Ariela ColesFitness

Pleasant Hill · Walnut Creek · Lafayette

Stronger through
every stage
of midlife.

I’m Ariela Coles — an ACE-certified personal trainer and health & wellness coach helping women build strength, energy, and confidence through perimenopause, postmenopause, and beyond.

Ariela Coles, ACE-certified personal trainer and wellness coach

About

Hi, I’m Ariela.

I entered the fitness and wellness industry more than 15 years ago through my own journey to become healthier, stronger, and happier. That experience inspired me to leave the corporate world and help others discover what’s possible for themselves.

I believe it’s never too late to prioritize your health, regardless of your age or fitness level. While I enjoy working with people of all ages and abilities, I have a special passion for helping women navigate perimenopause and postmenopause — because as our bodies change, fitness should evolve too.

My approach isn’t centered on the number on the scale. It’s about becoming healthier, stronger, more capable, and more confident — building strength, increasing mobility, reducing stress, and creating healthy habits that support you for years to come.

My coaching style is warm, supportive, and fun. As both a personal trainer and wellness coach, I also help clients with goal setting, behavior change, stress management, and accountability — because lasting health is about more than exercise alone.

Credentials

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer

    American Council on Exercise

  • Certified Health & Wellness Coach

    Goal setting, behavior change & accountability

  • Menopause 2.0 — Dr. Stacy Sims

    Evidence-based fitness for women in midlife

Services

Two ways to train together

01

One-on-One Personal Training

In person · 60-minute sessions

Personalized in-person training designed to help you become stronger, healthier, and more confident. Whether you're new to exercise, returning after time away, or navigating the changes of perimenopause or postmenopause, each session is tailored to your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle.

  • Programming tailored to your goals and fitness level
  • Strength & mobility focus
  • Bone & muscle health support
  • Warm, supportive coaching at every session

02

Private Online Strength Coaching

Remote · 4, 8, or 12-week programs

Train with confidence from anywhere through a customized strength training program designed with women in midlife in mind. It's not about chasing a number on the scale — it's about feeling strong, capable, and confident every day.

  • Personalized workouts that fit your life
  • Weekly check-ins and ongoing coaching
  • Accountability and sustainable habit building

Why it matters

Why train during perimenopause & postmenopause?

Perimenopause and postmenopause can change the way your body feels, moves, and responds to exercise. Your old workout routine may not give you the same results anymore — and that’s completely normal. This is a time when your training should evolve to support your body’s changing needs.

Build & maintain muscle

Strength training tailored to how your body responds now — safe, effective, and designed for results in midlife.

Support bone health

Evidence-based loading and impact work to help protect bone density for the years ahead.

Improve energy & mobility

Move better, feel more energetic, and stay capable in everything your life asks of you.

Guidance & accountability

You don't have to figure it out alone — get encouragement, structure, and a plan that adapts with you.

With the right approach, midlife can be a time to get stronger, feel empowered, and invest in your health for the years ahead.

Contact

Book a free consult

I’d love to learn about your goals and discuss how we can work together. Tell me a little about yourself, and I’ll get back to you to set up a free consultation — no pressure, no obligation.

Service area
Pleasant Hill · Walnut Creek · Lafayette — online coaching anywhere