Husband · Father · Competitor · Coach

Built for
Purpose.
Forged by Faith.

You were made for more than mediocrity. Your body is a gift — and how you steward it matters. Coaching built around faith, family, and the relentless pursuit of your best self.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
— Philippians 4:13

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20+

Years Coaching

Kids at Home

Masters

Human Performance

1-on-1 Remote Coaching

"Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. Glorify God in your body." — 1 Corinthians 6:19–20

The Mission

Most men drift. They let the demands of work and family slowly erode their health until one day they look in the mirror and don't recognize themselves. That's not stewardship. That's surrender.

Scripture is clear — the body and soul are inseparable. How you care for your body is an act of worship — a daily choice to honor the gift you were given and show up fully for your wife, your children, and your calling.

You were not made to be half a man. You were made to be strong, present, and alive — for the people who need you most.

Chris Lemmel · Husband & Father of 4 · Burlington, Kentucky

About Chris

Husband. Father.
Coach. Competitor.

I'm Chris Lemmel — Christian husband, father of four, and strength coach with 20+ years of experience at the college and professional level. My faith isn't a footnote in my coaching — it's the foundation. I believe every man has a responsibility to steward his body well.

I hold an Masters in Strength and Human Performance from Parker University (CASCE-accredited) and a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Wilmington College. I've competed at the American Open in USA Weightlifting, regional CrossFit, and I still train BJJ.

My clients are men who take their faith and family seriously — husbands and fathers who want to show up fully for the people they love, physically and mentally. I build programs that work around the real demands of family life.

Masters · Human Performance CASCE Accredited American Open Competitor BJJ · Regional CrossFit 20+ Years Coaching Father of 4

I Still Compete.
Because Men Train.

Faith has always called men to discipline — the man who trains his body trains his will, and both serve something greater. I'm still on the mat, still under the bar, still competing. Not because I need to prove something, but because discipline is a form of devotion. My programming is battle-tested by someone living the same life as you.

"Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." — 1 Timothy 4:7

Programs

Choose Your Path

Every program is built around you — your schedule, your equipment, your goals. No copy-paste templates. No fluff. Just a system built to serve your family, your faith, and your best self.

Tier 01 · Self-Guided

Iron Foundation

$150 / month

The entry point. A proven template program with week-by-week structure, a nutrition framework, and messaging support — for the man ready to move but not yet ready for 1-on-1 calls.

Week-by-week template training program
Nutrition framework & macro targets
Direct messaging support
Monthly program progressions
No live calls

Tier 02 · Foundation

Covenant Strong

$350 / month

Step up to custom programming and real accountability. Built around your schedule and goals, with bi-weekly coaching calls to keep you on track.

Week-by-week custom 3-day program
Bi-weekly 1-on-1 coaching calls
Nutrition & macro framework
Direct messaging support
Monthly program updates

Built for Purpose. Forged by Faith.

Husband. Father.Coach. Competitor.

I Still Compete.Because Men Train.

Choose Your Path

Built for
Purpose.
Forged by Faith.

Husband. Father.
Coach. Competitor.

I Still Compete.
Because Men Train.