
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
- Google review
Tom Gill is an excellent coach and mentor for athletes of all ages. He is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and genuinely cares about establishing a connection with those he trains. His focus on technique and form is much appreciated and important for proper athletic development and injury prevention. My boys look forward to training at G1 for years to come.
Jessica S. - Google review
Not only are the facilities second to none in the area, Tom is one of the most knowledgeable and thoughtful trainers I have ever met. My time at G1 was crucial in my development as an athlete and as a person. I cannot recommend it enough, especially for young athletes.
Luke R. - Google review
The Pastor of Pain is the best. Mind, body, spirit. He trains all three. Anyone who hangs with Pastor Tom will leave a better person in every sense of the word.
Dave D. - Google review
Amazing gym. I really liked the environment and how the owner Pastor Tom motivated me through each workout. Would definitely recommend.
Jalen Y. - Google review
Tom Gill has done so much for my son. Not only for his physical well being, but also his mental well being. He honestly believes in everyone he works with and can help shape everyone into what they want to be.
Megan R. - Google review
Tom is a great coach and passionate about helping others reach their fitness and health goals. He is very knowledgeable and meets you where you are at without judgement. He will challenge you for sure. You get top quality from the Pastor of Pain.
Glen B. - Google review
Very appreciative of the work that Tom put in with my son. The workouts helped him regain his strength and build endurance. Tom's messages and personality also helped build his sense of self confidence in the weight room and in sports.
Wendy B. - Google review
The G1 is great for beginners or veterans in training. Tom will train you for the sport or the shape you are looking to get into. Tom will make you want to come back because of his great personality and because he really cares about the individual person.
Jordan H. - Google review
This is a true gym, true church, true pastor. It has the three F: Faith, Family, Fitness. You have to visit it if you are in Ohio, not only to talk about God but strength training and a workout for the soul.
Eric S. - Google review
We take both of our sons to G1 for training and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a strength and conditioning facility. Tom's focus on technique and form sets him apart from other trainers.
Amy A. - Google review
I worked out with Pastor Tom quite a few times when I was a teenager and loved it. He always knew how to motivate and push you without pushing you too far, while adding some fun and humor to the workouts.
Makaila A. - Google review
Great gym that helped start our boys with teaching proper weight lifting techniques that they have taken with them as they have grown.
Traci K.
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) 246-6849Three things every G1 workout is built on
Members do not stay because of the equipment. They stay because of what happens here.
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.
From kids to grandparents, this is where families train together and neighbors become teammates. You are known here, by name.
Real coaching and real results. Strength, speed, weight loss and confidence, built on fundamentals that last a lifetime.
Training for wherever you are today
One coach, one plan, built around your goals. Pick where you want to start.

Personal Training
One on one coaching that meets you exactly where you are. Weight loss, strength, confidence in the weight room, or your first real training plan. Pastor Tom builds it around you.
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Athletic Development
Speed, strength and power for the athletes who want more. Technique and form first, so gains come with fewer injuries and carry straight onto the field.
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Youth & Student Athletes
A place parents trust with their kids. Proper lifting technique, real athletic development, and a coach who challenges them and believes in them in the same breath.
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Group Training & Boot Camp
Train hard alongside people who become your people. Indoor sessions and outdoor beach boot camps on the Buckeye Lake grounds through the warmer months.
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Strength & Conditioning
A full weight room and functional floor for building the kind of strength that shows up everywhere. Beginners coached from rep one, veterans pushed past the plateau.
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Team Training & Facility Use
Need somewhere for your team to get better in the off season? The G1 is available for team practice and training. Call and we will make it work.
ExploreEverything 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.

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
3 John 1:2
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.
This is what training here looks like
Real members, real athletes, real work. Tap any photo to look closer.
Loved by the families who train here
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.
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.
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.
Everything you want to know before your first visit
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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.
Meet Pastor Tom. Tour G1 . Discuss Your Goals.
Visit the G1 Fitness Complex, tour our facility, and discuss your fitness goals with Pastor Tom.
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.
Contact us to arrange a free consultation and tour of the G1 Fitness Complex.