Squad Fitness Gardendale | #1 Group Training & Personal Training in Gardendale, AL

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Transformations

These are real members who showed up, put in the work, and changed their lives. This could be you.

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Nick Chieffo

I started my journey at 450 pounds, dealing with limited mobility, a shoulder injury, and very low activity levels. A defining moment came when I was playing soccer with my daughter and realized I couldn't keep up with her.

Since beginning my journey, my entire life has changed. I've lost 250 pounds, gone from a size 56 pant to a size 32, and dropped four shirt sizes. I'm in better shape now than I've ever been.

There were setbacks along the way, including a serious neck injury after military training. With the help of the coaching staff, I was able to follow a structured rehab plan, rebuild my strength, and come back even stronger.

One of my proudest moments was completing my first Spartan Race — something I never thought I'd be capable of. Not only did I finish it, but I placed in the top 20%.

Beyond the physical transformation, the biggest impact has been my confidence and mindset. I've gone on to join the Army, become a police officer, run marathons, complete Spartan Races, climb mountains, and continue setting new goals.

What makes Squad Fitness special is the community. The coaches and members feel like family. My advice: don't sell yourself short. You never know what you're capable of until you try.

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Ashley Hill

Since joining Squad, everything about my fitness has changed for the better. I've built real strength, improved my endurance, and made steady progress in both my lifting and running. At 40, I'm in the best shape I've been in years.

As a full-time single mom, I don't have time for workouts that don't matter. What I love about Squad is that every session is intentional. The trainers know how to push you just enough while still meeting you where you are, and they genuinely care about your progress — not just your performance.

The community is just as impactful. You're surrounded by people who show up, work hard, and encourage each other. That energy makes it easier to stay consistent, even on the days you don't feel like it.

Over time, I've become stronger than I've ever been — progressing my lifts, improving my running, and proving to myself what consistency can do. Fitness has become my anchor — it keeps me grounded, focused, and constantly growing.

Squad isn't just a gym to me — it's a place where I've gotten stronger, stayed accountable, and become more confident in what I'm capable of.

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Ashley Settle

When I joined Squad Fitness in 2023, I was around 250 pounds and honestly just wanted to feel better and stop living in constant discomfort.

What started as an hour a day dedicated to myself turned into a complete transformation, leading to over 100 pounds lost and a healthier, more confident lifestyle. My favorite part of Squad Fitness is the community, where everyone rallies around each other to succeed, and my advice to anyone starting their journey is simple: show up for yourself — one hour can change your life.

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Keri Echols

When I joined Squad Fitness, I was already active and thought I was in pretty good shape — but it wasn't until I fully committed to the process that everything changed.

Joining the Hyper Accountability Program and dialing in my nutrition and training completely transformed my physique through body recomposition while also helping me build a much healthier relationship with food and myself. My favorite part of Squad Fitness is the people, coaches, and atmosphere, and my biggest advice is simple: be honest with yourself — real progress starts when you're truly ready to commit to change.

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Omar Torres

When I joined Squad Fitness last March, I weighed 282 pounds and had never stayed consistent in a gym for more than two weeks.

My goal was simple: get under 200 pounds and finally make a change. With encouragement from my dad and support from the Squad community, I stayed committed, built healthier habits, and became stronger both physically and mentally. My favorite part about Squad is how supportive everyone is — there's always someone willing to help, push you, and keep you going. My advice to anyone starting out is simple: stick with it through the first month, because once you do, it gets so much easier.

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Josh Sewell

Bio coming soon.

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Keri Echols

When I joined Squad Fitness, I was already active and thought I was in pretty good shape — but it wasn't until I fully committed to the process that everything changed.

Before

After

Omar Torres

When I joined Squad Fitness last March, I weighed 282 pounds and had never stayed consistent in a gym for more than two weeks.

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Josh Sewell

Bio coming soon.

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The People Behind the Sweat

Meet Your Coaches

These aren't just trainers — they're your people. They know your name, your goals, and exactly how to get you there.

Romen McDonald

Owner · Squad Fitness

Romen believes if you work out, you'll feel better and be happier. He loves helping people accomplish goals like getting up a flight of stairs without breathing heavy. He started running workout programs in the park before fitness was cool, and over the years he's tried every fad out there. The good news is he's cut the guesswork out for you so you can just show up, have some fun, and make progress.

Jacob Scott

Head Trainer · Squad Fitness

Jacob is the Head Trainer at Squad Fitness, coaching since November 2020. He believes that with patience, intentional effort, and the embracing process of progression, limits don't exist. He values the close connections he builds — many members become like family — and he loves seeing them accomplish long-held goals and celebrate every win along the way.

Peyton Grill

Trainer · Squad Fitness

Peyton is a member-turned-trainer who brings passion, energy, and experience to every workout. After losing over 100 pounds naturally through running, strength training, and improved nutrition, Peyton understands the dedication it takes to create lasting change. Focused on accountability, hard work, and building genuine relationships, Peyton helps clients grow stronger physically and mentally while pushing beyond their comfort zones to reach new goals.

Trent Taylor

Trainer · Squad Fitness

After high school soccer came to an end, Trent found a new passion in strength training and committed himself to the process. Through consistency and discipline, he's gained around 40 pounds of muscle and developed a love for helping others push past their limits. At Squad Fitness, he brings high energy, encouragement, and accountability to every session. He is all about being the hype man in your corner and helping you give every workout your all while building confidence inside and outside the gym.

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Real People. Real Results.

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Ready to Join the Squad?

We'd Love to Hear From You

WE GET
RESULTS.