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in Grand Rapids, MI

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High-Performing, Resilient Bodies-Starting from the Ground Up

Speed, strength, and injury prevention for serious athletes. Get out of pain and build a body that can handle life and sport. Structured coaching with accountability will give results!

Locally owned & operated - serving Wyoming, Grandville, Byron Center, Caledonia, Kentwood, Jenison, Hudsonville and Grand Rapids
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Welcome to Friction Grand Rapids

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West of US-131 off of 28th Street exit at the accessible intersection of Burlingame. Next to the largest park in Wyoming, Pinery Park.

Coaching, programming, and classes are available everywhere. But not at this level. Our coaches are proven over decades. Our programming is sought out by other gyms. And our training philosophy integrates fitness into busy, ambitious lifestyles like yours.

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Flexible Schedule

Early bird? Night owl? Train when it works for you.

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Real Pro Coaching

We pay more attention with a keener eye built from decades in the game.

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Mix it Up Regularly

The best lifestyle athletes are a blend of strength, speed, and endurance.

Meet Your Coaches

coaches

Mike Carr owner of Friction Grand Rapids

Mike Carr

Owner and Coach

Certifications

USAW L1
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science (GVSU)
Westside Barbell Personal Training & Athletic Coaching
How you found fitness: One of my high school teachers told me about CrossFit in the weight room during one our morning lifting sessions. He told me I’d be pretty good at it and...
Bobby Armock owner of Friction Grand Rapids

Bobby Armock

Owner and Coach

Certifications

CrossFit Level 3
Parisi Anatomy of Speed
How you found fitness: I grew up in a large family with a lot of older brothers and I started working out to keep from getting bullied. Athletic background: As I got older and started...
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Build Full-Body Capacity with
Our Training Programs

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Group Training

Structured, strength-focused classes designed to deliver real results.
Ideal for: Adults (18+), Adults (55+), Teens (13+)
Focus: General Program for Strength and Conditioning
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Sports Performance

Training designed to improve speed, power, and agility.
Ideal for: Ages 5-23
Focus: Improved Sports Performance, Speed & Strength
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Personal Training

The fastest way to get results with coaching tailored to your goals.
Ideal for: All Ages
Focus: Customized Training to Maximize Results
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All programs are led by certified trainers with years of coaching experience.

Don’t Take Our Word For It – Read theirs

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Hear about stronger bodies, better energy, and lasting confidence.

You’ll Never Regret It

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Your best body? It’s ready for pickup at the best gym in Grand Rapids, MI.
Train hard. Laugh loud. And never look back.

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Getting Started is Easy
at The Best Gym in Grand Rapids, MI

3 easy steps

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Intro first

Come in, experience the atmosphere.

02.

Game Plan

Strategize your goals and plan with a coach.

03.

Progress

Show up, work hard, and keep the results coming.

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Set Goals You
Actually Hit

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Sometimes we fail goals because we don’t do the work. More often, though, we set the wrong goals and don’t follow through because we’re not engaged enough. Make sure your goals are big enough to motivate you, but specific enough to inspire a plan you enjoy sticking to. Take our multiple-choice quiz and find the perfect goal for you.

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  • Ideas on how to train for maximum results
  • Smart goal-setting tools you can take beyond the gym
  • Actionable takeaways that make life better today
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