Business Details
25 Years
experience
Transform Your Fitness Journey with Expert Personal Training
At Fitness by Example, we are dedicated to transforming lives through personalized fitness training rooted in decades of expertise. Founded in 2001 by certified trainer Michael Echevarria, our mission is to educate, motivate, and empower individuals to achieve lasting fitness through tailored programs. With over 40 years of combined experience in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and senior fitness, we specialize in creating sustainable lifestyle changes through science-based methods. Our approach emphasizes mutual respect, trust, and incremental progress to ensure long-term success. Clients benefit from customized workout plans, nutritional guidance, and a supportive environment that fosters confidence and self-awareness.We serve diverse age groups, including specialized programs for older adults, and have helped clients lose over 70 pounds while improving mobility and health markers. Our commitment to client-centric service has earned us numerous testimonials highlighting measurable results, improved quality of life, and renewed self-esteem. We operate with transparency, offering flexible training options and evidence-based strategies to combat common fitness challenges. Our philosophy prioritizes foundational principles over quick fixes, ensuring clients develop habits that endure beyond our partnership.
Services
Personal Training
Outdoor Boot Camps
Meal Planning
Fitness Challenges
Senior Fitness Programs
Metabolic Training
Weight Loss Coaching
Home Workouts
Detox Plans
Strength Building
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized training programs tailored to individual fitness goals and health conditions
- Our trainer has 40+ years of experience in fitness and specializes in senior wellness
- We provide flexible intensity levels to accommodate all fitness levels and ages
- Our outdoor boot camps combine functional training with motivational group support
- Proven track record of helping clients achieve measurable results since 2001
What people say
Great results
Knowledgeable trainer
Personalized approach
Improved mobility
Motivational support
Services
Personal Training
Customized fitness programs designed for individual goals and physical conditions. Our certified trainer develops personalized workout plans using bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and functional training techniques. Clients receive ongoing guidance for improving strength, mobility, and metabolic health while learning sustainable fitness practices.
Outdoor Boot Camps
Dynamic group training sessions held at our Winter Park location. These 30-60 minute workouts combine high-intensity intervals with strength training using battle ropes, fit bands, and bodyweight exercises. Sessions accommodate all fitness levels with scalable intensity options and emphasize community support for motivation.
Meal Planning
Personalized dietary programs focusing on metabolic optimization and sustainable weight loss. We teach clients about proper macronutrient balance, meal timing, and whole food nutrition to complement their fitness goals. The approach emphasizes education over restrictive dieting for long-term lifestyle changes.
Fitness Challenges
Structured 8-week programs designed to jumpstart fitness journeys with measurable milestones. Participants receive customized workout plans, progress tracking, and motivational support to achieve specific goals like weight loss or improved endurance through incremental, science-based methods.
Senior Fitness Programs
Specialized workouts for older adults focusing on mobility, balance, and functional strength. Our programs address age-related challenges while improving joint health, cardiovascular capacity, and daily living activities. The approach incorporates low-impact exercises tailored to individual health conditions and physical limitations.
People
Michael Echevarria
Owner
Certified personal trainer with 40+ years of fitness industry experience. Three-time Air Force powerlifting champion and specialist in senior fitness. Holds certifications since 2001 and has trained clients aged 12-90, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes through evidence-based methods.
Questions
What types of fitness programs do you offer?
We provide personalized one-on-one training, outdoor boot camps, senior fitness programs, and 8-week transformation challenges with customized workout and nutrition plans.
Do you offer free introductory sessions?
Yes, we offer a free initial session to help you experience our training approach and discuss your specific fitness goals and requirements.
What fitness levels do you accommodate?
Our programs cater to all fitness levels from beginners to advanced, with scalable intensity options and modifications for special health considerations.
Are sessions available at different times?
We offer morning and evening sessions Monday-Friday and Saturday mornings at our Winter Park outdoor location to accommodate various schedules.
What makes your training approach unique?
Our method combines personalized programming with metabolic science, emphasizing sustainable lifestyle changes over quick fixes through incremental, evidence-based progress.
