Located at 164th and N. Western in Edmond, Traditional Strength isn’t your average fitness facility. This private member gym is built around one mission: helping people move better, get stronger, and live longer through intentional, results-driven training, with the simple philosophy of “We Make Strong People.”
Founded by Greg Herman, a Marine Corps veteran and Edmond native, Traditional Strength was created for those who want to improve the way they live—not just the way they look. With a strong focus on function, education, and discipline, this gym empowers everyday people to pursue lifelong strength in a purposeful environment.
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The Philosophy: Strength for Longevity
More than just lifting weights, strength training is one of the most powerful tools for improving your health, energy, and independence over time. Research shows that strong individuals tend to live longer, healthier lives. Strength supports mobility, protects against injury, increases bone density, decreases all cause mortality, and helps prevent age-related decline.
At Traditional Strength, the goal isn’t short-term aesthetics. It’s long-term vitality. As Greg puts it,
“We’re not training for the stage—we’re training for life.”
The Traditional Strength Approach
Training here is centered on barbell work and compound lifts—movements that recruit multiple muscle groups, build functional strength, and carry over to everyday life. Each session includes three of five key exercises that are both efficient and scalable, no matter your experience level.
Workouts happen in semi-private groups, usually between 7 and 15 people. This format combines the energy of a group with the attention of individualized coaching. Members book times that work for their schedule, building consistency without sacrificing flexibility.
As a coach, Greg ensures that each lifter fully understands what he wants them to do on every single rep—and that, as a result, they improve and implement the changes he’s looking for. At Traditional Strength, the team offers more than just training instruction and programming. They develop people over a long period of time—not just in terms of strength, but also in mental resilience and habit formation.
Programs are tailored to each person specifically. As a result, no two people in the gym are doing the exact same thing. While members may use similar exercises, the programs are uniquely designed for them and would likely not work for anyone else. Each individual has their own limitations and needs, based on the complexities of their life, injuries, or other factors.
Greg believes it’s important to make this distinction clear: Traditional Strength offers more than personal training—they offer real, actual coaching.
“It is my belief that the process of weight training is also a Rite of Passage,” Greg says. “And it works for all ages.”
Who It’s For
Traditional Strength is open to all, from kids and teens to older adults. Most current members fall between the ages of 35 and 60, with about 70% of male members between 40 and 65.
Whether you’re brand new to training or returning after years away, this gym is for people who want to build strength that lasts. Members value performance, health, and function—not just appearance.
A Space That Works for You
The environment at Traditional Strength is focused and free of distractions. You won’t find mirrors, loud music, or crowded machines. Instead, you’ll train in a clean, intentional space with knowledgeable coaches and like-minded members.
Every movement is taught with purpose. Technique and safety come first, so members leave each session knowing they’ve trained smart—not just hard.
Why It Matters
Barbell training remains one of the most effective ways to improve full-body strength and functional movement. Members often report increased energy, better posture, more confidence, and greater ease in their day-to-day lives.
But the impact of this kind of training runs deeper. It builds resilience, discipline, and a strong foundation—physically and mentally.
Greg’s mission is simple:
“To help everyday people become stronger—physically, mentally, and
personally—through disciplined, effective strength training.”
How to Get Started
If you’re ready to feel better, move better, and train with purpose, Traditional Strength is ready for you.
Learn more or schedule your free one hour session at tradstrength.com.
You can also follow along on Instagram at @traditionalstrengthokc for updates, training tips, and a look inside the community.
Stronger. Leaner. Built for Longevity.
—it’s the everyday reality at Traditional Strength.
