1705 N Chadbourne St. San Angelo, TX, 76903 | (325) 330-8422 | Tue - Sat 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 24 Hour Access For Members
Meet Your Trainers
Juan Martinez – Personal Trainer in San Angelo, TX
Juan Martinez is the founder of West Texas Strength and a Master of Science graduate in Applied Exercise Science (Strength & Conditioning). With a background as a former super heavyweight powerlifter turned lightweight bodybuilder, Juan knows firsthand what it takes to achieve dramatic transformation—he personally shed over 150 pounds while building championship-level strength.
Certified as an ISSA Master Trainer, Nutritionist, and Bodybuilding Specialist, and licensed as a Nutrition Consultant through The Diet Doc LLC, Juan blends academic knowledge with real-world experience to deliver results-driven training and nutrition programs.
Juan specializes in helping busy professionals and high performers lose fat, gain strength, and maximize energy with efficient, structured coaching that fits into demanding schedules. His proven system, The Apex Protocol, helps clients lose up to 24 pounds in 16 weeks—all while training just 3 hours per week.
If you’re searching for a San Angelo personal trainer who understands fat loss, strength, and sustainable results,
Juan Martinez is ready to guide your transformation.
Start today at West Texas Strength and unlock your potential. Schedule you free consultation today.
Meet Amanda Bowker – Women’s Strength Coach & Personal Trainer in San Angelo, TX
Amanda Bowker is an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer with over eight years of experience in powerlifting and coaching women’s strength training. Her journey has taken her to multiple qualifications for Collegiate Nationals, Bench Press Nationals, and Bench Press Worlds with USAPL, proving her expertise at the highest levels of competition.
But for Amanda, fitness goes far beyond medals and records—it’s about helping women unlock their inner power.
At West Texas Strength in San Angelo, Amanda specializes in:
-Personal training for women who want to build strength and confidence.
-Powerlifting coaching for female athletes chasing performance goals.
-Strength training for beginners, ready to step into the gym without intimidation.
-Confidence-based training programs that transform body and mind.
Her mission is simple: “Unlock Your Inner Power.” Every session with Amanda is designed to help women discover their strength, confidence, and resilience—inside and outside the gym.
Join Amanda at West Texas Strength today and start your journey toward becoming the strongest, most confident version of yourself.
Meet Johnson Awoyele – Personal Trainer in San Angelo, TX
Johnson Awoyele is a NASM-certified personal trainer and current graduate student at Angelo State University, pursuing a Master’s degree in Coaching, Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Administration. As a former member of the Angelo State University Ram Powerlifting Team, Johnson combines academic knowledge with competitive experience to deliver effective, results-driven coaching.
With a background in football, wrestling, and powerlifting, Johnson has been training since middle school. In college, he transformed his own body by losing 50 pounds of fat while building greater strength and speed—a journey that fuels his passion to help others achieve lasting results.
At West Texas Strength in San Angelo, Johnson specializes in:
-Strength training for athletes
-Fat loss and body transformation coaching
-Beginner-friendly personal training
-Building mental toughness and confidence through fitness
Johnson’s mission is simple: to help people build stronger, healthier bodies while unlocking their full potential both inside and outside the gym.
Start your transformation today with Johnson at West Texas Strength.
Meet Ernesto.
Ernesto Casillas is a NASM-certified personal trainer in San Angelo, TX, passionate about helping people achieve lasting strength, health, and confidence. With a lifelong love of fitness, Ernesto believes that staying active is one of the most powerful ways to handle life’s challenges, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being.
At West Texas Strength, Ernesto specializes in:
-Personal training for beginners who want to build confidence in the gym.
-Weight loss coaching with sustainable, results-driven methods.
-Strength training programs to help clients get stronger and move better.
-Lifestyle fitness coaching to create long-term, healthy habits.
Coaching Philosophy
Ernesto understands that real transformation requires discipline, sacrifice, and accountability, but also the right support system. He is dedicated to guiding his clients every step of the way, ensuring training feels challenging but achievable. His approach is about simple, sustainable changes that last, not quick fixes.
Why Work With Ernesto?
Whether you’re new to the gym, ready to lose weight, or want to get stronger and healthier, Ernesto’s personalized coaching programs are designed to meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. His clients not only improve physically but also gain the confidence and resilience to take on life beyond the gym.
Start Your Transformation Today
If you’re looking for a San Angelo personal trainer who combines expertise, motivation, and a client-first approach, Coach Ernesto is here to help.
Howdy, I’m Ray Heiser, a certified personal trainer in San Angelo, TX, Navy veteran, and competitive powerlifter with over 10 years of experience in strength training and conditioning. My coaching combines military discipline, functional strength training, and advanced powerlifting methods to help athletes and everyday people get stronger, move better, and transform their lives.
My Background
My journey began as a Navy Seabee, where discipline, grit, and physical resilience were daily requirements. After serving five years, I transitioned into civilian life and continued my passion for strength training and powerlifting, competing at both the national and local levels.
I’ve earned 1st place at the Military & First Responder Nationals (2023) and competed at Collegiate Nationals (2025), giving me first-hand experience in elite-level competition and performance coaching.
Coaching Experience
While studying Natural Resource Management at Angelo State University, I also serve as Ram Powerlifting President. Coaching one of my athletes to the national level showed me how much I love educating, guiding, and pushing others to reach their goals.
At West Texas Strength in San Angelo, I specialize in:
-Personal training for beginners looking to build confidence in the gym.
-Powerlifting coaching for athletes preparing for competition.
-Strength training for martial artists to develop explosive power for striking and grappling.
-Fat loss and conditioning programs are designed to improve strength, endurance, and body composition.
Why Train With Me?
I bring a unique style of coaching that blends military discipline, competitive powerlifting expertise, and a focus on safe and efficient long-term progress. Whether you’re new to fitness, an athlete, or someone looking to take their training to the next level, I’ll help you unlock your potential.
Start Your Training Today
If you’re searching for a San Angelo personal trainer who understands what it takes to succeed on the platform, in the military, and in everyday life, I’d love to work with you.