ABOUT EMIKO JAFFE
SAN DIEGO CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER FOR WOMEN OVER 50
I’ve been active most of my life — from formal dance training as a teen to becoming an award-winning pole fitness athlete and a personal trainer in my 40s.
Today, in my 50s, I still train intensely (and love it), but with a much more strategic, thoughtful approach to strength, recovery, and longevity.
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The menopausal transition brings real changes: fluctuating energy, hormonal shifts, and new limits that didn’t exist at 40.
To stay active and strong, training needs to be smarter, more intentional, and built around the realities of midlife — not the expectations of our younger selves.
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My own fitness goals now center on staying healthy, supple, strong, and reducing my risk of injuries so I can enjoy the activities I love: hiking, dancing, and proudly carrying all my groceries in a single trip.
These midlife years aren’t about slowing down — they’re about training in a way that lets us keep going.
Hi, I’m Emiko Jaffe — Certified Personal Trainer and founder of Phases Fitness Personal Training in Del Mar, CA.
I help active women over 50 build strength, mobility, and confidence—so they can stay active for life.
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My approach to strength training in midlife is thoughtful, evidence-based, and joint-friendly.
Every program is tailored to the way women’s bodies change in their 50s and beyond, helping you move well, progress safely, and feel capable doing the things you love.
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I’d love to help you enjoy an even fuller life with fewer limits.
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Learn more:
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
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Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Certified Senior Fitness Specialist, American Council on Exercise
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FMS Movement Screen and Corrective Exercise Level 2 Certified, Functional Movement Systems
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Certified Pain-Free Performance Specialist, Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification
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Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach, Precision Nutrition
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Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California
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CPR and AED Certified
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Committed to ongoing training and education to stay current with evidence-based practices in fitness and nutrition
I believe that Black Lives Matter, Trans rights are human rights, science is real, and that bodies of all shapes and sizes are worthy of respect and care.
