Spokane, WA · Group Training

Out of
Pain.
Into Strength.

A 16-week group training program built on faith, truth, and the pursuit of a pain-free life.

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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Philippians 4:13

16
Weeks
4
Days / Week
8
Per Group
Apply for a Spot

$275/month · Limited availability

The Foundation

Pain is a signal,
not a sentence.

Most people are told to manage their pain, live with it, or avoid what triggers it. That's a lie. Pain is your body asking for something — and we're going to figure out what that is and fix it for good.

This isn't a rehab class. This isn't generic fitness. This is a structured, principle-based approach to building a body that works the way God designed it to.

01

Faith as Foundation

Every session is grounded in the belief that your body is worth taking care of — and that the strength to do so comes from somewhere greater than yourself.

02

Out of Pain

We identify what's actually causing your pain, address it with targeted training, and build the resilience to keep it from coming back.

03

Into Strength

Pain relief isn't the finish line — it's the starting point. We build real, functional strength that changes how you move through your entire life.

Investment

Simple.
Worthwhile.

$275
per month · 16 weeks
What's included
  • 4 group sessions per week
  • Weekly teaching on pain & movement
  • Max Strength training app access
  • Direct access to Coach Max
  • Small groups of 8 — real attention
  • South Hill, Spokane facility
Limited spots per group — once a group fills, it fills for 16 weeks
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The Schedule
Mon – Thu, Every Week

Four days a week, every week, for 16 weeks. Sessions are structured, intentional, and designed to build on each other. One day a week includes a 20–30 minute teaching — a principle, a topic, a truth that changes how you understand your body.

Monday
Training
Tuesday
Training
Wednesday
Training
+ Teaching
Thursday
Training
16-Week Arc
What You'll Learn

Every four weeks builds on the last. By the end, you won't just feel better — you'll understand why.

1–4
Weeks

What's Causing Your Pain

The real reason your back hurts — and the principle-based approach to addressing it. We establish your foundation and identify your weak links.

5–8
Weeks

Your Pain Is Not a Punishment

Pain is a signal, not a sentence. We break the mental patterns that keep people stuck and build the habits that keep pain from coming back.

9–12
Weeks

Coach Trains With You

Coach Max gets in the work beside you. Side by side. This week is about what it looks like to actually pursue this — led by example, not instruction.

13–16
Weeks

You've Got It. Now Push.

You know the movements. You understand the principles. Now we load the bar. The final stretch is about proving to yourself what's possible.

The Training
Every Movement Chosen With Intention

If somebody can do it with bodyweight and their form is good — we go. We add load when it's been earned, not before. Sleds, bodyweight patterns, and progressive resistance, all sequenced to rebuild the chain of muscles your back depends on. No machines. No guesswork.

The App
Your Program, In Your Pocket

Every client gets access to the Max Strength app. Track your workouts, log your progress, send form check videos, and message Coach Max directly. Your training doesn't stop when you leave the gym.

Who This Is For

If any of this sounds
like you — keep reading.

Faith-Driven
You believe your body matters

You're looking for a place where faith and physical discipline are understood as connected — not separated. Where the reason you show up goes deeper than aesthetics.

Done with Band-Aids
You want the root cause fixed

You've tried stretching it out, resting it, icing it. It keeps coming back. You want to find the root cause of the problem and fix it for good — not manage it forever.

Ready to Build
You're willing to do the work

Whether you're new to training or have been at it for years, you're ready to be challenged. You want to be stronger, move better, and feel the difference in your everyday life.

This isn't for everyone.

If you're looking for an easy fix, a passive approach, or a class where you can show up halfway — this isn't it. This program requires commitment, honesty, and a willingness to be challenged. The people who get results here are the ones who show up ready to do the work, even when it's uncomfortable. I'm looking for people who desire truth over comfort — and who are ready to pursue it.

"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."

Isaiah 40:29

This program is built on the conviction that physical strength and spiritual strength are not separate things. When you show up and do the work, you're not just training your body — you're building the kind of discipline that changes everything.

Coach Max Nelson
Coach Max Nelson
Your Coach

Max
Nelson

I spent nearly three years dealing with back pain after a squatting injury. Nobody gave me a real answer — just rest, ice, and avoid what hurts. So I started figuring it out myself, piece by piece, learning from mentors who understood the body the way I wanted to. I built a system that actually works. Now I help people do in months what took me years.

My faith is the foundation of how I coach. I believe God designed your body to be strong, capable, and pain-free — and that getting there requires truth, not comfort.

BS, Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Washington State University, 2023
Max Strength Personal Training South Hill, Spokane, WA · Est. January 2025
Coached clients through back pain, injuries, and movement limitations Building real results from the ground up
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Spots are
limited.

Groups are capped at 8 people. Once a group fills, it fills for 16 weeks. Fill out the form and I'll call you with details.

No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a real conversation about whether this is the right fit for you.

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Looking forward to connecting with you.
— Coach Max