Meet Noam Tamir | CEO & Founder

We had the good fortune of connecting with Noam Tamir and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Noam, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
At TS Fitness, I have a philosophy that guides my methods: Together Stronger. It’s what the “T” and the “S” stand for. I believe that our model of training together allows people to develop friendships with fellow gym goers. I believe in creating stronger people—not just stronger bodies—in a community atmosphere. Our mission and the goal of our fitness programming is to build our clients up, not break them down.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
As owner and founder of TS Fitness in New York City, I truly believe that I am fulfilling my calling in life. I didn’t set out to own a fitness facility—I set out to create a fitness community. Our small group personal training business model is unique.  We have witnessed better results and more retention because we provide a workout that feels like a one-on-one training session but has the energy of a group. Our staff members also feel that the more intimate setting is conducive for personalized programming as well as developing relationships. We are constantly upgrading our technology and methods to create the best experience for our members.

I am most proud of having a thriving business for over a decade in New York City—one of the most competitive fitness markets in the world. I am also proud of surviving through the pandemic and coming out with a stronger business on the other end. It was a long but rewarding road.  However, the obstacles are never ending because growth creates new challenges.  I have a fear of failure but a bigger fear of complacency.  I always tell myself, “If you aren’t growing you are dying.”

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We would start off with a morning workout at TS Fitness composed of kettlebells, dumbbells, and sleds. Post-exercise, we’d go to Sarabeth’s restaurant next to Central Park, followed by a nice walk around the small loop of the park while digesting. The following stop: the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit—one of my favorite artists—for a bit of culture. Time for lunch! We’ll grab a quick bite at Chelsea Market and walk the High Line, an above ground park. Come dinner time, we would head downtown, to the East Village. I’m a sushi connoisseur and love Omakase—the chef’s special selection. Sushi Kai is one of my favorite spots with only 12 seats. Then we would finish the day with some live music at Summer Stage in Central Park.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would have to credit my parents Adi and Moshe for their support and the great values they instilled in me. They came to the United States as immigrants with a suitcase and less than 1000 dollars in their pockets. They built an amazing family and worked hard so that they could retire comfortably and travel the world. They have been my rocks and their advice has helped me avoid some big business mistakes. They taught me that anything worth having never comes easy.

Over the last four years, I have grown immensely as a leader and business owner. A large part of this is thanks to my business coach, Vince Gabriele, and many of the gym owners in his mastermind group. The support and advice from these individuals are how I was able to keep my brick-and-mortar business from closing during the pandemic.  Even though I’m a successful business owner there is always more to learn and being part of this group gives me that opportunity.

Website: www.tsfitnessnyc.com

Instagram: noamtamirnyc

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noam-tamir-6b436420/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tamirfitness

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/ts-fitness-new-york-2?osq=ts+fitness

Other: Tiktok: noamtamirfit

Image Credits
Victor Bustos