Thanks to Andrea’s program and supervision I already lost 4 inches from my waist line, and went from size 8 to size 2 in around 5 months. I lost 15 pounds so far and built a lot of muscle.
“I was looking for a personal coach, and through a friend’s recommendation I found Andrea.
In our first session Andrea asked me about my goals, diet, medications, health issues and injuries. She performed a comprehensive fitness assessment.
Andrea explained how things would work, and she said the first step would be keeping a Nutrition journal for a week in parallel with her workout routine. After that period, she made corrections to my diet. Remarkably, she helped me overcome my cravings for sweets, and told me what to eat before and after workout sessions. Her nutritional advice helped me overcome one of my health problems.
On our first workout session, it was abundantly clear from the outset that Andrea is a total pro. What really impressed me is her genuine dedication to your personal improvement. She makes it her mission to get you results. She monitors every aspect of your training, including form, performance and posture; and she knows how to work around injuries and increase your strength. She added regimens including nutrition, stretching, and relieving sore muscles.
Andrea’s exercises are always challenging and never boring, and she motivates me by saying just the right words to push me harder than I thought possible.
Thanks to Andrea’s program and supervision I already lost 4 inches from my waist line, and went from size 8 to size 2 in around 5 months. I lost 15 pounds so far and built a lot of muscle.
I am ever grateful to Andrea for helping me overcome physical & mental obstacles and actually exceed my goals. Andrea made me love working out, and I’m always looking forward to every class.
If you are looking for a personal trainer in Carlsbad, I don’t think you can do better than Andrea. Whether you’re male or female, this woman delivers results. Her tough love approach will have you smiling while you work your butt off.”
She’s learned enough about my fitness levels to tailor my workouts to push me as far as I can go. Then bring me back. I would never do that on my own.
“We started working together in January of 2013. Since then we have adjusted to each other’s personality and I think I’m just beginning to see the method to her madness. Her approach is to build up your strength. The rest will follow. I know that is greatly simplifying what she does but it’s easier for me to say it that way.
She’s learned to laugh at my jokes and witticisms, even if they’re not funny, and I have learned how to engage better with a professional trainer. I’m still learning. Ask her, she’ll tell you.
You won’t reach your peak with solo work-outs. If you want to get in shape – really in shape – pair with a professional. I found I that I didn’t have the motivation to push myself as far as I could. Andrea does that. She’s learned enough about my fitness levels to tailor my workouts to push me as far as I can go. Then bring me back. I would never do that on my own.
Andrea provides me with workouts I can do on my own when I go to the chain health club in my neighborhood on my “off” days. I’m not that creative for fitness routines. When I do one of her “homework sessions” my inspiration and my motivation is imagining she is standing next to me saying what she does to keep me going. Powerful stuff. What is it she is saying? I don’t know. It’s hard to explain but I feel it. Like a ghost or a presence, in my head of course, that keeps me going when all I’d rather do is go to the Mexican restaurant in my neighborhood and have a margarita. At 500 calories, each.
Fitness is not easy. There is always the “5 minutes to flatter abs” or some such junk. It’s hard work. Andrea makes sure of that. And whenever it gets easier, she knows how to make it that much harder. Not too much harder, but hard enough. It takes time. It takes a longer viewpoint than losing 5 pounds for the new bikini season or for that reunion you want to look good for.
Andrea is a gem.
I highly recommend Andrea as a personal trainer. She is professional, knowledgeable, concerned, and tough. She is also there for you as you engage on your fitness journey. She’s on my side.
You could do far worse than Andrea. It is very difficult to do much better.”
I gained the 10 pounds 15 years ago and had not been able to lose it until I met Andrea.
“Andrea has brought positive change to my life! I didn’t feel my age so didn’t want to look it. I’ve been working with Andrea over 6 months and have lost 10 pounds and several inches. My pants have all been altered down a size! Andrea as a personal trainer combines nutrition coaching along with strength training, a winning combination for me. I gained the 10 pounds 15 years ago and had not been able to lose it until I met Andrea. She is an asset to all of us in San Diego!”
I have gained flexibility, become a faster runner, built lean muscle, and significantly decreased my body fat.
“I have been working with Andrea for over half a year now, and I am truly enjoying her fitness training services. I came to her a pretty seasoned long-distance endurance athlete, but wanted to work on my strength, speed, and flexibility. She has definitely delivered. Every three weeks, she writes me a new set of dynamic flexibility, strength training, and sprint workouts. They work my entire body in a doable amount of time, and I have seen great results. I have gained flexibility, become a faster runner, built lean muscle, and significantly decreased my body fat. She is also knowledgeable about nutrition and has helped me to severely reduce my sugar habit and up my protein intake as a vegetarian athlete.”
I find myself able to do things now I never thought I could – like hold a crow pose in yoga class and do a few pull ups without assistance!
“Andrea is incredible! I HIGHLY recommend her to anyone in the San Diego area searching for a nutrition coach and or personal trainer. I came to Andrea as someone who had been working out and dieting on their own for two years and simply not seeing the results I desired in regards to performance and or physical development. However in only four months of working with Andrea as my nutrition and exercise coach I have seen three times the results then the cumulative changes I saw in my body and performance from the two years prior.
My body fat percentage has dropped (which has been a long time goal and was something I struggled to achieve on my own,) I’ve shredded a few inches, and I’ve gained muscle/strength in very practical ways. My performance has overall enhanced. I find myself able to do things now I never thought I could – like hold a crow pose in yoga class and do a few pull ups without assistance! But the reason I have and will continue to suggest Andrea to friends and family is the time I save by working with her.
Andrea creates intelligent exercise programs that are fun to do and that fit around your life. My time in the gym before working with Andrea use to run two hours or more 5 days a week, now I am there for only one hour, three days a week and am seeing FAR better results. This is because she creates routines that are put together wisely and efficiently and that allow for proper recovery. Furthermore Andrea is the real deal when it comes to a thorough knowledge of the human body and its physical/nutritional needs.
In so the work you do with her won’t just help you look better, but also feel and move better. Mobility, flexibility, joint health, and other less aesthetically driven parts of maintaining a healthy body over the span of your life are often overlooked by other personal trainers. Andrea however is holistic in her approach and has helped me meet aesthetic goals without risking the long term health and function of my body. My flexibility and mobility especially in my hips and shoulders have increased drastically since I’ve been following her guidelines for stretching and foam rolling. With the increased mobility came better form and better results as well as an overall more comfortable body when at rest.
No matter where you are at: if you’ve been working out for years or if you have never lifted a weight before in your life, working with Andrea is a smart move. You’ll see results, learn skills and tools in regards to nutrition/exercise that you can keep for a lifetime, and you’ll have a supportive and knowledgeable trainer to turn to when you have questions, need a little push to keep going, or just want to celebrate how far you’ve come.”
All in all, Andrea is phenomenal and has had such a positive impact on my life. She is professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. One quote to describe Andrea: “Though she be but little, she is fierce!!!”
“I have been a regular gym goer for about 15 years and always maintained a very healthy lifestyle, but had never worked with a personal trainer in the past. However, in recent years, I had started to feel that my work outs weren’t giving me results and I had hit a plateau. So I decided to look into working with a fitness trainer.
I wasn’t totally sold on the idea (I mean, I wasn’t looking to lose weight or to train for a marathon, or to plan for an upcoming wedding, etc.).. that is, until I met Andrea. It was clear within 5 minutes of speaking with her that she is extremely knowledgeable in her field as a fitness trainer. She was able to quickly identify my strengths and weaknesses and offered to work with me to get me greater results by challenging my body (and mind!) in a new way.
I have now been working with Andrea for about 10 months. I have lost 12% of my body fat (without gaining or losing any weight!) and can see noticeable changes in my muscle tone and strength. My work outs are challenging and fun and keep me on my toes. Andrea knows how to push me, but also listens to my feedback and adjusts my workouts accordingly if she sees that I am struggling to have proper form with a particular exercise.”
Andrea is the best personal trainer and nutrition coach in San Diego. Probably on the planet.
“I have been overweight since childhood and on the weight loss roller coaster for about 9 years. Each time that I resolved to lose the weight, I would diet and exercise, the pounds would start shedding off, and I’d feel great… until I hit a brick wall. I’d hover around 210 lbs for weeks. I’d lose a pound here, gain two pounds there, and my appetite would get harder and harder to manage the more I’d try to get back on track. Eventually I’d give up and the pounds would return in force.
This cycle repeated itself several times until I decided I needed help. I count myself incredibly lucky to find Andrea.
Andrea crafted my training and food intake to fit my schedule and my lifestyle. She weaned me off of the bad food I was eating and gave me the knowledge I would need to eat properly. Just as importantly, she guided me in that process so that I changed my eating habits in a way so that I could stick to the new habits. I no longer feel the intense cravings for sweets and junk foods that I once had.
She also found my physical limits right away, and then helped me push past them. For example when I first started training with Andrea, I struggled to complete a 5 mile hike around the perimeter of Lake Miramar. Today I can jog around that perimeter without stopping.
If you want to lose weight, Andrea is the way to go. I know this because she has helped me to do what I was starting to believe was impossible. Thanks to her training and her education, I feel like I am starting a brand new life.”
I am now noticeably leaner and stronger and have evenly strengthened my body. Most importantly, I feel better about myself and want to continue on this positive cycle throughout my life.
“Before I worked with Andrea, I had personal health issues, uneven strength on my body due to knee surgery that was 10 years ago, and not much experience with weight training. All I did was cardio and I noticed that wasn’t helping me lose any body fat for the long run. I was also too shy to work in the weight rooms at public gyms, so I looked up a personal trainer.
As a nutrition coach, she really makes you look at eating clean not as a “diet” but as a “change in health”. I no longer looked to foods for comfort, but enjoyed having a more nutritious diet. My cravings for sweets stopped and my moods definitely boosted, which I think are the most important things in order to lose fat.
Andrea really designs workouts specified for your goals and your body. She knows what she’s doing and she has the professionalism that helps you through the workouts mentally. In the 7 months I’ve trained with her, it definitely was not an easy task. Focusing on my health, staying disciplined in my training, and fighting through plateaus – but without her I could not have done it myself.
She definitely beats any nutritional book or workout video you’ll ever encounter, and I would highly recommend her to anyone!!! Thank you Andrea!”
My favorite accomplishment with Andrea’s help, instead of scheduling knee replacements in the fall of 2014, I went to the Grand Canyon with my family and did a 3 mile hike!!!!
“If you want true balance in your life, then Andrea King Lane is the answer. In May of 2014,
I was using crutches, at times, to get around. I have severe arthritis of the knees and my doctor was looking to replace them in the fall/2014. I was completely crushed, as I had been athletic most of my life and due to the knees slowing me down drastically, I became over weight, tired and was taking 4 Aleve a day just to get around…a true let down at 50!
My doctor decided to try gel injections and told me to try and strengthen my knees and legs through exercise but how, I was in extreme pain. I could barely move after sitting for long periods and not to mention how long it took me to get out of bed in the morning or get down a flight of stairs (I would go down stairs backwards to lessen the pain). So I did my research and found Andrea. I can not believe the difference she made in my life in just 6 months. I would have never accomplished this without Andrea’s help, dedication and support.
I worked 3 times a week with Andrea. It was very difficult at times but she kept me motivated. And the best part was, every work out was different, you didn’t know what to expect and the hour went by fast. Within 3 months, I was no longer taking Aleve to relieve the pain. I was completely off it which was a huge success. And even better, I was able to add cardio (walks/elliptical) on my days off which I had not been able to do in over 6 months. Over the next 3 months, I continued to get stronger, thinner and pain free. My favorite accomplishment with Andrea’s help, instead of scheduling knee replacements in the fall of 2014, I went to the Grand Canyon with my family and did a 3 mile hike!!!!
If I had a choice, even though I was active my whole life with gyms and different types of physical activity, I would work out with Andrea every day. Why, what you are able to accomplish with her workouts…the change in my body with just 3 times per week blew me away. I used to work out every day to accomplish any changes. And what is also important, Andrea takes her job very seriously. She is truly dedicated to your success. She listens to your needs, adjusts workouts to your injuries & pain and keeps you on track. Also, I don’t like to diet because it makes me think of food even more and takes over you but Andrea knew how to work with me on that too. With her workouts, constant mentoring, nutritional ideas and understanding what worked for me, I accomplished losing 28 pounds over the time I had worked with her. I had set a goal of 25-30 pounds due to my knee issues and I accomplished it without ever feeling deprived of enjoying food!
To anyone out there pondering what your next body image or workout goal is, Andrea King Lane is your answer. Best choice I made and hope my wish of working out with her everyday comes true!”
In 5 months I lost 8% body fat and 14 lbs, I am at my goal weight, and continue to progress and have fun!!!
“I started working with Andrea in San Diego 3 months after having my second child (my first C-Section). I have always been athletic/active, but after several months of off-and-on back pain I realized I needed to be smart about getting my active lifestyle back, especially working carefully on core strength lost because of the C-Section. Andrea did a thorough analysis of my body/diet and designed a foundational workout program that I could do on my own. I continued to meet with her for an assessment every month and she would switch up my program to make it more challenging as I got stronger. She always did a great job of assessing when I needed to continue where I was and when I needed to push myself. The results have been fabulous. In 5 months I lost 8% body fat and 14 lbs, I am at my goal weight, and continue to progress and have fun!!! I used to run for hours, but these short/smart workouts have been way more effective, and really fit well with my busy working mom life. The other day I went rock climbing for the first time in years and was amazed at how strong I was! Regardless of your fitness level or goals, Andrea is a great nutrition coach, personal trainer, and fitness resource to help you reach your goals.”
I feel fit, I feel energetic, less stressed and most of all I feel good about my body!
“My goal was to get fit, lose inches and look great in a bikini for the summer – Andrea has helped me to achieve all 3! I’ve been training with Andrea for 12 weeks now, 3x/week and each time I look forward to our workouts. Her sessions are not a walk in the park, be prepared to work hard, however as we all know hard work pays off. In addition, every training session with Andrea is completely different – she sure has a lot of exercises (tricks) up her sleeve! Andrea is motivational, energetic, great sense of humor and will hold you accountable for everything you do or don’t do such as maintaining a healthy eating plan, and doing cardio on your own.”
If Andrea hadn’t been so much fun to work with I doubt I would have kept it up!
“In the fall of 2009 at the age of 57 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. I had lost my balance, had constant hip and leg pain and incredible fatigue. I was given drugs common for MS patients but had such severe reactions to them I was taken off and virtually left hanging with no options from the medical community. At about this time I started working out with Andrea to try to get my strength back. I did not intend to become a victim. During our workouts we often discussed alternative therapies and strategies for overall health and chronic diseases. I found her support and encouragement in this area invaluable, and as a result I started down a different path for overall health and wellness. Although one common complaint of MS patients is fatigue I made myself go to my workouts as regularly as possible. If Andrea hadn’t been so much fun to work with I doubt I would have kept it up! She made every workout different and interesting, never boring. We also shared a sense of humor, which always helps! It is a tribute to her that even after I moved away I have continued to work out and pursue alternative treatments such as acupuncture, massage, and am exploring Chinese mushrooms and herbs. I am becoming my ‘old self’ once again. The only thing I can totally take credit for is making the call to join the gym Andrea worked for. The rest evolved in great part to partnering with Andrea. Big, big thanks to you girl!”
With her help, I lost about 20 pounds within 3 months. I feel better and more energetic.
“Andrea is really quite amazing! I first started going to her when I was at my absolute lowest point in terms of how I viewed my body and my weight. Not only did she help me get physically fit, but her holistic attitude inspired me to be more positive. She focuses both on the workout and your diet. From what I know of other personal trainers, this is rare. Most typically just give you the workouts, but Andrea actually sits down with you and makes a personalized diet for you. She spends an incredible amount of time getting to know each of her clients and make sure she tends to their exact needs. She’s also just a very sociable, interesting person, which makes the workouts very enjoyable. I’m blown away by her investment in and commitment to me. With her help, I lost about 20 pounds within 3 months. I feel better and more energetic. You can’t go wrong with her!”
Adam Got The Beach Body He Wanted
“I needed someone to keep me motivated, mix up my exercises and to help me change to healthier eating habits. So far Andrea has delivered on all three and the results have been noticeable. I get an excellent and intense workout when working with Andrea and she’s helped track and monitor my eating habits online to make sure I’m making the most of my workouts. Andrea has motivated me to continue on this healthy track by teaching me ways to change up my routines and the proper lifting techniques. I’m excited about both the muscles and the habits I’m forming. If you are looking to change your routine I recommend you go see her. She will give you a different perspective on exercise and healthy eating.”
Bonus: I’m better-looking.
I know it was all me but I can’t help but think I couldn’t have done it without her.
“Being a professional procrastinator, I would dream of a great workout but never got out and did the workout. I would cruise to the gym on occasions but was always too busy or discouraged by my lack of knowledge and motivation. My best intentions were just that, intentions. I say all this so everyone can understand how lucky I am to have Andrea as my trainer. Her knowledge, whit and personality are just what everyone needs. Every workout is geared towards each individuals needs, body type, goals, etc.. Andrea helps me focus on my flexibility and puts as much of the emphasis on stretching as the rest of the workout. With Andrea, I’ve gained a better understanding of my body, my eating and drinking habits, what I need to fuel my body, etc. I’m stronger, walk taller and have more stamina. I have lost inches in areas I needed to lose and gained where I needed to gain. She is extremely motivational and I look forward to the sessions with her. I recommend her to all my personal friends and professional associates. Whether you’re a beginner, a novice or whatever your level of fitness, shake it up and go see Andrea.”
Andrea lives up to her company’s name!
“When I decided to see Andrea I had just completed my eighth marathon (with a PR) and finished up a year long goal of doing at least one half marathon every month. About 7 months into it, I noticed my body not responding to the running like it once had. By year end, I gained 8lbs and IT WAS NOT MUSCLE. I did not feel strong at all!
Then I found Andrea. Upon our first meeting I knew we would work together well. She has the perfect mix of toughness (the kind of motivation I need) and professionalism. Within the first month I felt and saw the difference. I’ve been working out with Andrea now for six months. Every workout has been different. She kept my body guessing, not allowing it to plateau. Besides our workouts, Andrea kept me accountable for what I was eating and drinking and how I was holding myself back.
I’m in my mid-thirties now and stronger than I ever was in my twenties. Although everyone is capable of achieving a lot on their own, an expert could help you raise the bar even higher. As I age and my activity goals change, I would not hesitate to work with Andrea again.”
Andrea ingrained two valuable lessons in me: consistency and control.
“In July 2011, I was at my wit’s end. I had gained a solid 20lbs since my wedding day 3 years earlier, and while I had always been active, I just couldn’t seem to shake the weight off. I was never a big eater, but I have never been consistent with workouts. I was also traveling a lot and couldn’t seem to stick with a schedule. Thinking I just needed someone to hold me accountable for working out, I looked for a personal trainer.
Andrea took a holistic approach on training. She combined functional training with great nutritional advice, and took into consideration my hectic work schedule and personal preferences.
She told me to keep a food log. It helped identified the “bombs” in my daily eating habits and made me face reality: I was NOT eating healthy. Andrea gave me small goals each week, to work toward: “No, do not go to Wendy’s,” “Only eat ice cream one night a week,” “Avoid carbs one meal a day.” The advice was much better than doing a complete overhaul at once. I felt like I wasn’t being set up to fail.
Functional training, in my opinion, is the only way to train. Andrea explained to me that by working several different body parts at one time, the overall results would be better. Simply, she was right. But the first few weeks were brutal.
Don’t be fooled by the small package. She is a tough cookie! And she can identify an excuse a mile away. She WILL push you. But equally important, she pushed me to MY limit. When it was clear I was working way beyond my physical level, she scaled down the exercise. This was key in doing exercises safely and not getting injured. A good trainer knows when to push and when to stop.
Andrea ingrained two valuable lessons in me: consistency and control. Working out consistently is key. Fitness is a LIFETIME journey and I have to pace myself. Control not only applied to my eating habits, but it was important I take control of my health and do what’s best for my body. Andrea is wonderfully professional, but she really became a friend. I would recommend her to anyone who is ready to take control of their health and life.”
We feel stronger and healthier.
“Andrea has been great. My wife and I have worked out with her for the last year and lost a lot of weight. Better yet we feel stronger and healthier. It has been trans-formative and empowering. The workouts are challenging, focused, personalized, and effective. Andrea is easy to talk to (not flakey, ditzy, or gruff). She really knows her stuff. If you are looking for a good trainer, she is a great choice.”
I highly recommend Andrea at True Balance Fitness in San Diego.
“I had cancer last year and was very deconditioned from 18 weeks of chemotherapy and needed to find a personal trainer to help me get back on track. Andrea helped immensely! I have been working with Andrea for almost a year now and feel so much leaner and stronger. She creates work outs that challenge me and push me further than I ever thought I could. She is very educational on posture and positioning so you work out your muscles without injury.”
