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title: Nathan Wilson
description: Nathan Wilson is a personal trainer at West Loop Athletic Club in Chicago.  He has a first degree black belt and has previously been a professional mascot.
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# [Nathan Wilson](https://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com/team-members/nathan-wilson)

 Written by [sasha@chicagoathleticclubs.com](https://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com/team-members/author/sashachicagoathleticclubscom) | Feb 7, 2020 4:29:07 PM

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Introduction**  
Your goals are my goals, and I've probably been where you are now. Everyone starts somewhere, and while I've been a college athlete--track (mile and pole vault), plus the school mascot--I've also been down--from three years of undiagnosed hypothyroidism, to injuries, crashes and setbacks. I've come back in the last five years from the worst shape of my life to losing ~50 pounds, running eight marathons, achieving a Black Belt, and qualifying for the Boston Marathon three years running.

Though I was successful on my own, as a Certified Personal Trainer I have tricks and tools I didn't have before. Together we can assess your current fitness and obstacles and find a program that will not only achieve your goals, but will motivate and inspire you. If you're willing to put in the work, together we can be successful!

**Education, Experience & Credentials **  
Boys Gymnastics Team Coach; First Degree Black Belt (A.K.K.A.); Professional Mascot; Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Rhetoric; United Spirit Association Mascot Instructor.

**Certification**  
National Academy of Sports Medicine - NASM-CPT,  
HYROX Foundations + HYROX Level 1 

**Specialties**  
Fat-loss, Strength Gains, Muscular Endurance, Martial Arts, Distance Running, Cycling, Basic Nutrition Information,  
HYROX Performance Coach 

Email  
[nwilson@chicagoathleticclubs.com](mailto:nwilson@chicagoathleticclubs.com)

**Location:** West Loop, Bucktown

Elite Trainer

 

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