How Kelly Cole Transformed Fitness with Time Under Tension

Welcome to the LivBtr Podcast , where high-performers get real about growth, grit, and going all in. In this episode, Jay Siano sits down with fitness entrepreneur, Brooklyn mom of two, and his good friend Kelly Cole, former SLT instructor and creator of the Time Under Tension method. 🔥 This episode goes all in on: • How Kelly went from recruiting to the NYC fitness scene (NASM certified + pre/postnatal specialist) • Why Megaformer Pilates was the first time she truly felt the right muscles working • Getting mentored through SLT training (including her experience with Tracy Kalinski) • How the pandemic + pregnancy pushed her to create what she couldn’t find at home • What “Time Under Tension” really is: strength training + Pilates-style slow control + cardio, with tempo changes • Why she’s big on form, breath, mind-muscle connection, and modifications/progressions to train smarter and avoid injury • Her take on heated workouts vs. sweating from effort • Real-life wellness habits: walking, rest days, and a realistic approach to nutrition • Alcohol now vs. college, and using THC beverages as her wind-down choice Whether you’re into fitness, building a business, or just trying to live better, this episode breaks down what it takes to create a method, stay consistent, and get stronger from the inside out.🔗 Connect with KellyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkellycole/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@iamkellycoleWebsite: https://www.iamkellycole.com/💬 Loved this episode?Drop a comment with your favorite takeaway, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations that push you to LivBtr.Meet Kelly:Fitness entrepreneur, Kelly Cole, has over a decade of competitive cheerleading under her belt, six-plus years in the NYC fitness scene, and certifications as a NASM personal trainer and pre/postnatal specialist. She’s always been an athlete, but during the pandemic she found herself craving something different—something that combined the slow, precise burn of pilates with the heavy resistance she loved from the Megaformer.When she couldn’t find it, she built it. That’s how her signature method, Time Under Tension, was born—a blend of strength training, pilates, and cardio that’s all about form, connection, and actually activating the right muscles to get results. Kelly’s approach is less ‘You got this!’ cheerleading, and more ‘Here’s how to get this’. with detailed cueing and smart programming that make you feel like you’re getting a personal training session, even in a group or on-demand workout.From teaching at SLT to running her own on-demand library, Kelly’s helping people train smarter, avoid injury, and get stronger from the inside out.=========================Find us on the following platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sabre_advisors/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SABREadvisors/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/SabrerealestateLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sabre-real-estate/Official Website - http://sabre.life/