MEET OUR TRAINERS
Our personal trainers have extensive experience, boast personal results that you, yourself, might like to achieve, and offer track records of long-standing client success. They inspire our clients to do their best by strengthening their bodies and their minds.
ALEX CARSON
“You’re either going to do it or you’re not going to do it. There’s no in between, and there’s no maybe.”
ALEX CARSON
An Atlanta native, Alex is a former D1-AA athlete who played football for The College of the Holy Cross. It was during his years at Holy Cross that he developed a passion for physical fitness and nutrition. Upon graduating, he received his personal training certification and began working at several gyms before joining the team at Eclipse 1-on-1, where he learned what it means to truly help people achieve the best versions of themselves. Alex competed in his first-ever bodybuilding show, the eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney’s first competition, and won Overall Best Bodybuilder.
180 Seconds with Alex Carson
JAKES STRAUSS
“Fitness is a journey. You can’t see daily changes, but you can look back over several months and see a transformation.”
JAKES STRAUSS
Jakes is a premier athlete from South Africa whose incredible drive and motivation catapulted him to the top of the Strongman – Strength Athlete – world. He has also qualified for the World Bodybuilding Championships. In 1998, Jakes held the world record for largest arms. Subsequently, he was asked to join the World Champion Wrestling (WCW) and trained at the WCW Power Plant based in Atlanta. Since 1991, Jakes has become an established and successful trainer. He joined Eclipse 1-on-1 in 2001 and currently works primarily with Atlanta’s elite, who are confident in gaining from his expertise in personal training.
Jakes Strauss After Hours
NOEL PINERO
Noel Pinero, a French-Italian, was a member of French Special Forces for 14 years and is not only a two-time champion in martial arts, but also a European champion in Wuko. He began studying martial arts at the age of 5, and he studied Jujitsu, karate, and Aikido with great masters in Okinawa, Thailand, and Beijing. His goal is to take care of his customers by improving their body and mind and inspiring them to be the best version of themselves. Noel speaks five languages and joined Eclipse in 2001.
JESSICA CARTEE
A native of Long Island, New York, Jessica has called Atlanta home since 1994. As a child, Jessica’s priority was health and fitness, and she carried that focus into her adult life. With three young children, Jessica understands what it takes to get your body into shape before, during, and after childbirth. She has been a major part of the fitness community in Atlanta, actively training at Eclipse for more than three years and participating in more than 750 classes at Stellar Bodies and fit9. In 2019, Jessica competed in her first NPC bikini competition – The Lee Haney Games – placing third in two categories. When she is not at the gym, you will find her hanging out with her kids or around town with friends.
Jessica Cartee After Hours
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CRAIG PETER
Craig, a native of Johannesburg, South Africa, is a former professional soccer player. He has been a part of the Eclipse 1-on-1 team since 2003, where he has become well known for his stretching regimens to improve flexibility and reduce injury. Craig’s strength and conditioning background comes from his own intense soccer training, as well as his experience of having worked with young athletes for the past 25 years. He incorporates flexibility and core training into his workouts, and he is proud to be part of the dynamic and dedicated team of Eclipse trainers.
JULIUS AYINLA
A native of Lagos, Nigeria, Julius moved to the U.S. in 1982 after playing two years of minor league soccer in England. A graduate of Tallahassee Community College, Julius also played football at Florida State. Following graduation, he moved into bodybuilding, winning numerous competitions. He represented the USA in 1998 at the Natural Trinidad and Tobago Invitational and won the heavyweight class. Julius joined Eclipse in 2010, where he specializes in full-range training. He is an intense trainer, which has resulted in the titles of Masters Mr. Georgia and National Masters Super Heavyweight Champion.
MAX CREASMAN
Max is a powerhouse of talent and ambition. Not only did he conquer the soccer field during his time while playing in the club league at Wofford College, but he also delved into the fascinating world of bodybuilding. Max’s passion for the sport led him to explore its intricate connections to masculinity, sexuality, and genderization in his senior capstone project – a historiography of bodybuilding. Max took his dedication to the next level by competing in the prestigious NPC (National Physique Committee), making his debut at The Dutch Strength Upstate Classic in August 2022.
Max’s love for fitness extends beyond his personal achievements. Since 2019, he has been inspiring others as a personal trainer, sculpting bodies and transforming lives. His journey began back in middle school when he first set foot in Eclipse, where he discovered his true calling. Max founded the Wofford College Weightlifting Club, bringing together like-minded individuals in pursuit of strength and excellence. He is also the charismatic host of the “Let’s Talk 360” podcast. Here, he dives deep into the realms of mental health, fitness, and the rollercoaster ride of being a 20-something-year-old in today’s world. Before his days at Wofford, Max honed his soccer skills at Pace Academy.
ESTELLE HARFORD
Estelle is an accomplished and nationally recognized myoskeletal therapist with a multi-faceted approach who treats each client individually. Through her isotonic resistance work at the master level and advanced myofascial release techniques, Estelle helps her clients eliminate pain, increase true flexibility, and improve range of motion. She caters to individuals struggling with many different limitations and is the only therapist practicing this exact type of work in Georgia. Visit stellarstrength.com for more information, testimonials, and to learn how Estelle can help get you on the path to achieving your goals.