Inside the indoor turf dome at The G1 Fitness Complex, with the G1 logo on the field, in Thornville, Ohio
Central Ohio · the Buckeye Lake area

Faith. Family.
Fitness.

The G1 is Central Ohio’s faith based athletic complex on Buckeye Lake, where first timers, families and college athletes all train under one roof. Real coaching from Tom, the Pastor of Pain. And your first session is on us.

  • Free first session
  • Every age and ability
  • No contracts
In short

The G1 Fitness Complex is a faith based gym and athletic complex at 5285 Fairfield Beach Rd NE, Thornville, Ohio, in the Buckeye Lake area. It offers personal training, athletic development, youth and student athlete coaching, group boot camps and strength and conditioning. New members start with a free first session.

Call (740) 246-6849
Why people call this place home

Three things every G1 workout is built on

Members do not stay because of the equipment. They stay because of what happens here.

Faith

God First is not a slogan on the wall, it is how the place runs. All are welcome, whatever you believe. Every visit points a little higher.

Family

From kids to grandparents, this is where families train together and neighbors become teammates. You are known here, by name.

Fitness

Real coaching and real results. Strength, speed, weight loss and confidence, built on fundamentals that last a lifetime.

The Complex

Everything you need, on one Buckeye Lake campus

The G1 is not a strip mall gym. It is a full athletic complex on Buckeye Lake, with an indoor turf field that runs year round, a serious weight room, courts, and grounds for outdoor boot camps when the weather turns.

Indoor turf field

Speed, agility and team work under the dome, whatever the season.

Full weight room

Free weights, racks and functional space, coached from the first rep.

Courts & sand volleyball

Play, compete and train outside on the Buckeye Lake grounds.

Room for your team

Bring the whole roster. The G1 is available for team practice and training.

Free Consultation
Inside the indoor training complex at The G1 Fitness Complex, Thornville, Ohio
Year roundindoor turf training

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

3 John 1:2
\Tom Gill 1982 Lancaster High School yearbook
Meet the Pastor of Pain

Fifty years of coaching, pointed straight at you

Tom Gill has spent more than fifty years in athletic, strength and physique training, and he has poured all of it into The G1. He is a coach who will push you harder than you would push yourself, and a pastor who will remind you why it matters. People do not just get stronger here. They leave better.

Spirit
Soul & Body, all three
All ages
Kids to grandparents
Known
By name, every visit
Read Pastor Tom’s story
In their words

Loved by the families who train here

5.0 rating on Google
This place is like no other. The training, the lessons, the endurance, all of it. The Pastor of Pain really knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend his practices and guidance any day.
Kyle Robbins
I had Tom as a personal trainer and he is amazing. Taught me a lot of things I did not know and always answered any questions I had, and definitely pushed you to keep you on track. Will definitely be back.
Britney McClincy
Tom is the most encouraging faith leading guide in my life. They have built something special over at G1 to get some strength built up and faith.
Halle Warner
Good questions

Everything you want to know before your first visit

Where is The G1 Fitness Complex located?
The G1 is at 5285 Fairfield Beach Rd NE, Thornville, Ohio 43076, in the Buckeye Lake area of Central Ohio. There is an indoor turf field, a full weight room, courts and outdoor grounds all on site.
Do I need to be an athlete to train here?
Not at all. The G1 welcomes everyone, from first time gym members who want to feel healthier to competitive athletes chasing peak performance. Every session starts from where you are today.
What does the first session cost?
Your first training session and a full tour of the complex are free. Come in, get coached, meet Pastor Tom, and see if The G1 is your fitness home. No contract and no obligation.
Do you train youth and student athletes?
Yes. Youth and student athlete development is one of the things The G1 is known for. Kids learn proper lifting technique, real speed and strength work, and the confidence that carries into their sport and their life.
Is The G1 a faith based gym?
Yes. The G1 stands for God First, and Faith, Family and Fitness is the heart of the place. Everyone is welcome regardless of belief. All proceeds support the ministry outreach of The Gathering Ministries, serving the Buckeye Lake community.
What are your hours?
The G1 is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are closed on Sundays.
Can my team use the facility?
Yes. The G1 is available for team practice and training. Call (740) 246-6849 and we will find a time that works for your team.
Tom and Nikole at the G1 Fitness Complex
Faith • Family • Fitness

Meet Tom & Nikole

Welcome to the G1 Fitness Complex! Come meet us, tour our private training facility, and discuss your fitness goals during a free consultation.

Your first Consultation

Meet Pastor Tom. Tour G1 . Discuss Your Goals.

Visit the G1 Fitness Complex, tour our facility, and discuss your fitness goals with Pastor Tom.

Free first session

Here is exactly what you get

A Personal Consultation

A personal conversation about your goals, experience, and available training options.

A sit down with the Pastor of Pain

Fifty plus years of elit training experience, pointed at your goals. Bring your questions.

A full tour of the complex

The indoor turf field, the weight room, the courts and the grounds. See all of it.

A simple plan to get started

You leave knowing exactly what your next step looks like, whether that is with us or not.

No contracts. No sign up trap. Every age and every ability is welcome, from first-time coming to a gym to college and professional athletes.

Contact us to arrange a free consultation and tour of the G1 Fitness Complex.

Free Consultation