PERSONAL TRAINING IN NASHVILLE
Carbon Performance Nations offers personal training in Nashville, TN, with customized coaching designed around your goals, fitness level, and lifestyle. Our experienced trainers create personalized workout plans to help you build strength, improve performance, and achieve lasting results.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Body Composition & Physique
Ready to make a change? The personal trainers at Carbon Performance Nations are recognized for their evidence-based protocols and proven strategies. We partner with you to reach your goals by providing detailed body composition analysis and a customized approach. We help you enhance your physique, guiding you toward a leaner, stronger, or more muscular look so you achieve optimal results and feel your best.
Body composition refers to the percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in your body. It describes what your body is made of, not just how it appears. Your trainer uses the term ‘body composition’ to understand your health and strength, and then develops a personalized plan to help you achieve your goals.

Strength Training and Progression
Strength training increases muscle mass and bone density, helping maintain physical fitness. Strength progression refers to ongoing improvements in muscle and power over time. With structured programs, you can optimize performance, strength development, and cardiovascular endurance.
Performance Optimization & Strength Development
At Carbon Performance Nations, trainers design tailored programs to make every workout effective. By prioritizing functional movement and proactive injury prevention, our distinctive approach guarantees lasting strength, stability, and measurable performance gains for every athlete.
Strength & Cardiovascular Endurance
Maximize your gains with strength training and cardiovascular endurance routines. At Carbon Performance Nations, we encourage consistency and progression to build strength and stamina. High-repetition circuit training elevates your heart rate and enhances muscular endurance at every level.
Sports Performance & Recovery
Unlock your athletic potential with sport performance training. At Carbon Performance Nations, our trainers help build strength, speed, and stability while optimizing recovery. These proven methods drive you to peak athletic performance.
Sports recovery is essential for preventing injury and supporting safe return to play. Our trainers provide expert guidance in rehabilitation, so you regain physical and athletic performance with confidence.

Nutrition
Nutrition is a key component of personal training because it fuels your workouts and helps you get sustainable results. At Carbon Performance Nations, our holistic guidance supports your progress and ensures your efforts deliver the best possible outcome.
Nutrition Coaching
Carbon Performance Nations provides personalized nutrition coaching to help you reach your goals efficiently. Our evidence-based strategies enhance results, improve energy, and support overall wellness and recovery.
Nutrition Support
Our personal trainers and nutrition coaches craft nutrition plans to optimize body composition and recovery. Macro-tracking meal plans that track grams of protein, fat, and carbohydrates in your food are tailored to your needs and lifestyle. Our program includes weekly check-ins and guidelines for supplements to help you progress steadily toward your goals.
MEET THE PERSONAL TRAINERS AT CARBON NATIONS

Logan Harsson
Personal Training Supervisor
ABOUT ME
Logan began his fitness journey in 2013 at 265 pounds. He went on to lose over 100 pounds and joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served as an active-duty Special Operations Capable Reconnaissance Marine, Freefall Parachutist, and Marine Combatant Diver. While those accomplishments were significant, Logan discovered his true passion in fitness and nutrition. He enjoys helping others achieve their ideal physique and build confidence through training. In his own life, this passion has led him into bodybuilding, where he now competes in Men’s Classic Physique and has placed top five in three separate categories across his first two shows.
TRAINING STYLE
Strength & hypertrophy training
Longevity & lifestyle improvement
Physique-focused training
Functional circuit-style training
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
CPR/AED
Level 1 CrossFit
CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist
Member of the Institute of Coaching Mastery
SPECIALTIES
Body recomposition
Muscle gain
Fat loss
Strength & cardiovascular endurance

Silas Langford
ABOUT ME
Silas started strength training in high school. His athletic background led him to the weight room at 15 years old, where he discovered a passion for strength training and muscle development. During his freshman year of college, he began taking on personal training clients, and the rest is history. Silas now has over 10 years of experience as a trainer and is an NPC Natural bodybuilding competitor and prep coach. He also co-owns and operates an infrared movement studio in Kingston Springs, TN.
TRAINING STYLE
Hypertrophy
Strength training
Metabolic conditioning
Injury prevention & rehabilitation
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED
SPECIALTIES
Muscle gain
Fat loss
Strength progression

Billy Pilkinton
ABOUT ME
With over a decade of experience as a certified personal trainer and nutritionist, Billy brings a results-driven, client-centered approach to fitness. As a competitive bodybuilder and multi-time nationally qualified athlete in both bodybuilding and classic physique, he combines elite-level discipline with a deep understanding of human movement and execution. His coaching philosophy centers on creating highly personalized strength training programs paired with proper nutrition to optimize movement mechanics and enhance performance.
Originally from Dallas, Texas, Billy is grounded in his faith, which shapes a culture of integrity, purpose, and compassion in his coaching. He meets clients where they are, building custom plans designed to deliver lasting results.
TRAINING STYLE
Strength training
Physique-focused programming
Movement execution & mechanics
Performance-driven training
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Nutritionist
SPECIALTIES
Muscle gain
Physique development
Performance optimization
Nutrition coaching

Ian Anthony
ABOUT ME
Ian is a dedicated fitness professional with a lifelong foundation in athletics and human performance. His background as a Division I collegiate athlete sparked a passion for training that continued to grow throughout his academic and professional career. After a successful decade in forensic science, Ian transitioned fully into the fitness industry to pursue his true calling—helping individuals unlock their potential. He brings a results-driven, client-focused approach built on high standards, strong communication, and genuine enthusiasm for each client’s progress.
TRAINING STYLE
Strength training
Functional movement
Mobility & corrective work
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CPR/AED Certified
SPECIALTIES
Muscle gain
Weight loss
Athletic training

Katie Crow
ABOUT ME
Katie was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. She spent most of her life playing soccer before discovering strength training and developing a passion for training and nutrition. While studying Exercise Science at the University of Iowa, with a minor in Human Relations, Katie experienced a transformation in both her physical and mental health. That journey led her to pursue helping others create sustainable habits and achieve lifelong results.
TRAINING STYLE
Strength training
Body recomposition
Sustainable fat loss
Confidence-focused training
CERTIFICATIONS
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
SPECIALTIES
Fat loss
Muscle gain
Strength development
Nutrition support

Ryan Shreve
ABOUT ME
With over 16 years of training experience and 7 years as a professional coach, Ryan believes that sustainable, small choices are the foundation for long-term change. His approach blends hypertrophy-focused bodybuilding with orthopedic, biomechanics-based lifting to support longevity and performance. Ryan strives to make elite-level training approachable, helping clients move pain-free while building strength and achieving their best physique.
TRAINING STYLE
Hypertrophy & tempo training
Orthopedic & biomechanics-based lifting
Foundational strength development
Longevity & lifestyle performance
CERTIFICATIONS
B.S. Exercise Science & Physiology
NASM CPT 7
NASM GPT
Medical Nutrition Certification
SPECIALTIES
Bodybuilding & physique enhancement
Post-injury return to play
Athletic performance optimization
Weight loss & lifestyle change

Nathan Neal
ABOUT ME
Nathan is a Nashville native with nine years of personal training experience. He has been training at the Nations location since it opened in July 2024. As a former college athlete, Nathan has a strong background in sports performance and corrective exercise. His approach blends training and lifestyle strategies that support human performance, injury prevention, and long-term longevity.
TRAINING STYLE
Corrective & functional exercise
Sports performance training
Strength & conditioning
Mobility training
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach
SPECIALTIES
Body recomposition
Human performance
Injury prevention

Yana Andreea
ABOUT ME
Yana is a results-driven fitness professional dedicated to helping clients build strength, confidence, and sustainable habits. She combines science-backed training with real-world practicality to deliver programs that actually stick. Focusing on long-term progress, she meets clients where they are in the moment and pushes them toward their goals. Yana is known for bringing energy, accountability, and just enough humor to make hard workouts feel worthwhile.
TRAINING STYLE
Strength training
Functional movement
Metabolic conditioning
Mobility + corrective work
CERTIFICATIONS
ISSA CPT
CPR/AED
SPECIALTIES
Muscle gain
Weight loss
Functional athletic training






