Owner · Coach
George
Built Atlas Fit from an idea into a gym that opened its doors on Osgood Street in summer 2026. You'll see him at the Saturday class and most mornings.
@george_papoulis
Built to carry more.
Atlas held up the sky. You hold up a family, a career, a calendar that never stops. We built this gym to make you strong enough for all of it.
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Our story
Why "Carry Your World"?
In the old story, Atlas carried the heavens on his shoulders. Nobody's asking that of you — but you are carrying something. Kids up the stairs. Groceries in one trip. A job that follows you home. Parents who need a hand. Your own health, which somehow always slides to the bottom of the list.
Atlas Fit exists so that weight feels lighter. Not with gimmicks or 30-day challenges, but with the boring, powerful stuff that actually works: a coach who knows your name, a program that progresses, and a community that expects to see you.
We opened our doors on Osgood Street in North Andover in summer 2026 with a simple promise: every session is coached, intentional, and built around you. Classes are capped at 12 because coaching doesn't scale past that. The gym is open 24/7 because your life doesn't run on our schedule.
What we believe
- Coached beats supervised. A trainer watching a room isn't coaching. We cue, scale, and progress every athlete, every class.
- Strength is the foundation. Conditioning matters — but strong people recover faster, move better, and age slower. We build strength first.
- Consistency is the program. The best plan is the one you'll still be doing in February. We make showing up the easy part.
- Race day is optional. Readiness isn't. Whether or not you ever enter a HYROX, you should be able to push a sled, carry heavy things, and run when it counts.
The team
Meet the people on the floor.
Every coach here programs in blocks, tracks your numbers, and scales every movement to the person in front of them. Come to a free class and meet them properly.
Headshot coming soon
Coach
Gab
Runs coached group sessions and personal training packs — the coach who'll fix your squat and load your bar.
@gainswithgab_Headshot coming soon
Coach
Rob Hulse
Personal trainer on the Atlas Fit team: one-on-one sessions and PT packs, starting from an assessment. Book a free consult to get on the calendar.
@hulse_performanceHeadshot coming soon
Coach
Noelle Bigelow
Coach on the Atlas Fit floor. Full bio coming soon — come to a class and say hello.
Inside the gym
From our Instagram
The Floor
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Rogue Racks
Power racks, barbells and bumper plates for real strength work.
Sleds & Turf
Push, pull, drag — the HYROX stations that break most people.
Cardio That Transfers
Concept2 SkiErgs and RowErgs, Assault bikes and treadmills by the front windows.
Free Weights
Dumbbells to 100 lb, kettlebells, sandbags, wall balls, cable machine.
Coaching, not babysitting
Our coaches program in blocks, track your numbers, and know when to push and when to pull back. Ask about their backgrounds when you come in — they'll talk your ear off.
What people say
We're new, so every review counts. The five on Google so far are all five stars — read a few below, or see them all on Google.
5.0
★★★★★
on Google · 5 reviews · Read them on Google
“George is an incredible trainer and someone who genuinely cares about the people he works with. He's knowledgeable, motivating, and knows how to push you while still making every workout feel approachable and productive.”
“His ATLAS method is easy to understand and makes my fitness goals very achievable. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and high energy! Facility is really nice and clean. Could not recommend it enough.”
“Today was my first time and let me tell you! Not only is George amazing, he built an amazing space to help people get to their best self. I can not recommend it enough!”
★★★★★
Trained with us? Tell North Andover.We're a brand-new gym — your Google review is how the next person finds their people.
Come carry your world with us.
Your first two weeks are free — every class, 24/7 access, and a coach who learns your name on day one.