Nico Doran

Nico is an ACE certified personal trainer with a degree in Neuropsychology!  His training philosophy revolves around the mental aspect, challenging you to find your limits.  He emphasizes the willpower developed through consistent exercise and its positive impact on life outside the gym.  Coach understands life has ups and downs and aims to prepare you for staying engaged in fitness even when times get tough.  

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Midway through sophomore year at Oregon State, Nico tore his mcl in a biking accident.  Stuck to the couch, he reminisced on the things he had always wanted to do before the injury.  During the recovery process, he learned the importance of preparing the body and mind for setbacks through discipline as well as the calculated patience involved in healing.  He is most inspired by the stories and motivations of those he is training, often relating to his own challenges. Nico aims to help others overcome the mental setbacks associated with past injuries and help them come back stronger physically.

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Nico spent 8 years in competitive swimming and running, forging the discipline needed for a lifetime of strength and conditioning.  He also spent a majority of his youth training in Mixed Martial Arts, getting as far as brown belt.  Upon entering college, Nico followed in the footsteps of his father who was heavily involved in powerlifting and body building.  Nico’s attention to detail in both the gym and in the kitchen naturally shifted his focus to body building.  When not training for body building, Nico is training for his outdoor activities.  Fly fishing, snow skiing, water skiing, barefooting, camping, and backpacking are among the many pursuits.

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