Your Success Is Our Goal
Best Fitness and Training Center in Countryside, IL
We are Chicagoland’s #1 gym that specializes in training athletes to their peak performance levels. Our teammates choose us because of our proven results.
Founded in 2009, our team of trainers has changed the lives of over 4,000 athletes. Many of our FA teammates have gone on to compete at the Amateur, Collegiate & Professional levels (including a former Olympian). Our goal is to improve your:
- Health
- Flexibility
- Endurance
- Coordination
- Strength
As you improve these areas, your body will naturally produce your desired results of weight loss, muscle gain, decreased body fat and toned physique.
“If you want to be a champion, don’t take short term success and turn it into long term laziness.”
- Steve Mologousis - Owner Functional Athlete
Our Philosophy
Item No.
01. Train Explosively
We design functional training programs that align with your annual goals, breaking them into manageable phases. Train human movements, not body parts, to achieve peak performance in any sport.
Item No.
02. Movement Mastery
Embrace the five fundamental ways the body moves: pushing, pulling, level change, locomotion, and rotation. Training all human movements across three planes ensures comprehensive fitness and agility.
Item No.
03. Practical Science
Our coaches combine scientific knowledge with practical experience to create effective training programs. We focus on multi-joint exercises to develop strength, speed, power, and balance, helping you achieve your fitness goals.
Our Training Approach
Item No.
01. Goal Setting
Our training starts with personalized goal setting, ensuring each athlete has a clear target. Whether prepping for a competition or aiming for personal milestones, we tailor the program to meet your unique objectives.
Item No.
02. Structured Planning
We create detailed annual plans divided into phases: Preparatory, Competitive, and Transition. Each phase is designed to maximize strength, power, and endurance while preventing overtraining.
Item No.
03. Comprehensive Training
Our method includes Functional Adaptation, Hypertrophy, Maximal Strength, Power, and Endurance blocks. We emphasize burst training to condition energy systems, preparing you for peak performance in any athletic endeavor.
Some of Our Workouts…
Some of Our Athletes…
Athlete Profile: Johnny Mologousis
College: University of Illinois
Sport: Men’s Wrestling
Level: NCAA Division I
Today: Johnny is currently pursuing a professional MMA fighting career, training out of the Midwest Training Center.
Varsity Record 45-1
2016-17 IHSA State Runner Up – 2nd Place 170
2016-17 IHSA State Qualifier
2016-17 IHSA Downers North Sectionals – 1st Place
2016-17 IHSA Lyons Regional – 1st Place
2016-17 Illinois State Rankings 1st
2016-17 West Suburban Silver All–Conference 170
2016-17 Cheesehead National Invitational – 1st Place
2016-17 Barrington Invitational 1st Place
2016-17 51st Annual Rex Whitlach Invitational – 1st Place
2016-17 Palatine Berman Classic – 1st Place
2016-17 – Most Wins – (45)
2016-17 Most Takedowns – (216)
2017-17 Most Team Points – (377)
2016-17 Team Captain
2016-17 Team MVP
Season Record 42-3
2015-16 IHSA State Runner-up – 2nd Place
2015-16 IHSA State Qualifier
2015-16 IHSA Batavia Sectionals – 1st Place
2015-16 IHSA Downers Grove South Regionals – 1st Place
2015-16 Illinois State Rankings – 2nd
2015-16 West Suburban Silver All-Conference 160lbs
2015- Barrington Invitational – 2nd Place
2015- 50th Annual Rex Whitlach Invitational – 1st Place
2015- Palatine Berman Classic – 1st Place
2016- Oak Park and River Forest Invitational – 2nd Place
2015-16 Varsity Team Captain
2015-16 Varsity Team MVP
Most Wins (42)
Most Takedowns (180)
Most Team Points (277)
Season Record 42-3
2015 IHSA State Qualifier (145lbs)
2015 IHSA Downers North Sectionals 2nd Place (145lbs)
2015 IHSA Morton Regionals 1st Place (145lbs)
2014-15 West Suburban Silver All-Conference 152lbs
2014- Barrington Invitational 2nd Place 152lbs
2015- Cheesehead 9th Place 152lbs
2015- Oak Park River Forest 2nd Place 152lbs
2014-15 Illinois State Ranked 8th@ 152lbs
Varsity Team Captain
Season Record 33-8
2015 Fargo Qualifier (inj)
Freshman Year: Varsity Record 38-13
2014 IHSA State Qualifier 145 lbs
2014 IHSA Sectionals 4th 145 lbs
2014 IHSA Regionals 3rd 145 lbs
West Suburban Silver All-Conference Honors
2013 Barrington Invitational – 5th
2013 Palatine Invitational – 3rd
2014 Oak Park/River Forest Invitational – 2nd
Most Wins 38
2014 Illinois Cadet Freestyle State – 4th (ID)
2014 Central Plains Cadet Freestyle Regional – 3rd
Member of 2014 Illinois National Cadet Freestyle Dual Team Champions
2014 Fargo Cadet National Qualifier (inj)
4x IHSA State Qualifier 145/152/160/170
2x IHSA State Runner-up 160/170
2x IHSA Sectional Champ 160/170
3x IHSA Regional Champ 152/160/170
2x Rex Whitlach Invitational Champion 160/170
2x Berman Classic Invitational Champion
1x Cheesehead National Invitational Champion 170
4x West Suburban Silver All Conference 145/152/160/170
4x West Suburban Silver All Academic Conference
3 – Year Team Captain
2x Team MVP
158 Career Wins 3rd All Time Lyons Township
584 Career Takedowns 2nd All time Lyons Township
216 Takedowns in 2017 Season 2nd All-Time Lyons Township
2x Illinois Freestyle State Champion
4x Fargo Qualifier
5x Freestyle/Greco Illinois National Team Member
165 lb Red shirt Freshman
2X IHSA State Runner-up
2016 -42-3
2017- 45-1
4X IHSA State Qualifier
2x IHSA Sectional Champ
3x IHSA Regional Champ
4x All Conference Wrestler
4x Honor Roll and Academic All Conference
2017 Cheesehead Invitational Champion
159 Career Wins
589 Career takedowns
3 year Lyons Township Team Captain
"A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life!" - John Wooden
Become The Athlete That You Were Always Meant To Be!
Questions?
Contact us below.