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Olympus Athletics coaches supporting a member during a bench press in the Merced gym

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING · MERCED, CA

Strength & conditioning.
For you. For your team.

Gym access, coaching and performance testing for individuals. Team testing and strength programs for schools, clubs and coaches.

NEARLY 15Years of Josh’s industry experience
2016Olympus founded in Merced
VALDObjective performance testing
24/7Gym access for members
Josh Amaral, Olympus co-founder overseeing sports science and coach education
Josh Amaral · M.S., CSCS

THE EXPERIENCE BEHIND YOUR PROGRAM

Sport science.
Put into practice.

Josh Amaral brings nearly 15 years in the industry and is finishing his PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Strength and Conditioning.

His sport science technology consulting has included work with Fresno State, Sacramento State and the Sacramento Kings, alongside schools, gyms, personal trainers and physical therapists across the Central Valley.

That work—developing testing protocols, helping practitioners use the technology and making results useful—shapes how Olympus assesses progress, builds programs and supports its coaches.

PhD in progress · M.S. in Applied Exercise Science · NSCA CSCS

Explore Josh’s experience & education

Founded by Josh and Michael Amaral in 2016. Meet the founders and our philosophy.

TWO WAYS TO WORK WITH OLYMPUS

Your goals.
The right support.

01 · INDIVIDUALS

Build your own plan.

Choose what helps you move forward, whether you are new to training, competing or building strength for everyday life.

Gym Membership
$40 every two weeks
Performance Testing
$40 every two weeks
Training Coaching
$95 every two weeks
Nutrition + Lifestyle Coaching
$50 every two weeks

Every service is optional. Training Coaching is available online; gym access, testing and nutrition are separate choices.

Build your plan

Prefer in-person sessions? Personal training is $100 per session.

02 · SCHOOLS, CLUBS & TEAMS

Support your whole roster.

Give athletes a clear baseline and coaches information they can use. Add a team strength and conditioning program when you need ongoing programming support.

  • Team & combine testingA selected battery, individual results, a team summary and a coach review.
  • Repeat testingCompare results over the season and revisit training priorities.
  • Team strength & conditioningProgramming through BridgeAthletic, coordinated with your coach.

One-time testing: $1,500 per visit for up to 50 athletes, plus $20 for each additional athlete. Season and coaching-partner testing rates are available. Team programming is quoted separately.

Explore team testing & programming

Based in Merced. Ask about mobile testing in the Central Valley.

THE OLYMPUS APPROACH

Understand.
Train. Reassess.

We focus on what training helps you do: get stronger, move with confidence and keep participating in the activities or sport that matter to you.

Meaningful goals and a plan that fits your life help make consistency possible. Read our philosophy and the research behind it.

  1. 01

    Start with context.

    Your goals, training experience, schedule and equipment. For teams, your sport, roster and season come into the conversation.

  2. 02

    Make the plan practical.

    Use coaching observations and any available testing results to choose priorities. Testing is an optional service.

  3. 03

    Review what changes.

    Use check-ins, training feedback and repeat testing when selected to guide adjustments.

PERFORMANCE TESTING IN MERCED

See what
you can build on.

Coached strength, jump, balance and movement tasks turn effort into measurements. We explain what the results mean and how they can inform training.

Testing is available for individuals and teams, including people who already have a coach. The tests and equipment are selected for your goals and the session.

Explore VALD performance testing See team testing options
VALD ForceDecks demonstration showing a jump assessment and recorded results
VALD equipment demonstration. Your testing battery is selected for your session.
The Olympus Athletics strength floor in Merced
24/7SECURE MEMBER ACCESS

BUILT FOR THE WORK

Your 24/7 gym.
Here in Merced.

Our Merced strength and conditioning gym brings together adults training for everyday life, first-time lifters and competitive athletes. Train on your own schedule or choose coaching support.

  • 01
    Strength floorRacks, platforms, free weights, and specialty equipment.
  • 02
    Full-system trainingMachines and tools to support complete development.
  • 03
    Private environmentAppointment-only onboarding and a focused community.
PLAN A VISIT

208 CA-59, Merced, CA · Prospective-member visits by appointment.

MEMBER EXPERIENCE

The room matters.
The people matter more.

Three members on what makes Olympus feel different from the usual gym.

“
This place is an amazing environment to better yourself and has all the equipment you need to have a great workout.
SHUBHAMOLYMPUS MEMBER
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They care about how we are doing mentally and physically. It’s an awesome environment and community.
KARLEEOLYMPUS MEMBER
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This is the first and only gym I will go to. This gym and my coaches got me into powerlifting.
AVALONOLYMPUS MEMBER

FIND YOUR STARTING POINT

A few useful answers.

Is Olympus for me if I am not an athlete?

Yes. Individuals include first-time lifters, adults training for everyday life and competitive athletes. Choose gym access, testing or coaching based on the support you want.

Can our team use testing with our own strength coach?

Yes. We can provide the testing and reporting that support your coach’s programming. Your coach remains central. Explore team testing and deliverables.

Do you provide strength and conditioning for teams?

Yes. Team programming through BridgeAthletic is built around your sport, schedule, equipment and training priorities, with coach coordination and ongoing adjustments. Request a team programming quote. Programming and testing are billed separately.

Can I get coaching without joining the gym?

Yes. Online Training Coaching is $95 every two weeks. Gym access, Performance Testing and Nutrition + Lifestyle Coaching are separate, optional services.

Can I visit, or arrange testing outside Merced?

Arrange a visit to our Merced gym before arriving. Members have 24/7 access, but staff are not always on site. Teams elsewhere in the Central Valley can inquire about mobile testing availability and travel requirements.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR GOALS

One person.
Or a whole team.

Discuss my individual goals Request a team quote

(209) 628-3423 michael@olympus-athletics.com