June 2, 2025

Taylor Setar: Women's Fitness in Tech - Empowerment Through Exercise!

Taylor Setar: Women's Fitness in Tech - Empowerment Through Exercise!

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, interviews Taylor Setar, a certified personal trainer and founder of Fit Firm Coaching. Taylor has worked with hundreds of clients over the past six years, helping women embrace strength and functional training as a foundation for long-term health. Since opening her own fitness center in 2018, she has led countless group fitness classes and personal training sessions, empowering women to build both physical strength and mental toughness.

Together, Sarah and Taylor discuss the unique challenges women in tech face like irregular hours, demanding schedules, and inconsistent routines, and how these can impact health, fitness, and overall well-being. Taylor offers actionable strategies for maintaining a workout routine, improving nutrition, prioritizing sleep, and integrating fitness into a busy tech career. She also shares success stories and busts common fitness myths, all while highlighting the power of working with a coach to build sustainable, healthy habits.

🎧 Listen for tips on overcoming gym anxiety, building consistent routines, and giving yourself permission to do what you can, especially on tough days.

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00:00 Introduction to Tech Me Seriously

00:29 Meet Taylor Setar: Fitness Expert for Women in Tech

01:25 Challenges Women in Tech Face

07:17 Success Stories and Fitness Tips

20:33 Taylor's Personal Fitness Journey

24:38 Prioritizing Health and Fitness

24:53 Balancing Work, Family, and Fitness

25:53 Building a Sustainable Workout Routine

26:54 Overcoming Gym Anxiety

28:18 The Importance of Strength Training for Women

34:43 Nutrition and Logging for Success

41:50 Tips and Tricks for Habit Building

45:34 Final Thoughts and Encouragement