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
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
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
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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
