The G1 Fitness Complex was founded by Tom Gill, known as the Pastor of Pain, who brings more than fifty years of athletic, strength and fitness training experience. G1 stands for God First, and the mission is Faith, Family and Fitness, serving the Buckeye Lake community in Thornville, Ohio.
Book your free sessionFifty years of coaching, one mission
Tom’s own training goes back to teenage bodybuilding titles in Ohio, and it never stopped. Across more than fifty years he has trained athletes, first timers, families and everyone in between, and he has poured all of that experience into The G1.
People call him the Pastor of Pain for the way he pushes you, but the people who train with him talk about something else: that he genuinely cares, that he meets you where you are without judgement, and that he believes in you until you believe in yourself.
What God First means here
G1 stands for God First. It is not a slogan on the wall, it is how the place runs. Everyone is welcome exactly as they are, whatever they believe. All proceeds support the ministry outreach of The Gathering Ministries, serving the Buckeye Lake community.
“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”
3 John 1:2The three things every workout is built on
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.
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.