★★★★★
“Matt and his team are professional and consideration is given at every touchpoint. I get one-on-one attention from my trainer in a calm and focused environment.”
Who We Are
Heavy Mettle Fitness isn't your average gym; we don't offer memberships or large fitness classes. We focus on providing personal training services designed to deliver significant and lasting changes to our clients' health, body composition, strength, and lifestyle.
Our private studio was assembled with client success in mind, as each piece of equipment has been hand-selected to accommodate our trying style.
Regardless of your goals or experience level, our expert-guided workouts will provide the optimal approach to achieve your health and fitness goals!
Our Mission
Heavy Mettle Fitness strives to be a reliable authority within the fitness industry through an evidence-based approach to personal training. With gimmicky online trends dominating the field, we’re committed to providing professional fitness services designed to address the needs and goals of the individual.
Our staff is composed of highly skilled and educated personal trainers whose objective is to empower each client to achieve and sustain their desired health and fitness outcomes.
Mettle: The ability to approach a demanding situation with a spirit of resilience and determination.
“Matt and his team push you in a positive and encouraging way... They give you all the tools and support needed to help you reach your goals.”
“The atmosphere is relaxed but focused, every single workout I have done has been enjoyable… After a few sessions it starts to feel like a community.”
“Matt and his team were absolutely welcoming from the first day I contacted them. I had specific concerns and goals that they worked to understand and plan my sessions around.”
“Great experience since day one. Matt was very professional in our consultation and offered an informative and personalized approach to help me select the service and plan that would best fit my goals.”
“My initial conversation with Matt helped me realize that all of the trainers here are a supportive group of folks no matter where you are in your fitness journey.”
“If you need a personal trainer who will CARE, TRAIN, and LEAD you to the body you’ve always wanted, look no further!”
Fitness Professionals
Our personal trainers are certified professionals with a passion for helping others and a determination to excel at their craft. With a common philosophy and approach to training, our team consistently delivers exceptional results to our clients. Read below to learn more about the experts on our team!
Matt Ryan (Fitness Director/Lead Trainer)
Matt began his fitness journey at 19 years old as he fell in love with the sport of bodybuilding. While a full-time college and part-time work schedule made things more complicated, he was dedicated to his training routine and nutrition regimen. In less than one year after he started bodybuilding, Matt competed in his first ever bodybuilding competition where he placed first in several divisions. Matt knew he wanted to make fitness a permanent part of his life and future career.
After graduating from college in Vermont, Matt moved to Texas where he would spend a semester studying Nutrition Science at Texas State University. During his time studying at Texas State, he felt ready to take his love and passion for fitness to the next level and started Heavy Mettle Fitness in the spring of 2019. Matt began training with clients as he felt inspired to help others find their passion for fitness and healthy living much like he had years before. Matt has worked with over 200 clients as a personal trainer and has helped people achieve stunning physique and lifestyle transformations.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Weight Management Specialist
ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Adrien
Magione (Trainer)
Adrien began his career in the fitness industry by studying at Endeavour College in Sydney, Australia where he received several training certifications. He would move to Austin in 2016 at which time he pursued several training certifications through NASM. Adrien is dedicated to his personal fitness regimen which centers around corrective posture, bodyweight and interval training, as well as strength training. Adrien applies and integrates these principles into his clients’ personal training programs which leaves his clients feeling rejuvenated and accomplished after each session.
Adrien’s goal is to help his clients feel better about their health, improve postural and muscular imbalances, and to also educate and provide them with the tools necessary to sustain results for the long term. As a personal trainer, Adrien is motivated by knowing that through training with him his clients achieve a deeper sense of wellness in their lives.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise Science
NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
NASM Performance Enhancement of Sport
Michelle Paulsen (Trainer)
Michelle grew up in Massachusetts where she developed a love for sports and athletics in high school. As she went on to college, she sought an outlet that would satisfy her competitive drive as a former tri-sport athlete. Michelle discovered weight lifting and soon after fell in love with the gym. She wanted to learn more as her passion for fitness grew; it was at that point that she decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health and Nutrition.
Michelle has always had a desire and passion to help others, a quality that’s immediately evident to every client she works with. As a certified trainer, she’s made it her mission to help her clients cultivate the healthy lifestyle they desire.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Kevin Gaylord (Trainer)
Growing up in California and Utah, Kevin was always very active as he enjoyed skateboarding, wakeboarding, and snowboarding. As a young adult, Kevin’s interests expanded as he spent more of his time camping, hiking, and cliff jumping. It wasn’t until he graduated from college that Kevin found his way into the gym and began weight lifting.
After falling out of shape and feeling unsatisfied with his health and fitness, Kevin became more dedicated to weight training and started exercising regularly. It didn’t take long for him to become hooked by his new lifestyle and he knew then that he wanted to turn his passion into a career. Kevin works diligently to help his clients achieve their health and fitness goals as he is inspired to help others find a new sense of happiness, confidence, and strength through their training regimen.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Functional Training Specialist
Drake Farr (Trainer)
With a passion for serving others, Drake began his career by enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. Throughout his time in the military, Drake learned the fundamentals of leadership and the value of working as a team in order to achieve specific goals. As he transitioned to life outside the military, he knew that he still desired to be in service to others. Drake would go on to work as a Nursing Aide for an orthopedic surgeon.
His experience working in a hospital setting reinforced his understanding of how influential lifestyle behaviors can be with regard to living a healthy life. Drake decided to combine his passion for serving others with his passion for fitness and began his career as a personal trainer. His mission is to help his clients improve the quality of their life through a properly structured fitness regimen.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer