Coaching and Training

Training & Classes

Your Goals Are Worth Showing Up For

Pope Fitness is a locally owned strength training gym built for people who take their training and fitness goals seriously.  With top-tier equipment, dedicated lifting platforms, and room to train without waiting, we provide and environment where strength is the standard.  From beginners to experienced lifters pushing new limits, you’ll find a supportive community focused on real results.

Personal Training
Our trainers work with all ages, all fitness levels, and all kinds of goals. Whether you're recovering from an injury, trying to build strength for the first time, or pushing toward a new personal record, you'll get a program built specifically for you. No guesswork, no generic plans, just focused coaching that moves you forward.
Athlete Training
High school and collegiate athletes train here year round to build sport specific strength, improve conditioning, and develop the kind of power their sport demands. With dedicated turf space, professional grade equipment, and coaches who understand athletic performance, this is where serious athletes come to get better.
Group Classes
From kickboxing to community lifting classes and more, Pope Fitness offers group options for members who want to mix things up, try something new, or just enjoy the energy of training with others. Check back regularly as we add new classes and events throughout the year.
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Meet the Trainers

Our coaches and trainers bring real knowledge and genuine care to every session. They’re not here just to count your reps. They’re here to help you actually get somewhere.

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PJ Gordon

PJ Gordon is a US Army veteran with 8 years of military service and over 10 years of experience coaching youth lacrosse and soccer athletes across the Cleveland area. At Pope Fitness, PJ brings that same discipline and leadership to sport-specific strength and conditioning, helping young athletes build explosive power, speed, and confidence. When he's not training athletes, you'll find him behind the camera as the gym's photographer and at the front desk keeping things running smoothly.