Iron Strong Fitness with Tina Tang

I have been attending Tina’s small group beginner strength training for the last 8 months and it has changed my life!

Before starting, it had been a couple years since I had exercise consistently and I was intimidated to find something new.

Tina’s classes are exactly what I was looking for in starting up again - the class is challenging and Tina pushes us but not too hard where I dread going, and I feel the strongest I’ve ever felt in my life.

Tina also focuses on different strength training skills so the class is always interesting, and we work toward building well-rounded athleticism. I never thought I’d be so comfortable jumping rope again! Tina does a great job creating a comfortable environment and fostering camaraderie and community in the small class setting.

I would recommend this class for anyone who is looking for a new way to push themselves while learning about fitness in a fun, challenging, friendly, and varied environment!

-Fran Cicciari

I've been attending Tina's small group strength training class for about 6 months now. For me, her group is the perfect balance of supportive/nurturing yet challenging.

Tina takes a more holistic approach than other trainers I've worked combining agility, skill practice, and strength training for a workout I've enjoyed more than any other I've done in the past.

Tina tracks our progress, which has motivated to keep challenging myself (previously I was lifting the same 10lb weights my entire life!). It's such a gift to learn, grow, and get stronger- thankful for Tina for leading the way!

- Lauren Bacotti

I recently did Tina's online Intro to Plyo online program. I wanted to take my agility up to the next level.

I felt like I needed easy to follow directions and that is exactly what I got.

Tina was very mindful of the different levels of the people in our group and personalized my workouts to my abilities. She got me back to my jump rope and loving it.

I have always tried to do tuck jumps and with Tina's help I can confidently do them. If you are on the fence, do it! You won't regret it!

- Stephanie Smith

After 4 years of very little exercise and zero weightlifting I became a personal programing client (virtually) of Coach Tina's in late August of 2024. We had a get to know you chat via zoom where we discussed my personal goals and roadblocks. There after we met via Zoom every other week to check in; on form, how the workouts were going and how I was feeling (heart and head) about my fitness journey.

Prior to working with Tina I was never comfortable in gyms. I lacked knowledge and confidence and truly- never took my own fitness seriously enough to feel comfortable taking up space in a gym. This prevented me from ever cementing a fitness habit.

Now I have 4+ months of training under my belt and I honestly feel like a different person. Im at the gym 3 to 4 times per week and have grown to where I not only need to go because my body craves it but I really WANT to. The confidence I've gained has enabled me to learn how to explore, be playful, and not take myself to seriously while also getting really serious about my goal to get stronger. I'd say my biggest win was when my 22 year old, fitness obsessed, son told me that he was 'sincerely impressed' with the weights I'd worked my way up to.

I just recommended Tina to a friend today. I told her that "working with Tina has been lifechanging. She is so supportive and holds you accountable. When I got discouraged, she offered a combination of practical solutions to whatever was weighing me down and unwavering kindness, patience and belief in me."

I am so grateful for the investment that I've made in Coach Tina and in myself!
-Karlin L.