CHRIS
VETERAN TRAINER

Chris is a dedicated husband and proud father of four. As a personal trainer, he recently turned his lifelong love for the gym into a mission: helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident while raising his own kids with the same values. He believes true strength goes beyond the gym — it's about building healthy habits that last and leading by example for the next generation.
Chris loves all things Baseball, he coaches his kids' baseball teams every year. Whether he’s on the field coaching or watching a game, fitness and baseball go hand-in-hand for him.
As a family, their goal is to road trip on vacations and visit every state together — creating memories while staying active and making the most of life on the road.

credentials

NASM CPT, NASM Nutrition Coach, CPR/AED

Favorite Movement

Preacher Curl

Favorite quote

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” ― Arnold Schwarzenegger
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CHRIS
VETERAN TRAINER

Chris is a dedicated husband and proud father of four. As a personal trainer, he recently turned his lifelong love for the gym into a mission: helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident while raising his own kids with the same values. He believes true strength goes beyond the gym — it's about building healthy habits that last and leading by example for the next generation.
Chris loves all things Baseball, he coaches his kids' baseball teams every year. Whether he’s on the field coaching or watching a game, fitness and baseball go hand-in-hand for him.
As a family, their goal is to road trip on vacations and visit every state together — creating memories while staying active and making the most of life on the road.

credentials

NASM CPT, NASM Nutrition Coach, CPR/AED

Favorite Movement

Preacher Curl

Favorite quote

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” ― Arnold Schwarzenegger
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marcel
veteran trainer

Marcel is our resident Brazilian trainer who brings 19 years of experience to the table and never fails to light up the gym with positive vibes. He loves swimming and tennis, and twice led his swim team to state championships as a coach. His passion lies in biomechanical testing, where he helps clients optimize their performance by understanding their individual needs.

His technique is superb, and all of his clients learn something new. Marcel moved to College Station with his wife, a postdoctoral fellow at Texas A&M University. Outside of work, Marcel loves playing racket sports, especially tennis, and exploring new fitness techniques.

credentials

NASM CPT, Pilates

Favorite Movement

Shoulder Lateral Rotation

nick
veteran trainer

Nick brings over 35 years of personal training experience to Helioss. His fitness journey began with strength training for hockey in his homeland of Canada. He later transitioned into more than two decades of powerlifting and strongman competitions. If you love to lift heavy, he’s your guy. Recently, he’s become hooked on high-intensity interval and endurance training on his Peloton bike. When he’s not in the studio with clients, he enjoys relaxing at home with his wife Sonya, their four ill-behaved dogs, and two curious cats.

credentials

American Council on Exercise-CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist-ACE, Cancer Exercise Specialist-CETI, Sports Nutrition-ACE Behavior Change, PTA Global Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, ACE Women’s Fitness Specialist, NASM Weight Management, ACE Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, Biomechanics Specialist-NESTA, Certified Strongman Coach-NESTA

Favorite Movement

Atlas Stone

Favorite quote

"The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places" - Ernest Hemingway
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credentials

American Council on Exercise-CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist-ACE, Cancer Exercise Specialist-CETI, Sports Nutrition-ACE Behavior Change, PTA Global Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, ACE Women’s Fitness Specialist, NASM Weight Management, ACE Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, Biomechanics Specialist-NESTA, Certified Strongman Coach-NESTA

credentials

NASM CPT, Pilates
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