Norman McCallson

Founder & Master Trainer · NASM-certified · Coaching since 1989

How it started

It started in Los Angeles in 1989. I saw a personal training studio and thought:"Wait, you can make money showing people how to work out? I'm in."

I flew to Chicago and got certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), then went to work at Los Caballeros, a big health club in Fountain Valley, California. After about a year I went independent, setting up my equipment in clients' homes at 5 AM, packing it up, and driving to the next one.

The $2,000 bet

Three years of in-home training taught me exactly what clients actually need. So I opened my own facility, Supreme Fitness in Irvine, with just $2,000 to my name. Totally crazy in hindsight, but I didn't know any better. Luckily, it worked out.

Since then I've trained all kinds of people: Olympic athletes, weekend warriors, top executives, and everyone in between. The proof I'm proudest of? Some of my original clients from over 35 years ago still train with me every week.

Today

These days I coach from my 16-acre ranch in Georgia, training clients across the country live over video, including those originals from 35 years back. They love how convenient and accountable virtual training makes it. Here's how it works →

The Supreme Fitness studio in Irvine is still going strong, with my hand-picked team carrying on the same personalized, one-on-one approach I built it on. See studio services →

Credentials

• Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) since 1989
• 37 years of full-time coaching, from Olympic athletes to first-timers
• Founder & owner, Supreme Fitness Training, Irvine, CA (est. 1995)

The Studio

Supreme Fitness is a private training studio at 15435 Jeffrey Rd #137, Irvine. No crowds, no waiting for equipment, and no distractions. Just you, your trainer, and your program. Open daily, 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM.