Meet Our Team
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Jake
FOUNDER + TRAINER
Jake graduated from the University of Southern California with his Kinesiology degree. During his time as a football athlete at USC, his passion for fitness sports performance, recovery, programming, and nutrition exploded. With over 11 years of experience in the fitness industry, Jake has worked with a vast clientele ranging from youth athletes, sedentary weight loss, and people aged over 65. Jake prides himself on making health and wellness fun and a part of your life. He believes you should enjoy working out while celebrating what your body can do. Jake has a wholistic approach, focusing on goal setting and components such as step tracking, sleep, and dietary analysis. Let’s tackle your fitness goals by investing in yourself today!
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Marla
FOUNDER + TRAINER
Marla has been in the fitness industry for over 15 years and has an array of certifications. She has experience working in both private and corporate gyms promoting health, fitness, and focusing on longevity versus quick fixes. Marla is a former marathon runner who also competed in bodybuilding, and has coached many others through the process. Marla loves coaching women in fitness and nutrition, helping them get strong, become confident, and reach their goals before, after and during childbearing years. She is devoted to helping others achieve health, happiness and longevity through movement and nutrition.
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Sam
TRAINER
We are very fortunate to come across and be able to bring aboard such a great coach and better person in Sam @samsoria_ . She was born and raised in Orange County and lived a very active childhood lifestyle. She specifically fell in love with the game of basketball and became a collegiate basketball athlete at Azusa Pacific University where she acquired her Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science degree. Throughout her time playing sports and learning about human performance she sought out to be a performance coach where she could pair her passion for human performance and aide in those who want to be the best version of themselves. Her coaching is nothing short of elite and she will bring out the best in each person.
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Aaron
TRAINER
Aaron is a long time fitness enthusiast and gym junkie. After a short college football career at Orange Coast College, Aaron went on to receive his first certification with the National Exercise and Sports Training Association (NESTA). Aaron realized his true passion for fitness and health as it pertains to a positive quality of life, and that led him to obtaining his second certification with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He enjoys many recreational activities including; basketball, football, hiking, snowboarding, annd camping. He specializes in working with professional and collegiate athletes, and brings consistent energy and positivity to all of his sessions!
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Christina
TRAINER
Christina is a talented fitness professional that has over 10 years experience in the industry coaching classes. She came to AIM as a member and quickly flourished and fell in love with the model and the community. Chritina has over 5 certifications and understands how to properly care and cater to each individual. Although she’s an expecting mother, you can find her still crushing sessions every morning at 5:30am right here at AIM. She’s a can’t miss on the class roster!