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Don't let the embarrassment stop you!

transformation stories Jan 16, 2026

This certainly has been quite a journey, and I am so pleased with how far I've come with the help of Tall Trainer! And it all started with winning a free month of Bootcamp at Tall Trainer, which began in April of this year (2025)!

I knew that I was definitely in need of a change, so I joined the Silver Sneakers program at the Y, which was good as a start to get moving, but wasn't enough to lose weight. So when I saw the sign outside of the Tall Trainer building, I put my name in for a free month of Bootcamp that was being offered, but realizing that I might not win it, as I expected that many people would also be putting in for it. To my surprise, I got a phone call the next week, offering me the free month of Bootcamp!

I was excited to get started, but concerned if I could actually do it, especially since I had knee, SI joint, and hip issues that had plagued me for many years.

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Does Tall Trainer Hate Weight Loss Drugs?

Uncategorized Nov 05, 2025

Does Tall Trainer Hate Weight Loss Drugs?

I am not a hater by nature. I have a very moderate approach on nearly everything. These GLP-1 drugs present a pretty complicated issue. I am not even a hater on gastric bypass in some cases. The honest truth is that obesity is far more likely to kill you and disable you than any intervention even a risky one.

I am however an exercise and nutrition purist and I believe nothing is as powerful or as healthy for you as combining those two factors to lose weight and improve health. Our philosophy includes these three statements.

Move the way God designed us to move
Eat the way God designed us to eat
Strive to get better NOT for perfection (we will never hit god-like perfection)

BUT…

If you’ve tried again and again and have already given up…

You need to do…SOMETHING!

(I’ll try to list some of my concerns in bullet points at the bottom, for now I’m going to finish this line of thinking.)

I don’t...

I wanted it to be a lifestyle

transformation stories Mar 19, 2025

I started with Tall Trainer online during covid, I had never been active before to this capacity, but I had already been doing some dieting and had kicked off some weight before I started to implement exercise. I hated trying on clothes, and doing the most remedial tasks that would tire me out so easily.

I was doing a keto diet and the second I wasn’t sticking right to it, I gained, so I realized I needed something more stable and realistic since I wanted it to be a lifestyle.

I felt myself started to slack at home, during a 30 second rest, I would get side tracked or wake up late and not finish the full work out. I struggled to wake up with enough time to get myself up and out for work, to be consistent and goal set for my health, my mental health was all over the place as I changed careers and was stepping fully into new territory in a lot of areas of my life, and I HATED tracking my food, the thoughts were daunting. I decided that I’ve spent my money on a lot of ...

New Studio Tour 2025

Uncategorized Jan 22, 2025

Well we've moved and are at least somewhat settled. Here's a quick look at what our new studio looks like!

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect.

Phone: 585-260-4235

[email protected]

OR fill out this form CLICK HERE

2536 Rochester Road (332)

Canandaigua, NY 14424

How to Make Food Journalling Impossible

weight loss Jan 15, 2025

Supine Banded Butt Burner

exercise tips exercise videos Dec 30, 2024

I like this exercise because it:

Works both sides at the same time
Important muscles for walking and supporting back and knees
You aren't limited by balance
The tension doesn't stop until you are done

Downsides:

Need 3 bands tied together and sliders
You feel super weak while doing it

If you have any questions please send them my way! [email protected]

Prone Bench Double Triceps Demo

exercise tips Dec 30, 2024

I like this exercise because it:

Works the back of the arm well which is a frustrating spot for many
get's both arms done at the same time
Potentially prevents BAD posture
Can improve good posture (if you are paying attention)

Downsides:

You need a bench and the right dumbbell weights so not everyone can do it at home
Have to lay on your stomach, some people really don't like doing that

Hope this reminds you to keep working your muscles and if you only have 30 minutes to exercise this week that it should be strength training!

Banded Quad Extension Demo

Uncategorized Dec 10, 2024

We did this one in a workout and I really like it for challenging the quads and stabilizing the knee. Not all exercises are good for all people. If you have questions please email me [email protected].

I didn't know how to turn things around!

Uncategorized Jun 06, 2024

When I started Tall Trainer about a year ago, I was at the saddest place that I can remember.

I was overweight, depressed and tired, and I didn't know how to turn things around.

I decided to try a Saturday class with my mom. It was hard but I knew if I did that on a regular basis, my life would be different!

Thankfully, there was room in the 7am class and I started!

I have learned SO much! I have changed the way I eat and many other areas of my lifestyle. I did discover that I can not eat gluten, at all, and that has also changed my cooking and eating habits greatly.

I love the workouts, the support of the trainers and the other people in my class. I feel like everyone there is 100% FOR me and wants me to succeed as much as I do.

I am so grateful for everything that Tall Trainer has done for me and helping me turn things around!

The thought of having to take medicine...

transformation stories May 09, 2024

Before joining Tall Trainer,

I had a bit of extra weight I was carrying around. With a full time teaching job, husband , and kids I just wasn’t taking care of myself. My portion sizes were out of control and exercise was inconsistent (sometimes lacking altogether). I just didn’t feel good.

After-

In December of 2021 I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The thought of having to take medicine for something I could help control did not sit well with me.

Years before I had won a free trial month with Tall Trainer, but didn’t continue once the free trial month was over. But I still received emails from Jeremy and Sarah.

So,I emailed Sarah and in January I set up some personal training sessions with Amanda twice a week.

In June of 2022, I started attending the daily 5:00 am class. (Amanda assured me I was ready and could do it!) It was truly one of the best decisions ever. I absolutely love coming to class (and truly like the people in my class) and enjoy wh...

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Does Tall Trainer Hate Weight Loss Drugs?

I am however an exercise and nutrition purist and I believe nothing is as powerful or as healthy for you as combining those two factors to lose weight and improve health. Our philosophy includes these three statements.

Move the way God designed us to move

Eat the way God designed us to eat

Strive to get better NOT for perfection (we will never hit god-like perfection)

BUT…

If you’ve tried again and again and have already given up…

You need to do…SOMETHING!

(I’ll try to list some of my concerns in bullet points at the bottom, for now I’m going to finish this line of thinking.)

I don’t...

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