Sam Ives is a Nashville native and grew up here all his life! Sam was incredibly active in sports from middle school all the way to college, where he lifted weights and played lacrosse at Transylvania University. While at Transylvania, Sam attained his Bachelors in Exercise Science, and also completed his certification as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist under the National Strength Conditioning Association.
Sam has competed in multiple strengths sports since graduating college. He's competed in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and actively competes in Brazilian Jujitsu. Sam brings all of that experience to the training room when he works with clients.
Sam started training in 2016 as a personal trainer and since has trained over 100 people in person. Starting in 2020, Sam opened what is now our Ardeo Barbell in Nolensville. Sam wanted to bring a traditional strength training atmosphere to area that was lacking that environment.
Will Case is a Nashville-based coach who came to personal training through years of working closely with people. Before stepping into the training room, he spent his career mentoring and leading others building the kind of communication and motivational skills that make a great coach.
Will earned his Bachelor of Science from Freed-Hardeman University and completed his Certified Personal Trainer certification through ISSA. His training philosophy comes down to one idea: discipline over motivation. Motivation comes and goes, but the clients who show up and put in the work good day or bad are the ones who change. Will helps people build that consistency, master the fundamentals, and get stronger in a way that carries over into everyday life.
Whether you're brand new yo the gym or getting back after time away, Will meets you where you are and helps you take the next step!
