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Dylan Van Skiver, a junior at Forest Hills Northern, has been training at PowerStrength for over 3 years. As the youngest of four siblings to come through PowerStrength’s doors, Dylan has followed in the footsteps of his two older brothers and older sister. The Van Skiver family legacy at PowerStrength goes all the way back […]

In a small town where Friday night lights are more about community than glory, Luke Bateman is writing his own story of grit and determination. With the dream of playing college football firmly in his sights, Luke has transformed himself into a powerhouse athlete, driven by one unshakable goal: to be great. “My ultimate goal […]

Greg Hewitt’s story is one of perseverance, transformation, and a rediscovered passion for life through strength training at PowerStrength Training Systems.  A father of two, Greg knew how important it was to stay active and engaged with his kids. But a lingering shoulder injury made that impossible. He couldn’t fully rotate his arm, which kept […]

Paige Clinger, a senior at West Catholic High School, is no stranger to hard work. A basketball and softball player, she has been on the varsity softball team since she was a freshman and continues to push herself with the help of PowerStrength. Paige’s journey at PowerStrength started when she was in 9th grade as […]

Every week the 145+ varsity football players across the West Michigan area from PowerStrength are performing highlight plays and making headlines! After every week, clips are compiled from local news stations and Hudl accounts to create highlight videos featuring standout plays and top performances.  Be sure to check back each week! Click the highlights below […]

Mike Weiler had been living with pain for more than a quarter of a century. He was involved in a snowmobile accident when he was in his 20s that forced him to battle daily discomfort. “I did nerve damage to my right arm, I dislocated my elbow, dislocated my shoulder, broke my collarbone, and I […]

The Unity Christian football team had an uncharacteristic season in 2023. The Saders missed the playoffs for the first time in ten years. Several returning players from that team took it upon themselves to upgrade in the off-season, putting in the work at PowerStrength and school, giving themselves every advantage possible heading into this fall. […]

For four members of the Ricord family, PowerStrength Training Systems isn’t just a gym – it’s a shared experience that has brought them closer than ever before. “We’ll sit over dinner and have a conversation about the workouts that we did and where we were that day, and what we lifted and what we’re trying […]

Some might say there is no real correlation between art and strength training, but John Katerberg would disagree. John has entered his painting ‘Dynamic Sunset” into this year’s ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids, MI. He has entered into all but one ArtPrize since it started in 2009.  John joined PowerStrength’s specialized personal training program designed […]

Dexter Lillmars is a busy guy. The freshman at Fruiport High School is a basketball and baseball phenom who still finds time to strength train year-round through his packed schedule. Dexter plays AAU basketball for the Grand Rapids Storm and travel baseball for Diamonds. The sports often overlap, but even during his busiest in the […]