Marcel has been in and out of the fitness industry for 13+ years. Ranging from his time as a player and assistant strength coach in NCAA, to his service in the Marine Corps, and a personal trainer. Marcel owns his own Gym and Fitness training company called “Phoenix Fitness & Athletics, LLC,” based in the Apache Flats area of Jefferson City.

Marcel brings a unique perspective to Health and Fitness that blends the time, experience and concepts he learned from his time in Collegiate level Strength & Conditioning, Military Operational training regimes, and the Crossfit world.

Marcel is certified as a NASM Personal Trainer (CPT), and Fitness Nutrition Trainer (FNS). On top of various schools of fitness readiness taught with the USMC.

Marcel has lived in the Jefferson City/ Loose Creek area for 5+ years with his wife Lexie, a Missouri native, and their two young daughters Hanley & Hunter.

“I firmly believe that despite ability/experience level that everyone has a right to push themselves and be athletic in their own right. Training to meet the demands of your life, hobby/ passion, sports, or job is just as prevalent now as it was for our ancestors. And doing so in a holistic well-rounded progressive approach will yield the long term results we all seek to our goals.”