For the reluctant gym-goer and the dedicated lifter.
Tailored for newcomers to pros. No complicated stuff, just solid, effective training. While we're serious about your fitness, we don't take ourselves too seriously – there's always room for a good laugh and a high five as you crush your goals.
We’re here to help, every step of the way.
Our gym might be for you if…
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Improve your well-being while finding an approach to fitness that enhances your quality of life.
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Find a supportive network and build community!
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Our community is a blend of athletes, both performance-focused and those seeking general health and wellness.
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Setbacks and challenges can happen on any fitness journey. Whether that be an injury or previous negative experiences. We’re to help you rewrite your story, and reclaim your health and wellness in a positive, sustainable way.
WAYS TO TRAIN
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GYM MEMBERSHIPS
Train on-site at our location in Asheville, NC. Group classes, personalized training, youth training, and more.
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ONLINE COACHING
Completely individualized programming. 1-on-1 coaching through text and video chat platforms. Select your tier + choose a coach!
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TRAINING TEMPLATES
Our Smart Templates provide adaptive, affordable training solutions for a variety of goals and are delivered via Google Drive.
Your training, our expertise — built for performance, health, and well-being. With evidence-informed programming and compassionate coaching, we help you reach the goals that matter most to you. Define your success. We’ll help you get there.
NOT YOUR AVERAGE GYM EXPERIENCE
Our coaching is client-centered, our training is evidence-based, and our mission is to cultivate an inclusive fitness space that’s grounded in sustainable progress and uplifted by community.
Knowledge is POWER
That’s why we’ve made it our job to suss out the training practices that really work.
We do the research, we consult with the experts, and we gain the experience necessary to develop coaching and programming practices that are scientifically proven to be effective.
And since our mission is to empower you, we love to share what we’ve learned, so that you can train sustainably from anywhere.
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"I have accomplished many PRs in the time I have been at Strength Ratio but the one I am most proud of is that... I haven’t had to miss a day of work due to overuse injuries."
Adam D. – Onsite Athlete
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“I adore the crew that calls this place home, and I feel better physically than I ever have. I really am in the best shape of my life, and I know I will continue to improve with the help of this place and these people.”
Christina S. – Onsite Athlete
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“Training at Strength Ratio has been a game changer for me…. I came to SR thinking I would never have good technique and could never be competitive in weightlifting…. I’ve since qualified for and medaled as a masters lifter in 2 National level meets!”
Brooke M. – Onsite Athlete
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"Our team is solid— it’s full of newbies and very seasoned lifters. But as a team, we are all seen as the same; we are all given the same respect and care."
Melissa A. – Onsite Athlete
