Juris Podnieks
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

My Certifications

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As a certified fitness trainer, I'm deeply trained in everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I've got the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.

ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition

Whether you want to gain muscle, lose fat, or live healthily, your limiting factor usually lies beyond exercise. Poor nutrition is what holds people back. As a certified specialist in this area, I can help you dispel the common myths about nutrition, and then work with you to design a "real world" nutrition plan that you can actually stick with and enjoy.

ISSA Specialist in Strength & Conditioning

Until recently, most people believed that power athletes are born and not made. That has changed. Modern training techniques can make anybody faster, stronger, and more powerful. Athletes at all levels - from grade school to the NFL - can sharpen their competitive edge with the help of an expert trainer. As a certified specialist in this area, I can help you expand your body's capacity for challenging athletic feats while remaining strong and free from injury.

ISSA Youth Fitness Trainer

Countless studies show that children and adolescents today are in worse shape than at any other time in recent history. As a certified youth fitness trainer, I understand how timeless fitness and training principles apply specifically to kids and teens. I can help them train safely and knowledgeably for their age, boosting their confidence and giving them a stronger and brighter outlook on life.

ISSA Master Trainer

The ISSA Master Trainer credential is awarded only to distinguished ISSA Certified Trainers who have proven their competence in personal training and developed expertise in five additional areas of concentration through specialization certifications. This esteemed knowledge means personalized programs and targeted results for any type of client.

ISSA Certified Master Trainer

ISSA Certified Yoga Instructor

As a certified Yoga Instructor, I guide students through purposeful, well-structured sessions that support physical recovery, enhance mobility, and promote mental clarity. With a deep understanding of posture, alignment, breathwork, and class flow, I create inclusive experiences for every level. Whether someone is looking to recover, reconnect, or recharge, I help them build a lasting yoga practice that supports both mind and body.

ISSA Certified Transformation Specialist

As a Transformation Specialist I'm armed with the skills and techniques required to truly coach and influence behavioral patterns as they relate to your physical, mental and emotional well-being. You will see better results faster, and have an easier time with the transition to the behaviors and activities I suggest.