1:1 Personal Training · In Your Home or on Zoom
One-on-one strength coaching from a NASM and ACE certified trainer and former U.S. National Team athlete. Every session is planned around your goals, with accountability between sessions.
I started Val Hopkins Fitness to share what I learned as an elite athlete. I was a member of the U.S. National Speed Skating Team, and later I turned to cycling to stay fit and healthy as a working mom. It wasn't easy. After my second child I struggled to lose the last 20 lbs, and I felt the fatigue and stress that come when exercise goes on hold.
So I hired a coach. With a structured plan that combined strength and cycling, I was racing at the top of the New England women's pro circuit in under 4 months. Four seasons later, at age 45, I won the New England Pro Ladies Criterium Championship. A structured, periodized plan with accountability, personalization and goals made that possible, and that's what I build for every client.
✓ Coaching delivered through TrainingPeaks
Train one-on-one with Val in your own home or on Zoom. No two workouts are the same, and every exercise is chosen for you, cued clearly, and adjusted as you progress.
✓ Coaching delivered through TrainingPeaks
Every client gets a personalized plan that Val builds in TrainingPeaks. Your workouts show up on your own training calendar, so you always know what to do today and why.
After your consult, Val designs custom structured workouts around your goals, schedule and fitness level.
Workouts land in your TrainingPeaks app and sync to devices and platforms like Garmin, Wahoo and Zwift.
Complete each session and your data uploads automatically. Add comments on how it felt.
Val reviews your completed workouts, replies with feedback and adjusts the plan as you progress.
Clients get access to Val's full library of training and exercise videos, so you can see proper form and technique for every movement in your plan.
Want group energy, race-specific coaching, or a program for your company or your kids? Val offers those too.
Varied, challenging full-body workouts with clear, cheerful cueing, done from home. Your first class is free. Email Val 30 minutes before class for the Zoom link.
Power-based plans built around your FTP (Functional Threshold Power), the highest power you can hold for an hour. The numbers don't lie, so every minute in the saddle counts. Val's plans cover gravel grinders, criteriums, road races, mountain bike races, indoor riding, recreational riding and cycling-specific strength.
✓ Coaching delivered through TrainingPeaks
From first-time trail riders to kids tackling steep descents and berms, Val's clinics use skills drills, free riding and games to build bike handling, safe riding habits and confidence.
Val founded this youth mountain bike team for grades 5–12. Riders train together in spring and race in the New England Youth Cycling (NEYC) series. All levels are welcome, and racing is optional.
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Where would I be without Valerie. I have been training with Valerie in both Cycling and Strength for the past year. My all-round fitness has grown in leaps and bounds… or should I say lunges and intervals. I am stronger today than I was in my 20's. All I can say is THANK YOU Valerie for being the best coach/trainer a person could ask for.
Cecily M.
Working with Val is so wonderful! The 45-minute Full Body Strength classes are so varied and interesting (though quite challenging) that the 45 minutes fly by! It's great that Val always responds with feedback. The program does produce results if you are consistent!
Margaret B.
I love working with Val. She creates a safe place to share goals and struggles. I have seen results in a few short months. Her regular check-ins and constant encouragement really round out the whole process and allow me to push harder.
Shoshy C.
Val is incredibly positive, encouraging and responsive. When I have a breakthrough session, she is going to be just as, if not more, excited than I am! Couldn't ask for a better coach!
Kim D.
Since working with Val my fitness and speed have increased tremendously. In just three months on the FTP building plan, my FTP increased by over 20 watts! The numbers don't lie!
Dayle A.
Val brings a motivating blend of professionalism and cheerfulness to every workout. I look forward to every class!
Diane G.
My three boys have all LOVED riding with Val. She is super experienced and super fun! Would HIGHLY recommend any of Val's courses to riders of all levels.
Casey B., MTB parent
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