Strength is for Everyone

Stivers Strength is a private training facility in Lexington, Kentucky dedicated to empowering its members to achieve their goals and improve themselves both physically and mentally. We create strong, lean, healthy bodies and have fun while doing it.  Because it’s easy to become lost in a crowd, we are here to offer you small group and online coaching, as well as one-on-one personal training.  Come join our family today! 

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an environment of authenticity, hard work and fun, where individuals can reap the benefits of strength training. We create this environment with high caliber, individualized coaching that creates strong, lean and capable bodies.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a community of people living bold, healthy, and fulfilling lives. We believe strength training and the lessons it teaches are invaluable in creating a strong and capable person. And we believe strong, capable people change the world.

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Small Group Coaching Schedule

Monday: 9am-1pm | 4pm-7:30pm
Tuesday:9am-1pm | 4pm-7:30pm
Wednesday: 9am-1pm | 4pm-7:30pm
Thursday:9am-1pm | 4pm-7:30pm
Friday:9am-1pm | 4pm-7:30pm
Saturday: 9am-12pm

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Avoid this pitfall when addressing bad habits… So many people become motivated to start attacking their bad habits and they white knuckle themselves through eliminating them only to be completely caught off guard by the vacuum that this creates. And bad habits love a vacuum. You’ve stopped stress eating at night, you’ve stopped scrolling on your phone before bedtime, you’ve stopped working into the evening ONLY to simply begin watching TV until you fall asleep…. This is NOT the Way. In order to properly eliminate a bad habit you have to put something better (for you) in its place. You can’t just take away, you have to add. Struggling with snacking between meals? Eat more at mealtime and drink water if you get a craving. Can’t figure out what to do before bed besides watch TV and scroll on your phone? Get the TV out of the bedroom and join a book club. Trying to cut out alcohol? Hit the gym more often instead of the bars and start consuming more seltzer waters, tea, etc to still give yourself the pleasure of sipping something enjoyable. Your bad habits are preventing you from living life to the fullest. Be prepared to fill the void your bad habits were filling with better options. For lifestyle coaching and accountability in this area DM me the word “NOW” to finally address these issues in your life. #avoid #badhabits #breakbadhabits #doyouevenlift #weightlosstransformation #weight #brotherhood #virtus #howto #adviceoftheday
This one habit is sabotaging your progress… When I speak to people about their eating habits a lot of them mention that they snack between meals or they snack on “unhealthy” items. The bowl of candy at the office, the bags of chips in the lounge, the grab and go bars that are really just candy bars that look healthy. But why snack to begin with? I would challenge you to simply take snacking off the table completely. You don’t need it. Snacking is usually one of two things. Boredom or actual hunger. If you’re simply bored then busy yourself with something else. Drink some water, make a coffee or tea, go for a walk etc. If you’re actually hungry, try to eat more at mealtime and especially protein. If you currently eat 3 meals a day and you’re snacking in between then eat more at those meals OR add a 4th meal to your day. A lot of people forget to track snacks when they’re counting calories and they add up and make it difficult to make decisions on caloric intake if fat loss has stalled. If you want to lose fat then do yourself a favor and stop snacking completely. Do what a loving parent would do and set some healthy boundaries for yourself. If you want support and accountability with your eating, training and lifestyle then DM me the word “YES” right now. #badhabits #breakbadhabits #weightloss #weightlossjourney #weightlosstransformation #adviceoftheday #advice
You’re playing with fire and you don’t even know it… A common problem I hear about when people start working with me to lose weight is stress eating or binge eating. Especially late at night. One solution I’ve found useful is to simply not keep the foods on hand that you struggle with. Very few of us are strong enough at the beginning of our journey to control ourselves from over consuming highly palatable, high calorie foods. Nobody is sitting around binging grilled chicken, bananas, apples, or any vegetables. It’s the cookies, the chips, the ice cream, the pizza etc. Remove these things from your home. You aren’t strong enough yet. Build up your self control. Build up your discipline. Build up your willpower and back it up with solid habits and THEN you can put these foods back in in a more moderate manner. You’re playing with fire trying to entertain your vices while attempting to lose weight. Get that shit out of the house and remove the temptation. DM me for direct (yet loving) accountability in this area so you can finally lose the weight and gain control of your life. #gainconfidence #gains #howtolift #adviceoftheday #advice #doyouevenlift #weightloss #weightlossjourney #howtoloseweight #howtolosefat
Go All in. Get obsessed. Make fitness one of your top 3 priorities in your life. You can figure out what moderation looks like later. Count the calories, count the protein, walk every day, lift weights 3x per week, go to bed early, cut the alcohol, join the gym, hire a coach, get a meal service. Go. All. In. In todays world self discipline gets labeled as “disordered eating” and ever person who lifts weights automatically has “body dysmorphia.” These issues do exist but when the pendulum has swung so far towards unhealthy habits your worry that tracking your food will cause disordered eating is like being scared you’ll become a nascar driver by stepping foot in your prius 🤪 If you really want to buffer yourself from swinging too far in the restrictive/disordered direction then reach out and I’ll guide you through the bullshit. DM me the words “All In” if you’re ready to make fitness a top priority in your life 👊
If you’re gonna lift weights for the long haul you better find a way to enjoy your training. Some people simply enjoy the benefits of training like increased strength, muscle mass, bone density, better body composition, increased confidence, better sex etc etc etc. Other folks enjoy the act of training itself. The pure simple enjoyment of the feeling of burning muscles, pushing your capabilities and challenging yourself. Initially, when you’re first learning how to train you might feel silly or not feel comfortable with the movements quite yet. It’s totally fine to train just for the results it brings. But if you can find a way to enjoy the act itself, you stand a much better chance of being consistent over the long term. And if that requires a little dancing here and there then by all means. Find a gym that tolerates nay encourages dancing. We are that gym. Come check us out. DM me the words FREE CONSULTATION to set up a simple conversation and a visit. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some dancing, I mean lifting to do 🤣
The deadline to join this round of the Virtus challenge is this Sunday at Noon! I need to have heard from you by then to reserve your spot. After that we’re closed until next round later this year. Don’t sleep on this opportunity to lose weight, build strength and conquer your bad habits in a group of like minded men all pursuing excellence in their lives. Now is the time to act on your intentions. You don’t need any more signs or omens to take action. This is it. Choose now who you will be. Fat, weak, lazy and fragile? Or strong, capable, competent and driven? Decide DM me the word Virtus before Sunday at noon
Men, If you find yourself: •overweight •out of shape •miserable •apathetic •in financial debt •Lacking confidence •lacking self control •letting your bad habits rule you Then the Virtus Challenge is for you. When you join the Brotherhood you’ll receive ☀️Custom workout plan that works around your injuries/limitations and equipment access ☀️Nutritional guidance to help you either lose weight and/or build muscle ☀️Access to private Facebook group for questions, accountability and support ☀️Weekly Zoom call for Q&A, support and working through the habit breaking course material. Calls will be recorded for those that can’t attend live. ☀️Shield Brother system to immensely increase the odds of you following through on your intentions AND to create lasting friendships with like minded men. We’re starting the challenge March 13th so contact me asap to secure your spot and get your training and nutritional plan squared away before we start. Message me the word VIRTUS to conquer your bad habits, finally lose that extra fat and build a stronger more confident version of yourself.
Men, I’m launching another round of the Virtus challenge on March 16th. This is a hard reset and course correct for those of you who find yourself in need of it. Take the challenge and: ☀️Lose 12-24 lbs in the next 90 days ☀️Gain Strength ☀️Build confidence ☀️Conquer Vices ☀️Earn Self Respect The first and continual battle a man must wage is with his own body. He must discipline his body and his desires to increase his sovereignty over himself and his world. Fat, weak, lazy and fragile is no way to go through this life. Men feel best when they are strong, capable, competent and driven. Once a man has disciplined himself he can then look out into the world and see what burden and responsibility he can bare for those he loves. And a man with “broader shoulders” can shoulder a heavier burden and he is happier for it. VIRTUS is the path of excellence and discipline. The path of ACTION. Physical improvement paves the way for improvement in all other areas of your life. So if you find yourself overweight, out of shape lacking self control or simply losing your edge then DM me the word VIRTUS. As part of the challenge you’ll receive: ☀️custom training program tailored to your ability and equipment access ☀️nutritional guidance and accountability ☀️access to private Facebook group for camaraderie and accountability ☀️weekly group zoom call for Q&A and coaching
It’s eating at you. Deep down, you know you are capable of so much more in life. But there are things holding you back. Habits you’ve picked up over the years that you use to alleviate stress or avoid dealing with your real problems. You won’t ever discover your true potential if you let these things stand in your way. Even if you think they’re harmless there is opportunity cost and lost energy that could’ve gone into building the life you actually want. Alcohol abuse, reckless spending, doom scrolling, watching porn, smoking, overeating, gambling, video games etc can all be used as vices and they castrate your potential. Become the man you know you can be. Build the body that other men respect and women are attracted to. Build the self discipline that leads to self respect and confidence. Join a group of men, a brotherhood, united in their pursuit of excellence in their lives. The journey is long and the road is difficult. But with a powerful WHY, a trusted group of Men at your back and time tested tactics you can conquer your habits and be proud of the man you see staring back at you in the mirror. Don’t stay the same and feel like shit for yet another year DM me the word VIRTUS now to join the Brotherhood.
Men, If you find yourself: •overweight •out of shape •miserable •apathetic •in financial debt •Lacking confidence •lacking self control •letting your bad habits rule you Then the Virtus Challenge is for you. When you join the Brotherhood you’ll receive ☀️Custom workout plan that works around your injuries/limitations and equipment access ☀️Nutritional guidance to help you either lose weight and/or build muscle ☀️Access to private Facebook group for questions, accountability and support ☀️Weekly Zoom call for Q&A, support and working through the habit breaking course material. Calls will be recorded for those that can’t attend live. ☀️Shield Brother system to immensely increase the odds of you following through on your intentions AND to create lasting friendships with like minded men. We’re starting the challenge March 13th so contact me asap to secure your spot and get your training and nutritional plan squared away before we start. Message me the word VIRTUS to conquer your bad habits, finally lose that extra fat and build a stronger more confident version of yourself.
Men, I’m launching another round of the Virtus challenge. This is a hard reset and course correct for those of you who find yourself in need of it. Take the challenge and: ☀️Lose 12-24 lbs in the next 90 days ☀️Gain Strength ☀️Build confidence ☀️Conquer Vices ☀️Earn Self Respect The first and continual battle a man must wage is with his own body. He must discipline his body and his desires to increase his sovereignty over himself and his world. Fat, weak, lazy and fragile is no way to go through this life. Men feel best when they are strong, capable, competent and driven. Once a man has disciplined himself he can then look out into the world and see what burden and responsibility he can bare for those he loves. And a man with “broader shoulders” can shoulder a heavier burden and he is happier for it. VIRTUS is the path of excellence and discipline. The path of ACTION. Physical improvement paves the way for improvement in all other areas of your life. So if you find yourself overweight, out of shape lacking self control or simply losing your edge then DM me the word VIRTUS. As part of the challenge you’ll receive: ☀️custom training program tailored to your ability and equipment access ☀️nutritional guidance and accountability ☀️access to private Facebook group for camaraderie and accountability ☀️weekly group zoom call for Q&A and coaching
Men, I'm launching another round of the Virtus challenge. This is a hard reset and course correct for those of you who find yourself in need of it. 12 weeks: Exercise Nutrition Discipline Conquering Vices Pursuing Excellence In order to live a good and meaningful life it is my belief that a man must pursue VIRTUS. Virtus (Classical Latin: [wIrtu:s]) was a specific virtue in Ancient Rome. It carries connotations of valor, manliness, excellence, courage, character, and worth. perceived as masculine strengths (from Latin vir, “man”) I began this program as a response to a need I saw in my own life. If left to my own devices and without forward movement towards worthy goals I would succumb to apathy, cynicism, anxiety and depression. Men do not do well mentally with stagnation. We must be moving forward. Without worthy pursuits, men's souls wither and decay. When you stop progressing you die. Maybe not right away, but slowly your spirit dies and you live an empty existence. Your virility and drive leave you and apathy sets in. You live a half life. The first and continual battle a man must wage is with his own body. He must discipline his body and his desires to increase his sovereignty over himself and his world. Fat, weak, lazy and fragile is no way to go through this life. Men feel best when they are strong, capable, competent and driven. Once a man has disciplined himself he can then look out into the world and see what burden and responsibility he can bare for those he loves. And a man with "broader shoulders” can shoulder a heavier burden and he is happier for it. VIRTUS is the path of excellence and discipline. The path of ACTION. Physical improvement paves the way for improvement in all other areas of your life. So if you find yourself overweight, out of shape lacking self control or simply losing your edge then DM me the word VIRTUS. Take the challenge and: ☀️Lose 12-24 lbs in the next 90 days ☀️Gain Strength ☀️Build confidence ☀️Conquer Vices ☀️Earn Self Respect
The End of an Era All good things must come to an end. It is the nature of life to move from one season to the next. This used to sadden me when I was younger but now it serves as a reminder to appreciate things more deeply as they happen. It is with great pride that I share our head coach, Hunter will be stepping down and moving on to begin a career and apprenticeship as an electrician. He’s felt a strong pull towards the trades for quite some time and has decided to embark on this next chapter of life. It has been an honor and a joy to watch Hunter grow from a shy young powerlifter to the confident married man he is today. He stepped up and helped me grow the gym to a level I otherwise couldn’t without him. There’s a level of shared respect that lifters acquire for one another. A respect for the work, the grit that one must possess. My respect for Hunter as a lifter is only surpassed by my respect for him as a man of character. When you lift and work with a man you respect everyday you develop a level of admiration and esteem that surpasses friendship and borders on brotherhood. Hunter, my brother, I am forever grateful to you for what we built this past year and I wish you all the best with this next season of life. Semper Virilis 🤝
Start Light, Progress Slowly A common mistake in training is to try to add too much volume, too much weight, too many sets, too much frequency right away in an attempt to make quick progress. But it don’t work like that. The body needs time to adapt and recover. And more is NOT necessarily better. So, when beginning a new program,exercise or when coming back after a layoff, start light and progress slowly. This will help ensure you don’t Jack your shit up trying to lose weight and build muscle. Because you ain’t making no progress if you’re laid up with an injury after trying to do too much. If you need help figuring out the proper amount of training for you to build strength and lean out safely and consistently, DM me the word “GO” and we’ll get you taken care of! Don’t snap your shit up, hire a coach. #gymflow #gymrat #gymmotivation #fitnessmotivation #motivation #progressnotperfection #progress #doyouevenlift
How to Achieve your first FULL push-up on the floor! Push-ups are a great upper body exercise but a lot of people struggle to perform even one of them correctly on the floor. Enter…the elevated push-up. This is how you actually achieve full push-ups if you currently don’t possess the ability. Start at a height that allows you to get 6-12 reps on your first set and once you max out that rep range lower the height of the bar and repeat the process. Get off your knees and start building the capacity to actually do a proper push-up! DM me if you want us to take out all the guesswork in your training and get you making progress in the gym! We offer both online and in person coaching. #gymflow #gymrat #gymmotivation #fitnessmotivation #motivation #progressnotperfection #progress #doyouevenlift
I'm feeling the calls of summer with this one. Save it for later or pretend we are sitting at the beach tonight. Either way, this one will be a light, fruity favorite in no time!⁠ ⁠ SHEET PAN CITRUS-FENNEL SALMON:⁠ ⁠ 1 fennel bulb with fronds⁠ 1 red bell pepper, sliced⁠ ¼ cup olive oil, divided⁠ 1 tsp salt, divided⁠ ¼ tsp crushed red pepper⁠ 1 (2-lb) salmon fillet⁠ ½ tsp black pepper⁠ 3 navel oranges⁠ ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley⁠ 2 Tbsp lemon juice⁠ ⁠ Preheat oven to 450°F. Slice fennel bulb;⁠ reserve 2 Tbsp feathery fronds for garnish.⁠ Combine fennel bulb, bell pepper, 2 Tbsp oil, ½⁠ tsp salt, and red pepper; spread in a single⁠ layer on a greased rimmed baking sheet. Bake⁠ 10 minutes or until vegetables are beginning to⁠ brown. Meanwhile, place fish on a second⁠ rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp oil;⁠ sprinkle with ½ tsp each salt and black pepper.⁠ Peel and section oranges over a small bowl to⁠ collect juices. Place fish in oven with⁠ vegetables; bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or⁠ until fish with flakes with a fork. Stir oranges,⁠ orange juice, parsley, and lemon juice into⁠ fennel mixture; sprinkle with fennel fronds.⁠ ⁠ --------------------------------------------------⁠ ⁠ GARLIC FRENCH BREAD:⁠ 3 Tbsp butter⁠ 1 Tbsp minced garlic⁠ 8 oz French bread⁠ ⁠ Heat butter in microwave at HIGH in 10- to⁠ 15-second intervals until softened but not⁠ melted. Stir in garlic. Cut bread into 6 slices;⁠ serve with garlic butter.⁠ ⁠ Yes, Please.
Make Your Sets Count Your time is valuable. Don’t waste it just going through the motions at the gym. Make your sets count. In order to build muscle your sets need to be taken within 0-3 reps from failure for 2-3 total sets. Otherwise, you’ll just spin your wheels and be frustrated with your lack of progress. At Stivers Strength we teach you how to track your progress properly and KNOW that the sets you’re completing will actually get you stronger and build muscle. Don’t be one of those people that lifts the same weight for the same reps of the same exercises for years and years and makes no progress. DM me the word “GO” to take all the guesswork out of your training and start making progress again!
DON'T BE SCARED... You can use heavy cream when you cook. Just make sure you have the calories left over in the day to enjoy it!⁠ ⁠ CREAMY CAESAR CHICKEN⁠ 6 (6-oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts⁠ 2 Tbsp olive oil⁠ ¾ cup heavy cream⁠ ½ cup light Caesar dressing⁠ ⁠ Pound chicken to an even thickness in a ziptop⁠ plastic bag using the heel of your hand or a⁠ meat mallet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and⁠ pepper, if desired. Cook chicken, in batches if⁠ necessary, in hot oil in a large skillet over⁠ medium heat 5 to 6 minutes per side or until⁠ done. Add cream and dressing;⁠ --------------------------------------------⁠ ⁠ SOUR CREAMMASHED POTATOES & ASPARAGUS⁠ 1½ lb small red potatoes, halved⁠ 1 (8-oz) carton sour cream⁠ 2 Tbsp minced garlic⁠ ¾ tsp pepper, divided⁠ ½ tsp salt, divided⁠ 2 (8-oz) pkg trimmed asparagus⁠ ⁠ Bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil in⁠ a medium saucepan. Cook 12 minutes or until⁠ tender; drain. Add sour cream, garlic, ½ tsp⁠ pepper, and ¼ tsp salt. Mash with a potato⁠ masher to desired consistency. Meanwhile,⁠ steam asparagus according to package⁠ directions. Toss with ¼ tsp each pepper and⁠ salt.⁠ ⁠ #simplerecipes #30minutemeals #healthyrecipes #healthyrecipe #mentalhealth #instagood #cleaneating #delicious #healthyeating #healthysnack #gains #powerlifting #strengthtraining #bodybuilding #functionalfitness #weightlifting #functionaltraining #girlswholift #liftingweights #crossfitwod #crossfitcommunity #positivityspreads
A hearty congratulations to our very own Hunter Fryman as he begins this next season of life. Proud of ya bud 🤝 @hunter_fryman15
Knowledge paired with community... This is what it means to gain strength with us.⁠ ⁠ "Stivers strength is a great gym and community. Nathan and Hunter are knowledgeable about their trade and committed to your goals. I can’t recommend this place enough.⁠ ⁠ I was intimidated coming in to the gym because I had no experience strength training. Nathan, Hunter, and the other members were extremely welcoming and patient with my learning curve. Soon they all became friends, and I looked forward to the conversations as much as the strength training.⁠ Would highly recommend to anyone in the Lexington area."⁠ ⁠ -Andrew Roach⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #realreview #customerreview #happycustomer #reviews #testimonial #strong #customerfeedback #fitnesslifestyle #gym #gymlife #fitnessmotivation #fitnessaddict #fitnessgoals #strengthisforeveryone #strengthispower #girlswholift #womenlifting #barbellclub

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