TESTIMONIALS.

Riley:

“I had already made significant personal fitness and weight loss gains before I started working with Tom. At that point I was pretty comfortable with cardio but wanted to start lifting, and just using a random sample of the weight machines at the gym wasn't cutting it. I was a little hesitant to hire a trainer, though, especially since its so important to me to set and meet my own goals: I didn't just want a work out plan designed for me, I wanted to learn how to work on my own. Tom helped me learn how to lift safely and efficiently, and worked with my goal to learn as much as possible about lifting so I could incorporate it within my current fitness regimen.  After a period of guided lifting sessions, I now work mostly on my own, but meet with Tom twice a month to learn new techniques and make sure I'm consistently meeting my goals.  I'm now the healthiest I've ever been, and have Tom's expert guidance to thank for keeping me on track and allowing me to push myself harder than I ever thought possible.”

JOSH:

“I have worked with Tom extensively over the years and without question I can say he is the best trainer I’ve ever had.  Tom’s workouts are 100% geared towards the individual goals of his clients.  In my case he trained and coached me through a weightlifting contest [meet], trained me for a physique event, and propelled me through workouts designed to simply gain as much muscle as possible.  As an example, my last body composition showed 5.9 lbs lean mass gain with no fat gain.  This was done over a mere two months!  Month after month I continue to improve with Tom, and I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”

RICK D:

“I highly recommend Tom Sovocool as a personal trainer.  As a guy in his 60s with no history of strength training, Tom fashioned an age appropriate program that has done wonders for my strength, balance, flexibility, and general physical condition.  He is conscious of my limitations yet encourages me to push myself to achieve ever increasing goals.  He is knowledgeable, serious about his profession, able to articulate well the reasons for each exercise, and is a very pleasant guy to boot.  I see other trainers in the gym and observe how they work with their clients and, without a doubt, Tom is top notch.”

KARA:

“There is a reason why Tom's clients train with him for so long.  I was introduced to Tom through a colleague and began training once a week.  His positive personality and dedication to training quickly led me to increase my workouts to twice a week.  That was over 18 months ago.  Training with Tom became a necessity in my life.  Tom's training style is very organized and personable.  He pushes his clients to succeed, often with a quiet determination.  As a result, I have overcome several minor injuries with Tom's training.  In addition, I trained with him throughout a pregnancy in which I hardly experienced any physical ailments (which I attribute to Tom's training).  During my pregnancy, Tom kept up with any medical issues and tailored my workouts to accommodate such.  Even when I presented obstacles to training with Tom (from being lazy to downright petulant), Tom pushed me to do what he knew I could.  He's the ultimate cheerleader and instills confidence in his clients from his optimism and intelligence.  I've had many trainers over the years, but Tom is the best due to his commitment to his clients.”

BEN:

“When it comes to personal trainers, the best of the best are the ones who live, breathe, and model in their own lives, what they teach to their clients. They work daily to improve their knowledge of their craft, and spend time asking questions in order to personalize training for each client they have.  Tom is that kind of trainer. Knowledgeable from a lifetime of competing and training, cares about helping you achieve your goals, and drives you to accomplish those goals.  I have experienced this first hand. Highly recommend!”

Scott:

“Tom is an amazing coach and an even better person! Regardless of your current level of fitness or fitness goals, Tom will design a plan for you and patiently work with you every step of the way. His modern but down-to-earth approach and personality will make the strength and fitness journey enjoyable and rewarding for you. Give Smart Strength a shot!”

Perry:

“Tom from Smart strength is an excellent coach and trainer. His personalized workout programs are excellent for gaining strength, becoming more athletic, and even weight loss. While doing his programming for Olympic weight training, I managed to increase strength levels while maintaining a lean bodyweight. His programs allow for flexibility in schedule, which is beneficial for my busy lifestyle. I highly recommend Smart Strength if you want to get bigger, stronger, faster, or just be in better shape.”

HANNAH:

“Tom is great- hardworking and knowledgeable, as well as kind and personable. Highly recommend.”

Will:

“Tom is a knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly trainer who comes to each session with fresh routines to keep the sessions engaging and challenging.  He can quickly transition from one set of exercises to another, making necessary adjustments to tweak each exercise for any body conditions or weaknesses.  I really enjoy our workouts every week and I’ve recommended him to several friends. He comes to each session with new exercises to keep the sessions fresh and interesting.  I appreciate how he can toggle from one set of exercises to another, making adjustments as needed to accommodate injury/pain/ability on the fly.  I always leave my sessions with him feeling great about my workout and looking forward to the next one.”

CHRISTY:

“Tom is incredibly knowledgeable as well as thoughtful in his circuits and workouts. I was able to present my physical problem and his understanding of which exercises would be best for strengthening and stretching has really had a positive effect. Not only that, but his professional and personable demeanor are everything you want in a trainer. I only ever felt encouraged and hopeful when finished with my workout.”

KEN:

“I am in my early 60s and have trained with Tom for over four years. I have been very happy with the experience. During that period I have had two hip replacements. Tom devised upper body exercises that I could do at home while rehabilitating and even prepared a video illustrating what to do. He communicated with my surgeon as to what could and could not be done, and when, for an exerciser with a hip replacement. He adjusted and adapted exercises and weights until, as I grew stronger, I have ended up doing more than I did before I needed surgery, but in ways so as not to jeopardize the replacements. On top of it all, Tom is a very nice guy. He should change his name from Tom Sovocool to Tom So Very Cool!”

MARGARET:

“Tom is by far the best personal trainer that I have worked with.  I started training with him when I was pregnant with my second daughter and needed some motivation to exercise due to back pain that I was having.  In just a few sessions with Tom, the back pain was gone and I was hooked on his workouts.  Tom always knew what week of pregnancy I was in and changed my workouts accordingly.  He also would modify exercises on the spot if I was having any trouble doing them and showed me stretches to do at home to prevent back pain.  By the time my due date rolled around, I was strong and ready for labor.  I continued working with Tom after I had my daughter and credit him for getting me back to pre-baby fighting form.  I particularly wanted to target my core after delivery and Tom incorporated various core strengthening exercises to meet my needs. I think so highly of Tom and the results I have achieved from training with him that I still work with him even though I have moved out of state.  Whether you train in person or remotely with Tom, he is attentive, flexible, and conscientious.  Those are traits that I especially value as a mother of two small children with limited time to exercise.”

Drew:

“Over the past two years, Tom has been an integral and crucial part of my training for and success in sports.  He works with me all offseason, providing individualized attention and programming that have made a huge difference in my progression from a high school athlete to a college athlete.  Even from the start of my college career I've had full confidence that my athleticism has exceeded the expectations of my coaches and teammates.  This is in large part due to Tom’s excellent coaching and infectious drive to make his athletes bigger, faster, and stronger.  His instruction and expertise in weightlifting are incredible.  He would even occasionally lift with me, which created a relationship unlike the conventional coach-athlete relationship, but instead one for which I could call him a coach, a training partner, a friend, and a mentor.  You know you’ll get faster and stronger when you work with Tom, but speaking from experience, I can tell you you’ll get so much more out of it than just that. Tom’s expertise and experience in weightlifting helped me feel comfortable in an unfamiliar sport, which allowed me to advance quicker than I ever thought possible.”

MATT:

“I was fortunate to work with Tom for 2 years.  I've seen him coach athletes in CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting and for Athletic Performance and long term development.  Tom has exceptional coaching skills when it comes to teaching the mechanics of the Olympics lifts.  He is also able to relate to his lifters since he is a competitive athlete himself and a lifelong learner in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. I have witnessed Tom instruct complete beginners as well as help a number of competitive athletes on meet day and I can say that Tom does an exceptional job of teaching proper movement as well as motivating his athletes to perform their best day in and day out!”

JON:

“Tom's Quarantine Training videos have been very useful, and I would highly recommend them. He explains and demonstrates each exercise in a way that's easy to understand. Each video so far has hit the sweet spot of variety and intensity. Tom has trained me for several different competition events. He is my go-to person regarding any injuries--he has never led me wrong with which stretches or recovery exercises to do. He has knack for taking your current level of fitness and your goals and tailoring an appropriate, effective workout that gets you results.”

Katie:

I have been working with Tom for several months now and can not only feel the difference in my own body strength but also my attitude towards working out. Tom always pushes me to the right amount while still remaining encouraging and kind. His workouts are extremely effective and always challenging. I highly recommend Tom to those who are just starting out working out regularly and to those who are experienced but looking to push themselves further.

JOHN:

Incredible support and guidance along my fitness journey. If there were 6 stars available, I would award them all to Smart Strength. I've tried lots of other conditioning and training options over the years, but this is without a doubt the most knowledgeable and professional program I've ever worked with. Five stars!

KRISTI:

Tom goes above and beyond to meet the needs of his athletes. He will work with you to create a personalized program to ensure you see results. Tom’s workouts are challenging and effective, and have allowed me to get stronger both mentally and physically. Tom is very knowledgeable and goes above and beyond to meet the needs of his athletes. He has worked with me to create a personalized program, and has guided me through an injury. Tom's programming has helped me get stronger both physically and mentally. His workouts are challenging and effective.

Eddie T:

“I have been going to Tom for about eight months and he has really done a wonderful job getting me to a place that I’ve been trying to get for quite a while. I had problems with shoulders and hips and he is slowly gotten me to the place of health that I needed to be. He built my strength up in the shoulders and hips and then progressively stronger throughout my core and muscles and he’s just done it the right way. Tom is methodical and very intelligent about each individual he trains. He has many clients and students that he trains so I feel very lucky to be part of his group. I would strongly recommend that you reach out to Tom and get him to train you the right way. You will be very grateful!!”