Exercise Physiologists / MASTER COACH
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ONLINE COACHING: REFERRAL ONLY
PRIVATES: REFERRAL ONLY
MENTORSHIPS: REFERRAL ONLY
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*Coach Russ is not a licensed Dietitian or Medical practitioner. All information shared is based on education, personal experience, and academic research. This is not intended to treat or diagnose any illness or disease. These are all recommendations given by Coach Russ. You should consult with your physician before beginning any new program.
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Russell “Coach T” Chagolla As the Exercise Physiologist & Master Coach of Gym Number Five, Russell Chagolla—known in these walls as Coach T—embodies the relentless drive that powers our community. With a vision honed by years of strength training and a fierce dedication to human performance, Coach Thick brings a science-backed approach to every workout, every plan, and every rep. Here, it’s about more than just physical change; it’s about building an unbreakable mindset of grit, resilience, and accountability.
Coach T doesn’t just coach—he leads, blending holistic performance strategies with hard-won experience to push members beyond the limits they thought they had. From hormone optimization to recovery protocols, every method is designed for those who demand more of themselves, who know that real strength is as much mental as it is physical.
For Russell, every program is personal, every goal within reach. Challenges aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities to rise higher, work harder, and emerge stronger. In the world of Gym Number Five, Coach T is more than a guide; he’s the force driving each client to step up, adapt, and conquer, empowering every individual to find what they’re truly made of.
COACH'S CALENDAR
EMPHASIS
Education & Background
- Founder
- GYM N°5
- DEADLoad Arms
- University of Colorado
- BA Integrative Physiology
- Emphisis in: Nutrition, Exercise Science, Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, Neurophysiology, Cell Physiology, & Endocrinology, & Genetics..
- N1 Education
- Anatomy, Execution & Biomechanics
- Nutrition & Program Design For Trainability
- Assessing & Optimizing Sleep Digestion, and Stress Management for Trainability
- Progressive Overload [Advanced Program Design]
- J3University [Male & Female]
- Recovery & Optimization
- Health Monitoring & Intervention
- PEDs, HRT, & Pharmacology
- Contest Prep
- Post show & Offseason
- Physiology/Endocrinology
- Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction
- Gut Health
- Thyroid
- Hypertrophy
- Competitive Powerlifting
- 22 Years Experience
- Equipped & Raw Divisions
- National Competitor
- Competitive Arm Wrestling
- 4 Years, 10 Months Experience
- 1 x Gold, WY State Championships
- 1 x Silver, CO State Championships
- Instructor
- Inventor
- 6+ Fitness Inventions
- Dynamic Eccentric-Accentuated Loading [DEADLoad] Arm System
- US Patent Holder
- Mentors
- Denny Taylor - 5 x World Champion, 10 x National Champion
- Adam Miller, N1
- Kassem Hanson, N1
- Dr. Pat Davidson
- John Jewett III, IFBB Pro