Nick Taber, a personal trainer certified by North American Body Fitness who works with clients out of Body Natural Fitness Center in Barrington, has a unique but necessary approach to personal training. 

Born with cerebral palsy, Nick knows how it is to struggle with your body and mind. And now that he is a personal trainer, he is committed to not only assisting people to feel better in their bodies but to feel better mentally, too. “We are all under unprecedented levels of stress- we’ve been through so many once-in-a-lifetime historical events, and depression and anxiety are now so common, especially with social media.” That’s why he specializes in using physical training, dietary coaching, weightlifting, and martial arts for depression and anxiety reduction. “If you have a problem like bullying or family issues…when you learn how to control heavy weights, you can learn how to control heavy problems.” 

Nick describes his approach to working with clients as “not cookie cutter.” He adapts to his clients' needs, welcoming and accommodating people’s preferences when they need a lower-sensory experience or more privacy when they begin working out for the first time. And, he does his homework, spending about two hours preparing for every hour he spends working out with someone.  

Willing to work with people of all abilities, differences, and levels of fitness, Nick is an accessible and personable personal trainer. He is fun to talk to. In fact, having attended some workout sessions with him myself, I sometimes forget that I am working out and not just sharing funny stories with a new friend. He is upbeat and positive, and just the type of person you’ve always wanted to hire as your very own, personal cheerleader, without the uniform. 

Nick is looking to expand his business, so check out his website at www.taberfitness.com and email him at NickTaberfitness@gmail.com or give him a call at 508-493-8544.

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