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HOW IT ALL

STARTED

From a 1200 sq ft studio to a
multi-location fitness business.

Metabolic started back in 2012 and quickly became a household name as the community started to see the impact that our training had on their lives. Read and watch a message from our founder, Matt Phelps.

In 2012, Metabolic began as “Metabolic Meltdown” in a 1200 square foot former diner, surrounded by the constant drone of tractor trailers being run at the adjacent truck driving school, and the stale scent of the accompanying cigarette smoke from the drivers waiting their turn.

Certainly not optimal conditions for building a following in the fitness industry.

And yet they came.

Moms. Dads. Firemen. Lawyers. Teachers. Athletes. Police Officers. Nurses.

From all walks of life, clients kept pouring through our doors, unable to get enough of the unique blend of strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, mobility, and perhaps, most importantly, community that Metabolic provides.

I come from humble beginnings.

Metabolic was built from the ground up with a lot of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears that go into creating anything indelible in this world.

I don’t have a Marketing & Management, or Finance degree.

I don’t have an MBA.

Everything I have learned in this business has been through falling down, and getting back up, but you know what?

My desire to see all of our clients get stronger has never wavered.

My desire to see people, everyday people, utilize the most effective, efficient training philosophy that I have ever encountered, has never wavered.

My desire to see people change their lives by improving the quality of their lives, has never waivered.

I have tried virtually every training program, and upon reflection, none of them come close to generating the results that Metabolic Training does, both inside and out.

My mission is to continue spreading Metabolic Training to as many people as possible, because I am fully convinced that it is the optimal way to train if you want to become a physically stronger, mentally resilient, and overall healthy human being.

By walking through our doors, you will not only experience the best workout of your life; you will also make bonds that will last a lifetime, and will be immediately accepted into a community that is bound by the common thread of self improvement.

Welcome to the family, we know how scary it is to close your car door and head towards our entrance on your first day. We also know that closing that car door represents closing the door on a past way of life, and opening our door represents opening the door to a new you, a stronger you, a more confident you, and most importantly, a healthier you.

#STRONGERTOGETHER

In Strength,
Matt Phelps

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LET’S GET STRONGER TOGETHER

WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT GOALS.
BUT WE ALL WORK HARD TOGETHER.

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Our story

HOW IT ALL STARTED

From a 1200 sq ft studio to a
multi-location fitness business.

Metabolic started back in 2012 and quickly became a household name as the community started to see the impact that our training had on their lives. Read and watch a message from our founder, Matt Phelps.

In 2012, Metabolic began as “Metabolic Meltdown” in a 1200 square foot former diner, surrounded by the constant drone of tractor trailers being run at the adjacent truck driving school, and the stale scent of the accompanying cigarette smoke from the drivers waiting their turn.

Certainly not optimal conditions for building a following in the fitness industry.

And yet they came.

Moms. Dads. Firemen. Lawyers. Teachers. Athletes. Police Officers. Nurses.

From all walks of life, clients kept pouring through our doors, unable to get enough of the unique blend of strength training, cardiovascular conditioning, mobility, and perhaps, most importantly, community that Metabolic provides.

I come from humble beginnings.

Metabolic was built from the ground up with a lot of hard work, blood, sweat, and tears that go into creating anything indelible in this world.

I don’t have a Marketing & Management, or Finance degree.

I don’t have an MBA.

Everything I have learned in this business has been through falling down, and getting back up, but you know what?

My desire to see all of our clients get stronger has never wavered.

My desire to see people, everyday people, utilize the most effective, efficient training philosophy that I have ever encountered, has never wavered.

My desire to see people change their lives by improving the quality of their lives, has never waivered.

I have tried virtually every training program, and upon reflection, none of them come close to generating the results that Metabolic Training does, both inside and out.

My mission is to continue spreading Metabolic Training to as many people as possible, because I am fully convinced that it is the optimal way to train if you want to become a physically stronger, mentally resilient, and overall healthy human being.

By walking through our doors, you will not only experience the best workout of your life; you will also make bonds that will last a lifetime, and will be immediately accepted into a community that is bound by the common thread of self improvement.

Welcome to the family, we know how scary it is to close your car door and head towards our entrance on your first day. We also know that closing that car door represents closing the door on a past way of life, and opening our door represents opening the door to a new you, a stronger you, a more confident you, and most importantly, a healthier you.

#STRONGERTOGETHER

In Strength,
Matt Phelps

Diesel Fumes & Determination

Metabolic started back in 2012 and quickly became a household name as the community started to see the impact that our training had on their lives. Read and watch a message from our founder, Matt Phelps.

THE UNLIKELY START

Our Origin Story: Diesel Fumes & Determination

In 2012, Metabolic launched in a converted truck-stop diner – the air thick with diesel fumes and stale smoke. Not exactly fitness industry “optics.”

But here’s what mattered:

  • The method worked (strength + cardio + mobility = results)
  • The people came (teachers, nurses, firefighters)
  • The community stuck (high-fives > hype)

“We didn’t have investors. Just a stubborn belief that real people deserved real results.”

WHY IT WORKS

Science Meets Sweat – With Zero Pretension

✅ No wasted time – 45 minutes to stronger
✅ No guesswork – Coaches tailor every session
✅ No egos – Just allies who celebrate your wins

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

I Built Metabolic Because

“No MBA. No corporate backing. Just scars from failing forward and one obsession: helping everyday people discover their strength.

Metabolic Training works because:

It’s adaptable (for moms, athletes, and everyone between)

It’s efficient (no 2-hour gym marathons)

It’s backed by a community that won’t let you quit

Closing your car door that first day? That’s courage. Walking in? That’s your breakthrough.

– Matt Phelps
Founder, Recovering Gym Rat

YOUR TURN

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5,000+ members can’t be wrong. The only regret? Not starting sooner.