“DIscipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability.” —Roy L. Smith

  • Personalized

    I am a independent contractor and operate inside of Think Fit Club in Niles at 6663 W Howard St, Niles, IL. I have been a trainer in the area for years and have yet to see such a versatile facility with all the equipment any serious lifter would want, as well as a functional area for performance training. We have a sauna, cashier free snack and supplement shop, and a full lounge. Stop by and ditch your commercial gym for a better experience.

  • Hours of Operation

    Monday: 7am to 8pm

    Tuesday: 7am to 7pm

    Wednesday: 7am to 8pm

    Thursday: 7am to 8pm

    Friday: 7am to 6pm

    Saturday: 8am to 1pm

    Sunday: Closed

  • Experience & Credentials

    • Bachelors in physiology

    • Masters in developmental neuroscience

    • Unites States Marine Corps Veteran—operation Iraqi freedom/ operation enduring freedom—Afghanistan

    • FRS certified—Functional Range Systems

    • NASM certified—National Academy of Sports Medicine

    • NATA certified—National Athletic Training Association

FAQs

 

Ironborne Fitness is located within Think Fit Club in Niles, Illinois

6663 W Howard St, Niles IL 60714

  • mETABOLIC RESISTANCE TRAINING 3 X PER WEEK INCREASES LIFESPAN BY over 15 years, Making it the most important aspect of physical fitness.

  • Generating continuous bloodflow to the brain via endurance and strength training decreases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and alzheimer’s disease by over 40%.

  • The number one reason americans quit a workout routine: “not enough time.” THis is simply due to prioritization. COme see a combat veteran, and hold yourself accountable!

  • Support local small business! the 1.9 million veteran owned businesses constitute a vital segment of the Us economy, contributing annual sales over $1 trillion—and employing over 5.5 million americans.

  • One macronutrient, in particular, demands more of our attention than most people realize: not carbs, not fat, but protein becomes critically important as we age. It is at this extracelluar level that people get confused. Every organism from a tiny particle to a homosapian is made of protein, and the RDA (recommended daily allowances) are very low. TO build lean muscle, one needs 1.6 to 1.8 grams of protein per KG of body weight. Without this math, results in the gym are extremely difficult. Change your atomic habits and eat high quality animal fat that possess all 9 essential amino acids!

  • Walking 10 miles per week for a year can drop total body fat by over 8%. Lets find out what aerobic capacity you can do inbetween strength training sessions to maximize recovery and boost metabolism!

  • A resistance training macrocycle should consist of both bilateral (2 limbs) and unilateral (1 limb) exercises to stress the importance of the oblique slings and core development.

  • in sports science, kinesiology has continuously proven that strength training is the #1 factor in preventing cognitive and physical decline as we age. Despite this knowledgde, only 30% of Americans participate in a challanging hypertrophy program. Put simly, yes—you need to do more than cardio. We have one cardiac muscle—and over 640 skeletal muscles. A experienced fitness professional can change your life in 3 months.