Taylor Keyes,

Owner/Head Trainer

Thai Massage, Fascial Stretch Therapist, ACSM-Certified Personal Trainer, PNL1-Nutrition Coach,
CrossFit L2 Trainer, B.S. Health & Exercise Science

After facing significant personal hardships in my twenties, including two cervical cancer diagnoses & an autoimmune disease, I experienced a profound transformation in how I navigated my body & identity. These challenges not only reshaped my understanding of resilience but also deepened my compassion for others who confront their own limitations.

In my journey to heal & grow, I found solace & strength in physical activity, which became a vital coping mechanism. This passion led me to start offering personal & group training sessions in 2019, evolving into TK TRAINING. The pandemic prompted me to innovate & adapt, transitioning to various non-gym settings to ensure that my clients continued receiving support.

In mid-2021, I took a leap of faith & opened my own studio in downtown Hickory. My vision for TK TRAINING extends beyond fitness; I aim to promote holistic wellness that emphasizes the importance of investing in every aspect of life for overall well-being. My goal is to create a supportive platform where individuals can collaborate, embrace their challenges, & embark on the hard work necessary to achieve lasting change & become their best selves.

Aiden Miller,

Trainer

USAW Level 2 (USA Weightlifting)

Hi, I’m Aiden and I’m from Vancouver, WA. I’ve been involved in sports from a young age, and by middle school, I was lifting regularly to improve in football and wrestling. That early passion for training has stuck with me ever since. The summer after my junior year of high school, I signed up for a USAW Level 1 coaching course to learn more about Olympic lifting—and that one decision changed everything. The coach running the course offered me a spot on his weightlifting team, and I jumped in.

That opportunity launched me onto a new path. I started working at a gym, coaching and managing the front desk, and even earned my USAW Level 2 certification before graduating high school. Eventually, I was recruited to lift for the Lenoir-Rhyne Weightlifting Team and moved across the country to study Exercise Science. I'm still pursuing my bachelor’s degree, but I’ve already gained years of hands-on experience—from interning in Division I Strength & Conditioning to launching my own online coaching business.

Coaching is more than a career for me—it’s my passion. I’m here to help you push boundaries, stay consistent, and reach your fitness goals. Let’s get after it!

Pursuing Bachelors in Exercise Science

USAW Level 2 (USA Weightlifting)

Hi, I’m Aiden and I’m from Vancouver, WA. I’ve been involved in sports from a young age, and by middle school, I was lifting regularly to improve in football and wrestling. That early passion for training has stuck with me ever since. The summer after my junior year of high school, I signed up for a USAW Level 1 coaching course to learn more about Olympic lifting—and that one decision changed everything. The coach running the course offered me a spot on his weightlifting team, and I jumped in.

That opportunity launched me onto a new path. I started working at a gym, coaching and managing the front desk, and even earned my USAW Level 2 certification before graduating high school. Eventually, I was recruited to lift for the Lenoir-Rhyne Weightlifting Team and moved across the country to study Exercise Science. I'm still pursuing my bachelor’s degree, but I’ve already gained years of hands-on experience—from interning in Division I Strength & Conditioning to launching my own online coaching business.

Coaching is more than a career for me—it’s my passion. I’m here to help you push boundaries, stay consistent, and reach your fitness goals. Let’s get after it!

Pursuing Bachelors in Exercise Science

Aiden Miller, Trainer