Meet the Trainers: Tarik Tyler
Thu., Dec. 4, 2008 6:25 PM PST by Staff
Tarik Tyler has made a name for himself as one of Hollywood's most sought-after body-sculpting experts. He has appeared on Shaq's Big Challenge and From Flab to Fab and is an on-air contributor to Fox NY/LA, Extra and CBS. Tarik has also been featured in countless magazines, including Allure, People and Vogue.
Prior to building his name as a celebrity trainer, Tarik—armed with several fitness certifications and a passionate desire to help people achieve their personal fitness goals—began creating fitness programs for some of the country's most prestigious fitness centers, including Soho Training Center in New York and Crunch Fitness in Los Angeles.
Once in Los Angeles, Tarik wowed the celebrity clientele at Crunch Fitness by working ahead of the curve and creating specialized functional training, core fitness and balance and stability drills as a part of his signature training regimen. Soon he built a celebrity following and began working as a personal trainer to celebrities Kate Hudson, Tomiko Fraser, Tiffani Theissen and many more.
Tarik finds time during his busy training schedule to work with his nonprofit organization, which helps create healthy lifestyles for overweight children throughout the country. His programs "Learn It, Live It, Love It...Train 4 Life" and BringBackGym help teach youth that exercise not only helps keep the body in shape, it also helps people overcome life's obstacles.
Tarik is also a motivational speaker and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter. He is focused on working hard to "bring the most dynamic, life-changing and thought-provoking workouts to the world."
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Now loading...Sonia Sat, Dec 6, 2008, 7:33 PM
1. Why is there no information about the workouts and diets? That is kind of lame.
Shanelle Sat, Dec 6, 2008, 10:03 PM
2. How do u get on the show?
Cassandra Sun, Dec 7, 2008, 10:40 AM
3. I really want more information on how to get on the show. I am getting married in one year and am hoping to lose 50 pounds before the big day. What do we need to do to be considered for the show?
Taji Givens Sun, Dec 7, 2008, 11:05 AM
4. I am wanting to know how to get on the show, we are getting married on Saturday February 14, 2009 and we want to get on the show for weight loss purposes, I think this is a really good show.
Shannon Hughes Sun, Dec 7, 2008, 4:39 PM
5. I am wondering if anyone knows the designer of the bands that were given away on the show the other night? I LOVED the brides wedding band that she won. I am looking for one and just fell in love with that. If anyone remembers the designer, let me know! Thanks! Love the show!
Jennifer Sun, Dec 7, 2008, 7:48 PM
6. I love the new show!! I am not getting married but I plan to graduate from Nursing School in May 09!! I am going to try to lose weight like Amber and Bennie! This is a really great show and I am going to do the work this time!!!!!!! I'm so excited!
Jennifer Mon, Dec 8, 2008, 2:10 PM
7. Hello, I'm getting married on October 23, 2009, and need to lose about 30lbs. My finance` was diagnosed with Diabetes last year, so he had to change his eating habits. Well needless to say he lost a ton of weight and still need to lose more for medical reasons. Me on the other had, I've only gained. PLEASE HELP US.
Julie Mon, Dec 8, 2008, 7:26 PM
8. I was so surprised to see a show doing exactly what I need. I am getting married March 7,2009 and need to lose 30-40lbs. My Fiance needs to lose around the same and we need help. Is there anyway to get on the show? I know it is short notice but if you need contestants we'd be happy to let you come in and kick our butts into shape. Make our dream wedding weight come true!
Chris Jordan Mon, Dec 8, 2008, 8:21 PM
9. I would absolutely love to be on this show. I am getting married in 5 months and would love to surprise my fiance with my commitment to meet my weight loss goals. I have suffered a knee injury and don't know where to begin, while keeping my injury in mind. We both need this!! How can we MAKE THIS HAPPEN?!!?
Deborah Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 9:05 AM
10. Hello All, I really enjoyed the show and was inspired by the hardwork and dedication of the participants, trianer and dietian. I was eager to log onto the Style Network website and mimick the diet plan and workout. To my dismay, NOTHING. Please provide diet and workout routine.
Kira Burnett Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 2:43 PM
11. I would totally love to be on this show. My fiancee and I would each love to lose 30-40 lbs for our July 24, 2009 wedding. It was really inspirational! If the show is looking for more participants we'd love to do it!
Alissa Cotroneo Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 5:17 PM
12. This show is awsome. I am getting married in about a year and 8 months and my fiance and i need to have a total lifestyle change. i think you should keep this show around and i would love to one day be on it.
caroline Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 8:34 PM
13. How do you join the show?This would be perfect for me and my husband to be.
Kim Tue, Dec 9, 2008, 9:37 PM
14. I love this show so far, but I agree with some of the others that there is not enough camera time showing tips on everyday workouts and diet plans leading up to the weight loss.
Tonya Wed, Dec 10, 2008, 5:56 AM
15. My fiance and I both really need this show. We are getting married in less than 6 months and we need HELP! Both us need help with our diets and we need a workout routine geared to help our bodies get into shape. We could both stand to lose 40 or more pounds each. Our dedication is always 100% in the beginning, but then we lose interest if we do not see results. Please help us get onto your show!!!!!
Angie Wed, Dec 10, 2008, 6:59 AM
16. Where is the information on being on the show? Our wedding date is set for June 19, 2010 and we could stand to lose some weight.
Amanda Wed, Dec 10, 2008, 8:39 AM
17. I just watched your show for the first time and I think you are my only hope. I'm an unhealthy 220 lbs and my fiance always complains about his belly. I need help and don't know what else I can do. I believe this show could change my life and it's the change I've needed for a very long time. I've been engaged for almost three years but don't want to be a fat bride so I've put the wedding off. I would love to get married in October at a healthy weight and think you could get me there. Please help me! Let me be on your show and help me change my life!
kisha Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 8:48 AM
18. I was wondering how to get on the show. I am getting married October 10, 2009 and me and my fiance need to loose weight. He really needs to loose for health reasons, I want us to be able to live a health and long life together.
Toyia Thu, Dec 11, 2008, 12:05 PM
19. Where is the information on being on the show? Could you please post the information on the website so I can get on the show. Thank You
Keshia Fri, Dec 12, 2008, 12:32 PM
20. I love the show and would also want to be on I'm getting married in September and its been a struggle trying to loose weight. My fiancee lost 100lbs at one time and gained it all back!!! So, were trying to get motivated to walk down the asile.
Renee Thu, Dec 18, 2008, 11:37 PM
21. i want to congratulate tarik on his success and when i redo my wedding vows with my husband i would like for him to come to nyc so he can help my husband and me get back in shape for our wedding. so call me cousin i'm going to need you.
Katie Sat, Dec 20, 2008, 9:28 AM
22. How do you get on the show? My fiance and I are getting married in a year and would love to be whipped into shape for our big day!
Crystal Sat, Dec 20, 2008, 9:45 AM
23. Hey Tarik.....I am watching the show as I write and I am just like Amber!!! I want to lose at least 40lbs by May 09 but I really don't know how to work out right. I have been working out at least 3 times a week but haven't seen any results....can you please give some tips that will kick up my metabolism and help me burn all this fat! Thanks and take care!!!
Natalie Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 8:24 PM
24. Getting married March 27, 2009. I have lost about 20 lbs but, need some motivation about now and wondered about getting on the show? I would love to lose another 30 and my fiancee could lose about 20 easy. Anybody found out how to submit to be on the show? Thanks!
S. Jackson Tue, Dec 23, 2008, 11:35 PM
25. Hi, me and my fiance will be getting married on Feb. 14, 2009. We both could stand to loose a couple of pounds. I want to atleast lose 60 lbs. he just complains about his gut a lot. I would really appreciate any help. I would also like to control my blood pressure. Thanks in advance.
Daisie Wed, Dec 24, 2008, 3:04 PM
26. Hi...I am getting married in November, 2009 and my fiance and I would love to be considered for the show. How can I get more information on how to do so?
Quija B Fri, Dec 26, 2008, 3:23 PM
27. I really like the show very much. I also wanted to get the information about the diet that Ciny prescribed to Amber and Bennie. I liked the idea of the 4 week goals. That was a great show, I look forward to the next one!
LISETT Sat, Dec 27, 2008, 3:49 PM
28. It's funny to see a show of an idea I had plan to motivate others and myself. (Like a dream come true). I am wondering how can you enroll to the show? My fiance and I have been together for 8 years now and we have been holding to are wedding ceremony until we both loose weight. The time is now.
Nicky Mon, Dec 29, 2008, 5:39 PM
29. How can we get onto this show? I saw an episode the other day and want to get on. My fiance and I are getting married on May 23, 2009 and need help getting healthier and losing weight before then. I am so embarrassed by my weight. Somehow overnight I have become 230lbs while my soon-to-be-husband is looking at losing about 30lbs. I want to look like a beautiful princess on my wedding day and not a fat cow. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Joanne Fri, Jan 2, 2009, 12:12 PM
30. How do I get on the show??? I am getting married in April 2010 and need to lose at least 100lbs. PLEASE HELP!
Nicole Singletary Tue, Jan 6, 2009, 6:40 PM
31. Hi, I love the show, I want to know how can Me and my Hubby to be get on the show. He was kinda reluctant to go on the show however it's a New year and it is time for new things. We really enjoy the show and would love to be part of it.
Lashaundra Tue, Jan 6, 2009, 6:54 PM
32. I love this show! Me and my fiance' are getting married on July 25, 2009. We are both very excited, and we are both overweight. Losing weight is something that we both need and want to do, but we haven't done anything about. Well, actually, we joined a gym, but we haven't been that much! I have 4 childre and Corey has 3. That is a totak of seven kids!!! We are too young to be stressed out about weight. We would love to be on the show. Please help us!!!
Ashley Benner Tue, Jan 6, 2009, 7:17 PM
33. My fiancee and i love your show. We are both wanting to get on it, but there is no where to sign up. We have both gained a lot of weight since we've gotten together and really need some help. We've been working out for 2 months now and neither of us have gotten any where. We are getting married soon and would love to have some help.
nikole freeman Wed, Jan 7, 2009, 8:45 AM
34. Yes, can you please post a 3 month eating plan and the exercise plan...would love to follow along ASAP and get those amazing results on my own. thanks a ton.
Cristal Wed, Jan 7, 2009, 9:36 AM
35. I watched last nights show with Courtney and Rick, first time I had ever seen the show.... I loved it!!! It's really a great way to get us newly engaged back on track for our special occasion... Wonderful idea.... I recently got engaged myself, December 2, 2008.... My fiance and I are getting married on August 22, 2009, that is 226 days from today, WE WOULD LOVE TO BE ON YOUR SHOW... My fiance was in an accident at work on April 24, 2008, we was ran over by an oil rig. From that day on my fiance, Kelby, has gained about 40lbs... As for me over the last 3 years, I have gained nearly 100lbs.... I seen that your show has only aired in the California area, but how about Oklahoma..... WE NEED MOTIVATION.... Please help us with our dream out come for our wedding day.... Thank you for your time and consideration.... P.S. YOUR SHOW IS AWESOME..... ALSO ANY TIPS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED....
sherri Wed, Jan 7, 2009, 9:44 PM
36. HELP!! I am getting married in october and between the two of us have put on about 75 to 100Lb threw the last 2 years. I fear that with all the problems we both have that we will not make it to our wedding day. He has sleep apnea and every night that we go to bed i pray that he will still be there in the morning, if he could loss some of the weight that would help alot! We have been friends for about 13 years and dated in school. we went our own ways only to find each other at the right time in our lives and could not be more excited to spend our new life together. PLEASE HELP US!
Nikki Thu, Jan 8, 2009, 1:44 PM
37. I would really like to know how my fiance and I could be a part of your show. We plan to wed in January 2010. I am 225 pounds and my fiance is 380 pounds. We could really use help in the area of better health choices not just for our wedding but for the rest of our lives. We don't live in California but we would relocate if you all are willing to help or just give us some advice...PLEASE!!!
Melanie Fri, Jan 9, 2009, 11:49 AM
38. I really love this show it has really motivated me to do something with myself once at 140 lbs and loving it, now at 230 and struggling to get myself out of the house daily. I logged on to apply for the show as I am getting married in November of 09 and really need to shed these extra pds. My fiancee on the other hand needs to lose only about thirty pds and has already started. Our problem seems to be one that apparantly many others have also, we lose all motivation after the first few weeks. It just doesn't ever seem to work quicly enough to keep me going. I was extremely eager to mimic these workout plans and diets, I see individuals losing up to fifty pds in three months! How can we find out about these plans and where do you apply to be on the show??
Tambra Wed, Jan 21, 2009, 8:38 AM
39. How do you get on the show?
Jenny Sat, Jan 31, 2009, 3:06 PM
40. I don't have cable but I was able to catch this show today. My fiance and I are planning our wedding for Dec. '09. We joined the YMCA in an effort to better our health before the wedding. Originally, we were motivated because we really want to like our wedding pictures. We don't want our memory of that day to be focused on how fat we are. Unfortunately, I realized today that I don't really know what I am doing. Simply using the elliptical machine isn't going to get me the results I want. I also don't know how to balance calorie intake and working out. Is there a way to learn this affordably? Of course, we would love to use the expertise of Tarik and Cindy but that seems more like a fantasy than a reality. If there is any advice or way to help us, we would be so thankful. Thanks, Jenny & Dan
Sheila L. Mon, Feb 16, 2009, 12:25 PM
41. Question * I have a couple getting married in September. How do I get them on this show?
Kaylynn Spivey Thu, Feb 19, 2009, 1:51 PM
42. How do you get on the show? I just got engaged and we both would like to lose some extra pounds.
Dale Mellor Sun, Mar 1, 2009, 3:51 PM
43. I am getting married this summer and want to know if there is a way my fiance and I can apply to be on "Fat Free Fiances?" So far we LOVE the show and we could really use the help to become "fat free", please help if you have any info.
gisselle Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 10:16 AM
44. hi! this is soo meant to be... I just got engaged and also need to loose alot of weight!!! wish i had one of these guys as a trainer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
gisselle Wed, Mar 25, 2009, 10:20 AM
45. i would love to know, how can we participate on the show?Ican relate alot to what i have read i mean me and my fiance both can and think we can be good candidates!!!!! let us know....
Cindy Fri, May 8, 2009, 5:29 AM
46. 40, Im in Law Enforcement in South Florida. I would like to know how I can participate on the show. I can relate alot to what I have read. My fiance always talks about wanting to workout but I can't get him off the couch and away from latenite eating, poor diets which does'nt help keep me motivated to workout and not eat those unhealty foods. I think we woud be good candidates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! for the show. I am a big fan of the show however I need your help to become FATFREE.
Jennifer Fri, May 8, 2009, 5:54 AM
47. Tarik, Paul and I are engaged and are watching your show this morning and are wishing we can be on your show but we don't see anywhere on the site where we can sign up. Can we
Marina Sat, May 9, 2009, 12:29 PM
48. How do I go about getting on one of your shows. Im engaged and we would love to be on your fat free show.Thank you for your time
Sandy Heflin Thu, Jan 14, 2010, 4:29 AM
49. I love this show!! How do you get on this show?