Brian Tabor
Personal trainer in San Diego and online, former national strongman champion
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Athletes and Professionals |
| Based in | San Diego, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; HKC Kettlebell Instructor; Level 1 Functional Movement Specialist; ACE Certified Health Coach; M.S. in Exercise Physiology, San Diego State University; B.S.E. in Sport Science, University of Kansas |
| Practice | Strong Made Simple |
Brian Tabor is a personal trainer and the owner of Strong Made Simple in San Diego. He trains people in person and online to build strength, fitness, and confidence. He holds a master's degree in exercise physiology and interned with the US Navy SEALs' Tactical Athlete Program. He won the 2010 North American Strongman National Championship under 175 pounds and was California's Strongest Man under 200 pounds in 2013. The practice has served clients since 2010.
What Brian helps with
Brian helps clients build strength, recover from injuries, and make exercise part of a busy life. He also works with clients on weight loss and athletic conditioning.
- Regaining strength after injuries
- Exercising without pain after old sports injuries
- Losing weight and building fitness
- Building strength and conditioning for competitive sports like BJJ
- Fitting training into a busy schedule
- Building confidence in the gym
- Training on your own schedule with online monthly plans
Who Brian works with
Clients include students at San Diego State University, a professor, and busy professionals. Some come back from injuries. Others are competitive athletes, such as a BJJ competitor and strongman competitors. Some train online from outside San Diego. Clients range from beginners to those chasing strength goals.
How Brian works
Clients get step by step exercise plans along with coaching. Online clients get monthly training plans built around their needs, so they can train on their own schedule. Brian breaks big goals into small actions that fit daily life. The practice also runs a community with fun activities outside the gym, so clients get support beyond training sessions.
Background and qualifications
Brian Tabor earned a B.S.E. in Sport Science from the University of Kansas and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University. During his master's degree, he interned with the US Navy SEALs' Tactical Athlete Program and with the athletics departments of SDSU, University of San Diego, and UC San Diego. He is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, HKC Kettlebell Instructor, Level 1 Functional Movement Specialist, and ACE Certified Health Coach. He also competed in strongman, including internationally.
Brian Tabor pricing
Programs and services
- In-person personal training in San Diego
- Online personal training with monthly plans
- Virtual coaching
- Free consultation
- Money-back guarantee in the first month
Brian Tabor reviews
The CoachVouch take
A personal trainer who is also a national strongman champion and interned with the US Navy SEALs' Tactical Athlete Program.
Best for San Diego students, busy adults, and athletes who want to get stronger, recover from injury, or train online.
Common questions
How much does Brian Tabor charge?
Coaching with Brian runs $80 to $175 an hour. Message Brian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brian Tabor help with?
Brian Tabor helps with regaining strength after injuries, exercising without pain after old sports injuries, losing weight and building fitness and building strength and conditioning for competitive sports like BJJ.
Does Brian Tabor coach online?
Brian is based in San Diego, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Brian Tabor certified?
Brian Tabor lists: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; HKC Kettlebell Instructor; Level 1 Functional Movement Specialist; ACE Certified Health Coach; M.S. in Exercise Physiology, San Diego State University; B.S.E. in Sport Science, University of Kansas.
Does Strong Made Simple work with athletes?
Yes. Clients include a BJJ competitor and strongman competitors. Brian is a former national strongman champion himself.
How do I contact Brian Tabor?
Send Brian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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