About Waypoint Fitness

A Different Approach
to Getting Stronger.

A personal training studio in Medford built around strength, direction, and life beyond your workout.

Steven Gaano · Owner & Fitness Professional

Your Life Gives Your Training Purpose.

I’m Steven Gaano, owner of Waypoint Fitness in Medford, New Jersey. I start by listening—learning what matters to you, what you want to keep doing, and what’s getting in the way.

My work focuses on functional strength, corrective exercise, and post-rehab fitness. Together, we’ll build a plan around your abilities and goals, with guidance that helps you understand how each exercise supports your progress.

I want you to leave each session feeling more capable, more confident, and better prepared for life beyond your workout.

Steven Gaano, owner and fitness professional at Waypoint Fitness

Credentials & Professional Education

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • ACE Health Coach
  • ACE Behavior Change Coach
  • EXOS Fitness Specialist
  • EXOS Performance Specialist
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) – Levels 1 & 2
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) – Levels 1 & 2
  • Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) – Postural Respiration
  • Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) – Myokinematic Restoration
  • The Biomechanics Method
  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) – Golf Level 1
  • Precision Nutrition – Level 1
The Waypoint definition displayed on the studio wall beside training equipment
The meaning behind the name

A Point of Direction.
A Sign of Progress.

Waypoint/ˈwāˌpoint/ noun
A specific point along a journey that provides direction, guidance, and confirmation that you’re on the right path.

At Waypoint Fitness, that means small, purposeful steps toward the life you want to live—with guidance along the way.

Life beyond the gym

The People Behind My Journey.

My family is at the heart of everything I do. Their love, encouragement, and support make this journey possible, and they’re a constant source of motivation to keep growing.

They’re also my reminder of what training is for: being present, sharing adventures, and making the most of life together.

Steven with his family beneath red torii gates