Yes. Many members start with little or no lifting experience.

We offer one-on-one coaching and Barbell MasterClass onboarding to teach proper technique, build confidence, and help beginners train safely from day one.

No. Strength training is always scaled to the individual. The focus is on good movement, appropriate loading, and steady progression, not lifting heavy for the sake of it.

Both.

Game Time Strength offers Open Gym access for independent lifters and multiple coaching options for those who want instruction, feedback, or accountability. Many members use a combination of coached sessions and independent training.

Open Gym members can range greatly from 1-6 days per week.

Most coaching members train two to four days per week.

We prioritize consistency and quality over volume, especially for busy adults balancing work, family, and recovery.

In most cases, yes. Our coaching emphasizes proper technique, appropriate exercise selection, and long-term joint health.

Many members come to us after dealing with back, knee, or shoulder issues and want a safer, more intentional approach to lifting.

No. Members can follow their own program, use one of our coaching options, or work with remote programming.

We regularly work with people running structured barbell programs like Starting Strength-style or science-based strength training approaches.

We limit membership, eliminate overcrowding, prioritize coaching, and remove the pressure of classes or crowded floors. There’s no waiting for equipment, no guessing what to do, and no chaotic gym environment.

Yes. Open Gym members have 24/7 key access, allowing them to train on their own schedule without relying on peak hours or class times.

All memberships are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. There are some paid-in-full options that provide discounts but ultimately switch to month-to-month.

Pricing varies depending on training frequency and whether you choose Open Gym, coaching, or a hybrid option.

Trial options are available for new members.

Best to schedule a quick call to get a more accurate estimate of cost.

Most new members start by submitting a short form with their goals and training background.

From there, we’ll either schedule a brief call or send a personalized overview to help you choose the best starting point.

‍4 Star Gym opened in 1969 and was one of the first lock-and-key neighborhood gyms in the country. It was built for serious training before big-box gyms, monthly contracts, or overcrowded floors were the norm.

When Game Time Strength started in 2010, it was born directly out of 4 Star Gym. As the business grew, the original owner passed the gym down to GTS to preserve its culture, training standards, and community so it could continue serving lifters for decades to come.

That’s why the original location in El Segundo still proudly carries the 4 Star Gym name on the building. It’s not branding confusion… it’s respect for the history.

After the COVID shutdowns, commercial gyms reopened more crowded than ever… long waits for equipment, rushed sessions, and very little coaching.

That’s when we realized we already had something different.

GTS was built around smaller, private facilities where:

• You’re not waiting for racks or platforms

• Coaching quality doesn’t drop as membership grows

• Training standards stay consistent

• The environment stays focused and intentional

Instead of scaling by packing more people into one room, we expanded into multiple private locations, keeping the experience high-quality and repeatable.

Since 2010, GTS has coached well over 5,000–6,000 people… from first-time lifters to experienced athletes, physical therapists, and coaches.

Our goal has never been to keep people dependent on one gym.

We teach:

• Clear movement standards

• How to self-coach and progress safely

• How to train effectively in any environment

This is strength, simplified. That’s why our members can train confidently whether they’re in one of our gyms, traveling, or training elsewhere. The skillset carries with them.