About Telos Strength & Conditioning in Tucson, AZ
Built to Help You Get Strong and Stay
Strong for Life
Since 2017, we’ve helped people in Tucson build muscle, move better, and stay strong for the life they want to live through expert coaching, personalized training, and a genuine commitment to every person who walks through our doors.
Our story
At Telos Strength & Conditioning, we believe strength is one of the greatest investments you can make in your health. That’s why Shaun and Karen Hazelton founded Telos in 2017—to help busy adults build lifelong strength through expert coaching, personalized training, and sustainable habits.
We don’t believe in quick fixes. We believe in building strength that lasts a lifetime. We’ve learned that lasting results come from learning to move well, building muscle with purpose, and following a personalized plan that evolves with you over time. That’s why every program at Telos is written by the certified coach working directly with you—not selected from a generic template—so you can continue making meaningful progress for years, not just weeks.
The name Telos comes from the Greek word meaning purpose or ultimate aim. To us, it represents training with intention. Every client has unique goals, and our mission is to help them build the strength, confidence, and healthy habits needed to achieve them.
The name also carries deep personal significance. It was the name of Shaun’s late father’s boat. Shaun learned the value of hard work, discipline, and coaching from his father while spending countless hours together in the weight room. Those experiences shaped not only his passion for strength training but also his belief that expert coaching has the power to change lives. Today, that philosophy continues to guide everything we do at Telos.
Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose weight, move with less pain, improve bone health, increase energy, or stay active as you age, our team is committed to helping you build lifelong strength through expert coaching, personalized programming, and a welcoming community that supports you every step of the way.
At Telos, we don’t just help people get stronger—we help them build the strength to live well for a lifetime.
Our Founders
Certifications
Co-Founder of Telos Strength & Conditioning, Director of Coaching, Certified Personal Trainer, and strength coach with nearly 20 years of coaching experience. Shaun holds bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology from Western Colorado University and is passionate about helping people build lifelong strength through expert coaching, foundational movement, and personalized programming. Shaun believes great coaching begins with mastering the fundamentals. His philosophy is simple: move well first, then progressively build strength through expert coaching, sound technique, and consistent effort. Whether he’s coaching a beginner or an experienced athlete, his goal is always the same—to help people become stronger, healthier, and more capable for life. Growing up, Shaun spent countless hours in the weight room with his father, where he learned the importance of proper lifting technique, progressive training, and hard work. Those early experiences shaped not only his passion for strength training but also the coaching philosophy that would...
Certifications
CEO and Co-Founder of Telos Strength & Conditioning, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and former Division I tennis player. Karen combines her background in athletics, education, and coaching to help busy adults build lifelong strength through personalized training, sustainable habits, and expert guidance. Karen believes strength is one of the greatest investments you can make in your health. Her passion is helping busy adults build muscle, move with confidence, and create healthy habits that improve not only how they feel today, but how they live for decades to come. Growing up in Tucson, Karen earned a Division I tennis scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado, where she developed a deep appreciation for the role strength training plays in performance, injury prevention, and long-term health. After earning her degree in mathematics, she returned home to teach high school math before stepping away from the classroom to raise her...
Our Coaches
Andy Bachelier
Certifications
Certifications
Amy Rustand
Katie Hoefferle
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Certifications
Matt Welch
Maya Kane
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Certifications
Lauren Clark
Christian Selby
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Certifications
Croft Tarwater
Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard
You’ll find thoughtfully selected strength equipment—including kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells, Rogue equipment, Concept2 rowers and ski ergs, a belt squat, and a reverse hyper—but not rows of machines. Every piece supports expert coaching, foundational movement, and lifelong strength.
Organized & Welcoming Environment – Our facility is intentionally clean, organized, and welcoming so you can focus on your workout without distractions.
Coach-Led Training – Our spacious training floor allows our coaches to provide personalized instruction while creating a supportive, non-intimidating environment.
Professional Strength Equipment – We use professional-grade free weights, Rogue equipment, Concept2, and specialty strength tools like a belt squat and reverse hyper.
A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.
Our facility is intentionally designed to be clean, organized, and welcoming, creating a comfortable environment where you can focus on getting stronger. From spacious coaching areas to thoughtfully maintained amenities, every detail reflects our commitment to providing a professional, personalized training experience.
Thoughtfully Maintained Facility – Every detail of our clean, organized facility reflects the same attention to detail we bring to our coaching.
Professional Amenities – Busy schedule? Our private shower and thoughtfully stocked restrooms make it easy to fit strength training into your workday.
Coach-Led Training Space – Our large training floor is designed for personal coaching, giving you room to move confidently while receiving expert guidance.
That’s Our Story.
Now Let’s Talk About Your Goals.
You don’t need to already be strong or know exactly what to do in the gym. You just need a place to start. Meet with one of our coaches, tell us where you are today and where you want to go, and we’ll help you create a plan to get there—one built around your goals, your experience, and your life.
Because building lifelong strength starts with the right plan and the right people beside you.
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