About Ariel
Hello! I’m Ariel, and I am a certified personal trainer in Berkeley, California. I’m from Hong Kong, but I grew up in Indiana and Michigan. I’ve been into fitness my whole life and truly enjoy being a part of my clients’ health journeys. Mindset-driven + compassionate, I leverage my background in psychology and fitness to shape a holistic approach to personal training. I coach clients in fat loss, muscle gain, corrective exercise, nutrition, as well as pre/post natal.
My favorite client story
A client of mine travels all the time, so we are always scheduling around with different time zones. I always have her show me a tour of the gyms she's at; it's so interesting to see different country's gym layouts and equipment!
My favorite exercise
Kettlebell snatches... especially when you get into a flow to the beat of a song.
My training experience
I have a broad demographic of clients. I especially love working with moms and middle-aged women. I also coach those who are more performance oriented: kettlebell training, barbell training, powerlifting, and bodybuilding. I am a corrective exercise specialist, so I also work with those with joint pain/postrehab.
Areas of Expertise
- Strength Training
- Kettlebells
- Functional Training
- Corrective Exercise
- Weight Loss
- Muscle Gain
NCCA Accredited Certifications
Additional Certifications
NASM CES, ProNatal Fitness Pre/Postnatal Certified, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Precision Nutrition Level 1
Education
Psychology B.A., UC Berkeley
Who I Especially Like Working With
Beginners, Middle-aged, Pre/post-natal, Women
Medical Conditions Experience
Back Pain/Issues, Bad Posture, Bone/Joint Injury, Diabetes, Pregnancy
Additional Languages Spoken
Chinese
From the moment I started working with Ariel, her warm and approachable demeanor made me feel comfortable. Ariel’s explains the reasoning behind each exercise, making sure you understand how it benefits your body and fits into your overall training program. She has expertise in various specialties like barbells, kettlebells, pre/post natal, and correctives for my knees. I was initially skeptical about virtual training, but I now love it! Ariel's seamless virtual sessions feel just as effective as in-person ones, with clear communication and real-time feedback. The convenience of working out from home without sacrificing quality has been a game-changer, fitting perfectly into my busy schedule and taking care of my two kids. Ariel is an exceptional trainer. Give her a try—you won’t be disappointed.
I have had a great personal training experience with Ariel. She is friendly, motivating, and has extensive knowledge about fitness and nutrition. She has great recommendations and can customize fitness plans based on your goals. Highly recommend working with her!
I have been working with Ariel since November on personal training, with a focus on strength training. It has been an awesome experience! She has shown me how to do so many things I was intimidated by or didn't know about. I feel like a whole new world was opened up to me with learning about the body, fitness and weights. I feel great and really strong! She is a joy to work with - she's very empathetic, very thoughtful about what she has me do, and she shares a ton of knowledge about what we're doing. She also challenges me to learn new things, and to push myself to new heights with existing routines. I am really thankful to work with her!
Ariel is a GREAT trainer! She really tunes in to each persons particular needs and designs workouts accordingly. We work hard (and have fun) and I love seeing and feeling the results! Highly recommend!
Working with Ariel has been foundational for my wellness journey! Her approach to strength training and nutrition is warm and welcoming, allowing for me (an absolute beginner) to take a keen interest in a fitness lifestyle I couldn’t imagine for myself prior. Ariel is highly communicative and flexible with my busy schedule entailing work and travel
I can’t speak more highly of my experience with Ariel. I’ve been in good shape most of my life, but after having a baby I struggled to get back to where I was before pregnancy. Training with Ariel has gotten me back there and then some. I feel stronger than I ever have and my energy levels are consistently higher. On top of that, Ariel is professional, communicative, and has a great sense of humor. I always look forward to working with her and she’s an overall delight to be around.
Ariel is an amazing personal trainer! She is incredibly professional and genuinely cares about her clients’ progress and success. She brings a lot of motivation to every session and helps me stay consistent with my workouts. Can’t recommend her enough!
Ariel is an amazing personal trainer! She is incredibly professional and genuinely cares about her clients’ progress and success. She brings a lot of motivation to every session and helps me stay consistent with my workouts. Can’t recommend her enough!
I had a great experience working with Ariel. She was my personal trainer for the past few months and I can say that I’ve learned so much about strength training within a fun, challenging environment. She tailored my program to my needs and focused on my targeted areas. she educated me thoroughly on the different exercises I was doing (including form, what that exercise was targeting, etc.) which built my confidence when training on my own. I highly recommend Ariel. I always looked forward to my sessions with her it's always so fun, she has an amazing personality and she was extremely accommodating when I wasn’t able to make certain training sessions.
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