“Working with Tawnia has been a game-changer. As a triathlete in my 50s, staying strong, mobile, and injury-free is essential—not just for racing, but for life. Tawnia brings the perfect mix of energy, knowledge, and genuine care. She meets you where you are, but never lets you stay there. Her training has made racing smoother, recovery faster, and aging feel a whole lot easier. I’m stronger, more motivated, and more confident—physically and mentally—thanks to her coaching. She’s not just a trainer; she’s a powerhouse of support, strategy, and inspiration.”

-Trevor Storrs

“Tawnia is not only an exceptional personal trainer — she is the complete package: physically fit, highly knowledgeable, motivating, and genuinely fun to work with.

Tawnia has the rare ability to push you exactly when you need it most, helping you break through mental and physical barriers you didn’t even realize were there. Her personal approach is what sets her apart: every session is built with intention, challenge, and encouragement.

She has also worked closely with my daughter, a competitive soccer player who plays at an elite level both in-state and out-of-state. Under Tawnia’s guidance, my daughter has become stronger, faster, and more resilient on and off the field. Tawnia also serves as a trainer for my daughter’s soccer team: the Cook Inlet Soccer Club 2011 Elite Girls team. Tawnia brings out the best in every athlete she works with — from individual clients to full teams — and she does it with unmatched professionalism, passion, and a sense of humor that keeps everyone motivated and coming back for more. I can’t recommend her enough. 

-Karin McGillivray 

“Strength and core work for many years with Tawnia has enabled me to pursue the numerous ways I love to compete and enjoy the outdoors well into my 70’s.  Whether it be triathlons, running trails, roads, and mountain races, or orienteering, trekking, and keeping up running with my grand girls, the time in the gym with Tawnia is key to my mobility and strength. Not only did I win my age group at Mt. Marathon last year, but I bettered the men in the 70-75 age group as well!” 

 “Thank you Tawnia, I do what I do because of you!”

-Ellyn Brown Mount Marathon Record Holder

“Training with Tawnia is the best investment that I have ever made in my physical and mental health. She really listens to her clients and provides the support, knowledge, and experience they need to achieve their fitness goals. After 16 years of struggling with what I thought was permanent nerve damage and loss of strength from a back injury, I am back to running and telemark skiing. With Tawnia's support and encouragement, I am stronger than I have ever been. As a bonus, after seeing my progress, my husband has now also decided to train with Tawnia!”

-Megan Sandone

“My daughter began training with Tawnia about 2 years ago at age 10 years. Grace is a competitive figure skater. When we began her off-ice training we believed she needed to increase her core and arm strength. Tawnia’s holistic approach to strength training led us to realize that body strength as a whole enhances every part of an athlete’s performance and ability. Figure skating is one of the most demanding sports in the pantheon of competitive sports. It demand lean strength, flexibility, quick twitch, endurance, musicality and performance, all while gliding over the ice on a blade less than 1/4”! Tawnia Adams has been a critical part of my daughter’s success. Her intense focus and unlimited patience are key to working with a young athlete like my daughter. Her age-appropriate conditioning has helped Grace have increased confidence in the strength of her body thus able to achieve and master the most difficult elements of her sport.”

— Carmen Baker

“As a triathlete for over 20 years, I struggled after 50 with loss of speed, loss of muscle, and weight I couldn’t keep off. The workouts I had done for years for 1/2 Ironman distance and cycling races, up to 15 hours weekly, weren’t working anymore. Then I broke my leg winter cycling, which added to everything. 

When I first started working out with Tawnia, I lost 10 lbs. right away. Then I began to drop inches, gain strength, and get my body back to a firmer, leaner state.  At 60 years old, I am still a work in progress, but Tawnia has helped me gain strength, change my health habits, so I am fitter than ever!”

— Janus Reyes

“Eighteen months ago, I started asking for recommendations for a good personal trainer. I am active throughout the year hiking, biking and all forms of skiing. In the summer’s, I operate a commercial fishing business in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Commercial fishing is a physically demanding job requiring both strength and stamina.

As a 65-year-old woman I understood my body had already experienced several changes including a difficult and protracted perimenopause resulting in surgery, menopause, and an osteoporosis diagnosis. I needed a good trainer who understood the specific challenges of women if I was going to maintain my current fitness level and continue to live my active lifestyle.

My son-in-law recommended Tawnia Adams. I was not new to weight training or individual fitness work having had some very good personal trainers in the past. From our first session I sensed Tawnia was going to be different – a step above my other experiences.

Since starting in 2023, I can honestly say that my overall fitness has not only improved, it has exceeded all my expectations. Results count!  They also are the best source of motivation for continuing the hard work and commitment needed to continue training.

Tawnia understands the unique needs of women over time: physiological challenges, hormonal fluctuations, decreased bone density, and most importantly the emotional and mental health support that trainers provide fostering a positive environment for working out and a strong self-image.

As a skilled professional Tawnia is always enhancing her own knowledge using research based scientific information specifically for women to improve both fitness and overall health. Tawnia’s dedication and enthusiasm is infectious. She is an absolute delight, and I look forward to seeing her twice a week and also participate in her killer group classes. Thank you Tawnia!

-Kathleen Cronen

“As a retired Olympic athlete, I am constantly on the lookout for workouts that meet the rigor of my past professional athlete lifestyle. Thankfully, I have found that in Tawnia’s training and for years, have planned life around attending her Wednesday class that keeps me fit and capable.”

-Holly Brooks 2x Olympian

“Working out with Tawnia is 💯% a love-hate relationship. I love her workouts, I hate how sore my body is after.  She knows how to make every muscle in my body hurt when I’m done but I know I’m always getting stronger. She is a master of improving technique and will push any athlete as far as they are willing to go and probably even further.  Tawnia is committed to her athletes and her passion for training them is clear in every workout.”

—Stacy Raygor

“Since working with Tawnia last summer, my 17-year-old son’s fitness level has improved dramatically, and it showed in his competitive ski racing this winter! She is extremely knowledgeable and gives a personalized approach to help each individual.”

-Jessica Murphy

"I first met Tawnia after a severe back injury that required emergency surgery. I wasn’t sure if I’d ever return to the sports I loved, but with her expert guidance, I not only recovered - I became stronger than ever. Her deep understanding of both fitness and medical science gave me the confidence to push past limitations safely. Thanks to Tawnia, I’m now benching 110% of my body weight and performing at my best in biking and Nordic skiing”

-Michael Smith

“Tawnia's Next Level Training was exactly what I needed to whip myself back into the best shape of my life. After lacking motivation post COVID and major setbacks from a knee surgery, I finally reached out to start personal training.  After a month of consistent work, I was excited to see my body shaping up. After a couple more weeks I no longer had aches and pains from being out of shape.  With Tawnia’s guidance and expertise, I was able to safely and efficiently rehab my legs after 2 separate ACL/meniscus injuries.  Tawnia knows my weaknesses and customizes my workouts to exactly what I need.  I'm never bored, always challenged, and look forward to my time in the gym with her every single time.  Hands down she has been the best investment in my physical and mental health!  I hope she’s okay training me for the rest of my life - I am so addicted to all of the gains I make.  Thank you Tawnia for perfectly pushing me, always being there for me and helping me show up to become the best version of myself!”

—- Laura Halverson

“Dr. Tawnia Adams helped me recover from a pinched nerve in my back through mobility exercises and strength training to insure I don’t suffer a similar injury in the future. After only six months of training with Dr. Adams I was receiving compliments from coworkers on my appearance and fitness. I have since continued training and setting goals with Dr. Adams.”

—Mike Garbowski

“As a middle-aged athlete who has had every injury and bone break possible, I have never experienced a coach like Tawnia: she can push you to lift and get fit as insanely as possible without getting injured. Super score! Over the years, I’ve worked with many fitness coaches, but Tawnia truly stands out. She has that rare superpower of creating workouts that are challenging, effective, and thoughtfully designed and you leave each session feeling stronger, not broken. She strikes the perfect balance between intensity and injury prevention, and that makes all the difference.

If you're looking for a coach who understands how to get results while keeping your body safe and thriving, Tawnia is the one to work with.”

-Nora Miler