About Fimple
Hello, my name is Jawad Tajaldeen, and I’ve been passionate about exercise since I was 13. It all began in 2011 when I joined my middle school’s football team. Back then, I wasn’t great at football—or any sport that required hand-eye coordination. But one thing became clear: I had a growing sense of determination and a reluctance to quit. Even though I hated being on the team, I didn’t want to give up. I realized that the one thing that could set me apart from others was fitness.
Both of my older brothers were standout athletes, their pictures proudly displayed in our middle school halls, celebrating their athletic achievements. I wanted that same recognition—local “fame” for being different, for excelling. And so, I embarked on my fitness journey with one goal: to get as big and strong as possible. I wanted to be able to walk into a room and have all eyes on me.
created in 2012
My first steps into the world of fitness were through the P90x program (which I may or may not have downloaded illegally as a 13-year-old!). It introduced me to workouts I never thought of doing before. Although I fell in love with exercising, it felt lonely at times—most people didn’t understand why a skinny, uncoordinated kid would be so obsessed with working out. But I was motivated by the challenge of proving everyone wrong. Over the next two years, I focused on calisthenics (bodyweight exercises), mastering pull-ups, push-ups, handstands, and other variations. Each extra pull-up or faster set of push-ups became a small victory.
At 15, my local gym allowed people my age to sign up for memberships. I remember being beyond excited when my brother took me to sign up on my birthday. Over the next three years, the gym became my second home. I worked out religiously, alone or with friends, and I started seeing real progress. I went from a skinny kid to a “muscled-up dude bro,” as I’d call it. I was the guy who followed all the bro-science—seven meals a day, protein shakes within 30 minutes of workouts, and trying every supplement for an “edge.”
But toward the end of this phase, I hit a wall. I wasn’t enjoying the process anymore. In hindsight, I now realize I was overtraining. For three years, fitness consumed my life, and while I loved it, it wasn’t healthy. Eventually, I became bored and even started to resent the gym. I stopped working out for a few months and found myself dissatisfied, despite achieving the body I once dreamed of.
The gym playlist my friends and I made (I helped with the name)
This left me with a question: What do you do after you achieve your goal? Where do you go from there? At the time, I felt that I achieved everything I wanted so what's next?
Fortunately, my obsession with exercise had already pointed me in a direction—I wanted to help others transform their lives through fitness. I realized that while I didn’t want to pursue 11+ years of schooling to become a Sports Medicine doctor, I could achieve something similar through Physical Therapy. I loved the idea of spending time with people, helping them recover and improve, and guiding them back to what they love.
As I stepped away from the traditional “gym culture,” I began looking at fitness more holistically. Being a lifelong learner, I started asking questions: Why does everyone follow a “bro split” (chest day, back day, etc.)? Why do I need to drink protein within 30 minutes of a workout? Why am I spending three hours in the gym? These questions led me down a path of discovery, and after completing Physical Therapy school, I gained a more nuanced view of fitness.
What I’ve come to realize is that fitness doesn’t have to be complicated. While the human body is incredibly complex, the principles of fitness can be simple. That’s why I started Fimple—Fitness Simplified. My goal is to strip away the noise and make fitness as accessible and straightforward as possible for each individual.
I hold a doctorate, two bachelor’s degrees, and a personal trainer certificate, but at the end of the day, those credentials don’t matter nearly as much as helping you achieve your goals. I believe in providing valid, evidence-based information, but more importantly, I believe in giving you the tools to continue your fitness journey independently.
Learning is a lifelong process, and it humbles you as you realize there’s always more to discover. But if I can make fitness a bit easier, more enjoyable, and tailored to your life, then I’ve done my job.
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313-546-9292
16131 Wick Road, Allen Park, MI, United States, Michigan
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