IronForge Fitness - Forge Your Strength

Our Training Specialists

Get to know the experts who will guide your fitness journey

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Marcus Steel

Head Strength Coach | CSCS, NASM-CPT

Specialties:

Powerlifting Strength Training Athletic Performance

Experience: 12 years coaching elite athletes and competitive powerlifters. Former collegiate strength coach with a track record of developing champion athletes.

"Strength isn't just physical—it's mental. I help my clients build both, creating unstoppable momentum toward their goals."

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Sarah Phoenix

Conditioning Specialist | ACE-CPT, CrossFit L-2

Specialties:

HIIT Training Functional Fitness Weight Loss

Experience: 9 years specializing in high-intensity training and body transformation. Certified nutrition coach with over 300 successful client transformations.

"Every rep, every set, every session is a step closer to becoming the best version of yourself. Let's make it happen together."

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Derek Thunder

Bodybuilding Coach | ISSA-CPT, Precision Nutrition

Specialties:

Muscle Building Nutrition Coaching Contest Prep

Experience: 10 years coaching physique competitors and bodybuilders. Former competitive bodybuilder with multiple regional titles and expertise in muscle hypertrophy.

"Building a great physique requires patience, precision, and dedication. I provide the roadmap; you bring the commitment."

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Alexandra Reign

Women's Fitness Coach | NASM-CPT, Pre/Postnatal Specialist

Specialties:

Women's Strength Core Training Mobility

Experience: 8 years empowering women through fitness. Specialized training in pre/postnatal fitness and helping women build confidence through strength.

"Fitness is about feeling powerful and capable. I help women discover their strength and embrace their fitness journey with confidence."

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Jake Valor

Adaptive Fitness Specialist | ACSM-CPT, Corrective Exercise

Specialties:

Adaptive Training Injury Recovery Functional Movement

Experience: 7 years specializing in adaptive fitness and rehabilitation. Personal experience overcoming injury to compete in adaptive athletics at national level.

"Limitations exist only in the mind. I help clients discover what their bodies are truly capable of achieving."

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Carlos Blaze

Athletic Performance Coach | NSCA-CSCS, TPI Certified

Specialties:

Sports Performance Speed & Agility Explosive Power

Experience: 11 years training professional and amateur athletes. Former collegiate soccer player with expertise in sport-specific conditioning and performance enhancement.

"Athletic excellence requires training with purpose and precision. I help athletes unlock their full potential and dominate their sport."

Our Training Philosophy

At IronForge Fitness, we believe in science-backed training methods combined with personalized attention. Our trainers don't just count reps—they analyze movement patterns, optimize techniques, and create customized programs that deliver real results.

Every trainer on our team is committed to continuous education, staying current with the latest research in exercise science, nutrition, and performance optimization. When you train with us, you're getting world-class expertise.