Starting Strength Atlanta

08/29/2026

Aging well isn’t about slowing down- it’s about building strength that lasts for life.

Join us for Stronger for Life: A Medical & Strength Panel on Aging Well, an exclusive presentation bringing together medical experts and strength specialists to share actionable strategies for healthy longevity.

Featured Presenters:
* Dr. Jonathon Sullivan – Starting Strength Coach & Author of The Barbell Prescription: Strength Training for Life After 40
* Dr. Ron Anglade – Urologist (Georgia Urology), covering essential topics in men’s health
* Dr. Jacqueline Anglade – OBGYN (Kaiser Permanente), delivering key insights on women’s health

Special Highlight: We will also be presenting our first-ever Starting Strength Atlanta Gym Awards during the event to celebrate outstanding dedication and achievements!

Event Details:
* Where: Alpharetta Branch Library | Alpharetta, GA
* When: Saturday, September 26
* Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
* Parking: Free Parking Available

Discover how evidence-based medical insights, longevity science, and strength principles come together to keep you vital, independent, and thriving.

Registration: Seats are limited! Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot on Eventbrite today.

07/23/2026

07/23/2026

In May, Nita walked into Starting Strength Atlanta struggling with debilitating back pain that was impacting her daily life. Today, her story looks very different.

In this quick three-minute interview, Coach Adam sits down with Nita to talk about her journey, the strength training process, and how she is feeling now in her own words. If you have ever wondered whether barbell training could help you move past pain and get your life back, Nita’s experience is a powerful reminder of what is possible.

Ready to take the first step toward getting stronger and moving better? Click the link in our bio to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Coach Adam.

07/15/2026

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06/29/2026

Now is the absolute best time to take control of your strength journey!

Starting on July 6, our membership rates at Starting Strength Atlanta will be increasing. But here is the great news: if you are already an active member, your current pricing is 100% locked in and will not change.

If you have been thinking about joining our community, learning the lifetime value of barbell training, and getting stronger than you ever thought possible, this is your sign to jump in! By signing up before July 6, you secure our current rates for the entirety of your membership.

We want to make your start as smooth and welcoming as possible. Click the link in our bio right now to schedule your Free 30-minute session with Coach Adam. You will get a chance to tour the gym, meet the team, and see exactly how we help people change their lives through strength.

Lock in your rate, claim your free session, and let’s get to work before the deadline. We cannot wait to see you on the platform!

06/09/2026

Congratulations Shirley- our resident powerhouse!

Shirley joined us last fall. Today, she reached an absolutely massive milestone: her 100th training session here at Starting Strength Atlanta!

If you thought she was inspiring before, just look at her track record now. Shirley has not missed a single scheduled workout. At 80, she is still showing up, putting in the work, and deadlifting a mind-blowing 150 pounds!

Shirley is the ultimate proof that strength has no expiration date. She’s what we all aspire to be- dedicated, resilient, & completely unstoppable.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, worried that you’ve waited too long to begin or that you’re “too old” to lift weights, let Shirley’s 100-session streak be your sign. Your body is capable of building strength at 30, 50, 80, and beyond. You don’t have to be “in shape” to start; you just have to show up.

Are you ready to see what your body is truly capable of?
Take the first step today: Click the link in our bio to schedule a Free 30-minute session with our Head Coach & Owner, Adam. Let’s build your strength story!

05/26/2026

Meet the Maxwell family.

There is something incredibly rewarding about seeing a family commit to getting stronger together. Mom, Dad, and their teenage son are all regular fixtures here at Starting Strength Atlanta, putting in the work and supporting each other every step of the way.

They are a great reminder that barbell training is for everyone, regardless of age or starting point. Watching them build strength and confidence as a family is exactly why we enjoy what we do!

Our gym is built on a welcoming, straightforward approach to strength training. Whether you train as a family or focus on your own individual goals, you will find a supportive environment here to help you succeed.

Take the first step! Click the link in our bio to schedule a Free 30-minute session with Coach Adam, our Head Coach & Owner. Let’s discuss your goals and get you started on the right track.

05/21/2026

Nashville — It’s finally happening! 🎉

Please join us in welcoming Chris Whalen, new owner of Starting Strength Nashville, to the Starting Strength Gyms family!

Development of the Starting Strength Nashville location is officially moving forward, bringing the Starting Strength Gyms training experience and strength community to the Nashville area.

Starting Strength Nashville will be more than just a place to train — it will be a community focused on helping members make real progress and build lifelong strength.

Join Nashville’s mailing list to stay tuned: https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/nashville/

05/20/2026

Send us a DM with your questions for Coach Adam!

05/17/2026

A recent Slack post from Coach Adam to our members-

In life, it is often said, “There are no free lunches.” Everything we do, want and pursue will come with a cost. The Starting Strength Method works really, really, really well. But, there is a downside- It is difficult. You must get under the barbell and it will get more challenging as time goes on. We have to face the difficulty found in the toil of one more set/one more rep. If there is one thing I have come to learn about society in general, they do not like hard, difficult and labor intensive. If you’re reading this, you are not them.

You are different in that you will accept hard, if hard means effective. No one comes to Starting Strength to “workout.” People come here to solve or prevent a problem. These range from Osteoporosis to diabetes. Perhaps, you have sarcopenia, osteopenia or you are or were just weak and frail. The best thing about spending time immersed in this community is we just don’t care about easy. Deep down, each of you on your first day knew that easy doesn’t work. It never has and it never will. Thank you for sharing in this discomfort to prevent or solve your issues. Prior to my own journey, I was just so fatigued with enduring a soft society.

You are better for living the strenuous life. You are an Athlete of Aging (The Barbell Rx). You are playing a very important sport- it’s called life. No one is coming to save you- save yourself.

In strength,
Coach Adam