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Strength Training & Nutrition planning for women 35+‍ ‍

Helping women navigate the gym and finally See Results

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Feel your best AND learn to trust your body

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less doubt. more progress.

….IF you’re gaining belly fat despite working out and eating healthy,

lifting weights feels confusing or intimidating,

your old workouts are no longer “working” and you’re gaining weight,

the right training and nutrition strategy CAN change that.

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specialized training & Nutrition Services

Tired of feeling lost in the gym? Confused by machines or unsure if you’re doing exercises correctly? Or maybe you’ve been working out for months and not seeing the results you want.
Why This Works
- No More Guessing: Every exercise and rep is tailored to you.
- Expert Guidance: You get personalized coaching that fast-tracks results.
- Confidence & Support: You’ll feel capable, motivated, and empowered in every session.
- Safe & Effective: Avoid injuries and learn the proper way to exercise from day one.
What You’ll Get
✅ Strength & Resistance Training Tailored to You – Workouts designed specifically for your goals, whether it’s weight loss, body fat reduction, muscle gain, or general health.
✅ Technique Refinement & Injury Prevention – Learn how to perform every exercise safely and efficiently, so you get results without setbacks.
✅ Hands-On Coaching & Real-Time Feedback – Immediate guidance to correct form, improve performance, and maximize every session
Who This Is For
- Beginners who want step-by-step guidance in the gym.
- Anyone frustrated by lack of results despite putting in effort.
- People who thrive with personal, hands-on coaching.
1:1 Personal Training is designed for beginners and anyone ready to finally get real results with expert guidance. With hands-on coaching and personalized workouts, you’ll gain confidence, burn fat, build strength, and improve your overall health—safely and effectively.
Location:
North Hollywood
Studio City
Sherman Oaks
Burbank
Are you tired of spinning your wheels at the gym? Doing workouts that don’t work? Or following generic nutrition advice that never fits your life?
Our 16-Week Full Transformation Program is designed specifically for beginners and anyone who’s struggled to see real results. With expert guidance, personalized structure, and accountability, you’ll finally build the body and confidence you’ve been working for—without guesswork or frustration.
Program Options:
• Fitness + Nutrition– Full guidance on workouts and meal planning for complete results.
• Nutrition-Only Coaching- Perfect if you want to nail your diet while keeping your current training routine.
What’s Included?
✅ Customized Training Plan – Workouts tailored to your goals, fitness level, and experience (included in Training + Nutrition option).
✅ Personalized Nutrition Plan – Flexible, realistic meal plan with macro adjustments to fit your lifestyle.
✅ Weekly Check-Ins & Progress Tracking – Stay on track, adjust as you go, and never feel lost.
✅ Direct Support – Messaging and email access to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and keep you accountable.
Why This Works
- No More Guesswork: Every workout and meal is tailored to you.
- Expert Guidance: You get professional coaching without leaving your home.
- Built for Beginners: Step-by-step instructions make it simple, achievable, and motivating.
- Results That Stick: Week-to-week adjustments based on your progress, body feedback, and goals.
Who This Is For
- Beginners who are ready to finally see results.
- People frustrated by wasted time in the gym and confused on what to eat.
- Anyone who wants accountability, structure, motivation and expert guidance.
A deep dive into your nutrition, metabolism, and lifestyle to create a personalized, one time, plan.
Take the guesswork out of your nutrition with a one-hour, one-on-one consult designed to set you up for success. During our call, I’ll highlight key areas of opportunity, walk you through a custom macro-based nutrition plan, and set clear expectations for progress.
What’s included:
✅ Full nutrition assessment based on your goals & dietary needs
✅ Analysis of biofeedback, gut health, and metabolic function
✅ Custom nutrition strategy (macros, meal timing, supplement suggestions)
✅ Option to book 30-minute follow-up sessions for ongoing support
This option is ideal for those who want expert insights and a clear, actionable, one time plan.

Training

Strength training becomes even more important for women as we age and hormones begin to shift. Building muscle supports metabolism, protects bone density, improves energy, and helps you feel strong and confident in your body through every stage of life.

My personalized training programs are designed to help women build strength, improve body composition, and create sustainable results in a supportive, realistic way. Train with me in person in Studio City or through structured online coaching.

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Nutrition

As hormones change, the nutrition approaches that used to work may no longer give the same results. I help women build sustainable nutrition habits by balancing meals, and fueling their bodies in a way that supports energy, metabolism, and body composition—without restrictive dieting or unrealistic rules.

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Wellness & Lifestyle

Your results are influenced by more than just workouts and nutrition. Factors like stress, sleep, recovery, and daily routines all play an important role in how you feel and how your body responds as you get older. My coaching helps women 35+ build supportive habits that improve recovery, increase energy, and create a sustainable lifestyle focused on long-term strength, health, and overall well-being.

See the incredible transformations clients have achieved!

Sheri

“AMAZING experience working with Ioana! One of the best investments I made in myself.
Quick Whys?
- Works with your timing as early as 5AM
- Easily reachable over text message
- Friendly and knowledgeable!
- Knows how to pace and push myself (hint: learning how to what your body is telling you into exercise)
- Love how she is positive especially with all of us 9-5 workers
- Love her analogies to help me visualize, e.g. imagine a credit card as you squeeze your butt cheeks
- The gym she has us workout at is a gorgeous place with AC, space, and has clean bathroom
If you are still at all hesitant, here's a list of what I gain from my sessions with her in a bit more detail:
1. A real, trustworthy and sound advice on various topics (e.g. nutrition choices, fad/trends, glp1, meditation) from someone who been in the medical field and now in the fitness & health field who isn't afraid of sharing her own experiences
2. How to really engage my core; now I can engage while during meetings and even in the car!
3. How to tell when it is okay to swap over to higher weights; knowing my strengths and how to push my boundaries is really helpful to prevent myself from accidentally injuring or straining myself
4. At home or limited equipment alternatives to equipment workouts; not everyone has accessibility or time to reach a gym so her knowing what are some at-home or in-motion alternatives is helpful (e.g. using a stretchband at work to strengthen my arms when I get a bit of downtime)
5. Muscle & form education - learning what is the right form for workout and understanding what muscle groups are being used. Example: Learning what muscles are being engaged when you're doing hammer curl vs bicep curl helps me understand what I want to tighten.
6. How to take care of myself for long term wellness (e.g. walking backwards on treadmill helps with strengthening the muscles around me and make me feel more confidence that I won't injure myself)
While I'm not a success dramatic picture worthy case, the confidence, the knowledge & practice she instilled into me will be life-long. Truly one of the best investments I made in 2025!
Mirela

I’ve done a lot of workout classes but never felt confident lifting weights and wanted to make more progress and build muscle.
After working with ioana I’ve gained so much strength and confidence in the gym, I feel comfortable pushing myself, selecting my weights (which was one of the biggest challenges before), and feel like I get much more out of the classes I am doing on my own.
Marci

Ioana is terrific. She explains exactly the effect of each exercise and why it is important. I'm in my early 70's. All of the exercises address balance, strength and safety. Plus, all exercises are tailored to my ability and needs.
She' sets a pace, builds confidence and is a delight to work with.

MEET Ioana Astilean

CERTIFIED PERSONAL
TRAINER & Health COACH

Hi, I’m Ioana — your personal trainer and nutrition coach here in Los Angeles.

Before I ever stepped into the fitness industry, I spent 4 years working in the Emergency Room as an EMT, and 7 years working as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room and Recovery Room. I loved helping people, but the long shifts, the stress, and the constant grind started taking a toll on me. Over time, I gained weight, felt drained, and knew I wasn’t showing up as my best self.

That’s when I discovered what fitness and nutrition could really do. Taking care of my body became the turning point — not just for my health, but for my confidence, energy, and overall happiness.

I realized something SO important: hospitals treat illness with medicine, but fitness and nutrition are the first line of defense that can keep us from needing those hospital visits in the first place. ‍ ‍

Thats why i love Strength Training so much! It’s one thing we CAN do to build confidence, to learn to trust our bodies, to wear the clothes we want, to look good, to feel good, to be healthy, and most importantly to eventually be a badass 80 something year old crushing all the activities, instead of bed bound hunched over and sick.

Feeling strong and capable allows me to do the activities i love, without pain or fear of injury. That for me starts with building strength in the gym.

That’s why I became a coach. Now, I help people just like you build a strong, sustainable lifestyle through personalized fitness and nutrition programs. My approach isn’t just about calories and workouts — I look at the full picture: your energy, mood, digestion, performance, and even things like stress and confidence. Because when those pieces fall into place, the physical results naturally follow.

If you’re tired of quick fixes and want real, lasting change, I’d love to guide you. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your life, helps you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever — and keeps those results long after we’re done working together.

Education & CERTIfications

Certified Personal Trainer- ACE
Certified Nutrition Coach- Precision Nutrition
Sport Performance Nutrition Coach- M2 Performance Nutrition
Basic Life Support- BLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support- ACLS
NIH Stroke Certified
Associates Degree of Health Science
Bachelors of Science in Nursing

See what other people are saying

Sarah

“I've worked with multiple trainers over the past 5 years - across both coasts - and I can say with full confidence that Ioana is the best. She is so easy to work with and has a very genuine and easygoing personality that helps me feel at ease even when I am pushing myself to the limit. Having felt intimidated by gyms & workout culture for most of my life it is incredible to now be at a place where I have confidence in my body and my ability to build strength. My body looks and feels amazing. I get compliments all of the time. I'm so grateful for Ioana's knowledge and disposition - our training sessions fly by because they are actually fun. Physical health is so important for every aspect of our lives and I highly recommend working with Ioana.”
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Rocio

“I used to feel intimidated by weights and machines, but Ioana has given me so much confidence and always celebrates what I consider to be even my smallest wins. And I started small when 5lb weights felt like they were 100 each. I can carry even more now, and it’s exciting for me to watch my progress at my own pace.

What sets Ioana apart is that she genuinely feels like she’s on my team, not just training me. She listens, encourages, and pushes me in a way that feels empowering, never overwhelming. Every session is well-structured, challenging, and tailored to my needs, whether it’s strength training, mobility work, or injury prevention. She always ensures my form is correct and explains the “why” behind every movement, which has helped me build confidence in my workouts.

She’s also been incredibly attentive to my shoulder issues, making sure I keep moving without stiffness while still progressing in my workouts. Plus, her positive energy is contagious—it makes even the toughest sessions feel rewarding!”
Rocio
Personal Training & Nutrition Program
Acsah

“I started strength training with ioana to get stronger and be able to hike Vernal Falls in Yosemite. In the process I’ve gained muscle, endurance, lost 17 pounds, and confident not only in my ability to hike, but also how I feel and look.
I no longer get tired after walking 10 minutes and can now hike 2 and a half hours.
The workouts are fun, she is so easy to talk to, and biggest thing I’ve gained is learning how to workout and be confident in the gym.”
Nutrition and At Home Program

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