James Taylor Baker

Education: Bachelor of Aviation Science

Certification: American Heart Association: CPR & AED

Experience: Prior to becomeing Club Director for Snap Fitness James brings 19 years of sales & marketing and management experience. Former Director of Membership Development for the City of Orange Chamber of Commerce, 3 years flight experience (Helicopters). Commercial Helicopter Pilot & Flight Instructor, Personal Trainer with over 10 years of experiences both in home and club settings.

My Mission: My mission is to provide all clients with a great experience and a clear path to their fitness goals! Together we can achieve!

Highlights: (Personal Interests): Flying helicopters, running and competing in 5K & 10K, working out, swimming, soccer, basketball, golf, tennis, racquetball, riding Motorcycles, going to the movies, hanging out with friends and family, networking, good food and wine.

Personal Trainers

For more information about our AMAZING trainers click the Pesonal Training Link above and then click on Meet Our Trainers tab.

Kari

Kari was no different then any other hard working Mom.  Kari quickly got tired of not having the energy to keep up with her son and having no time for herself.  Kari made the commitment to herself and structured her life so that she could have some time for hereself to get into the shape she new she could attain.  After training regulary with one of our amazing trainers and reletnless dedication she was able to burn off that baby weight and get into the best shape of her life!

Pete

I came to SNAP Fitness Centers of Orange in early Aug. 2009 to deal with serious health issues from poor nutrition and lack of exercise.  I selected Kim Froeschner, fitness professional, to become my personal trainer and nutritionist.  “Coach Kim” taught me healthy eating and diet basics, weight training, cardio exercise and inspired my commitment to change my life! 

In the first 8-12 weeks I shed 35 lbs, reduced body fat 17% & w/doctor’s permission, discontinued taking high blood pressure medication!  Coach Kim has been instrumental in reaching my ongoing fitness and health goals: improve musculature in chest, shoulders and upper body and strengthen my core. 

In June, 2010, with the encouragement & guidance of fitness pro Richard Lopez, I took up road bicycling.  Terrific sport to build & tone muscles and do cardio on the many spectacularly beautiful roads and bike trails throughout Orange County.  Not bad for a 61 years "young" old guy!

SNAP Fitness Clubs offer a warm, friendly, clean, supportive environment to further my success!

Snap Fitness congratulates Pete on a great accomplishment.  A great example to us all of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.

Kathy

Weighing in at 250 lbs., before joining Snap Fitness, Kathy is a great example of what can be done with allot of hard work and commitment. All the blood, sweat and tears payed off and Kathy lost 100 lbs.!!  

Mark & Sandra

Sandra

After years of inactivity I decided it was finally time to get in shape. After all the children moved from home and I was left with more time, there was no excuse! In October 2010 I signed up with Snap Fitness and decided to do both the three day a week boot camp and also one on one instruction. I chose Kim Froeschner as my personal trainer, and I can't say enough about how she changed my life. Not only did Kim work with me on the equipment and with exercises, but she also helped me change my eating habits and my entire perspective on nutrition. After six months of both of us working hard, I lost 30 pounds! I don't think I would ever have been able to do this on my own, thank you Kim and thank you Snap!

Mark

I was apprehensive when Sandi said I should join her at Snap. How would I know what to do or learn how to use all that bizarre equipment? And what about my bad back and bum knee? Answer: work with Richard Lopez, one of the trainers. Richard helped me strengthen my back and knee so I can now stand straight every morning without pain. And I learned from him how to use the equipment and put together a routine I can do on my own. Along the way I've even managed to lose some weight (20lbs so far over five months), add a few muscles, and look a little trimmer. Most importantly, I'm finding levels of diet and exercise that I can live with over the long term.

William

I started out at near 190 pounds and had recently started an exercise routine by going to a gym at Camp Pendleton where I work. I joined the East Orange Snap Fitness gym to accelerate my weight loss and fitness routine. 


As a result of Joe's assistance I expanded my routine beyond the recumbent bike to include a weight training regimen and treadmill work. I also received assistance for my diet. With a few lessons, I was able to add to my routine, thus accelerating my weight loss and improving my muscle tone. Because of the convenience of the East Orange location, I was able to increase the number of workouts and thus increase my weight loss and improving my cardio performance. As a result, I took up running and was able to complete my first 5K at Irvine Regional Park in 34 minutes flat. 



I recently went to my doctor and he was impressed with my almost 30 lb. weight loss over a 6 month period! Based on the weight loss and the improvement in my physical shape, he agreed to take me off my medicines. My blood pressure has been reduced from the 140/90 range to the 116/65 range.

My friends at work have noticed the changes I have made My old clothes are now very baggy and I recently purchased several new pairs of pants. I went from a size 34-29 inch waist. My beer belly is now a lot less noticeable. I even had to buy new shirts and belts.



I now run almost everyday.  I signed up for another 5K run at Chapman University in October of this year. I expect to perform as well or better than the first one. I want to thank everyone at Snap, especially Joe and Richard. Without them and others, I would not have lost as much weight nearly as fast. I appreciate all their expertise and encouragement.

I give Snap Fitness a hearty thank you and want to recommend them. The convenience of their location and the fact that they are open 24 hours really sold me on them. I much prefer them to 24 Hour Fitness. They are much more convenient and user friendly than 24 Hours Fitness.

Snap Fitness congratulates William Chandler on some fantastic accomplishments! He is another great examples of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.  Keep up the great work William!

Jerry

Turning 40 sucks!  I looked in the mirror and was horrified.  I didn’t look good and I sure didn’t feel good.  I was sick and tired of always being sick and tired.  I knew if I didn’t do something about it then my 50s, 60s and 70s (if I made it that far) were going to be painful.

Making the initial commitment is the hard part.  Once you get going and start seeing (and feeling) results, it gets a whole lot easier.  Find something that motivates you.  Work out with a friend.  Get on the treadmill and watch your favorite television show or game.  Do whatever it takes to find your motivation and make it happen!

Since turning 40 (2 years), I’m down 26 pounds. I have about 10 pounds to go still!

I want to give a huge thanks to the staff at Snap Fitness.  They have always been very helpful and encouraging.  With their support I have gotten myself in shape.  I look better, I feel better and I can’t remember the last time I was sick. THANKS A BUNCH SNAP!!!

Snap Fitness congratulates Jerry for being the winner of our Shape Up Challenge.  He and his wife, Danielle, have been members since we opened in 2008, and are great examples of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.

Trisha

My friend, Yvonne, is a member of Snap Fitness and invited me to join her team in the ‘Lose Weight Challenge.”  I gained weight over the past few years and was struggling trying to lose it.  Once I joined Snap Fitness and started working out I found myself motivated as I started losing inches.  By implementing cardio and weight training, in my exercise routine, I found that I had more energy!!  I’ve dropped two sizes and 10+ pounds since the challenge started.   My goal is to maintain a healthy weight and continue to exercise to strengthen my body.

Snap Fitness congratulates Trisha Michaud for being the winner of our Lose Weight Challenge.  Trisha is a great example of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.

Yvonne

I have been working out at Orange Snap Fitness with my husband since it first opened. I enjoy working out. I find it relaxing. Also, being a stay-at-home mom with a seven year old daughter, working out is “my time to myself.”

It’s easy to say you’re too busy to fit working out into your schedule, but I find when you make it priority you get used to it and it becomes part of your lifestyle. I love the energy working out gives me. I see some of the older seniors working out and I hope that’s me when I’m their age!

The staff at Snap have been very helpful and supportive. Kim was my personal trainer last summer and her advice and knowledge was greatly appreciated!  I have been a member at so many gyms over my lifetime and my experience at Snap has definitely been one of the best!

Snap Fitness congratulates Yvonne for being the winner of our Shape Up Challenge.  She and her husband, Anthony, have been members since we opened in 2008, and are great examples of what can be achieved with hard work and dedication.