Anbessa Fitness was not built in an online space. It was built through decades of hands-on coaching, competitive experience, and leadership within the global fitness community.
Our primary service is online fitness coaching for clients around the world. We work with individuals who value structure, accountability, and long-term health over quick fixes or trends, all through the convenience of our Anbessa Fitness app.
Limited spots; For Northern Virginia residents.
In addition to our global online coaching, we offer limited in-person personal training for local clients in the Alexandria, VA and surrounding area. This hands-on work informs and strengthens everything we do online, ensuring our coaching is practical, thoughtful, and experience-driven.
Step on stage with confidence. At Anbessa Fitness, competition prep goes beyond workouts—it’s a complete system designed to bring out your best physique and peak performance. With over 27 years of experience as a competitor, coach, and fitness director, founder of the Ethiopian National bodybuilding competition and the IFBB Ethiopian President, Yonas Mekonen provides the expertise, structure, and accountability needed to succeed at every level of bodybuilding competition.
Our clients are parents, professionals, couples, retirees, and individuals who value structure, discipline, and long-term progress. Some are getting back into training. Others are refining what they’ve already built. All of them want an approach that’s sustainable and effective.
At Anbessa Fitness, training is intentional—not extreme.
We focus on building strength, consistency, and routines that work in real life.
No punishment workouts. No quick fixes. Just clear guidance and systems you can maintain over time.
This is a good fit if you:
Want structure without pressure
Care about long-term progress more than short-term results
Are ready to commit to consistency, even if you’re starting small
Many people begin with our 28-Day Foundations Program as an introduction to our philosophy. Others move directly into ongoing coaching.
Either way, the goal is the same:
build a strong foundation and raise the standard for how you train.
At Anbessa Fitness, we don’t believe in extremes, quick fixes, or all-or-nothing thinking.
We believe real progress comes from:
Training with intention
Building routines that fit real life
Developing habits you can maintain long after motivation fades
The Anbessa Foundations 28 Day Program is an introduction to this approach.
It’s designed for people who want structure and clarity without pressure—whether you’re returning to training, rebuilding consistency, or simply looking for a smarter way to train.
This is not a challenge.
It’s not about doing “as much as possible” in 28 days
It’s about learning how to train in a way that works for the long term.
Inside the 28 days, you’ll experience:
Structured, effective strength training you can follow confidently
Clear guidance without overwhelm
A sustainable rhythm that feels realistic—not restrictive
The same principles we use with our long-term coaching clients
Workouts easy to use and track through our app
1:1 messaging with Yonas
Many use it as a first step before moving into ongoing coaching.
This program is for you if:
You want structure but not micromanagement
You’re tired of starting strong and falling off
You want to feel stronger, clearer, and more in control of your routine
You’re serious about long-term change—even if you’re starting small
You want a low-commitment introduction to the Anbessa training philosophy
You have access to a gym
The 28 Day Foundations Program is designed to be a simple, self-guided introduction to how we train at Anbessa Fitness. It doesn’t include custom programming or personalized meal plans.
Instead, you’ll follow a thoughtfully built structure at your own pace—one that gives you clarity without pressure and allows you to focus on building consistency. This program is meant to help you learn our approach, establish a solid routine, and decide if you’d like to continue further with coaching down the road.
Start the Foundations 28 Day Program today and show yourself what you’re capable of!
“I have worked out with Yonas for more than a decade, both in person, and during COVID, via video link. He worked with my doctor to help me lose 60 pounds, and for the first time in my life, I kept it off for more than ten years. During COVID, I moved to California and continued to work with Yonas via video. Even though he is well known for training body builders, he understands how to train senior citizens, understanding our unique and personal needs for health and vitality.”
“I’ve worked with Yonas since September 2024. Yonas has expert level understanding of human anatomy and different exercise regimes, tailored to each individual person’s physical needs. We meet twice a week and Yonas is always professional, respectful and encouraging me to do my best. He is accountable and never late to our sessions. I’ve grown my confidence and strength this past year and look forward to many more years of training with Yonas.
You won’t ever regret putting your health and wellbeing first. I can think of no one better to recommend than Yonas as a trainer.”
“You have inspired me, trained me, encouraged me and made me stronger. Through joint replacements, injuries, and mishaps, we have kept at it for 10+ years. Because of your efforts, I am better. I thank you, my friend.”