sure where to start, reach out – I don’t bite and you won’t get some crazy sales pitch. We’ll just chat about your goals, we’ll ask each other questions, and we’ll discuss if and how I can help. Sometimes, how I can help is directing you to an even more specialized professional through my network. Let’s chat!
Testimonials
See what our happy members have to say.
John C.
Retired Military
5/5
Valerie is a wonderful trainer. She is very knowledgeable and designs workouts tailored to my goals. And she is a great motivator! I look forward to reaching my goals (and setting new ones) with her help.
5/5
Valerie is a true professional who works with yo uto understand your pain points and what you want to achieve out of the program. She explains each exercise thoroughly, the impact it's going to make and the "why" behind doing it, and the result I can expect out of the workout. She is working with me through some of my weak spots to slowly and steadily build strength.
Cynthia T.
Working professional
Heather C.
Military Servicemember
5/5
I've discovered through Valerie that I actually love lifting weights. I go home sweaty and exhausted but feeling great. I'm definitely seeing and feeling results from the workouts I do with her. Typically I hate running but she makes me run a little each time I see her and it's so much easier to go on runs on my own time now.
5/5
I have a back injury and so losing weight has been hard for me. Valerie was great about giving me exercises that would strengthen my back muscles without giving me pain that I had experienced when working with a trainer at my gym. She made an exercise & cardio plan that was easy on my back.
Natalie L.
Healthcare Worker
Anuj B.
Programmer
5/5
The expertise and guidance she's provided through my strength training sessions have been amazing. Her consistent updates and redesigning of my sessions keeps me progressing consistently. The results were faster than expected.
5/5
Valerie is awesome! She is very understanding. She is supportive and has helped me tremendously with weight loss and muscle gain, as well as being a great friend! Thank you Valerie !!!
Kaitlyn S.
Young professional
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