February 24, 2025
Staying active and prioritizing fitness can be challenging, but Fit Coach in the Hills, LLC makes it easier than ever. Offering both on-site and virtual personal training, this service brings customized fitness programs directly to clients—whether in their homes, offices, or even while traveling.
Owner Suzanne Blaicher, a certified personal trainer, works with clients of all ages and abilities, designing workouts that are user-friendly, fun, and challenging. Virtual training provides added flexibility, ensuring that clients can stay on track even when life gets busy. Blaicher shares how Fit Coach in the Hills is helping people in Litchfield County and beyond reach their fitness goals.
1. What inspired you to start your career in health and fitness?
In my early 30s, after considerable weight loss, my trainer told me that my drive, determination, and positive vibe could inspire and motivate others to train. A few years later, my husband and I started a family, and all the while, I worked out at home or at a massive 50-acre gym complex in NJ, where I swam, biked, rowed, took yoga, TRX, ran, and lifted in the weight room. I started my professional fitness journey with a SPIN certification, and I am currently AFAA-certified in Group Training, Personal Training, NASM Sports Nutrition Coaching, BOSU, and TRX.
2. What sets your services apart from others in the industry?
Fitness is fun, but not everyone thinks so! I use motivational techniques like accountability, music, constant positive feedback, and a variety of equipment and programming to keep workouts simple, safe, and fresh. There’s no need to buy anything—I use what the client already owns and often bring my own equipment to introduce new exercises.
I love training and wake up every day knowing I’m helping clients become their best selves through proper conditioning and programming. The versatility of in-person and virtual training allows clients to work out multiple days per week from anywhere without missing a session.
3. How do you cater to your clients’ specific needs?
I customize fitness programs for each client based on their specific needs. Currently, I train clients ranging from their late 20s to late 70s. Their programs vary from balance, postural awareness, stretching, and core work to HIIT, functional, and circuit training, along with heart rate zone training. I provide a comprehensive health and wellness program that incorporates fitness and weight management for optimal benefits.
4. What trends or changes have you noticed in your industry recently?
GLP-1 has been transformative for those struggling with weight loss. I work with clients on GLP-1 to ensure their diet includes proper macros, especially protein. However, most of my clients are not on GLP-1 and achieve success through sweat equity and consistent training to become leaner, faster, and stronger.
5. Can you share a success story that you’re particularly proud of?
I’ve had many recent breakthrough moments with clients! A man in his 70s did his first push-up, three clients lost over 20 pounds, another improved pulmonary function, and a high school friend naturally lowered cholesterol by 50 points. Through hard work and consistent training, they reached their goals—they just needed a coach to guide them.
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