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Meet the Owners

Jim Brown Squatting
Jim Brown coaching the bench press

            Jim Brown, President

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We could go on and on naming all of Jim's accomplishments and credentials, but what sets him apart from all other strength coaches is that his knowledge in strength sports exceeds all others in Northeastern Pennsylvania. With over 30 years in the health & fitness industry, Jim has proven time and time again that his methodologies in strength training work. As others age and have to give up on their competitive edge, Jim keeps getting better and STRONGER.  If you want to add size and strength as part of your arsenal, he is the man to get you there.

 

As Head Coach and leader of the Brown's Gym Powerlifting Club, he has athletes competing at the "grass roots" level as well as National & World Champion competitors.  He pours his heart and soul into this club and is always willing to help anyone that is willing to learn.  

 

He has had the honor to be the Head Coach for the National Masters Bench Press Team and the North American Open & Masters National Powerlifting Teams,  Powerlifting Senior International Coach, North American National Team Coach (Open & Masters) and World Bench Press National Team Coach (Masters)

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7x Master's National Champion 

6x Open North American Powerlifting Champion

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Multi-Time IPF World Powerlifting Competitor

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Powerlifting America National Team Coach

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2010 Coach of The Year

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Former CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer

CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer

CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer

 

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Janel Brown setting up for a deadlift
Janel Brown competing in a figure championship

          Janel Brown, Vice-President

 

 

Janel actually started in the sport of "Fitness" before the figure division was offered to women that wanted to take their physiques to the next level.  After several injuries sidelined her from taking the stage, she followed her husband's footsteps in the path to Powerlifting.  She is an accomplished athlete in her own right with 2 IPF Master's World Titles, 10+ Master's National Titles and 5 North American Open Championships as well as several American Records. 

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Janel is a Certified Sports Nutritionist. If you are looking for that competitive age, no matter what sport you are competing in or are just looking to drop some lbs. she will help you get there.​

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Certifications:
Cornell University   -   Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate -   June 2019
American Association of Drugless Practitioners - Board Certified Health Coach
American Association of Drugless Practitioners - Certified Essential Oil Coach

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Former CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer

CrossFit Weightlifting Trainer

CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer

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Member ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine)

Founding Member Men's Health Fitness Counsel

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POWERLIFTING

2022 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Champion

2015 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Champion

2016 IPF World Master's Powerlifting Bronze Medalist

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Multi-time IPF Powerlifting World Competitor

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2x IPF Master's World Powerlifting Champion

11x National Powerlifting Champion

5x IPF Open North American Powerlifting Champion

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Assistant North American National Team Coach 

Former Assistant World Bench Press National Team Coach

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FIGURE/FITNESS

2nd Place Figure Masters 40 Division 2018 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan Championships

4th Place Figure Open Division 2018 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan Championships

4th Place Fitness Division 2000 Eastern States Ms. Fitness Championships

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