1-on-1 personal training
The heart of Garage Lifts. A private session, a certified coach, and a custom program. Whether you're new to lifting or returning after time away, you'll get coaching that fits where you're starting.
Private personal training · Mishawaka, IN
One coach.
One client.
One garage.
Train one-on-one with Josh Santos, an NASM-certified coach who builds the plan around you, teaches you to lift properly, and makes sure you know why you're doing it.
- 5.0 from 36 Google reviews
- Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm
Why private
All of the gym.
None of the gym stuff.
No crowds, no waiting on a rack, no one to perform for. Just focused work with a coach who is paying attention to you the whole time.
The usual gym
Garage Lifts
Feeling watched on the gym floor
A private studio where the only eyes on you are your coach's
Waiting for equipment and working around the crowd
Exclusive access, so your session stays uninterrupted
Guessing at your form, or copying a video
A certified coach next to you, correcting and teaching
A one-size-fits-all routine
A plan built for your fitness level, limitations, and goals
How it works
There's no secret exercise.
Forget the one weird move that fixes everything. What works is lifting properly, staying healthy, and showing up. Here's how you start.
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Free assessment
Come in and meet Josh. Learn how to lift properly, how to avoid injuries, and what it takes to make consistent progress. It costs you nothing.
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A plan that's yours
Josh takes the time to understand where you are, what's limiting you, and what you want. Your training plan is built from that, not pulled off a shelf.
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Train and understand
Every session is challenging, effective, and tied to your goals. You'll also learn the why behind the work, so what you build here stays with you.
Coaching
Built for the person doing the work.
Nutrition coaching
Training works better when your food is working with it. Josh is an NASM Certified Nutrition Coach and can add nutrition guidance to your plan.
Remote coaching
Not local? Josh has also coached clients remotely, with programming personal to you rather than another generic workout video.
2-on-1 and small groups
Bring a friend or a partner and share the session. Josh is also a NASM Group Personal Training Specialist, so ask him what's possible for a bigger group.
Your coach
Meet Josh Santos
Garage Lifts has been running since 2020, built to be a private place to train, away from the crowds. Josh coaches every client himself and takes the time to learn what they actually need.
He trains hard himself and he's blunt about fitness myths. His clients keep describing the same things: he knows his stuff, he cares, and he's invested in whether you succeed.
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Nutrition Coach
Group Personal Training Specialist
The gym
It's a garage. It's also seriously equipped.
Racks, barbells and plates, a plate-loaded leg press, dumbbells, kettlebells, cable machines, and an air bike. Everything you need, and nobody else using it.
Reviews
What clients say
5.0
36 Google reviews
"Josh is so personable and knows his stuff!"Google review
What reviewers keep bringing up
- Programs customized to their goals and limitations
- Learning the reasoning behind each exercise
- A private gym that feels free of judgment
- A clean, well-kept training space
- A coach who is genuinely invested in their success
Pricing
Pay by the session.
Every client starts with a free assessment. After that, pay as you go, or buy 10 sessions and save $100.
1-on-1 personal training
$60 per session
Buy 10 sessions and get $100 off $500 for all 10
Just you and your coach.
2-on-1 personal training
$80 per session
Buy 10 sessions and get $100 off $700 for all 10
Share the session and save, bring a friend or a partner!
Questions
Before you come in.
I've never really lifted. Is this for me?
Yes. Learning how to lift properly is the starting point of the free assessment, and your plan is built around your current fitness level.
I hate feeling judged at the gym. What's it like here?
It's private. There's no gym floor full of strangers, which is one of the things clients mention most. You can focus on the work and ask every question you have.
I have an old injury or a limitation. Can I still train?
Tell Josh about it at your assessment. Your plan takes your limitations into account, and avoiding injury is part of what he teaches. If a doctor is treating you for it, check with them before starting.
Is the assessment really free?
Yes. It's a chance to meet Josh, see the gym, and learn the basics of lifting safely.
How much is personal training after that?
1-on-1 training is $60 per session and 2-on-1 is $80 per session. Buy 10 sessions of either and get $100 off. Josh will talk through how often it makes sense for you to train at your assessment.
Where do I go?
1414 E 4th St in Mishawaka, Indiana. Sessions run Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm. Josh will confirm the details when you book.
You're not late.
You're not behind.
Start with a free assessment. Tell Josh a little about yourself and we'll write the text for you.
- Call or text
- 574-903-8599
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm
Sat–Sun, closed