Vitality Fitness Asheville

Jan 2022

Taija is great, very skillful, well trained and delightful! I am an older woman (81) with RA and an iffy knee. I’ve worked with Taija for about three + months and the overall improvement in my strength, balance and energy is amazing. When I walk, I walk upright, no more leaning. My legs are stronger, I can walk a couple of miles, no problem, and hike even further. My knee keeps getting better. I have become more balanced and have better balance. My arms/shoulders/core are much stronger, yoga postures are easier. My body shape is actually starting to change, and I feel fit. Taija creates exercise series tailored to my level, assures I am doing them correctly, and increases...read full review

May 2021

After almost a year of consistent neck pain (from working from home/the pandemic), I moved to Asheville and started looking for a trainer. I found Taija online and started working with her 3x a week for 3 months. She is a great trainer who is good about communication (available via email and text), professional and very knowledgeable about progressing at the rate the individual is comfortable with (and that their body can handle). This isn't a one-size training plan for all people type of engagement - Taija tailors each workout/training plan to the individual. After just 6 weeks of working with TaijaI can happily say that I no longer have the neck pain that plagued me...read full review

Oct 2020

I have been working out with Taija for several months...and she has been amazing!! I have been been an athlete and worked out for most of my life (I'm 49 now) and the abuse on my body set in a few years ago with hip, neck and shoulder injuries--this is where Taija shines. She has worked closely with me to personalize my workouts, help me regain mobility and strength--all while being mindful of my injuries. And, I cannot believe how much better, healthier and stronger I feel. I used to push myself to the point of pain and with Taija--we've been gradually building my strength to get me to the point I am now--I'm even doing full push-ups and deadlifting with heavy weights--which...read full review