Emma Mattison, online personal trainer for adults over 40

Online Personal Training

Online Personal Training Designed for Adults Over 40

Build strength, improve mobility, reduce pain, and gain the confidence to live life on your terms through evidence-based online coaching designed specifically for adults over 40.

Donna Mills

“I have spent most of my life largely avoiding exercise, which has come back to haunt me. I started using the Peloton app for cardio during the pandemic and discovered that I actually liked this kind of workout. But when my doctors urged me to add strength training to my regimen, I hit a brick wall. No matter how light a dumbbell I chose, I kept injuring myself. I concluded that most online trainings were not designed for people like me, with little experience and aging, achy bodies. I needed something personalized, and I wanted to work with someone who understands the specific needs of older women. Emma Mattison's training program (customized for my aching body and preferences) has turned me into someone who does strength training throughout the week: On my own, without the hassle and embarrassment of going to a gym. Thanks to Emma's video guidance and steady communication, I'm following my doctors' orders and putting in my weekly strength and cardio workouts. And I'm feeling healthier for it.”

Donna Mills

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Certified & Accredited

NASM
National Academy of Sports Medicine
TRXCertified Trainer
University of Arizona
Bachelors of Science
FAI
Functional Aging Institute
Arhanta Yoga
Certified
Tai Chi
Certified
William Paterson University
Exercise Science Masters Candidate
Fitness Education Online
Certified
ASOC
Academy of Superior Online Coaching
Emma Mattison, NASM-certified personal trainer

Meet Emma

Why I Built This Practice

I watched too many adults in their 40s, 50s, and beyond get told that aging meant slowing down — that pain was inevitable, that strength was for the young. I didn't believe it, and the science didn't either.

So I built a coaching practice around a simple idea: personalized, evidence-based training that meets adults over 40 exactly where they are. Not a subscription to generic workouts. Not a one-size-fits-all app. A real coaching relationship that evolves with you — wherever you train, whenever you train.

Specialties

Functional Strength · Longevity · Habit-Based Coaching · Adults Over 40

Learn More About Emma
1-1 online personal training

Personalized 1-1 Coaching

A real coaching relationship — custom programming, video feedback, and ongoing support built around your life. Designed specifically for adults over 40.

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Free holistic fitness app

The Free Fitness App

Build your foundation with the free app — workouts, tracking, and free courses. Upgrade to personalized coaching whenever you're ready.

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How It Works

Your Path to Lasting Strength

01

Book Your Consultation

Schedule a complimentary call to discuss your goals, health history, and lifestyle — no pressure, no obligation.

02

Comprehensive Assessments

We assess your movement, strength, and starting point so your program is built around exactly where you are today.

03

Personalized Program

You receive a custom training and nutrition plan designed for your body, your equipment, and your schedule.

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Ongoing Coaching

Weekly check-ins, video form feedback, and continuous adjustments keep you progressing safely.

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Long-Term Success

We build habits and strength that last — so you move better, feel stronger, and thrive for decades.

Why Online Coaching

Better Than In-Person Training

Online coaching isn't a compromise — it's an upgrade. You get more guidance, more flexibility, and more value than a weekly gym session could ever deliver.

Train On Your Schedule

No commuting to a gym or working around a trainer's calendar. Your workouts happen when and where they fit your life.

Coaching Between Sessions

Traditional training ends when your session does. With asynchronous video check-ins, you're coached throughout the week — not just during a booked hour.

Train From Anywhere

Home, hotel, backyard, or gym. Your program adapts to the equipment and space you have — wherever life takes you.

Programs That Evolve

Your plan adjusts as you progress. No stale routines — continuous, personalized updates based on real feedback.

Direct Access

Message Emma directly through your private portal. Questions get answered, not lost between appointments.

Built for Lasting Results

Habit-based coaching that fits your real life — so the results you build actually stick for the long term.

Guided strength training for adults over 40

Training Built for the Way You Age

Personalized strength and mobility training designed for longevity. Improve balance, flexibility, and recovery with science-backed workouts — without straining your joints, heart, or muscles. This isn't a workout subscription. It's a personalized coaching experience designed specifically for adults over 40.

Longevity

Science-backed programs that prioritize sustainable strength and healthy aging.

Vitality

Improve energy, balance, and cardiovascular health with expert-guided training.

Mobility

Reduce pain and improve flexibility with movements designed for your body.

Emma and James Mattison training together

Movement & Music

A Balanced Body Needs a Balanced Life

Emma and James train, film, and play side by side — pairing movement with music as a mental reset, so the work stays sustainable and the play keeps you whole.

The Training Portal

Everything in One Place

Your private Emma Mattison Training Portal gives you secure access to your entire coaching experience — workouts, demonstrations, progress, and direct communication with Emma, all in one beautifully simple app.

  • Personalized workouts
  • Exercise demonstrations
  • Progress tracking
  • Coaching videos
  • Direct messaging
  • Resources & guides
  • Assessments
My Training dashboard on the desktop Emma Mattison Training Portal
Emma Mattison demonstrating a lunge in a full-screen coaching video
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Weekly progress and assignments in the Emma Mattison Training Portal

Hear From the Clients

Read Client Success Stories
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Julia Welna Verified
12/5/2024

Emma Mattison took time to assess my current fitness and nutrition needs prior to providing me with a personalized program. She is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her clients' progress. The workouts are challenging but achievable, and I've seen real improvements in my strength and mobility. Highly recommend!

via google
Donna Mills
Donna Mills Verified
August 4, 2024

I have spent most of my life largely avoiding exercise, which has come back to haunt me. I started using the Peloton app for cardio during the pandemic and discovered that I actually liked this kind of workout. But when my doctors urged me to add strength training to my regimen, I hit a brick wall. No matter how light a dumbbell I chose, I kept injuring myself. I concluded that most online trainings were not designed for people like me, with little experience and aging, achy bodies. I needed something personalized, and I wanted to work with someone who understands the specific needs of older women. Emma Mattison's training program (customized for my aching body and preferences) has turned me into someone who does strength training throughout the week: On my own, without the hassle and embarrassment of going to a gym. Thanks to Emma's video guidance and steady communication, I'm following my doctors' orders and putting in my weekly strength and cardio workouts. And I'm feeling healthier for it.

via google
Denny McNew
Denny McNew Verified
July 9, 2024

Working with Emma Mattison has literally been life-changing. Over the past 10 years I've been dealing with advanced prostate cancer. The latest occurrence last year and the treatments prescribed left me extremely weak with pain in my joints and muscles. Every day tasks became a problem. Emma changed all that by expertly designing a customized program for me and patiently addressing all of my physical problems. Her positive, careful, and non-judgmental approach to stretching, balance and strength has returned me to my active life once more. Emma is a wonderful counselor and coach as well as being knowledgeable in fitness and exercise...all of this and she is a joy to work with.

via facebook
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Chris Fricke Verified
12/22/2023

Emma is extremely knowledgeable about exercise and movement and is focused on helping people of the age of 40 and above. Her approach is science-based and she really understands how to work with older bodies safely. I've been working with her for months and the results speak for themselves.

via google
Nancy A Scarselletta
Nancy A Scarselletta Verified
May 28, 2023

I highly recommend Emma. She is incredibly knowledgeable and personable, I love working with her. After a long struggle with my hip, I came to the end of trying everything to avoid hip replacement surgery. I had it replaced in November 2022. Recovery, for me, was a long journey. Finally, in March 2023, my recovery started to improve enough to bring my PT down to once a week and work with a personal trainer. I was a ballroom dancer for show and competition and my goal is to return to that level of activity. I was hoping to find a personal trainer with dance background. I was elated to find Emma....who has a 20 year dance background! She knows the process to get me and my body to a safe, strong, and confident place...for life and dance. As I said earlier, I highly recommend Emma.

via facebook
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Alexandra Martello Verified
12/15/2023

I had a terrible back going into training. Emma was able to get me back on track by doing workouts that focused on my specific needs. Her functional aging expertise really shows — she knows exactly how to modify exercises for joint issues and chronic pain. I'm now stronger and pain-free.

via google
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Tom Katsiaficas Verified
10/31/2023

If you are looking for a true professional fitness instructor/coach then Emma is your answer! She is dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly invested in your success. The online coaching format works perfectly for my busy schedule.

via google
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Jeff Painter Verified
January 20, 2024

I had an incredible experience with Emma as my trainer, and I highly recommend her. One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the convenience of being able to do all my exercises at home without requiring a gym membership — I only needed a few pieces of equipment such as resistance bands, loop bands, and dumbbells. Initially, I started training with Emma to strengthen my knee, but I soon discovered numerous other benefits: a significant decrease in my blood pressure, the development of muscle tone, and a reduction in belly fat. I now feel healthy and fit. Emma's expertise and knowledge are truly remarkable — she took the time to understand my specific needs and goals and developed a personalized plan to meet them. What impressed me even more was that the exercises were similar to those recommended by my physical therapist, which reassured me I was on the right track.

via facebook
Angie McK
Angie McK Verified
10/28/2023

Working with Emma has been the best investment that I could have done for myself. There's such a vast amount of knowledge and personalized attention she provides. The video check-ins keep me accountable and the progress I've made is incredible.

via facebook
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Joann Galley Verified
November 13, 2023

Emma has many excellent skills as a personal trainer: her knowledge about the body and how it works; her use of creative exercises like deep breathing and tai chi in addition to traditional PT moves; and her easy to follow and understand videos she produces with her husband. What I value most, however, is her willingness to meet me where I am as an older woman who did not like exercise and to be encouraging, non-judgmental and supportive. Her weekly check-in to review that week's routines is something I always look forward to. She is inspirational and kind. I'm so glad to have found her.

via bark
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Julia Welna Verified
12/5/2024

Emma Mattison took time to assess my current fitness and nutrition needs prior to providing me with a personalized program. She is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely cares about her clients' progress. The workouts are challenging but achievable, and I've seen real improvements in my strength and mobility. Highly recommend!

via google
Donna Mills
Donna Mills Verified
August 4, 2024

I have spent most of my life largely avoiding exercise, which has come back to haunt me. I started using the Peloton app for cardio during the pandemic and discovered that I actually liked this kind of workout. But when my doctors urged me to add strength training to my regimen, I hit a brick wall. No matter how light a dumbbell I chose, I kept injuring myself. I concluded that most online trainings were not designed for people like me, with little experience and aging, achy bodies. I needed something personalized, and I wanted to work with someone who understands the specific needs of older women. Emma Mattison's training program (customized for my aching body and preferences) has turned me into someone who does strength training throughout the week: On my own, without the hassle and embarrassment of going to a gym. Thanks to Emma's video guidance and steady communication, I'm following my doctors' orders and putting in my weekly strength and cardio workouts. And I'm feeling healthier for it.

via google
Denny McNew
Denny McNew Verified
July 9, 2024

Working with Emma Mattison has literally been life-changing. Over the past 10 years I've been dealing with advanced prostate cancer. The latest occurrence last year and the treatments prescribed left me extremely weak with pain in my joints and muscles. Every day tasks became a problem. Emma changed all that by expertly designing a customized program for me and patiently addressing all of my physical problems. Her positive, careful, and non-judgmental approach to stretching, balance and strength has returned me to my active life once more. Emma is a wonderful counselor and coach as well as being knowledgeable in fitness and exercise...all of this and she is a joy to work with.

via facebook
C
Chris Fricke Verified
12/22/2023

Emma is extremely knowledgeable about exercise and movement and is focused on helping people of the age of 40 and above. Her approach is science-based and she really understands how to work with older bodies safely. I've been working with her for months and the results speak for themselves.

via google
Nancy A Scarselletta
Nancy A Scarselletta Verified
May 28, 2023

I highly recommend Emma. She is incredibly knowledgeable and personable, I love working with her. After a long struggle with my hip, I came to the end of trying everything to avoid hip replacement surgery. I had it replaced in November 2022. Recovery, for me, was a long journey. Finally, in March 2023, my recovery started to improve enough to bring my PT down to once a week and work with a personal trainer. I was a ballroom dancer for show and competition and my goal is to return to that level of activity. I was hoping to find a personal trainer with dance background. I was elated to find Emma....who has a 20 year dance background! She knows the process to get me and my body to a safe, strong, and confident place...for life and dance. As I said earlier, I highly recommend Emma.

via facebook
A
Alexandra Martello Verified
12/15/2023

I had a terrible back going into training. Emma was able to get me back on track by doing workouts that focused on my specific needs. Her functional aging expertise really shows — she knows exactly how to modify exercises for joint issues and chronic pain. I'm now stronger and pain-free.

via google
T
Tom Katsiaficas Verified
10/31/2023

If you are looking for a true professional fitness instructor/coach then Emma is your answer! She is dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly invested in your success. The online coaching format works perfectly for my busy schedule.

via google
J
Jeff Painter Verified
January 20, 2024

I had an incredible experience with Emma as my trainer, and I highly recommend her. One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the convenience of being able to do all my exercises at home without requiring a gym membership — I only needed a few pieces of equipment such as resistance bands, loop bands, and dumbbells. Initially, I started training with Emma to strengthen my knee, but I soon discovered numerous other benefits: a significant decrease in my blood pressure, the development of muscle tone, and a reduction in belly fat. I now feel healthy and fit. Emma's expertise and knowledge are truly remarkable — she took the time to understand my specific needs and goals and developed a personalized plan to meet them. What impressed me even more was that the exercises were similar to those recommended by my physical therapist, which reassured me I was on the right track.

via facebook
Angie McK
Angie McK Verified
10/28/2023

Working with Emma has been the best investment that I could have done for myself. There's such a vast amount of knowledge and personalized attention she provides. The video check-ins keep me accountable and the progress I've made is incredible.

via facebook
J
Joann Galley Verified
November 13, 2023

Emma has many excellent skills as a personal trainer: her knowledge about the body and how it works; her use of creative exercises like deep breathing and tai chi in addition to traditional PT moves; and her easy to follow and understand videos she produces with her husband. What I value most, however, is her willingness to meet me where I am as an older woman who did not like exercise and to be encouraging, non-judgmental and supportive. Her weekly check-in to review that week's routines is something I always look forward to. She is inspirational and kind. I'm so glad to have found her.

via bark

Emma Mattison's Free Holistic Fitness & Health App

Plan your workouts, track your progress, access dozens of free courses and resources, as well as quick links to product and software recommendations to leverage on your health journey.

Plan Workouts

Plan your workouts with customized routines built around your goals, schedule, and available equipment.

Track Progress

Track your progress with built-in metrics, workout logs, and milestone celebrations that keep you moving forward.

Free Courses & Resources

Access dozens of free courses and educational resources covering strength, mobility, nutrition, and longevity.

Product & Software Links

Quick links to curated product and software recommendations to leverage on your health journey.

Free · 60 Seconds

Is Coaching Right for You?

Answer five quick questions to see whether personalized coaching with Emma is the right fit for your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is online personal training with Emma Mattison?

It's a fully personalized coaching experience — not a subscription to generic workouts. You receive a custom program, nutrition guidance, and ongoing support built around your goals, schedule, and body, designed specifically for adults over 40. Everything runs through Emma's private training portal and asynchronous video coaching, so you get expert guidance without rigid in-person gym appointments.

How does Emma's online coaching work?

After a comprehensive assessment, Emma designs a personalized program based on your goals, equipment, and health history. You follow your weekly workouts on your schedule and submit short video check-ins for form feedback. Emma adjusts your program continuously based on your progress — so every session moves you closer to your goals.

Is this personalized coaching or a workout subscription?

Personalized coaching. You're not buying access to a library of generic workouts — you're working directly with Emma, who builds, adjusts, and oversees your program week after week. The difference is accountability, expertise, and a plan that evolves with you.

What is the cancellation and billing policy?

Personal training is billed on a 4-week cycle with no long-term contracts. You can cancel at any time with up to 48 hours' notice before your next cycle's billing date auto-charge. Full billing and cancellation details are provided in the written agreement sent to you during onboarding, after your consultation call.

What makes Emma's coaching different?

Emma is a NASM-certified personal trainer, Certified Functional Aging Specialist, and nutrition coach currently pursuing her Master's in Exercise Physiology. Her coaching is science-backed and built specifically for adults over 40 — focusing on functional strength, mobility, and longevity rather than aesthetics. Because she works with a limited number of clients, every program gets genuine, individualized attention.

Ready to Move Better, Feel Stronger, and Thrive?

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