About Tyler English
Tyler English has quickly become one of the fitness industry’s leading experts. He is owner of Tyler English Fitness, America’s Best Independent Gym and founder of the Hybrid 6 training model, one of America’s top performance and fat loss training systems. Tyler English Fitness provides world-class strength training, nutritional coaching, fat loss programming and athletic development. Tyler is the author of the Men’s Health Natural Bodybuilding Bible and is a three-time International Best-Selling Author – as co-author of Total Body Breakthroughs and “The FIT Formula” – and his programs and work have grown to be featured in Men’s Health, Shape, USA Today, Entrepreneur, Experience Life, All You, The Hartford Courant, Hartford Advocate, on Amazon.com, Stack.com, Better Connecticut, Natural Bodybuilding Radio, NBC, FOX, CBS and ABC, while helping hundreds of busy men and women from all over Connecticut get into the best shape of their lives. Tyler’s work ethic and dedication to goals and a results-oriented lifestyle is apparent in his own body of work over the last decade. He earned the honor of a Professional Natural Bodybuilder with the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF) in only 3 years of competition and won the 2010 WNBF Mid America Lightweight Championship and finished as the 3rd place Middleweight in the World at the 2010 WNBF World Championships and 3rd place Lightweight in 2012. Tyler’s has totaled over 1,326 pounds as a natural raw powerlifter, including a 440.9 squat in competition, 475 in training, 325.2 bench press in competition, 335 in training and 556 deadlift, in U.S.A Powerlifting (USAPL) competition. He prides himself on training more like a world-class athlete than your typical gym going bodybuilder or powerlifter. Tyler has become one of the most respected fitness professionals in the fitness industry – while always displaying a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition. He has proven to be a respected leader within the fitness community, both locally and nationally.
Tyler and his 8-year old son, Rory reside in Simsbury, CT.
My Story
I want to share a part of my journey that has shaped who I am today. When I was 14, my mother made the difficult decision to divorce my father, who struggled with alcohol. I still remember the day my sister, brother, and I were gathered to hear the news. At the time, I didn’t fully grasp the impact it would have on my life, but looking back, I can see how it tore me apart.
Throughout my childhood, I was an above-average athlete, despite my smaller stature. I earned spots on travel, all-star, and varsity teams through sheer determination and hard work. In fact, despite weighing barely 110 pounds as a freshman in high school, I managed to earn time on the varsity teams for soccer, wrestling, and baseball. Unfortunately, my father wasn’t the supportive figure I needed; he often chose the local bar over attending my games. My brother and I spent a lot of time in those environments, but we made the best of it, riding our bikes and playing games by the stream.
After the divorce, I struggled to stay focused on my studies and athletics. I found myself lost, often turning to alcohol and drugs on the weekends, which made school a challenge. It wasn’t until halfway through my sophomore year that I realized I needed to make a change. Weight training became my lifeline. It helped me regain my focus and even motivated me to take a job at a local furniture store in the evenings and on Saturdays.
My introduction to strength training was somewhat accidental. I had a small set of plastic weights in my basement that I played with, but it wasn’t until I discovered the weight room in high school, thanks to a friend on the football team, that I found my passion. From that moment on, I committed myself to lifting weights, often heading to the gym after long shifts at work.
Growing up in Bristol, Connecticut, a town known for baseball, I played soccer, basketball, and baseball. I may have been small—barely weighing 110 pounds as a freshman in high school - but I made up for it with speed and determination. In fact, despite weighing barely 110 pounds, I managed to earn time on the varsity teams for soccer, wrestling, and baseball. With consistency and structure, I graduated at a solid 155 pounds, and strength training became a cornerstone of my life.
After college, I realized my calling was to help others through personal training. I worked at two big box gyms before joining a local gym chain, where I quickly became the top trainer, helping over 300 clients achieve remarkable results. However, I felt a deeper calling to reach even more people. With the guidance of a mentor, I took a leap of faith and started boot camps in nearby towns. What began with just six clients quickly grew through word of mouth, and within 90 days, I was searching for my first standalone location.
That search led me to a 1,750 square foot warehouse, which became the first home of Tyler English Fitness. Over the years, TEF expanded to multiple locations, positively impacting the lives of hundreds of clients. I also served as the strength and conditioning coach at a local high school, where I built a program from the ground up, helping thousands of young athletes.
Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of coaching a diverse range of clients—from busy parents to professional athletes—helping them integrate strength training and nutrition into their lives. I began competing in natural bodybuilding in 2006, a challenge that turned into a passion. I competed 20 times between 2006 and 2012, earning my professional status in 2009. Competing at the pro level was a wake-up call, and with the help of a coach, I not only held my own but also won a pro title and finished in the top three in the world twice.
As I transitioned into powerlifting, I built on the strong foundation I had created, winning three local meets and gaining immense strength. Both bodybuilding and powerlifting taught me invaluable lessons about discipline, resilience, and the power of community.
Today, I train not just for myself but to be a leader for my clients and to set a positive example for my son, Rory. My journey has been filled with challenges, but it has also been a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of supporting one another. I hope to inspire trust and confidence in those I work with, knowing that we can all overcome our struggles and achieve our goals together.
