Roy Thomas,
Starting Strength Coach
My name is Roy Thomas and I am a Starting Strength Coach based in Tallahassee, FL. I have been coaching the Starting Strength method since January, 2021. I love teaching and have a knack for making the complex understandable. I've found little more fulfilling than helping people realize their physical potential and live happier, healthier lives as a result.
Testimonials
Client Reviews
"I started strength training with Roy several years ago and am amazed at the positive difference in my physical and mental health. I'm a middle-aged woman and had never done strength training before, so the changes in body composition were dramatic - more muscle, less cellulite and my sciatica pain is almost non-existent now. My pre-menopause symptoms are drastically reduced when I'm lifting consistently, too. Roy is a fantastic coach who is extremely knowledgeable and patient. He'll explain the why behind what you're doing and if you stay consistent, as the weeks/months pass, your form will get tighter and you will have more energy. You'll have to put in time and work but you're investing in yourself and the results are SO worth it!"
- Amy Thomas
“I’ve been working with Roy for over 2 1/2 years now. I went from having very little confidence in the gym, having no real idea how to lift correctly, and being unsure if strength training would meet my goals (of becoming a stronger climber and gaining general strength and coordination over all without the bulk). Through working with Roy I’ve become a confident and capable lifter, have gained a strong understanding of the fundamentals and nuances of correct form, and have a deeper understanding of how strength training fully supports my overall health and fitness goals. Roy is an excellent coach, he fully explains concepts and principles, all while being patient and supportive. He’s great at building your skills over time and keeps the programming manageable and tailored to your needs. I truly enjoy working with him!”
- Allie Caldwell
"I started working with Roy at the start of 2024 when I decided to take my physical health more seriously. Within the first few months working with Roy, I became much stronger than I ever was in my previous attempts of strength training/exercise by myself. I work a typical office job so I do not get much movement in my day-to-day and training with Roy has been transformative in the way I feel physically and mentally by pushing myself to new limits every session. I recommend him highly if you want to get serious about being more active, getting stronger, and feeling better."
- Bryan Fortez
How It Works:
First Contact
You will get in touch with us via this website, our email, or our phone number and we will discuss your goals, medical and injury histories, answer any questions you have, and then we'll get you scheduled for a complementary one-hour, one-on-one introductory session.
Assessment -
Your First Workout
You will learn the fundamental lifts and get an overview of early program structure based on your specific goals and circumstances.
Individualized Coaching
At first you will have a simple and approachable program. As you make progress, changes to that program will become necessary. We will help you make those changes based on your individual goals and constraints to ensure continued, sustainable progress.
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