Certification
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association, 2016
Self-reported
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Personal training in West Orange
Omar Mitchell
Personal training: Balance work and functional strength
Strength coach who helps older adults get stronger, steadier and more confident on their feet
- 5.0 from 4 reviews
- Lives in West Orange
- All five checks passed
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Brings a few basicsA band or two and a mat
Credentials
Certification
Functional Aging Specialist
Functional Aging Institute, 2020
Self-reported
Training or degree
B.S. in Kinesiology
Kean University, 2014
Self-reported
About me
I spent nine years as a strength coach, first with high school athletes in Orange and then at a training studio in West Orange where my clients slowly shifted older. By the time I went out on my own, most of the people I trained were between 65 and 90.
My approach is practical. If your goal is carrying the laundry up the stairs or getting off the floor after gardening, those are the movements we practice. I bring dumbbells from two to ten pounds, bands and a balance pad, and I keep a written log of every session so you can see your progress over time. We go at your speed, and I will always show you an easier version before a harder one.
Outside of work I coach a Saturday morning running group that starts at the Turtle Back Zoo parking lot. I am usually the one handing out bananas at the end.
What a first visit looks like
- 1
Minute 0 to 10
We talk about daily tasks that feel harder than they used to and what you would like to get back to.
- 2
Minute 10 to 20
A few simple checks: how you stand up from a chair, walk a short line, and reach overhead.
- 3
Minute 20 to 30
A gentle warm-up with marching, arm circles and light band pulls.
- 4
Minute 30 to 50
Your first strength circuit with light dumbbells and bands, built around your goals.
- 5
Minute 50 to 60
Balance practice near a counter, then I start your session log and set the next date.
What to have ready
Nothing to buy before the first visit
- A sturdy chair
- Supportive sneakers
- A kitchen counter to hold
- Water bottle
- Space to take a few steps
Where Omar goes
- West OrangeLives here
- Glen Ridge
- Livingston
- Verona
Where in the home
Living roomAnywhere with a chair
Usual week
Mon
10am
to 2pmTue
1pm
to 5pmWed
Off
Thu
9am
to 1pmFri
Off
Sat
1pm
to 5pmSun
9am
to 1pm
What families say
“He wrote every exercise on a card. Dad actually uses them.”
Ellen G.
“Very respectful of my father's routines.”
Susan R.
“Kind, punctual and so much fun. Dad is already asking about next week.”
Robert S.
“A real bright spot in our week. Highly recommend.”
Alex G.
Checked and vetted
- Online search
- A real conversation with our team
- Signed provider agreement
- Criminal background check
- National sex offender registry check
$130 per hour
Plus a $2.50 booking fee and 10% service fee.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before.