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title: Nick Santana | Chicago Athletic Clubs
description: Nick Santana is a personal trainer at Chicago Athletic Clubs.
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# [Nick Santana | Chicago Athletic Clubs ](https://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com/team-members/nick-santana)

 Written by [Cassandra](https://www.chicagoathleticclubs.com/team-members/author/cassandra) | Feb 17, 2026 3:42:41 PM

 

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Introduction  
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Nick is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer with along-standing passion for strength training, physique development, and sustainable wellness. After transitioning from a corporate career, he brings a structured, client-focused approach that emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and long-term results.

Nick specializes in body recomposition, hypertrophy, and aesthetic-focused programming, helping clients build strength, confidence, and a physique they’re proud of. Guided by the principle of *mens sana in corpore sano* – a healthy mind in a healthy body – he prioritizes movement quality, progressive overload, and habits that support lasting transformation.

Whether you’re new to training or ready to elevate your physique, Nick creates a supportive environment where progress feels purposeful and achievable.

**Education: **BA in Philosophy, Northeastern Illinois University

**Certifications:  
**ACE Certified Personal Trainer  
CPR/AED Certified  
HYROX Foundations

**Specialties:** Weight Loss, Muscle Building, Strength Training, Sustainable Habit & Lifestyle Coaching, HYROX Performance Coach  

**Favorite Exercise:** Single-Arm Cable Rows

**Location:** Lakeview

**Email:** [nsantana@chicagoathleticclubs.com](mailto:nsantana@chicagoathleticclubs.com)

**Hometown:** Chicago[mailto:lbjornstad@chicagoathleticclubs.com](mailto:lbjornstad@chicagoathleticclubs.com)

Elite Personal Trainer

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