Community Highlights: Meet Talia Pernice of Grit Fit KC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Talia Pernice

Hi Talia, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was an athlete all of my life but I lost my way in my late teens and early 20’’s. By age 21 I weighed 187lbs and that was a very harsh reality for me. I knew it was time to make a change – a big one. My personal weight loss journey led me to be a trainer.  My journey was long and hard but it sparked a desire in my heart to help others on their journeys, to be a support, and let them know they are not alone and that they can do anything they set their mind to. That journey sparked a passion inside of me and is why I built Grit Fit KC. It was built on the foundation of living a healthy and balanced life, and to coach my clients to love the body that God gave them and take care of it. I encourage them to be grateful and empowered by what their mind, body, and spirit can do when they work in sync together and believe in themselves. I have always labeled myself as ‘your every day LIFE trainer.’ Grit Fit KC doesn’t have a specific weight or body type that labels you as strong.
Grit Fit KC stands for the grit that’s foundational to my coaching message for my clients. G: Growth. R: Resilience. I: Inspire. T: Transform. The GRIT is what you grow through – the work, the blood, sweat and tears and refusing to quit, creating transformation from the inside out. Grit is what evolves you on the daily, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. My motto is ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop. GRIT Fit KC is about being strong in mind, body, and spirit.”

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Over the last 13 years, I have served as a trainer in the northland. creating diverse roster of clients, some carrying special needs with them into training sessions, in hopes for a better quality of life. My clients range from teenage years up to 90’s. My clients don’t all just focus on their physical fitness; some seek rehabilitation from life-altering health conditions. I have trained clients who have had strokes and are learning how to walk again and balance. I’ve trained clients who are fighting cancer. I’ve trained amputees. When my clients come in to train, it’s just me and them and the weights. The unique thing about Grit Fit KC is it’s a private studio. And that is what enables me to make their experience truly personal. It’s more than just the physical workout. It’s therapy for the mind, body and heart. We laugh, we cry, we talk about life. My goal is for every client to leave with their cup a little fuller than when they walked in. You can’t find that kind of experience, in my opinion, anywhere else. We don’t have to work around people because this gym is truly private.

As you know, we’re big fans of Grit Fit KC . For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I am the Owner and Personal Trainer of Grit Fit KC. As of October Grit Fit KC is no longer just a strength studio, I am now offering spin classes. Grit Fit KC Strength and Spin Studio is off to a great start and I look forward to continual growth and helping more people reach their fitness goals. Here is the link to sign up for classes.
https://www.vagaro.com/gritfitkc

We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
I come from a big Italian family, my family means everything to me. I recently got engaged to my fiancé Josh out at Arrowhead, it was the best day of my life! We love the Chiefs!! Josh is the man of my dreams and I’m so excited to marry him next year. We have 3 fur babies, Brutus, Hank, and Charleigh. Being at home with our little family is my favorite place to be.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grit_fit_kc?igsh=dnppZG55OXR3N2V1&utm_source=qr
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