Taylor Carpenter
Personal Trainer in Charlotte NC Ballantyne
Charlotte, NC has been home my entire life. I attended Dilworth Elementary, Sedgefield Middle, Myers Park High, and Central Piedmont. Growing up within walking distance of Freedom Park provided me with baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, biking trails, and more which would ultimately guide me towards a career in fitness.
I started lifting weights around the time I started playing middle school baseball at Sedgefield. This was also the time I was forced to burn off all my body fat accumulated by a childhood of Honey Buns, Doritos, Big Macs, and Sodas. My coach was a former Major League outfielder who had apparently gotten the baseball team confused with the track team. This was what I consider my first introduction to fitness.
About the time I hit high school was when my parents bought me my first computer. That's when I discovered the internet. If I had a question I would Ask Jeeves, AOL chat with people I knew, make websites, play an endless supply of games, read articles on any topic, buy anything imaginable, it was amazing! I didn't have to leave my room. So for a long time I drank my sweet tea and snacked while surfing the web, as a result, all that body fat my baseball coach had burned off came back and then some. I still played baseball but where most of my free time in the past was spent playing pickup games and riding my bike around Freedom Park it was replaced with sitting in a chair, eating processed foods, and washing it down with sugary beverages.
At some point I grew tired of being overweight and lazy, I was determined to get in shape and improve my athletic performance and as a result I spent the next three or four years jogging and sprinting around the soccer fields of Freedom Park EVERY night rain or shine. In hindsight, I may have been overtraining a bit but that's how I got my start and I've maintained an exercise routine ever since.
I was getting compliments on a regular basis for losing the weight. I was still playing baseball and with the weight loss had generated a lot of speed on the bases. Then on the basketball court I was able to jump much higher than I ever could before.
What I like most about exercise and nutrition is that it is very self reliant and you are forced to hold yourself accountable. Success is a result of your own work ethic, whatever I accomplish I can look back and appreciate all the hard work and sacrifice I put in. In addition, your legitimate excuses for failure are very limited. If you didn't lose the weight, if you didn't build the muscle its usually because YOU didn't do the work. When you do the work, and you reach the goal you set for yourself, fitness is very rewarding.
Taylor Carpenter
NASM CPT, PES, CES, FNS, BCS, VCS
(704) 618-5853
Certifications
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Behavior Change Specialist
Virtual Coaching Specialist
Certifications
Brookbush Institute
Lumbar Extensor: Release and Lengthening
Deadlift Progressions
The Effects of Local Vibration
Vibration Release Techniques: Lower Body
Vibration Release Techniques: Upper Body
Gluteus Maximus Activation
Hip External Rotator: Release and Lengthening
Hip Flexor: Release and Lengthening
Hip Joint
Certifications
Fit Fix Now
Making Every Client A Success: A Tool Kit For Behavior Change
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Taylor is awesome - I have gone for years and he never once cancelled or was late, always extremely professional. High-end gear and extremely clean facility. Very organized and did a great job with variety and tailoring program to both diet and exercise needs.
-Fraser Hart
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Taylor is amazing to work with both in person for training and with online sessions. His gym is always immaculate and he is always up to date on the latest equipment. The online sessions are methodically laid out with detailed direction. Taylor is also very knowledgeable when it comes to working around any slight knocks or injuries. If you want the best in the business whether having years of workout experience or just a newbie starting, Taylor is the only choice.
-Joseph Keener
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Taylor is definitely a hidden gem personal trainer. I absolutely love having my own private training sessions and not having to be in the gym with a bunch of other people . All of my training sessions are specifically tailored to my needs/ fitness goals . Taylor is always very respectful prompt and knowledgeable about his trade . He also knows a lot about nutrition he will definitely hold you accountable and that’s one thing I needed in a personal trainer for sure . He always keeps the sessions interesting I get very bored easily but he always consistently keeps challenging me with new things . I couldn’t have chosen a better trainer Thanks Taylor !
-Kyndal Lothery
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Ive been working out with Taylor for a few years. I had to stop due to relocating for a job. I met with several trainers in my new city but none offered what he offered. He is extremely knowledgeable in exercise/diet and the only trainer I've met that offers one on one in a gym to yourself. The gym has always been super clean with a lot of equipment that he constantly adds to. When my job gave some flexibility to work partially remote, I immediately got back in with Taylor to continue training. Yes, its worth the trip. He holds you accountable and always switches up the workout so it keeps you on your toes. To add, we always start on time and his communication is excellent.
-Karina K
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I have been working with Taylor for a few years now and have been very happy with the results. He has a plan for each person and my workouts differ each time, so it's never boring. His gym is spotless and well-maintained, and I love that it's just the two of us in the space, no distractions. If you are considering personal training, I'd highly recommend Taylor.
-Lori G
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I’ve been working out with Taylor for over 6 months and I’m glad to be doing that. I like the fact that I’m the only person in the gym during my session with Taylor. Taylor is very methodical in his approach for putting together a program of working out. I also like the fact that every work out is documented and is available to me via the shared drive. He also motivates me to eat right and introduced me to apps that did increase my awareness of my eating habits. I totally recommend Taylor for anyone who is serious about wanting to do the right thing by eating right and working out regularly.
-Manoj Pathak
★★★★★
Taylor is awesome - I have gone for years and he never once cancelled or was late, always extremely professional. High-end gear and extremely clean facility. Very organized and did a great job with variety and tailoring program to both diet and exercise needs.
-Fraser Hart
