OUR STORY

Self Made Training Facility was born in a garage — out of frustration, passion, and a vision for opportunity and change.

Founder Miguel Aguilar started training clients out of his own garage, driven by a relentless passion to help people transform their lives through health and fitness. As his reputation grew and his client base expanded, he quickly outgrew that humble setup. But when he tried to transition into boutique gyms, he was met with the same limitations and restrictions that hold so many trainers back.

He thought commercial gyms might be different. Instead, they offered him pennies on the dollar for his $75 sessions — expecting him to hand over the value of his expertise, his hustle, and his impact.

That was the turning point.

Miguel realized the industry was broken — and if no one was going to build a space where trainers could truly own their business, their time, and their value...
he would.

That’s when Self Made Training Facility was born.

More than just a gym, SMTF became a home for independent trainers. A place where entrepreneurs could walk in with a vision and leave with a thriving business. A space that celebrated freedom, ownership, hustle, and community — where no one had to ask for permission to chase greatness.

Since its founding in 2013, Self Made has grown into a national brand, but it’s always been personal. Every trainer who walks through our doors carries that same fire Miguel lit years ago — the belief that we are not just trainers, we are life changers.

On December 21, 2024, we lost Miguel — a father, husband, leader, visionary, and the heart of Self Made. But what he built didn’t die with him.
It became a legacy.

At Self Made Temecula Valley, we are proud to continue that mission:
To change the game for independent personal trainers.
To honor the hustle.
To keep changing lives through health and fitness.