Brotherton Fitness

I started working out with Tyler in the beginning of the year as part of his New Year/​New You deal. I saw immediate results, and have continued to use him as my personal trainer. Tyler works with you to obtain your fitness goals. He listens to which areas you’d like to work on, and gives challenging workouts that are a balance of cardio and strength training. His unique «come to you» program makes it so convenient! He will meet you close to your work, in your home, or anywhere you pick, at a time convenient to you. By being able to work out immediately after I get off work, there is never the excuse of not having time to make it to the gym. With regular optional weigh ins, working out with Tyler allows you to keep track of your fat loss, muscle gain, and total body fat percentage! He also provides weekly homework workouts in between meetings, along with nutritional goals as needed or desired. I have lost over 20 pounds and continue to gain in strength. I would absolutely recommend Tyler to anyone who is looking to lose weight, tone up, or just get into better shape.

I started working out with Tyler a month or so ago after a couple of my coworkers had great results from his workouts. I have an often painful back issue which Tyler is always asking about and helping me modify workouts around. He is great at focusing on each person’s goals or issues, even in a group setting. Tyler is also great at accommodating requests and provides homework so we have a plan for the week between workouts. He is great at motivating and definitely pushes everyone, but without the drill sergeant intimidation! I get to use equipment that I see at the gym but don’t really know how to use. Overall a great experience and looking forward to more results!

I miss Tyler’s Santa Cruz class! I didn’t think I would stick with an exercise class for as long as I did, but Tyler made it fun. He paid attention to how I was working out, kept the form on track, helped with modifications, and knew how to encourage and push us all just right. His sense of humor and positive attitude made the class a place I loved to be. (and, hey, I got pretty strong!). Thanks Tyler!

I’ve worked out regularly with Tyler Brotherton in Santa Cruz for about four years. As a trainer, Tyler strikes the right balance between slave-​driver and cheerleader, while keeping the workouts safe and making them fun. When he trains you, you sense that he genuinely wants to see you progress. And when clients show signs of progress, Tyler often seems more excited about it than they do. His attitude is positive and encouraging, and his steady stream of quips and wisecracks keeps the mood light and make the workouts seem to go more quickly. He has great intuition for letting you know how far you are into a workout, not something that every trainer has, which help to make those seven-​minute plank holds seem more tangible. Another wonderful trait that Tyler has and many trainers don’t is a solid educational background in sports physiology. He uses this knowledge to ensure that clients are working out with proper form, and to modify workouts appropriately for clients’ injuries and strains. And his bonus IT-​band rolling service, while far from fun, goes a long way towards keeping those knees healthy. During the time that Tyler coached me, I saw an amazing physical transformation in myself, despite a succession of injuries that had nothing to do with his coaching. I really feel that a big component in that transformation was Tyler’s energy and humor, so that those hard workouts didn’t feel quite as hard.

Tyler is a wonderful trainer. He’s been my trainer for the past two years, and I continue to see great results! Not only is he encouraging, but he has the best sense of humor, on top of being very professional. If you are looking for a great workout, and to have a little fun, Tyler Brotherton is the personal trainer for you!