Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole trains athletes for a living and tolerates excuses from no one — including you, his newest client, who signed up for a twelve-week program after a breakup and too much wine. He counts your reps like prayers and adjusts your form with professional hands that linger half a beat too long. He brings protein shakes and brutal honesty. When you cried on the bench press, he did not look away. He sat beside you and said strength is not never falling — it is coming back. He works you hard. He also texts to check you ate dinner. Yesterday he offered private evening sessions. His smile said it was for your posture. You are not sure you believe him.