Alex Chen is a NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with over 12 years of experience in strength training, periodization, and athlete performance. He serves as the Head of Training Content at Fitness Royale, where he develops evidence-based workout programs and training guides.
After earning his degree in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Austin, Alex spent five years as the head strength coach at a Division I university, working with over 500 athletes across multiple sports. His experience spans beginner to elite-level programming, with a focus on progressive overload principles and periodization.
Alex has trained everyone from professional athletes to complete beginners. His approach combines rigorous exercise science with practical coaching experience — he believes that the best training programs are those that people actually follow consistently.
Credentials
- NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) — National Strength and Conditioning Association
- Precision Nutrition Level 2 Certification (PN2) — Precision Nutrition Inc.
- USAW Sports Performance Coach — USA Weightlifting
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified — American Red Cross
Experience
- Head of Training Content, Fitness Royale (2025–Present) — Develops workout programs, training guides, and exercise content for the platform.
- Head Strength Coach, Division I University (2018–2023) — Led strength and conditioning programs for 500+ athletes across football, basketball, and track & field.
- Personal Trainer & Strength Coach (2014–2018) — Trained 200+ clients in one-on-one and small group settings, specializing in strength and hypertrophy programming.
- Exercise Science Research Assistant (2012–2014) — Assisted with studies on progressive overload and muscle hypertrophy at UT Austin.
Education
- BS in Exercise Science — University of Texas at Austin (2014)
- Coursework: Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Sports Nutrition, Research Methods
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