Meet Michele Howard

Education & Certifications

• Certified Mobility Training Specialist (CMTS)
• Certified Functional Aging Specialist (FAI/ISSA)
• Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach (PN1)
• E5 Collective Training Certified
• CPR/AED Certified (if applicable)

Michele Howard believes movement is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves. Her passion is helping adults build the strength, mobility, and confidence they need to continue enjoying the activities that make life meaningful—whether that’s traveling, playing with grandchildren, gardening, hiking, playing pickleball, or simply moving through each day with greater ease.

As Lead Coach at Your Personal Best Training Studio, Michele combines years of coaching experience with advanced education in functional aging, mobility, and nutrition to help members improve not only how they move, but how they live. She believes fitness should never feel intimidating. Instead, it should be welcoming, encouraging, and tailored to meet each person where they are.

Michele has a special passion for improving mobility because she has seen firsthand how restoring movement can transform confidence, reduce pain, and help people reclaim activities they once believed they had lost. Whether someone is just beginning their fitness journey or wants to remain active for decades to come, she enjoys helping clients discover that meaningful progress is possible at every age.

As Lead Coach, Michele also mentors new coaches and helps maintain the high standard of coaching that defines the YPB experience. She believes every member deserves personal attention, thoughtful instruction, and a coach who genuinely cares about their success.

Her coaching style is calm, encouraging, and deeply personal. Michele finds the greatest joy in celebrating the moments that remind people what their bodies are still capable of.

She recently shared one of those moments after working with a longtime member.

“One day during suspension strap rows, Karen S. leaned her head back and closed her eyes. I asked if she was okay, and she smiled and said, ‘Yes… I’m just taking in the joy of being able to do this.'”

For Michele, that’s what coaching is all about. It’s never just about completing another exercise—it’s about helping people rediscover movement they thought they had lost and celebrating the freedom that comes with it.

Outside the studio, Michele enjoys spending time with her husband, Gregg, staying active, continuing her professional education, and finding new ways to better serve the YPB community. She believes great coaches never stop learning, and she is continually expanding her knowledge so she can provide the very best experience for every client she coaches.

Michele believes that every movement gained is another piece of independence earned. That belief shapes every class she coaches and every client relationship she builds.

At Your Personal Best Training Studio, Michele is passionate about helping our members stay strong, active, and independent so they can continue traveling, playing with grandchildren, enjoying hobbies, and living life with confidence for years to come. She believes functional fitness isn’t simply about exercising—it’s about preserving the freedom to live the life you love.