Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Fitness Partner in Medina, Ohio
At Accelerated Fitness Medina, we believe in transforming lives through a systems-based approach to fitness and wellness. Founded in 2018 by award-winning bodybuilder Jeff Cheatham and his wife Lindsey, a registered nurse and NPC bikini competitor, our Medina, Ohio facility offers a holistic model designed to create lasting lifestyle changes. Unlike traditional gyms focused on temporary goals, we emphasize sustainable health through strength and conditioning, cardiovascular training, flexibility, nutrition, and recovery. Our team of certified personal trainers brings decades of combined experience in athletic performance, weight loss, and competition prep, serving individuals of all fitness levels.With cutting-edge equipment and a supportive community environment, we prioritize injury prevention, functional fitness, and personalized programming tailored to each member's unique needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in client testimonials highlighting life-changing transformations, from postpartum recovery to competitive bodybuilding success. We maintain state-of-the-art facilities with regular equipment upgrades to ensure optimal training conditions, complemented by childcare services and group exercise classes that foster accountability and social connection.
Services
Personal Training
Strength & Conditioning
Bodybuilding
Weight Loss Programs
Group Exercise
Nutrition Coaching
Functional Fitness
Athletic Performance
Flexibility Training
Childcare Services
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We implement a patented systems-based approach to sustainable fitness transformations
- Our team includes award-winning bodybuilders and certified healthcare professionals
- We guarantee personalized programming tailored to your specific needs and goals
- Our facility features regularly updated, cutting-edge strength and conditioning equipment
- We offer 24/7 accountability through expert-guided nutrition and recovery plans
What people say
Amazing trainers
Life-changing results
Supportive community
Expert guidance
Proven systems
Services
Personal Training
Our certified personal trainers develop customized fitness programs combining strength training, nutrition, and recovery strategies. With expertise in athletic performance and bodybuilding, we provide biomechanically sound instruction tailored to individual goals. Clients receive ongoing support through regular progress assessments and program adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
Strength & Conditioning
Scientifically designed programs enhance athletic performance while minimizing injury risk. We employ activity-specific protocols that balance power development with mobility work. Our approach integrates plate-loaded machines, free weights, and functional training to build balanced strength applicable to both sports and daily activities.
Bodybuilding
Led by competitive bodybuilders, this program focuses on hypertrophy through structured resistance training and precision nutrition. We emphasize proper form and progressive overload while maintaining joint health. The holistic approach includes recovery strategies to optimize muscle growth and definition.
Weight Loss Programs
Evidence-based weight loss systems combine metabolic conditioning, strength training, and nutritional coaching. Our approach prioritizes sustainable fat loss over quick fixes, addressing hormonal balance and lifestyle factors. Clients receive personalized meal plans and accountability structures to maintain progress long-term.
Group Exercise
Instructor-led group sessions create motivational environments for collective fitness journeys. Classes incorporate varied modalities including HIIT, strength circuits, and functional training. The social accountability aspect enhances adherence while maintaining professional guidance to ensure proper technique and safety.
People
Jeff Cheatham
President & Co-Owner
Certified personal trainer with 20+ years experience, former competitive bodybuilder, and founder of Accelerated Fitness Medina. Specializes in strength training, athletic performance, and competition preparation.
Lindsey Cheatham
Vice President & Co-Owner
Registered nurse and national-level NPC bikini competitor. Focuses on women's fitness, postpartum recovery, and holistic wellness. Combines medical expertise with practical training experience.
Bryon Melvin
Personal Training Director
Manages training department while providing individual coaching. Specializes in injury rehabilitation, functional fitness, and lifestyle transformation coaching for diverse client needs.
Ryan Peterlin
Certified Personal Trainer
8-year veteran with expertise in strength endurance, nutrition, and sports-specific training. Helps clients achieve goals through customized programming and motivational support.
Tara Strum
Group Fitness Instructor
Experienced trainer with 8 years in group instruction and rehabilitation. Certified in kickboxing, yoga, and fitness nutrition, specializing in working with post-injury clients.
Questions
What makes Accelerated Fitness different from other gyms?
We focus on sustainable lifestyle changes through personalized systems rather than temporary goals, combining expert coaching with science-based programming.
Do you offer programs for beginners?
Yes, our trainers work with all fitness levels, creating customized plans that adapt to individual experience and physical capabilities.
What types of training certifications do your staff hold?
Our team includes ACE-certified trainers, competitive bodybuilders, registered nurses, and specialists in strength and conditioning.
Can you help with postpartum fitness goals?
Yes, we have specialized programs for postpartum recovery and lifestyle transformation, with trainers experienced in women's health needs.
Do you provide nutrition guidance?
Yes, our approach integrates personalized nutrition coaching with fitness training to optimize overall health outcomes.
What facilities do you offer?
We feature free weights, selectorized machines, plate-loaded equipment, CrossFit training areas, and locker rooms with showers.
