Tom Pollard's Personal Training

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Introduction: I reconnect people to their youth. If you train with me, I won't be following you around with a clipboard. You'll be busting your butt and getting in "game" shape. My most successful clients are those who were active at one point in their life but have fallen to the side of the road. Most of these people need their competitive juices flowing and hunching over a treadmill for 1 hour isn't going to do it. We compete against ourselves and set the bar a bit higher every couple of workouts. If we workout for several months I guarantee you will be in great shape. Training people is just plain fun. I especially like working with small groups for the camaraderie and motivation.

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Amanda R.

Jul 21, 2013

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I just learned today that I could review my personal trainer Tom on this website which is the same website that I used to find him! I cannot say enough about the improvement that I have felt and seen in my body since using his services. I am stronger, weigh less, and have better athletic endurance! Thanks Tom! I always love ya, even when I'm hating ya (push ups/planks)!!!!

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Dawn C.

Mar 15, 2011

After years of working out and never having to worry about what I eat, I am now in the position of needing a little boost! Recently I have not been motivated, nor do I make time for myself to do the training I need to stay in great shape. I have been very pleased with my training with Tom because he knows exactly what areas I need to focus on as well as working on my overall fitness. The exercises he prescribes are a great "push", and he uses a nice mix each workout so you're not bored and your body doesn't get used to it! He is also a stickler for proper form making sure you don't cheat and can't injure yourself. He is very knowledgeable, has a lot of great tips and can help with dietary advice based on your specific needs. He's doing a great job, exactly what I was hoping for!

Sri M.

Mar 16, 2011

Tom is a great trainer and chooses workout that suits my specific needs. I am liking workout more and more since I started training with Tom. He is very friendly and professional.

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This business has a lot of gimmicks and people trying to reinvent the wheel. Gyms are filled with expensive equipment that your average trainee doesn't really need. When I trained at a gym I was always leading clients into the aerobics room with a couple sets of dumbells. Some machines, like a lat pulldown, definitely serve a purpose but there are too many $5000 machines that don't compare to free weights in terms of overall benefits. Good trainers can train in a state of the art facility or on a playground. There are also lots of philosophies, and tools that invariably end up with their own certifications and classes. For instance, I like training with occasionally sandbags but I don't think it is necessary to have a certificate for training with sandbags. Believe it or not, there is a certification offered for training with sandbags. I try and evolve with my clients and play to their strengths while improving their weaknesses. So one day we might sprint/run, and another we might hit weights, or bodyweight exercises. Not being married to one particular exercise equipment or philosophy allows me to do that, - using the clients cues instead of letting what's on the clipboard dictate what we are going to do today.