Taija Ventrella Fitness

Taija created a personalized workout routine that I could access through an app and use very easily to do workouts on my own time. There are instructional videos on how to do each exercise, reps and sets recommendations and it was all customized to my goals. Taija was able to create a program that works with my inconsistent schedule, meeting me where I am and helping me fit in fitness within life, work and family. I feel like I can confidently workout on my own now instead of relying on gym classes.

Fun, affirming, de-stigmatizing, knowledgeable

I participated in swolemates during the spring 23 session and had a great time! the small group atmosphere was really fun, Taija was super knowledgable and created really balanced and accessible workouts. When a couple of us came in with mild injuries and such, they augmented the circuit easily to accomodate. Cant wait to come back in the future!

Hey there Beatty! I don't believe I've ever trained you or we've ever met! Is there a reason you rated me 4 stars instead of 5, bringing down my perfect 5.0 average? I hope if you found something problematic on my website you'd let me know - I'm always seeking growth and improvement! - 🌈 Taija 🦄

I participated in Swolemates this fall and was SO impressed with the program and Taija’s coaching. Taija was wildly patient, knowledgeable in answering our many questions, happy to adjust the exercises for any injuries or issues we had, and dedicated to making sure we all got what we wanted out of each session. I always felt empowered but never felt pushed, and unlike other programs I’ve participated in, I never dreaded going. I got the accountability, consistency, and knowledge I needed to get over my workout hump, and post-program I’ve actually started going to the gym! I honestly feel stronger, more confident, and more holistically healthy because of Swolemates, and I will 100% be signing up again.

Before seeing Taija, the physical labor I do day in and day out was causing lower back pain. I would bend and stand up hundreds of times a day but incorrectly. After working with Taija for a while, I can keep my core engaged regularly, as well as do correct squats while laboring, getting up and down hundreds of times a day. My back pain is gone. Strengthening my body has balanced the muscles in my body I was overworking with my daily physical labor and landscaping. I feel like I will be able to sustain my lifestyle of physical labor much longer into old age with the practices I'm continuing with Taija. Also they are so professional, kind, and create a very safe feeling space. I've never felt safe in workout spaces before this one. I'm so grateful to be working with Taija and can't recommend it enough!

Taija is a terrific trainer. After a few months with her I feel SO much more sound, balanced and stronger, as if my body is better knit together. She advances clients (no matter your age, I'm 67) at a steady, safe pace, and she provides body-positive feedback. I recommend her highly.One more thing. She helped me train after hip surgery -- great results!

I came to Taija after completing a year of treatment for breast cancer which included a double mastectomy that lead to complications in my mobility. Taija was able to meet me where I was physically and mentally. Their approach is one that so supportive, trauma-informed, and educational. After each workout, I walked away feeling good, sweaty, and like I was pushed to just the right physical limit. In the past, I have worked with trainers who when I was done would be in pain for two days after a workout. After weeks of consistent working out with Taija I noticed my cording that limited my mobility was gone, and my full range of motion was restored. I am able to move easily from floor to standing, I have added more awesome playlists to my Spotify account and have gained strength, confidence, and a friend with Taija. Hands down the best trainer in Asheville.

I have never felt so happy, safe, and comfortable working on my fitness before! Taija creates a welcoming, clean, gorgeous space to seek your fitness goals! I am loving my results so far and can't wait to see where we go!

I’m so glad I found Taija! I’m probably not the only person to have woken up one day and realized how so many things had caught up with me – injuries, surgeries, weight gain, inactivity. I had been trying to get back into the swing of things, but kept reinjuring myself, which led to a few more steps back in the downward spiral. I was in denial until I realized people were scheduling activities around my physical stamina, but I didn’t know how to safely and effectively start making the turnaround.Taija was recommended to me as someone who didn’t have a one-size-fits-all preset routine or canned program. I was introduced to an approach that was customized to help me work within my specific (and ever changing) limitations, yet push me to strengthen my whole body. As a result, I’m stronger, more flexible, and have more stamina than when I started. All things I was unable to accomplish on my own.I’ve also been impressed and appreciative of Taija’s professionalism. Her arrangements are easy to understand, flexible enough to offer a wide variety of options, and her technology is spot on – especially important in the challenging world we’ve found ourselves in most recently! I’ve been able to seamlessly work with her while shuttling around to different geographic locations, overcoming technology hurdles, and having to fit my time with her into my busy work schedule.I highly recommend you see if Taija is right for you too!