Meet Our Team!
At Stronger Now Gym, Alex Mitchell is revolutionizing fitness for adults over 50 in Sandy Springs, Georgia. As a certified Professional Barbell Coach, Alex combines expertise with passion to help mature adults build strength, enhance balance, and regain vitality.
Alex's journey from CrossFit member to specialized trainer led him to open Stronger Now in 2020. What began in a small garage has flourished into Sandy Springs' premier strength training studio for seniors. His innovative approach to age-appropriate workouts and efficient strength training have transformed hundreds of lives.
With a warm smile and unwavering patience, Alex guides each client through personalized programs designed for safety and efficacy. His unique ability to make complex movements accessible has earned him a loyal following among baby boomers seeking to maintain independence and improve overall wellness.
"Strength is the fountain of youth." Alex often says, embodying the spirit of Stronger Now. His dedication to senior fitness extends beyond the gym, as he regularly educates fellow trainers on the nuances of strength training for older adults.
Ready to redefine your golden years? Join Alex at Stronger Now and discover the life-changing power of strength. Your journey to a stronger, more confident you starts here.
Alex Mitchell
CEO/Founder
Wade Boan
General Manager / Head Coach
Wade Boan is a certified professional barbell coach who knows what it means to overcome challenges and achieve goals. He started his own fitness journey by losing over 100lbs and gaining muscle and strength. He discovered the power of strength training and decided to share it with others.
As a coach, he has helped many clients of all ages and backgrounds to gain control over their bodies and improve their health and well-being. He has a keen eye for detail and will guide you through every exercise with clear and precise instructions. He will also design a customized plan for you based on your needs, abilities, and preferences. Whether you want to lose weight, build strength, or feel more confident, Wade Boan can help you get there.
Don’t hesitate, schedule your session with Wade Boan today and start your journey to a stronger and healthier you.
Phung Tran
ACSM - EP
Phung Tran, an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, empathizes with the challenges women encounter in creating beneficial healthy habits that fit their lifestyles. Phung supports her clients in achieving their goals through personalized, science-based coaching that emphasizes enjoyment in exercise, nutrition, sleep, and more!
When not actively engaged in fitness activities, Phung enjoys spending time cuddling with her black cat and working on her latest amigurumi project through crocheting.
Dion Sherry is very passionate about improving the quality of life through exercise implementation.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Georgia, Dion has dedicated himself to strategic programming and coaching that allows his clients to reach their desired goals. He believes in meeting people where they are and creating a supportive environment to promote physical and mental growth.
Whether you are, just starting out or looking to take your training to the next level, his goal is to help you move better, feel stronger, and build habits that last to improve everyday life.
Dion Sherry
B.S. Kinesiology
Ryan Willoughby
B.S. in Biomedical Physiology / M.S in Physiology (in progress)
Ryan Willoughby, is a long-time athlete, strength coach, and student of physiology. He’s been weight training for over a decade and used that time to aim for mastery within many disciplines of fitness.
He’s trained in the styles of bodybuilding, powerlifting, calisthenics, and athletic training for sports like Baseball and Judo. He utilizes principles and concepts from these areas to train clients like an athlete, equipping them with the specific fitness attributes needed to flourish in their lives.
In his free time, he enjoys doing Judo, playing video games, reading, and attending concerts with friends. And spending time with his dog!
Austin Black is a passionate coach with three years of coaching experience in collegiate athletics.
He achieved a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Georgia, where he interned in the Strength and Conditioning department. He continued his coaching career at Limestone University, where he served as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for 12 collegiate teams. His coaching style is centered around strong relationships with his clients, which helps him understand their goals. Austin's mentors strongly shaped his philosophy as a coach, in which he focuses on structured program design and injury prevention.
Austin Black
NSCA-CSCS, USAW-L1, B.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Health Informatics
Megan Howerton
ACSM - EP
Megan is a Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM) with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, currently working as both a gymnastics coach and assistant fitness coach.
She is also a current doctoral student for Occupational Therapy. Her passion is helping people feel stronger, healthier, and more confident and capable through exercise that’s rooted in science and built around real-life goals.
Workout Studio
Want to get stronger, healthier, and happier in your golden years? At our private training studio in Sandy Springs, you will find diverse equipment for any exercise you need. You will also get personal guidance from certified trainers who know older adults. Plus, you will join a friendly community, enjoy a cozy and clean place, and pay a fair price. Contact Stronger Now today and get a free consultation. It’s never too late to get stronger now!
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the most effective and enjoyable exercise facility in the world.
-Alex Mitchell
There is an enormous body of evidence to support the fact that exercise is the key to optimal health. Unfortunately, most exercise programs on the market are tailored to short-term results. What’s worse, the culture of high-performance athletics has brought a “no pain no gain” mentality to most exercise schedules.
At Stronger Now, we believe exercise has to be put first in the context of consistency. The main job of any coach or trainer is to provide the program a client can follow long term. This means the program must be enjoyable and effective. If the program is enjoyable, it makes it easier to come into the gym when other aspects of life might otherwise get in the way. If the program is effective, it’s easier for the client to stick to it long term.
“Here I am 3 years later and still going strong by working with Alex, Wade and Phung. I can honestly say there has not been one time where I have woken up and thought I don’t want to work out today.”
Steve S.