About

Your TST Team!

Mike, shaved head man in black, carrying Jen, a red head lady in black, on his back

Jen & Mike Gerasimas, Founders of The Solo Trainer

We are here for you!

We are your steadfast partner in empowering you to thrive independently. Our solutions streamline operations and minimize obstacles for your solo career. We are here to help you overcome roadblocks and focus on building and growing the training business of your dreams.

Support from a team of
Business Experts

All on your side to succeed as an independent personal trainer

Jen Gerasimas

ceo

After launching my solo training business 7Core in 2017, following a stressful job managing trainers at a high-end fitness facility, I've been repeatedly approached by other successful trainers seeking guidance on how to start their own independent businesses. This inspired me to create The Solo Trainer - a platform leveraging my 15+ years of industry experience to provide the critical knowledge trainers need to turn their dreams of a thriving solo career into reality.

Read More About Jen

I am so thrilled that you are here! If you are a looking to launch on your own solo trainer business or someone who already has an established business but could use some extra guidance, you are in the right place! 

I nervously went on my own at the end of 2016. I left an overly stressful, time-demanding job at a high-end fitness facility where I co-managed almost 50 trainers. 

In the last few months of working for someone else, I prepared myself to launch my business. On January 1, 2017, I worked with my first client under 7Core

It is incredible for me to think I now have a thriving, independent business bringing in over $100K a year in training sessions alone! 

It has not been a smooth ride. There have been plenty of ups and downs, trials and errors, including the big hit of a pandemic. But I’ve survived it all due in large part to the training and guidance I share with you in The Solo Trainer. 

I had to learn how to start it all on my own. Over the last six years, many colleagues have asked me what needs to be done to go solo. Those questions also flood my social media feeds. People wonder what they need to do to be an independent personal trainer. 

So to fulfill this need, I created a resource for you. I want to see more thriving solo personal trainers in this rewarding, note-worthy career. Because so many have helped me succeed, I feel compelled to provide you with the same care and support. 

I am so excited to hear of your success. It will come with its struggles, but it is nothing you can’t handle! Let’s do this…together!

Certifications & Courses

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine - CPT & CES 
  • Functional Movement Specialist, Level 2
  • StrongFirst Gyra Level 1
  • Functional Aging Institute FAS
  • Exos  XPS
  • PN 2 Master Health Coach
  • PN Sleep, Stress Management, & Recovery Level 1 
  • Pre & Post Natal
  • Flexible Steel

Jen's Experience

Experience and credentials are not the ultimate determiners of whether someone is qualified and trustworthy,
but for those who want to know...

 Present 

  • Train people in person and virtually
  • Have a training studio in my home
  • Some clients go back almost 10 years
  • Bring in over $100K a year just from training
  • Lead designer of fitness programs for a health app
  • Additional services of nutrition and health coaching

 Personal 

  • Wife of over 20 years
  • Mom to a high schooler
  • Lover of good Mexican food

 Past 

  • Career changer - former Registered Nurse
  • Started out as a group exercise instructor
  • Worked in a gym as a full-time trainer 
  • Managed, hired, and trained trainers
  • Done one-on-one, duo, and group training
  • Traveled to homes
  • Rented space in facilities
  • Tried a social media manager, virtual assistant, and having coaches work for my biz
  • Been paid to design gyms
  • Have started three other businesses

Mike Gerasimas

coo

After over 20 years in leadership roles managing multimillion-dollar programs in the national security arena, I took the entrepreneurial leap with my wife to start The Solo Trainer in January 2024. With a mission to help personal trainers achieve freedom, flexibility, and a sense of purpose, I now apply my professional experiences to empower others in their solo training journeys.

Read More About Mike

I’m excited to meet you! Whether you're a brand new personal trainer or a seasoned professional, we have the resources to help you reach your goals.

I took the leap into The Solo Trainer with my wife in January 2024 after over 20 years of leadership roles in special operations in the national security arena. I left behind the demanding environment where I managed multimillion-dollar programs pivotal to U.S. foreign policy and strategic relationships overseas.

The Solo Trainer has provided me the opportunity to apply my experience towards helping individuals such as you to turn their dreams into reality.  I knew I could provide a knowledgeable guiding hand based on my own journey. The skills that facilitated my success in national security now help empower our efforts to help personal trainers thrive solo.

My mission is to help others achieve the freedom, flexibility and sense of purpose I've found. You don't have to navigate this alone - together we can bring your vision to fruition.

I'm excited for you to join us on this entrepreneurial adventure. It will have its challenges, but nothing we can't overcome! Let's do this...together.

 Specialties & Credentials

  • Operational Risk Management
  • Strategic Planning & Partnership Development
  • Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution
  • Foreign Military Engagement & Training

 Certifications 

  • Bioforce Conditioning
  • US Army Master Fitness Trainer

 Personal 

  • Enjoy physical challenges
  • Cherish family time

 TST TEam 

Expert Collaborators

Headshot of Attorney Melissa Green with a big smile and a red top

Attorney

Mel Green

Headshot of Accountant Beth Geirhart with a big smile and black dress with red and white flowers

Accountant

Beth Geirhart

headshot of female with red hair, big smile, and black top

Biz Consultant

Jessica Maurer

At Our Core

At The Solo Trainer, we are dedicated to empowering independent personal trainers to thrive in their entrepreneurial journeys. We provide top-notch digital products, educational resources, and a supportive community to equip trainers with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully grow in their careers.

Our Vision

We envision an online community that fosters the success of independent trainers from all backgrounds. Our platform promotes equality and inclusivity, enabling trainers to confidently pursue their passion for health and fitness as entrepreneurs.

Our Mission

Empowering dedicated personal trainers to build and grow thriving solo careers through expert guidance, innovative strategies, and a supportive community.

Our Values

The core values driving our purpose

  • Commitment: We are wholeheartedly dedicated to guiding our clients towards unprecedented business growth and personal success. Through steadfast discipline and continuous improvement, we uphold a culture of growth for vibrant, fulfilling lives.
  • Service: Rooted in a service-oriented philosophy, we are devoted to empowering others to realize their dreams and attain a superior lifestyle. Our unwavering commitment to serve actively contributes to the well-being of those we engage with.
  • Leadership: We believe personal trainers are intrinsic leaders who impact clients, communities, and families. As leaders ourselves, we lead by example, serving as coaches and mentors to elevate others through a positive growth mindset.

Our Goals

Inspiring Trainer Confidence

We aim to inspire personal trainers to believe they can succeed as independent business owners, overcoming uncertainty through our support.

Empowering with Knowledge

Our industry-leading products and services empower trainers with the skills and knowledge needed to establish thriving solo careers.

Fostering Community Growth

We support a strong, inclusive online community of independent trainers dedicated to each other's growth and success, as well as their clients

Giving Back to Make an Impact

Internation Justice Mission Logo

We believe in supporting organizations making a positive difference in the world. A portion from every sale is donated to support International Justice Mission's fight against human trafficking.

Join our movement to empower your passion, overcome uncertainty, and sculpt your success. Together, we'll accelerate personal trainers from uncertainty to thriving independent entrepreneurship.

Here's to the great that awaits!

Review Your Cart
0
Add Coupon Code
Subtotal

 
>