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. Now he is bringing that same energy to the Nations!
Aidan is a Brentwood, Tennessee native who’s been active in sports and fitness since his early years. He played rugby throughout middle school and high school, developing a love for the strategy and physical preparation that the sport demands.
Aidan earned his Bachelor of Science from Belmont University and later completed his NASM Certified Personal Trainer certification. Since beginning his professional training career in 2025, he has worked with a wide range of clients — from youth athletes to older adults, as well as individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
Aidan’s training philosophy centers on one core idea: train to feel good and be ready for anything — whether that’s the demands of everyday life or the challenges of competition. He brings both his personal athletic background and a passion for functional, results-driven programming to every session, helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live more confidently.
Sarah is a Tennessee native and a proud graduate of Vanderbilt University here in Nashville, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree.
As a certified NASM CPT, CNC, PES, and CES professional, Sarah has extensive experience across various fitness modalities. For the past six years, she has served as a group instructor, leading classes in boxing, strength training, HIIT, and running.
With over 10 years of training experience, Sarah has been a valuable member of the Ardeo team since early 2025. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a positive attitude to every training session. No matter your fitness level, Sarah is ready to help you achieve your goals!
Eliel is a Nashville native who graduated from Overton High School and immediately entered the fitness industry. He holds certifications from both NASM and ISSA as a personal trainer and has previously worked as a professional at StretchZone. Additionally, he served as an agility and conditioning coach at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness.
Currently, Eliel is a Pilates instructor in Sylvan Park. He enjoys working with athletes, whether current or former, and is passionate about helping others discover their love for fitness.
His personal training philosophy is simple: “With athleticism, if you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!”
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