Israel Swanson · M.S., CSCS · San Diego
Strength & conditioning coaching from a former D1 hurdler — built on sport science, made for athletes and everyday movers.
Four years over hurdles at the D1 level. A master's in sport performance. A coaching style that makes the science make sense.
Israel "Issy" Swanson is a personal trainer and strength & conditioning coach based at Fit Athletic Mission Beach in San Diego. A former 400m hurdler at New Mexico State, she pairs first-hand competitive experience with a Master's in Kinesiology of Sport Performance and the CSCS — the gold-standard certification for strength coaches.
Her passion is developing female youth athletes — softball, soccer, track — and keeping girls in sports. Her practice spans far wider: college-bound competitors, busy professionals, and anyone training to move better, feel stronger, and build lasting confidence.
San Diego, CA
2019–2023: four seasons of D1 hurdles and sprints at New Mexico State. The speed, power, and discipline she coaches now — she lived it first.
"My philosophy is to improve each client's quality of life by helping them move better, feel stronger, and build confidence through consistency and commitment. Fitness should enhance every aspect of your life — from how you perform in the gym to how you feel at work, at home, and in your own body."— Israel Swanson, M.S., CSCS
One-on-one coaching at Fit Athletic Mission Beach. Strength, movement quality, and programming built around your body, your goals, and your schedule.
Book at Fit Athletic →Remote programming with form review, supplement education, and check-ins — science-backed training that travels with you.
Inquire on Instagram →Speed, agility, and strength for young athletes — softball, soccer, track, and beyond. Injury prevention and confidence that keeps girls in sports.
Ask about team training →Israel joined Fox 5's The LOCAList SD to break down common fitness mistakes and gym myths — making sport science understandable, effective, and exciting for everyone.
She has also coached at the Nike Premier Cup at Nike HQ with San Diego Surf ECNL, appeared in an Athleta commercial shoot, and partnered with Momentous on NSF-certified supplement education.
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If you're training for something and don't have a coach — reach out. In-person at Fit Athletic Mission Beach, or online from anywhere.