Noah Parsons
Everyone, it seems, wants to know about the three “p’s.”
Why did Noah Parsons name his new gym Triple P Fitness?
According to the owner, the letters stand for preparation, process and purpose, and these concepts center his team’s work, helping people achieve their fullest fitness potential.
“We all enjoy pushing people and allowing them to see benefits of what personal training can do,” he said.
Parsons’ journey to fitness training began about five years ago when he was forced to overcome a personal setback. The lifetime football player was a member of the Lock Haven University Bald Eagles football team, but a concussion permanently benched him.
For Parsons, football was life. He had played since he was 6 years old, so being forced to face a new reality was jarring. Instead of giving up, he realized he could still feel good while focusing on fitness without contact. He honed in on his own personal fitness and then decided to use his knowledge to help others.
Parsons earned certifications as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, and nutritionist from the International Sports Science Association. After graduating from Lock Haven in 2021, he returned to his hometown of Harrisburg to share his knowledge.
Personal training is just that—personal. Parsons’ clients appreciate his work, and one even gave him a gift certificate to Sculpt Pilates and Barre for Christmas. Parsons cashed in the gift certificate and soon more than his muscles gained flexibility.
He discovered there was available space adjacent to the studio. A dream of being able to control scheduling, workouts and staffing formed in his mind. He also envisioned a facility with brand new equipment and top-notch cleanliness. Opening his own personal training business had been in the back of his mind, so he seized the opportunity.
“We aim to be Harrisburg’s premier personal training studio, empowering our community through focused, innovative and results-driven fitness training,” Parsons said.
Sessions at Triple P are by appointment only, and no more than five clients are ever in the gym at one time. The other trainers—Adrian Orons, Tyler Freeman, Chris Thompson and Lauren Peterson—are friends, adding to the relaxed atmosphere.
“When a client is working out, we all take time to encourage them and celebrate successes,” Parsons said.
Ultimately, personal trainers are guides. The clients determine their success, Parsons said, with support from the Triple P staff. He encourages everyone new to fitness to start with a personal trainer. Fitness experts, such as those at Triple P, can help clients set and meet reasonable goals and teach them how to properly use equipment while avoiding injury.
Personal training not only assists the body, but the mind. Regular exercise helps people achieve mental clarity and emotional stability, Parsons said. Exercise at any time of the day is better than nothing, but Parsons encourages activity in the morning.
“To set your day up with the hardest part from the start makes your day better,” he said.
The Triple P team is young—all under 26 years old—but Parsons said that they help clients of all ages and abilities, from couch potatoes to athletes.
“We help overcome preconceived notions by throwing them into workouts that relate to their life,” he said.
The trainers also help clients establish healthy eating habits so their diets complement their workouts.
As Harrisburg area residents start creating their 2024 fitness resolutions, Parsons and his team are excited to help them achieve their success.
Triple P Fitness is located at 2609 N. Front St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.triplepfitness.com or call 570-502-7957.
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