Strength for every body
Start your fitness journey with one of Tulsa’s most experienced coaches
Why start your fitness journey with Mike?
Inclusive
Fitness is for everyone — not just diehard athletes. Regardless of your age, experience, background, or ability status, strength training should be accessible to anyone who wants a better quality of life. My coaching is body positive, trauma informed, lgbtq+ friendly, and disability inclusive.
Judgement-free
You don’t have to be strong and fit to start your journey. By taking the brave first step of taking charge of your own wellbeing, you have already proved your credentials. I believe in encouraging my clients with positive reinforcement and small, manageable goals.
Educational
My goal is to equip my clients to succeed for a lifetime. I don’t want you to feel stuck when our trainer + client relationship comes to an end. My coaching is focused on giving you the knowledge and tools you need to stay on your fitness journey no matter where life takes you.
Affordable
I offer half hour and full hour sessions at highly competitive rates with flexible pricing plans.
Meet Mike
With over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, Mike has established a reputation as a dedicated and knowledgeable strength and conditioning coach, with clients ranging from everyday individuals striving to improve their fitness to national level powerlifters.
Mike began his career at Reaction Fitness in Tulsa in 2004, following his certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In 2006, he became part of the founding team of trainers at Sky Fitness & Wellbeing. From 2007 to 2013, Mike coached a diverse array of clients out of Fitness Together in South Tulsa, before transitioning to a successful freelance career as a strength coach.
In 2016, Mike founded Styrka Barbell Club, a community-driven gym dedicated to powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and strength training. Under Mike’s leadership, Styrka Barbell Club produced numerous successful powerlifters who achieved state and national records in USPA powerlifting, and even a national championship.
After closing Styrka Barbell Club in April 2024, Mike continues to bring his expertise to clients at MySide Fitness in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offering both in-person and online coaching. With a deep commitment to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals, Mike remains a trusted and sought-after strength and conditioning coach.
