ABOUT JONAH MACLAGAN
At Empowered Fitness, you will find an environment where many barriers cease to exists in your health journey. Our team of personal trainers constantly stay up to date with the health industry through consistent research, expertise, and improvement of their own services to ensure that every client gets what they deserve. We take a holistic approach to walking alongside you in your health journey and are very focused on the reasons why you are here and want to make a difference in your life. Each of us have gone through (and continue to go through) our own transformation in mind, body, and spirit, and our mission is to help each client live their own transformation through movement & exercise and to achieve their own empowerment in their life.
HOW IT STARTED
Empowered Fitness boasts a team of highly skilled trainers, each with unique strengths and specialties. These trainers work in collaboration with Empowered Fitness, providing services in-person and online. Whether an individual is looking for a trainer specializing in strength training, endurance work, or a more holistic approach, the team at Empowered Fitness can help. Founder Jonah MacLagan works with each client to understand their personal goals and preferences and match them with the ideal trainer to support them on their journey.
Jonah, grew up in Rehoboth, MA, as part of a large family on a farm. His fitness journey began in high school when he experienced mental health challenges and sought to build confidence, improve their health, and find happiness. He began running and, soon after, his father introduced him to weightlifting at the gym. In 2019, he decided to shift his focus from a childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian to pursuing education in health and fitness.
Jonah earned his certification as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2020 and a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Arizona State University in 2021. After gaining training experience, he moved to Arlington and established his business in 2022.
His expertise lies in working with clients who experience physical pain and mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. His motivation to help others stems from his own personal struggles. He aims to help individuals overcome stagnation, develop healthier habits, and realize their potential for growth and transformation.
He is fluent in Portuguese and offers sessions in both English and Portuguese (Serviço em Português também).”
