ABOUT US

NASHVILLE’S PREMIER FITNESS EXPERIENCE

QUAN·TUM /ˈkwän(t)əm/ (n) def’n: the quantification of things in motion

We’re Nashville’s 100% independently-owned fitness experience. QNTM Fit Life was founded by an individual who set a goal and crushed it, but it wasn’t a walk in the park. His philosophy? Change takes dedication. Change takes variety. Change takes a total lifestyle transformation that’s so much more than just a gym life.

We’re here to encourage you. We’re here to help you see results. We’re here to help you achieve your Fit Life however you see fit.

Because your experiences inside of our state-of-the-art environment are coupled with superior revitalization and recovery amenities, our members are able to live a fulfilling life inside AND outside these walls.

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LEADERSHIP

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OWNER

Johnny Wilkins

Johnny Wilkins was overweight for the first 20 years of his life. By 2007, he had reached 250 lbs. at 32% body fat, and a 40″ waist. That’s when he finally decided it was time for a change. He wanted to be healthier, feel better, and get his confidence back.

Fast forward to fall of that same year, and Johnny had fallen in love with fitness. Simple cardio machines led to swimming, which led to running, which led to bodybuilding. Through hard work and better attention to diet, he lost 85 lbs. in a single year. Over time, his workout styles have changed, but his passion for fitness has remained.

Wanting to break away from the limited fitness options that Nashville had to offer, he set out to open his own club. Through purposeful choices in music, service, equipment, and culture, something different took shape. QNTM’s mission was to become a destination that served as much more than simply a place to “workout.” It has evolved into a true fitness community, and Nashville’s Premium Fitness Destination.

VP of Operations

Ryan Rushing

Ryan Rushing was born and raised in Pinckneyville, IL and from a young age, he had a passion for sports. He excelled as a four-sport athlete during high school, earning numerous awards and accolades for his athletic abilities.

After graduating high school, Ryan received a scholarship to run track at the collegiate level. He attended a Division I school in the Midwest and continued to dominate on the field. However, injuries cut his track career short, and he had to shift his focus to a different path.

Ryan graduated with a degree in Exercise Science and began working in sales, but he quickly realized that his true passion was in fitness and helping others achieve their health goals.

Ryan moved to Nashville in 2017 to start World Gym Music City with owner Johnny Wilkins. After a short time with the brand, he assisted Johnny in moving away from the brand and starting QNTM Fit Life.

Creative Consultant

Mario Purnell

Mario Purnell has a background in various areas that include fitness, accounting, music, and visual arts. His fitness journey began from football and progressed to personal training while in college, where he earned a Bachelor and Masters degree in Accounting. His fitness background includes bodybuilding, powerlifting, calisthenics, and martial arts. He then transitioned to the accounting field where he worked as a Certified Public Accountant for 8 years. During this time, Mario gained experience in the music industry along with digital content creating. Regardless of the career, Mario maintained a balanced Fit Life by remaining consistent in his fitness training.

He is now a digital branding consultant with an emphasis in photography, videography, and social media branding.

Club Manager (QNTM Gulch)

Andres Ramon

Andres joined the QNTM Fit Fam back in May of 2022. Originally, his journey at QNTM was meant to be that of a cool part time job to meet people and a cool gym membership. As time went on, Andres found himself loving and wanting to be at QNTM more and more. What started out as a cool part time job brought him an unexpected passion. When the opportunity to be the General Manager presented itself, it was a no brainer. In his words “From building relationships with the members, the elite equipment, the vibe of the facility, and being surrounded by so many motivated individuals pursuing their best fit life. There’s nothing like it.”

Andres is currently on a weight loss journey and has lost over 60lbs so far and hopes to continue to reach his ideal physique. He also hopes to start training to competing in a powerlifting meet in 2024. Andres can appreciate all areas of fitness and training. When describing his own style, he’d say it’s a mixture of bodybuilding, powerlifting and functional fitness.

Prior to QNTM, Andres was a Realtor at PARKS and has extensive experience in retail management at GNC, Nike and Finish Line. Outside of QNTM, Andres enjoys playing lacrosse, dabbling in content creation and self-improvement.

Experience Manager

Joe Britton

To Inspire! Two words that are the center of Promo Joe’s outlook and goals in life. Joe’s fitness journey started years ago when a moment in time sparked his change which led him down a path that helped him lose 70+ pounds in 16 weeks. Since then, his journey has taken him across many avenues with opportunities to help, motivate and inspire others to come outside their comfort zone and spark a change within themselves!

Working in the entertainment industry by way of MTV, Entertainment Reporting, Morning Show radio; he has had the platform to evoke growth for a number of people helping them evolve into a better version of themselves. Currently, the Club Manager at the Music City location, with the ability to impact many people’s lives as they begin or continue their fitness journey; Joe’s aspirations are the same–To Inspire!

Senior Membership

Bobby Rushing

Bobby Rushing was born and raised in Southern Illinois and growing up sports were a way of daily life. He excelled as a four-sport athlete during high school earning many accolades. After graduating high school, Bobby attended Southern Illinois University where he earned a degree in Biology. Bobby moved to Nashville in 2014, looking for a life change. He has spent the last 8 years in property management. Looking for a career change and a sales background he joined the QNTM team in September 2024 in sales with aspirations of continuing to help growth and success.

Personal Training Sales Manager

Trey Faulconer

Trey found his passion for fitness during high school athletics. He quickly realized he enjoyed training/rehabbing more than playing the sports themselves. After a back injury ended his college baseball career, he got involved in high school coaching. Once he moved to Nashville, he decided to utilize his degree in exercise physiology and his CSCS certification and began coaching at QNTM.

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