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Tanya could not be successful without the dedication and energy of her clients. Each and every one of them make training sessions productive and enjoyable. Here are what some of them say about Force of Nature:
I can't say enough good things about my experience with Tanya at Force of Nature Fitness.
Significantly overweight my whole adult life, I was overwhelmed and scared to begin any kind of fitness regime. I felt so far gone and pretty hopeless. I kept putting it off because I was so intimidated, and finding excuses - I don't have the time, I don't have the money. Until I made it a priority, for real.
When I met Tanya, something just clicked. She is so funny and so kind, with an unusual grasp of the human condition - emotional and mental as well as physical. I needed someone who not only understood the way my muscles and tendons and metabolism worked, but could recognize the way my brain worked, too. She's very shrewd and has a keen bulls*** detector, so knew when I was selling myself short, or settling for less than I was capable of. She seemed to know when to push and when to be gentle, and when to bark "STOP STALLING! TEN MORE!" with a maniacal grin.
She has the combination of knowledge, skill and confidence to make a person excited about exercise. She put careful thought into my program, respecting limits while always knowing when to gently push past them. She changed my program frequently enough to keep me engaged and challenged, but let me improve upon and master exercises to see my progress. I can do pushups, I can do the plank, I can lift heavy weights, I can do mountain-climbers. I even like some of them. She also has a vast wealth of nutritional knowledge.
I remember during one of my first sessions with her, looking at the 40 lb dumbbells with big, round eyes - "who uses THOSE?" - I was benching with 12 lb dumbbells at the time.
By the time I parted ways with Tanya (only because she was moving her business out of town, and if she ever comes back, I'm in), I benched with the 40 lbs dumbbells. I have a picture of me grinning my face off while doing it.
Tanya changed my life. I'm forever grateful. And stronger for it.
~ Beth Tanya is not just a good trainer – she is a great one! Because of her encouragement, I was able to attain a fitness level beyond what I had achieved ever before. Tanya’s knowledge and ability to make our sessions ‘fun’ kept me looking forward to our next workout. She constantly switched things up, challenged me and made me believe I could do “one more”. Tanya is a real person who understands the everyday obstacles many of us experience without being condescending or intimidating AND beware....she’ll kick your butt!!!!
~ Audrey Morris Training with Tanya has changed my life along with my outlook on health, food and exercise. Food is no longer the enemy, and exercise is my new addiction. Before training with Tanya I had tried everything from crazy yo-yo diets to diet pills. I had eating disorders throughout my life from anorexia to compulsive over-eating. Tanya showed me how to balance my diet, exercise, and taught me how to love myself and my body. I am stronger, leaner, smaller and have more energy than I have ever had. Tanya has a straight-forward approach and if you listen, take it all in and follow her instructions you will see results that will last! I have recovered from my eating disorders and am on the road to seeing myself for the beautiful person that I am.
~ Leila Due to family and work commitments I had given up my regular workout routine over 4 years. I recently decided to “get back at it” and started working out with Tanya 2 months ago. I began to see changes in my body as well as energy level, eating habits and sleep patterns within just a couple of weeks. Tanya is constantly accessing my diet and exercise routine to ensure I reach the goals I’ve set for myself.
Not only does Tanya make my works out fun and challenging but she keeps me honest, motivated and wanting to keep showing up!!! She’s the best gift I’ve given myself in years!!!! Thanks Tanya.
~ G. McClymont I have been working out faithfully for about 4 years. I have used intense exercise videos, specialty exercise and nutrition plans, attended various types of classes and every year I go on a strenuous physical vacation, so exercise is not new to me. Although having all of this experience I still wasn’t able to get to the next level.
Recently I began working out with Tanya. Not only do I love working out with her, but she has been able to get me to the next level. She has the gift of getting you to give your best and still keep on smiling. My workouts with her are the most intense workouts I have ever done, yet I still enjoy them. There is nothing more empowering than seeing your body change before your eyes and feeling yourself getting stronger week after week.
Tanya’s knowledge in fitness and simple approach to nutrition has helped me to accomplish what I thought was impossible. Thanks Tanya
~ O. Baker As an active women's roller derby player, I came to Tanya for help in strengthening the muscles I needed most in derby, as well as for help building up my cardio and taking my fitness to the next level. I wanted to be strong for derby and minimize my injury potential. I needed help revamping a tired old weights routine, and Tanya breathed new life into my workouts while motivating me to work harder. Over only a couple of months I lost inches everywhere and gained lean muscle, and my one-on-one training sessions with Tanya left me completely spent and sore, yet energized at the same time! Her warmth and humour also helped me over the humps on those days when I had to drag myself to a workout. She is confident and encouraging, and she designed a few different workout plans tailor-made for my personal fitness goals, as well as guiding me on how to properly fuel my body with good nutrition and supplementing.
~ K. Thorleifson My experience with Tanya has been a positive one. I have had a gym membership for 9 years and had become unmotivated and unchallenged. I think it was during one of my first workouts with Tanya that she pushed me to my limits and challenged me...something I hadn't felt in years. She is knowledgeable on anatomy and the mechanics of the body. She can work on specific areas for strength or give an all-over-body workout. She assesses each client to determine their individual needs and goals. She is very supportive and looks at the big picture, taking a holistic approach ie body type, diet, lifestyle, goals and motivations. I look forward to each appointment I have with her because each one is always different!
~ J. Bohn I first met Tanya as she was the Personal Trainer for the Eves of Destruction Roller Derby Team; Training a diverse group of women with varying levels of fitness abilities is a tremendous challenge. Tanya was able to tailor a group program that worked to train and condition the team.
Since training with Tanya in a group setting, I began training one on one with Tanya and Force of Nature Training Systems; she always provides a challenging work out program and infectiously positive attitude. I have found Tanya to be incredibly knowledgeable about physical training strategies, diet and work-out techniques that are customized for each of her clients.
Training with Tanya keeps me on track and goal oriented - at all times. I would not hesitate to recommend Tanya as a trainer in a group setting or one on one.
~ D. Ashton When I first started training with Tanya, I was a very skeptical girl. I, like all of us I'm sure, had "tried it all." All except excercise and a good diet. It seems so simple, yet I had never been able to do it on my own. Tanya came through, truly like a Force of Nature. All of my training sessions are positive and stimulating. I am stronger and fitter every week. I look forward to our sessions and have found something I can stick to. Thanks Tanya!!
~ A. Taylor Working with Tanya has introduced me to a new way of living. Through caring and consistent training, I have been motivated to put myself first and to care for myself as I have never done before. Tanya is a phenomenal trainer; in fact she is more. She goes above and beyond the call of a personal trainer to ensure that I am comfortable and that I get what I need to be succesful with my goals. Working with Tanya has given me the focus I need to set new goals and always reach beyond them, with a smile on my face and laughter in my heart. I feel as though I could move mountains. She truly is a Force of Nature, one that will motivate you to move in positive directions.
~ C. Adamczyk I love working out with Tanya. Her enthusiasm and support helps me reach goals I didn't think I could reach. Every week I look forward to spending an hour with her.
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