Chris started his journey toward a healthier lifestyle in February 2023. Since then, he has lost 70 pounds, and is still working toward improvement. Chris has recently become a personal trainer at 365 Fitness and is dedicated to helping others change their lives for the better. 

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”-Mark Twain

I have been into fitness since I was a teenager. I played sports all through my childhood and once I hit my late teens/college I started lifting weights. I was hooked! I'm always looking to reach a new goal in my own life, and help others achieve theirs. I became certified through NASM in January 2022 so I could help people find their love of fitness like I have! Meeting new people and hearing their story and what they want to accomplish motivates and excites me. I worked on my own from January untill now, training a few private clients and joined 365 to grow and help many more! I also coach little league baseball and when I'm not working or coaching I love to spend time with my family.”

“Fitness has been my passion since my freshman year of college. It quickly became my way of releasing stress and prioritizing self care. Not only did it transform my body, but it transformed my mind and my life.

In March of this year, I decided I wanted to help other people transform their lives through fitness, and am now certified through NASM. Becoming a personal trainer has been a dream of mine and I am excited about being a part of the community at 365 Fitness. I look forward to connecting with people and helping them reach their goals!

I also work as a dental hygienist, and in my free time I enjoy spending time with my fiancé and our pets. “

Mike Rell moved here from Cleveland Ohio to play basketball at Mansfield University. He is now the assistant men’s basketball coach at MU.  He has been coaching and training since 2020.   His background is in strength, conditioning, and sport specific training.  Fitness has always been a passion of his since he was an athlete.  He believes how you feel physically has a direct impact on how you feel mentally.