Strength for the Next 30 Years
Precision personal training for longevity, rehabilitation, and lasting strength in SE Portland. A private studio, one coach, no crowd.
- 13+
- Years of Specialized Coaching
- 64+
- Five-Star Google Reviews
- 1
- Guinness World Record
- 100%
- Private. Never a Crowd.
Train Smarter. Move Better. Thrive Longer.
Four things every program here is built on.
Pain-Free Strength
Learn to lift weights in a way that feels amazing and builds confidence.
Personal Longevity
Mobility, strength, and balance so you stay independent for decades.
Injury-Smart Coaching
Joint replacements, old injuries, chronic pain. We tailor everything.
Recovery-Aware Loading
Each session is set by how you slept and recovered this week, not by your best week.
What clients say
"Steve's extensive knowledge ensures exercises are safe and avoids aggravating past injuries. The studio means zero intimidation."
"After 20 years of chronic back pain, Steve's program let me hike pain-free and return to surfing. It's about long-term mobility."
"A precision specialist. He helped me rebuild strength after an injury, keeping detailed records."
Train Hard.
Feel Safe.
Without the Noise.
Hi, I'm Steve.
I built Stick-To-It Fit for anyone who wants to get stronger, move better, and age confidently without the chaos of a commercial gym.
Just private, 1-on-1 and 2-on-1 coaching inside a calm Portland studio built for focus and longevity. With over 13 years of specialized experience and a Guinness World Record in strength, I coach durability, confidence, and long-term performance for clients of all ages.
You will not feel rushed. You will not feel judged. You will feel guided.
You might meet Strudel.
Guinness World Record Holder
As an official Guinness World Record holder, I know exactly what it takes to build a resilient body. I bring this level of dedication and biomechanical precision to your personal training program.
The record: Most weight lifted by dumbbell curls in one minute (2023). 1,233.54 kg, about 2,720 pounds, in sixty seconds on May 4, 2023.
From thinking about it to training
No pressure, no sales pitch. Three steps.
Apply in 2 Minutes
Tell me about your goals, injury history, and schedule. I personally review every application to make sure we are a genuine fit.
Free 30-Minute Strategy Session
I reach out personally to set a time. We meet at the private studio, talk through your history, and run a few movement screens so I can see how your body moves. If we are a fit, you can start right away.
Train With a Precise Plan
You get a program built around your body, not a template. We execute it together, week by week, with every session tracked.
Not a "Gym Person"? Perfect.
You don't need to be fit to start here. You don't need to be pain-free. You don't even need to know what you're doing.
You just need to show up. We handle the rest.
Apply for a Free Strategy SessionTwo ways to train. No contracts.
Taking new clients right now. The fastest and most affordable way in is the open second seat in a current session ($85/person). Private 1-on-1 spots are open too.
Solo focus · 1 client
Private 1-on-1
The whole hour is yours. No packages, no upfront fees. You come back each week because it works, not because you signed something.
Two clients · one coach
Semi-Private 2-on-1
Bring a partner, or take the open second seat in a current session. Each of you runs your own program; you just share the hour and the cost.
Your $85 rate holds as long as you have a training partner. If your partner skips a week, you still pay $85 and get that hour to yourself. If your partner stops training, I'll work to pair you again; until then the hour is a private session at the private rate.
If any session isn't worth what you paid, $140 private or $85 each 2-on-1, tell me that day and it's free. No forms, no argument.
Already training with me? These are new-client rates. You keep the rate you have now. If it ever changes, that happens on its own schedule, and I'll talk it through with you in person first.
Every session includes
- Comprehensive strategy and movement assessment
- Programming built around your injury history
- Detailed session-by-session progress records
- 100% private studio. Never shared, never crowded.
What the cheaper hour actually costs
A big-box trainer can look like half the price. Add the membership and the package, and 2-on-1 here lands inside the same monthly range, with an experienced coach and nobody waiting for your bench.
| Compare | Big-box gym trainer | Stick-To-It Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Per session | $60 to $90 | $140 private, or $85 each 2-on-1 |
| Membership on top | $30 to $60 a month | None |
| How you pay | Packages of 12 to 36 sessions, paid upfront. Unused sessions often expire. | One session at a time. No contract, no package. |
| Where you train | A shared gym floor | A private studio. Only you, or you and your partner. |
| Who coaches you | Often an early-career trainer. Turnover is high. | Steve, 13+ years coaching, 64+ five-star Google reviews |
| Twice a week for a month | $550 to $840, membership included | About $737 each 2-on-1, or $1,213 private |
The cheaper hour is a fine deal if you move well and only need someone to count reps. If you carry an old injury or you've stalled, you're paying for the assessment and the programming, and that's the part a lower rate usually leaves out.
Big-box figures are Portland market ranges, last reviewed August 28, 2026. See the full cost guide.
Every program begins with a free 30-minute strategy session, scheduled with me personally, so we both know it's the right fit before you spend a dollar.
Taking new clients right now. The fastest and most affordable way in is the open second seat in a current session ($85/person). Private 1-on-1 spots are open too.
Comparing options? See what personal training costs across Portland.
Common questions
Apply for coaching
Two minutes. If we look like a good fit, I'll reach out personally to set up your free 30-minute strategy session.
Taking new clients right now. The fastest and most affordable way in is the open second seat in a current session ($85/person). Private 1-on-1 spots are open too.