Personalized. Practical. Powerful.

Foundational strength training and nutrition coaching for women in Ithaca, designed for your body and your goals, with supportive coaching that builds confidence from the start.

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Training That Feels Supportive, Not Intimidating

Coach Tara helps women in Ithaca build foundational strength, confidence, and sustainable habits with form-first training and realistic nutrition coaching.

  • 1:1 Personal Training: Eliminate the guesswork. Coaching tailored to your body and goals.

  • Personalized Nutrition Coaching: Simple, sustainable support for energy, recovery, and results.

  • Pelvic Floor / Core Training: Science-backed, PT-aligned principles to build deep core strength, and pelvic floor control and confidence.

  • Online Training: Flexible support when in-person is not the best fit.

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  • “Working with Tara is life changing! Not only is she kind and a lot of fun, she also helped me heal from an injury and connect into deep core strength. I specifically love and am grateful for her knowledge on pelvic floor and core recovery.”

    —Kate D. (In-Person & Online Training)

  • "Training with Tara has been a game changer for me. For the first time, I’ve stayed consistent for almost a year and I actually want to keep going. Tara is warm, friendly, and incredibly attentive. She truly listens, meets me where I am, and makes training feel accessible instead of intimidating."

    —Hongsik K. (In-Person Training)

  • "I’ve been working with Tara since July, and I can’t recommend her enough. She provides the perfect balance of structure and customization, listens to my goals, adjusts for injuries, and checks in weekly. If you want challenging programming from a trainer who genuinely cares about your progress, look no further than Tara."

    —Alana H. (Online Training)

  • "Training with Tara has been such a great experience! She listens, motivates, and makes every workout fun and effective. I’ve gotten stronger and more confident thanks to her support and positive energy. I truly enjoyed working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking to reach their fitness goals.”"

    —Mia S. (In-Person Training)

  • "Tara is an exceptional trainer who creates workouts tailored to my goals and fitness level. Her knowledge and expertise ensure every session is effective and challenging, while her ability to scale movements makes them safe and appropriate for me as an athlete, even while working through an old injury"

    —Lori B. (In-Person Training)

  • "Tara is part coach, part cheerleader, and 100% life-changer. She made workouts actually fun (who knew that was possible?!) and gave me simple, practical nutrition tips that didn’t feel like a punishment."

    —Ashley C. (In-Person Training)

  • "Before working with Tara, I struggled to stay consistent with my workouts and often felt unmotivated. Tara completely changed that. Her sessions are fun, approachable, and tailored to my goals, making it easy to stick with fitness long-term."

    —Chris P. (In-Person Training)

  • "Tara is wonderful to work with! I really needed help feeling confident exercising again postpartum and Tara took the time to ask questions about where I was at and curate my workout to my needs. I always left red faced and was shocked how hard she could make me work out in just 30 minutes!"

    —Danielle K. (In-Person Training)

  • "I have been on a fitness journey for about a year and a half now recovering from postpartum and early child craziness ... I worked with Tara for a month, and I truly can’t overstate the difference it’s made for me. I’m aware of which muscle groups are impacting me, as well as HOW to recruit them to support me better ... There's nothing to lose, and everything to gain!"

    —Kim T. (In-Person & Online Training)

  • "Tara has been working with my kids ages 9 and 14 and making excellent progress with them. They have so much fun while getting a great workout at the same time ... Tara has done a great job of focusing of safe and effective workouts for their ages and focus sports."

    —Katie P. (In-Person Training)

  • "After giving birth to my second child this past May, I had a 2-3 finger diastasis recti. I looked all over Ithaca for someone to work with me to repair it ... The exercise and stretching seem minimal (lots of breathing), but they are transformational. In just a few months, I’ve been able to close the gap almost completely. She knows exactly just what to work on."

    —Sabrina K. (In-Person Training)

  • "Tara is the best! She makes our workouts fun and challenging, and she has been so helpful in helping me figure out how to get a good workout with an injured shoulder. Tara has extensive knowledge of nutrition, mobility, weight loss, and strength building. I have been amazed at how much stronger I am since I started personal training with Tara, how my stability has improved, and how I feel."

    —Danielle E. (In-Person Training)

  • "After three major joint replacements within two years, Tara has been instrumental in getting me back on my fitness track ... I’ve never before thought I needed a personal trainer as I’ve been “in the gym” since high school but her help and guidance has proved me wrong. I feel better, I am starting to look better and even have gotten some good comments that my efforts are recognized."

    —Tena T. (Online Training)

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Meet Coach Tara

“I care about more than just workouts. I want you to feel strong, capable, and confident in everyday life. We’ll focus on consistency over perfection and build a plan you can actually stick with.”

— Tara

With over 10 years of experience in strength and conditioning, Tara is dedicated to helping women in Ithaca discover their true strength through compassionate, expert coaching.

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1:1 In-Person Training

1:1 foundational strength training with Coach Tara at a downtown Ithaca gym, built around your body and goals. Get a clear plan, form-first coaching, and accountability so you build real-life strength and confidence. Best for women who want results without confusion or cookie-cutter workouts.

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Personalized Nutrition Coaching

Nutrition support with simple targets, accountability, and adjustments that fit your real life. Improve energy, recovery, and results without extremes or constant tracking. Best for women who want clarity and consistency with eating.

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Online Training

Personalized training you can follow from anywhere, with a clear weekly plan and supportive check-ins from Tara. You’ll get coaching, adjustments, and accountability so you stay consistent and keep progressing. Best for women who want structure and guidance without needing in-person sessions

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Not sure where to start? Book a free consultation and get a complimentary InBody scan to help guide your next steps.

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