Joanna, aka Coach JoLo, Lopez

Before I met Joanna, I was not very confident - not because of how I looked, but because my stamina and strength were depleting due to being postpartum, taking care of my one-year-old daughter and always putting myself last. I hired her because she has this initial meet and greet where she actually tries to understand your reasoning and aspirations from the training for near and far future; and understands you at a mental level rather than physical level and give you straight up realistic answers.The thing I loved most about her coaching was that it was never about "you need to do this specific workout", but instead what I felt most comfortable with, so that the workout didn't feel like a forced activity but it rather felt fun. She also recommended how to improve my diet slowly while working out, with the focus more on committing to consistent workouts, which were already a big change. She tells you while training what muscles/pain/discomfort to watch for so that I could stop the workout and prevent an injury by overworking a muscle.
Now I feel confident and committed to take out time for myself and do the workouts with proper form and posture. I didn’t expect to see the changes immediately as I was not ready to fully work on my diet part yet but to my surprise just training with her alone I started seeing visual differences and strength. I’d tell any woman thinking about working with her to be ready to have lots of fun while working out and have someone as a coach who will give you a more realistic approach on things rather than pushing you beyond your limits in order to achieve results which might later fade away because of not being consistent. More...

Joanna taught me a realistic, logical way to integrate healthy diet and exercise practices into my daily schedule. It was a customized approach to sleep, move, eat and exercise – all based on my personal long-and-short-term health goals. There is NO WAY I ever would have been able to acquire these good habits and lose the 10 lbs I wanted to lose, without the knowledge and support of my Fitness and Nutrition coach, Joanna. She's a mom of two teenagers, she has aging parents, she runs her own business, she GETS IT.

At times I felt Joanna was more motivated for me to reach my weight loss goal than I was! Which is what you need when you’re making changes – someone that continues to remind you why you’re there and how GOOD habits are formed – but mostly, someone who really cares. Who really wants you to be successful, who is selfless when it comes to imparting the information so many of us lack when it comes to nutrition and exercise.

I encourage anyone who thinks that they need to sacrifice personal health for a balanced home and work life to try this program. You’ll be surprised what just a few weeks can do. More...

I needed to lose that extra stubborn weight that never seems to go away, and even though I was already active and went to the gym often, I couldn’t quite shift the 30 lbs. I hired Joanna to help me re-think my regular routine, to change things up and to keep me focused on my goal. She’s done all that, and more. Joanna has tailored our workouts to the exercises I enjoy; mixing kickboxing and capoeira, as well as the good, but always hard HIIT moves. It’s been a pleasure to work with her, and I always came away with a good sense of accomplishment. More...

I'm thrilled to share my success with Joanna's weight loss program, where I lost 12 lbs. What sets her program apart is its positive approach, focusing on what you CAN have rather than restrictions. This mindset shift made the journey both enjoyable and sustainable. The continuous support from her as my Coach was invaluable. Having a knowledgeable and generous Coach by my side every step of the way made a significant impact, providing me with personalized guidance and motivation. Her program not only helped me achieve weight loss, but instilled in me lasting healthy habits. I highly recommend her program for its effective and supportive approach to achieving health and fitness goals! More...

After years of not taking great care of myself, trying to lose weight, constantly feeling lethargic and stressed, I hired Joanna to help get me on track to a healthier lifestyle. As a fellow working mom in her 50s, she understands the daily struggles, and has helped me set realistic goals and expectations for progress.
Joanna has a ton of knowledge, not just about fitness, but nutrition as well, and I love that she’s always got great tips to share in both areas. She’s always respectful of my abilities and knows when to push me harder and when to tell me to stop and listen to my body. There’s none of the “no pain, no gain” mentality that tends to lead to injury at this age.
Joanna has helped me learn to focus on long terms goals, like getting stronger and healthier rather than simply focusing on losing weight, reminding me that if I focus on the bigger goals, the weight loss will follow. We’ve been working together for a few months, and I already feel stronger, and my clothes are looser. Her workouts are personalized and fun, and she changes them up regularly to keep things fresh. Joanna is also one of the most positive and encouraging people I’ve ever met… even on days where I don’t feel like I’ve done my best, she still makes me feel like I killed it, and reminds me that some days showing up is enough.
I highly recommend Joanna to anyone looking to make changes to their lifestyle in a sustainable way. She’s the best! More...