Sandro

I'm Sandro, co-founder and head coach at Chosen Set Coaching in Dallas. I started training about 15 years ago for the same reason many of my clients do: I wanted to build muscle and feel more confident. I was inspired by old-school physique coaches, bodybuilders, and strength athletes—and that foundation still shapes how I coach today.

Training became my full-time career after a slip-and-fall left me with a disc injury in my lower spine (L5–S1) and forced me out of the service industry. I know firsthand how an injury can change your plans, and it's a big reason I build every program on sound biomechanics, with injury risk kept to a minimum.

My focus is strength and aesthetics: helping you lose fat, build muscle, or both, with a scientific approach to training and nutrition. I work best with busy professionals, beginners, people coming back from injuries, and anyone ready to change their body composition. My most recent transformation (40 male) lost about 10 pounds, dropped 5% body fat, and gained 4 pounds of muscle in roughly six months. The most rewarding part of my job is watching my clients' confidence grow along with their progress.

Coaching doesn't stop when the session ends. I reply to texts same day, check in often to keep you motivated and accountable, and provide free programming for the days you can't make it in person. Train with me at Recess Fitness Club near Mockingbird Station, in your own home in the Dallas/DFW area, or virtually from anywhere in the world.

Outside the gym, I'm a beach person at heart. I moved here from Tampa, but Dallas won me over with its restaurants and steakhouses. I dabble in wine and get out for hikes and nature walks whenever I can.

If you're ready to change your life and become your best self, let's get to work.