Our Story

World’s Strongest Man Finalist

Some people are strong. Don Pope is World’s Strongest Man strong.

A finalist in the Worlds’s Strongest Man competitions of  2003, 2005, 2006 and 2007, Don built his reputation competing amoung the strongest athletes in the world.

Today he brings that experience to Pope Fitness, creating a gym where people can train hard, get stronger, and build lasting health in a welcoming no-ego environment. 

The Place to Train

Strength is the standard at Pope Fitness –

but everyone starts somewhere.

After compteting in the Worlds’s Strongest Man finals, Don Pope built this gym with a clear vision: create a place where people can train seriously while still feeling supported, encouraged, and welcome.

Whether you’re building strength for the first time, improving performance, or training for longevity, Pope Fitness provides the equipment, space and community to help you keep progressinge

The Team

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Don Pope
Owner

Don Pope is a four time World’s Strongest Man finalist who built Pope Fitness from the ground up, bringing world class strength knowledge and a genuine passion for helping people get stronger.

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Dawn Waggoner

Gym Operations | Training | Nutrition
Barbell Professor- personal trainer

Travis Reynolds

Trainer

Travis brings a science-backed, no-nonsense approach to personal training, helping members of all ages and fitness levels reach their goals and build lasting confidence in the gym.

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PJ Gordon

Trainer

A US Army veteran and experienced youth athlete coach, PJ brings discipline, leadership, and sport-specific expertise to every athlete he works with at Pope Fitness

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Arianna

Licensed Massage Therapist

Arianna specializes in sports and medical massage, helping Pope Fitness members recover faster, move better, and feel their best.