Member Spotlight: Aaron Tischler
Although you may know Aaron as a G&M team member, Aaron started as a member back in 2017.
Aaron has been working out most of his life, starting in late high school. He came to G&M after having to move back into to his dad’s house in Port Colborne. At the time he wasn’t employed and had the time so started working out more. Twice per day.
“I wanted to overcome depression and that motivated me to get more serious. I wanted to get stronger and feel better about myself.”
After starting to see results from his efforts, Aaron really started to like working out and decided that he wanted to become a personal trainer.
“I learned the hard way about working out wrong and wanted to help others not make the same mistakes I did.”
Shortly after that realization a job opening became available for the front desk and Aaron applied and got the position. That was in 2019. He then started learning more about working out, getting more experience working with the members and started studying to get his personal training certification.
In December 2021 he officially completed his certification and began slowly working with more clients, doing part time front desk duties and part time personal training.
“Theres book learning and then there is actually doing it and putting what you learned into practice with clients.”
Aaron gained a lot of experience over another couple of years and then in March of 2024 made the transition to full time trainer and hasn’t looked back since.
“I love getting feedback from clients that their life has improved, that everyday tasks are easier for them because of their training.”
“I also like getting to see a side of the clients that they don’t even know they had as they gain more confidence and just getting people to enjoy the gym and feel that it is rewarding.”
What Aaron enjoys most about his own workouts is the feeling of getting stronger and looking better.
“It’s really a confidence thing and striving for constant progression.”
Another benefit that Aaron has seen in his own journey as well as in others has been how working out has helped with his mental health.
“This place saved my life when I started taking it seriously and being consistent.”
One of Aarons favourite moments so far was seeing a female client progress and eventually do a 225lb deadlift.
“Seeing peoples confidence grow both in the gym and outside of it is my favourite part.”
A personal favourite accomplishment of his has been building the mind to muscle connection and the focus on how to do something properly.
Aaron’s goal for his own fitness journey is to continue to get bigger and stronger.
“It’s a never-ending journey for me. Longer term I would like to put my physical training to use in other ways to help people too and maybe volunteer as a firefighter.”
And for his clients it’s to keep getting better, continue learning and learning how to communicate in different ways to help people in the best way for them so they can reach their goals.
“I have found there is a lot of lack of confidence with clients when they are starting out. There is a lot to know and you shouldn’t beat yourself about it. Working out is a learned skill and you have to start somewhere. Be patient with yourself.”
Aaron says it is common that a lot of clients start out with specific weight loss goals but as they start seeing results it’s the little everyday things of how tasks are easier and they have more energy and confidence that become the most common types of feedback. The weight loss becomes secondary to all of the other benefits they see.
“Don’t just look at the scale” he says.
“Your value and progress doesn’t just show on the scale. It’s about how you feel.”
Aaron has been a valuable member to the G&M team and we continue to get so much positive feedback on how he has helped members in their health and fitness journeys. Congratulations Aaron on everything you have accomplished both for yourself and for your clients! If you would like to learn more about working with Aaron to help with your own fitness journey you can schedule a free consultation here!
