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About
Hi, I’m Howard Skora, a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist based in Venice with over 25 years of experience helping clients build strength, gain muscle, improve mobility, and achieve lasting results. Whether you prefer training in a fully equipped Venice gym or the comfort of your home, I offer personalized programs tailored to your unique goals.
My expertise spans strength training, corrective exercise, and stretch therapy, combining these skills to create balanced, effective workouts. I specialize in improving flexibility, correcting imbalances, and enhancing movement patterns, so your body not only performs better but feels better too.
From gaining muscle and losing weight to addressing chronic pain or movement limitations, I guide clients through a results-driven approach that builds strength and confidence for life.
Certifications:
National Academy of Sports Medicine – CPT
Certified Stretch Therapist
Advanced Certification: Integrated Flexibility Specialist
Advanced Certification: Corrective Exercise Specialist
Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Level Two, Paul Chek Institute
Steel Mace Flow Coach (with honors)
Overview
Hired 2 times
Serves Venice, CA
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19 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and punctuality.
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Mohamed E.
Oct 12, 2018
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Howard is a great personaltrainer! Very knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. Takes your goals into account. And he also takes the time to make sure he explains why things should be done one way and not another, as opposed to just telling you what to do. I honestly could not have hoped for a better trainer.
Howard Skora Fitness's reply
Thanks, Mo! I'm so proud of what we have achieved in such a short time. Let's keep going!
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Lrg l.
Jul 28, 2018
Howie is a wonder with the old folks' set! If you're looking for patience & humor, with a touch of NYC charm thrown in for good measure, he's your man! And don't forget to ask him about his current play!
Paul L.
Jul 28, 2018
Howard Skora is a terrific fitness trainer, thoughtful, considerate, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I'm a middle-aged, bordering on old, guy, and he is able to accommodate all of my body's idiosyncrasies extremely well. Best of all, I'm fitter than I've ever been!
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Howard Skora
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I work with all budgets, and if you have a certain amount you can spend, I will accommodate that and give you more homework. I also offer online training if you live too far from West LA to meet with me in person.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My process is tailored to ensure each client receives a personalized experience:
Complimentary Initial Session: We begin with a sit-down to review your health history, including any past injuries or medical concerns. We’ll also discuss your fitness goals, your motivation (your "why"), and the best approach to achieving them.
Lifestyle Assessment: I take a close look at what you’re doing outside of training—daily habits, stressors, sleep quality, and nutrition—to identify any potential roadblocks.
Program Design: Using the information we’ve gathered, I create a customized training program that combines your goals with your unique needs and lifestyle.
Coaching: Each session is designed to build on the last, incorporating progressive resistance training, functional movement patterns, and holistic health strategies
My goal is to provide a results-driven experience that fits seamlessly into your life.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
25 years Experience.
Ran Gold's Gym Venice, "The Mecca of Bodybuilding" fitness department for 8 years.
Certifications:
National Academy of Sports Medicine – CPT
Certified Stretch Therapist
Advanced Certification: Integrated Flexibility Specialist
Advanced Certification: Corrective Exercise Specialist
Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Level Two, Paul Chek Institute
Steel Mace Flow Coach (with honors)
