Know exactly what to do
One-on-one coaching gives you a plan built around your body, goals, limitations, and schedule—plus the accountability to follow through.
Personal Training →Strength & conditioning · Macon, Georgia
Not another gym in Macon.
Gorilla Strong is a coaching-focused strength and conditioning gym in Macon, Georgia for adults who want more than access to equipment. Train with a plan, expert coaching, accountability, and a community built around getting stronger and staying capable.
Old-school training meets modern programming. You will learn how to lift, build work capacity, lose body fat, and make measurable progress—without wasting months bouncing between random workouts.
Choose your path
Training built around the result.
You are not buying access to equipment. You are buying momentum, direction, and a stronger version of yourself.
Get strong without losing your engine
Build strength, endurance, and race-day confidence through structured HYROX training that develops the complete athlete.
HYROX Coaching →Train on your schedule
Get 24/7 access to a serious strength gym with the equipment and atmosphere to make every session count.
Gym Membership →Keep progressing anywhere
Remote programming gives you smart weekly training, clear progression, and direct accountability when you cannot train with us in person.
Remote Coaching →
The coach behind Gorilla Strong
You're not joining a gym. You're hiring a coach.
I'm Hal Davis, founder and head coach of Gorilla Strong. I've been coaching since 2013, helping real people stop guessing, train with purpose, and build strength that carries into every part of life.
My job is not to count your reps. It is to give you a plan, teach you how to execute it, hold you accountable, and make sure every hour you spend training moves you forward.
Coaching Since 2013More than a decade helping busy adults build strength, confidence, and healthier lives.
Veteran-OwnedDiscipline, accountability, and consistency are the foundation of the work.
Founder & Head CoachEvery program reflects a proven coaching philosophy—not a generic template.
Strength · HYROX · ConditioningTraining designed to help you look better, move better, and perform better.
Why I built Gorilla Strong
There are plenty of places where you can rent equipment. That was never my goal.
I built Gorilla Strong to create the kind of gym most people are searching for—a place where coaching matters more than check-ins, where your name is known, your progress is measured, and your effort is respected.
Strength changes lives. It creates confidence, helps people recover from adversity, and prepares them for challenges they never saw coming.
Help ordinary people become extraordinarily capable.
If you're willing to show up, I'll show you exactly how to get there.
Train With Coach Hal →Proof that matters
Built on coaching. Not hype.
13+Years coaching real people through real change
SmallCoaching environment where you are known, not lost
24/7Access so your work schedule does not become an excuse
HybridStrength and conditioning built together—not traded off
The Hybrid Gorilla Method
Strong enough for life. Conditioned for anything.
Built by Coach Hal Davis for adults who need strength, endurance, and accountability in one complete system.
The process
Simple. Hard. Effective.
Start with the truth
We assess where you are, what is holding you back, and what success actually looks like for you.
Train with purpose
Every session has a job. Strength, muscle, conditioning, mobility, and recovery are programmed—not improvised.
Measure the work
We track performance, consistency, and body-composition trends so progress is visible and adjustments are earned.
Become harder to break
The goal is bigger than a quick transformation. We build the physical capacity and discipline you can keep.
The Hybrid Gorilla Method • Macon, Georgia
One plan. Your entire week.
Build strength, conditioning, movement, and recovery around your life. Choose one, two, or three coached sessions each week. Your independent training fills in the rest—with a purpose for every session and accountability for the work.
You don't need a coach beside you for every workout. You need the right amount of hands-on coaching, a clear plan, and the willingness to follow it.
All three options are complete programs. The number describes your coached sessions—not the total amount of training you receive. Coach Hal helps you choose the starting point that fits your experience, schedule, and goals.
The rest of the week has a job.
Your supplementary work may include independent strength training, easy aerobic conditioning, short intervals, loaded carries, mobility, or walking targets. The mix changes with your goals and how you recover. Every day does not need to be hard.
A sample 2-Day Hybrid week
An example, not a fixed class schedule. Coached days and exercise choices are arranged around the individual.
| Day | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Monday | Coached full-body strength, technique, and focused conditioning. |
| Tuesday | Independent strength or accessory work from your program. |
| Wednesday | Easy aerobic work, mobility, or recovery. |
| Thursday | Coached strength progression, carries, or sled work as appropriate. |
| Friday | Optional programmed conditioning or recovery, based on the week's workload. |
| Saturday | Optional outdoor ruck, walk, or prescribed bodyweight work. |
| Sunday | Rest and prepare for the next week. |
Saturday: take your fitness outside.
The optional outdoor ruck means walking with a loaded pack. The route, duration, and load fit your current ability. An unloaded walk is a valid starting point. Hills or bodyweight work can be included when they fit your program.
This is optional work you can do on your own—not a standing coached Saturday class. The goal is useful capacity outside the gym, not another mandatory beatdown.
Two ways to be coached
Hybrid vs. Personal Training
Personal training puts the emphasis on direct coaching during your appointments. The Hybrid Gorilla Method combines coached sessions with a plan for the work you do independently. Both use individualized programming; the difference is how much supervision you want throughout the week.
| What matters | Personal Training | Hybrid Gorilla Method |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching | One-on-one instruction and feedback throughout your booked sessions. | 1, 2, or 3 coached sessions each week, plus independent programmed work. |
| Between sessions | Additional work depends on your agreed coaching plan. | Supplementary training and recovery are built into the weekly plan. |
| Best fit | You want or need direct supervision whenever you train with your coach. | You can train independently and want coaching, structure, and accountability across the week. |
| Starting point | Choose the session frequency and support that suit your needs. | Choose coached frequency; Hal builds the rest of the week around it. |
Want a coach guiding your workout in person? Personal training may fit best. Want hands-on coaching combined with a complete plan to follow independently? Start with Hybrid.
Before you start
Does Hybrid mean HYROX?
No. Hybrid develops strength and conditioning together. HYROX preparation can be part of your plan, but you do not need to race. Your program is built around your own goals and ability.
Can a beginner use the Hybrid Gorilla Method?
Yes, when the independent work matches your current skills. Hal will assess how much direct instruction you need. More coached sessions or one-on-one personal training may be the right starting point.
Where do I do the independent workouts?
Your plan is built around the equipment and space available to you. Tell Hal whether you will train at Gorilla Strong, another gym, or at home so the assignments fit.
Do I have to train every day or ruck on Saturday?
No. Recovery is part of the program. The sample week shows possible assignments, not seven mandatory workouts. Saturday outdoor work is optional.
Which option should I choose, and what does it cost?
Start with a consultation. Hal will recommend the coached frequency, explain current rates and program terms, and build the plan around your goals and schedule.
Build a week you can follow.
Tell Coach Hal your goals, training experience, available days, and where you will train. We'll find the right balance of coaching and independent work.
Ask Hal About Hybrid Coaching →“
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Straightforward membership options
Choose the level of support you need.
Start with independent access, unlock the complete facility, or train inside a coach-led HYROX program. Every option is built to help you stay consistent.
Day Shift
$39.95/ month
- Monday–Friday, 10 AM–3 PM gym access
- Open equipment and room to train
- New member orientation included
Best for: anyone free to train during the day. Day Shift hours only; no 24/7 access.
Explore Day Shift →Standard Membership
$49.95/ month
- 24/7 access to the weight room
- Old-school strength and cardio equipment
- Train whenever your schedule allows
Best for: experienced, independent lifters who already have a plan.
Choose Standard →Unlimited Membership
$84.95/ month
- 24/7 gym access
- Full Strongman and HYROX training areas
- More ways to build strength and conditioning
Best for: members who want the full Gorilla Strong training environment.
Choose Unlimited →HYROX Membership
$149.95/ month
- Coach-led sessions Monday through Friday
- 6:30 AM, one-hour classes
- Strength, sleds, carries, rowing, and race preparation
Best for: hybrid athletes, competitors, and adults who perform better with coaching.
Choose HYROX →One-on-One Personal Training
Customized programming, technical coaching, direct accountability, and sessions built around your goals, schedule, and limitations.
Hybrid Gorilla Method
Choose 1, 2, or 3 coached sessions per week, with independent training, conditioning, and recovery programmed around you.
Membership information
- Some coaching programs require a minimum commitment.
- Membership cancellations require written notice in accordance with the current membership agreement.
- Not sure which option fits? Book a consultation and we will recommend the clearest starting point.
Before you start
The questions everyone asks.
Do I need to be in shape before I join?
No. Getting in shape is the reason you come here. We meet you at your current level, teach you the movements, and progress the work as your strength and confidence improve.
Is Gorilla Strong only for advanced athletes?
No. We coach beginners, experienced lifters, adults returning after years away, and competitive HYROX athletes. The standard is effort—not prior experience.
What is the best way to start?
Book a consultation. We will talk through your goals, schedule, training history, and obstacles, then recommend the most useful starting option instead of forcing you into the wrong membership.
How often should I train?
Most people make excellent progress with three structured sessions each week. Your exact schedule depends on your goals, recovery, and whether you combine coached sessions with independent gym access.
What makes this different from a large commercial gym?
You will not disappear into a crowd. Gorilla Strong is a coaching-first environment built around serious training, personal accountability, and a community that respects the work.
Your move
Start before another month disappears.
Tell us what you want to change. We will reply with the clearest next step.
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