About ATO Fitness

Learn about our mission and the team behind Against the Odds Fitness

Our Mission

At ATO Fitness, we believe that everyone has the potential to transform their body and life, regardless of their starting point. Our mission is to help clients overcome obstacles and achieve results that seem "against the odds."

Founded by Mohammad Jarrar after his own 40-pound weight loss journey, ATO Fitness has grown from a small personal training service to a comprehensive fitness solution that has helped thousands of clients achieve their goals.

We combine science-based training methods, personalized nutrition plans, and unwavering accountability to ensure our clients not only reach their goals but maintain their results for life.

Our Founders' Transformations

We practice what we preach. Our founders built ATO Fitness based on their own transformation journeys.

-40 LBS

Mohammad Jarrar

Founder & Head Coach

"After losing 40 pounds and completely transforming my body, I realized how many people struggle with the same challenges I faced. I founded ATO Fitness to share the methods that actually worked for me when everything else failed."

+20 LBS MUSCLE

Justin Chen

Co-Founder & Strength Specialist

"I was always the skinny guy who couldn't gain weight no matter what I tried. After putting on 20 pounds of muscle using our specialized approach, I'm passionate about helping others who struggle with the same issues."

Our Expert Team

Mohammad Jarrar

Founder & Head Coach

After losing 40 pounds himself, Mohammad dedicated his life to helping others achieve their own transformations. Certified in personal training, nutrition, and behavior change.

Justin Chen

Co-Founder & Strength Specialist

Justin specializes in helping "hard gainers" build muscle and strength. With his background in exercise science, he designs the training programs that help clients build lean muscle and increase metabolism.

Jessica Chen

Nutrition Specialist

With a Master's in Nutrition Science, Jessica creates the personalized meal plans that fuel our clients' transformations. Specializes in nutrition for weight loss and muscle building.