Tara Penawell

Tara Penawell
Tara Penawell
Elite Trainer

Tara has an extensive background in the health and fitness industry, with over sixteen years working as a personal trainer. Due to her education, experience, and dedication to acquiring new skills, she is qualified to serve a wide range of clients, and enjoys the diversity of working with people with different goals and backgrounds. Her personal pursuits are as varied as the clients she works with, including sprint distance triathlons, Tae-kwon-do (she’s a red-belt), running half marathons, and mastering Indian clubs. When she is not working, she spends her time traveling and exploring the world. Above all, she is passionate about helping her clients meet their goals and find the joy and satisfaction that comes along with their success.
Certifications:

M, Ed. in Kinesiology (specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology)

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

ACE Certified Health Coach

Joined the CHF Team: 2004

Trainer Specialties:

  • Fitness Testing
  • Functional Training
  • Initial Assessments
  • Mature Adult Fitness
  • Mobility/Flexibility
  • Muscle balance/Corrective exercises
  • Nutrition
  • Post-Injury Rehab
  • Pre/Post Natal Care
  • Pregnancy
  • Resistance training
  • Strength Training
  • Stretching
  • Weight loss/Weight gain
  • Cardiovascular Training

BOOK A TRAINING SESSION

Book online up to 12 hours before your session start time. For last minute appointments call: (512) 478-4567

Tara's Classes This Week

Friday, Dec 12
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
DETAILS 		LIT Up: Low Impact Training LIVE - COMMUNITY CLASS
20 of 24 open 		Room: Multi-Sport Book
Perfect for those on a budget, our Community Class program offers a selection of classes at a discounted price. Classes are open to everyone!   An energizing weight training class designed to give you the intensity you are looking for without the impact. There is no running or jumping in this class. You will use bands, dumbbells, and bodyweight to build lean muscle. Movements are scalable and appropriate for any fitness level.   LIVE! classes provide an in-person experience while being concurrently live streamed to our virtual members. Please note that in-person participants may be seen online. Classes are not recorded. Members can sign-up 6 days in advance and cancel up to 4 hours before class start time.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
DETAILS 		LIT Up: Low Impact Training REMOTE
99 of 100 open 		Book
An energizing weight training class designed to give you the intensity you are looking for without the impact. There is no running or jumping in this class. You will use bands, dumbbells, and bodyweight to build lean muscle. Movements are scalable and appropriate for any fitness level. Recommended props: dumbbells resistance bands or loop band Sign-up ends 30-minutes prior to class start time. An email with the class meeting link will be sent 15-minutes before class start time.
Monday, Dec 15
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
DETAILS 		Strong + Fierce! LIVE
19 of 20 open 		Room: Multi-Sport Book
Unleash your inner fierceness! Build strength and endurance in this 45 minute high energy class. Ever changing circuits include weight lifting with dumbbells or barbells, resistance bands, body weight, jump ropes and moderate plyometrics. All impact exercises are modifiable!   High Impact   LIVE! classes provide an in-person experience while being concurrently livestreamed to our virtual members. Please note that in-person participants may be seen online. Classes are not recorded. Members can sign-up 6 days in advance, and cancel up to 4 hours before class start time.
7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
DETAILS 		Strong + Fierce! REMOTE
100 of 100 open 		Book
Unleash your inner fierceness! Build strength and endurance in this 45 minute high energy class. Ever changing circuits include weight lifting with dumbbells or barbells, resistance bands, body weight, jump ropes and moderate plyometrics. All impact exercises are modifiable! High ImpactRecommended Equipment: Dumbbells mini bands optional - jump rope optional - med ball   Sign-up ends 30-minutes prior to class start time. An email with the class meeting link will be sent 15-minutes before class start time.

What People Are Saying...

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“LOVE Tara, her energy, and her workout routines! ” – Jane

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“Ladies Who Lift has totally empowered me to lift heavier weights when working out on my own. Tara gives careful instruction, encourages us to progress in the weights we are using, and gives lots of cool variations and exercises to use. Things I never would have thought of on my own! ” – Lori J.

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“I always leave Tara's class feeling the burn. Love it! ” – Amy



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