Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Functional Fitness & Strength Training Solutions
Since 2008, we have dedicated ourselves to helping individuals move better, feel better, and look better through strategic fitness solutions. Our mission centers on fostering lifelong healthy habits by prioritizing realistic goal-setting, functional training, and community support. We specialize in individual and small-group coaching, emphasizing strength development, mobility, and practical fitness applicable to everyday life. Our team of experienced professionals brings over a century of combined expertise, guiding clients from initial assessments through sustained progress. We serve Houston's West University, Galleria, Bellaire, Greenway Plaza, and Southside communities, offering programs tailored to diverse age groups and fitness levels.Our approach rejects generic solutions, instead focusing on personalized accountability and long-term results. We believe true fitness requires both physical and mental resilience, cultivating a supportive environment where clients build confidence and competence. Our facilities emphasize safety, proper technique, and progressive challenges, ensuring clients develop strength that enhances their quality of life. We measure success through our clients' ability to maintain independence and enjoy active lifestyles beyond the gym. With decades of experience in functional training methodologies, we continue evolving our programs to incorporate evidence-based practices while staying true to our core philosophy of sustainable health improvements.
Services
Functional Fitness
Strength Training
Group Coaching
Senior Fitness Programs
Personalized Training Plans
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ combined years of professional fitness coaching experience
- Our programs combine functional strength training with cardiovascular development
- We provide personalized progress tracking and goal-specific training plans
- Our team holds advanced certifications in exercise physiology and sports pedagogy
- We maintain a 6:1 coach-to-client ratio for optimal supervision and feedback
Associations and certifications
- CrossFit Level 4
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
What people say
Real progress
Supportive community
Experienced coaches
Personalized attention
Measurable results
Services
Functional Fitness
Our flagship program develops real-world strength through movement patterns that mimic daily activities. Using running, dragging, carrying, and lifting techniques, we build functional capacity while maintaining joint health. This approach prepares clients for physical challenges beyond the gym environment while maintaining workout enjoyment.
Strength Training
Specialized programs focus on progressive overload principles to build muscular strength and endurance. We employ evidence-based methods that combine compound movements with accessory exercises to develop balanced physical capabilities. Our approach emphasizes proper form and gradual progression to maximize results while minimizing injury risk.
Group Coaching
Structured small-group sessions maintain a 6:1 coach-to-client ratio, ensuring personalized attention within a motivating community environment. These sessions combine competitive elements with collaborative support, fostering accountability while maintaining individual progress tracking through regular performance assessments.
Senior Fitness Programs
Specifically designed for clients 60+, these sessions focus on maintaining mobility, balance, and functional independence. Through modified strength protocols and movement pattern reinforcement, we help older adults preserve quality of life and reduce age-related physical decline through safe, progressive training methods.
Personalized Training Plans
Individual assessments establish baseline capabilities and movement limitations. Coaches create tailored development plans addressing specific goals, incorporating regular re-evaluations to adjust programming. This adaptive approach ensures continuous progress while maintaining alignment with each client's evolving fitness objectives.
People
Rich Glenn
Head Coach
Texas-raised fitness expert with engineering background, specializing in movement optimization. Creates personalized training plans while maintaining motivational atmosphere through positive reinforcement and technical expertise.
Bree Schrader
Strength Coach
Certified NSCA specialist with advanced degrees in exercise physiology. Focuses on helping fitness newcomers overcome gym intimidation through educational approach and progressive strength development techniques.
John McPherson
Owner/Founder
CrossFit pioneer since 2004 with highest level CF-L4 certification. Develops training methodologies emphasizing functional movement patterns and long-term health optimization through evidence-based programming.
Daniel Camacho
Fitness Coach
CrossFit L2 certified coach with international experience. Specializes in movement pattern correction and cardiovascular conditioning integration within strength training programs for holistic fitness development.
Questions
What makes P3 different from typical gyms?
We focus on functional movement patterns and personalized programming rather than generic workouts, with expert coaching ensuring proper technique and progressive overload principles.
Do you offer programs for beginners?
All clients start with individual assessments and customized plans, regardless of fitness level. Our coaches adapt programming to meet each client's current capabilities and goals.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Houston's West University, Galleria, Bellaire, Greenway Plaza, and Southside communities with convenient central location access.
How are training sessions structured?
Clients begin with one-on-one coaching, then transition to small-group sessions maintaining a 6:1 coach-to-client ratio for optimal supervision and personalized attention.
What qualifications do your coaches hold?
Our team includes CrossFit Level 4 certified professionals, NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists, and experts with advanced degrees in exercise physiology.
