Cincinnati · Strength & Personal Training

expert coaching at Cincinnati's premier training gym.

1-on-1 and semi-private strength coaching for every age and ability, beginners, comeback lifters, athletes, and everyone in between. Train at a 24/7 facility with a coach who builds the plan around you.

15+ years coaching

M.A., Columbia

Former NCAA strength coach

All ages & levels

Inside RTS Barbell (24/7)

Meet Coach Mike Dewar

A Cincinnati strength coach with 15+ years of experience, former NCAA strength coach, M.A. in Exercise Physiology from Columbia, and someone who has coached everyone from first-timers and clinical rehab to college athletes and competitive lifters. Your training history and your goals drive the plan, not some cookie-cutter template.

THREE WAYS TO TRAIN

MOST POPULAR

1-on-1 Personal Training

From

$505/month

Best for:

Beginners, anyone with specific goals or needs, or those who want full private attention.

Includes:

  • Fully personalized program

  • Nutrition planning

  • Guided sessions

  • Complete coach oversight

  • Includes 24/7 gym access

  • Individualized program

  • Nutrition guidance

Semi-Private Training

From

$320/month

Best for:

People who want expert coaching, a bit of community, and great value. Men, women, beginners, and athletes alike.

Includes:

  • 1-3 guided workouts/week alongside 1-4 others

  • (Not a class! Your own program, with constant coach oversight)

  • Includes 24/7 gym access

  • Individualized program

  • Nutrition guidance

Custom Coaching Plan

From

$255/month

Best for:

Experienced lifters who prefer to train independently.

Includes:

  • A custom plan you run on your own schedule

  • Optional 24/7 gym access

  • Includes optional 24/7 gym access

  • Individualized program

  • Nutrition guidance

This is a Not sure which fits?

Book a free consult and we'll match it to your goals and budgeFont

Pricing FOR CINCINATTI PERSONAL TRAINING

All options include 24/7 gym access, an individualized program, and nutrition guidance. All sessions are 60 minutes.

Option

1 x per week

2 x per week

3 x per week

Semi-Private

$320/month

$440/month

$560/month

1-on-1 Private

$505/ month

$865/month

$1,185/month

WEEKLY TRAINING SCHEDULE FOR CINCINATTI PERSONAL TRAINING

Semi-Private coached times:

Mon 7:00 am - 10:00 am

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

TUE 7:00 am - 10:00 am

WED 7:00 am - 10:00 am

THU 7:00 am - 10:00 am

FRI 7:00 am - 10:00 am

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Private:

subject to availability. tell us your preferred time and we'll try to accommodate.

Open gym:

24/7 access with any membership.

The 24/7 GYM

RTS BARBELL

Train at a real gym | open 24/7

J2FIT coaches out of RTS Barbell, a fully equipped 24/7 facility built for serious training.

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

Barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells & free weights · Arsenal & Rogue machines · 40 yards of athletic turf · Rower, free-form runner, bike · Olympic weightlifting area · Powerlifting platforms · Locker rooms, showers & changing area · Entrance lobby + conference room

THE PROOF

Frequently Asked Questions

I've never lifted, or I'm coming back after years off — is this for me?

Yes — this is exactly who we build for. Everyone starts with an assessment, and your program is built around where you are right now, whether that's your first rep ever or your first rep in ten years. You'll learn the lifts properly from day one with a coach watching every set. No judgment, no getting thrown to the wolves — just a clear plan and someone accountable for your progress.

Do you train women, older adults, and youth athletes?

All of them. The coaching adapts to the person, not the other way around. We work with women at every experience level, adults who want to move and feel strong for decades, and young athletes building a foundation the right way. The principles of good training don't change — the programming does. Tell us your goal and we'll build around it.

Do I need to be in shape before I start?

No. "I'll get in shape first" is the most common reason people never start, and it's backwards — you get in shape by training. Our job is to meet you at your current fitness and build from there safely. Show up as you are; we'll handle the rest.

Is semi-private just a class?

Not even close. A class runs everyone through the same workout no matter who's in the room. In semi-private, you train alongside a few others, but every person is on their own individualized program with a coach actively coaching each of you. You get real attention and accountability at a lower cost than one-on-one — not a follow-along workout.

Is it month-to-month?

Yes. No long-term lock-in. We'd rather earn your spot every month by getting you results than trap you in a year-long contract. If life changes, you're not stuck.

What about Olympic lifting or powerlifting?

Both are in our wheelhouse. Whether you want to clean and jerk and snatch, chase a bigger squat, bench, and deadlift total, or just use those lifts to get strong and athletic, we program and coach them properly — technique first, load second. Want to compete? We'll prep you for the platform. Just want to get strong? Same coaching standard either way.

Ready to train? Let's talk.

Book a free consult — we'll talk through your goals, walk the options, and find the right starting point. No pressure.

J2FIT @ RTS Barbell

2411 Symmes St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Hours: 24/7 gym access; coached times as listed above.

Cincinnati contact: PHONE NUMBER

2411 Symmes St, Cincinnati, OH 45206, USA