About
Empire Strength Co. is more than a gym, it’s a place where people come to get stronger, work hard, and become part of a community.
Mission
At Empire Strength Co., our mission is to create more than a place to work out, we’re building a community where people come to get stronger, pursue extraordinary results, and become the best version of themselves. We provide a premium training environment built on quality, expertise, discipline, and genuine community, where everyone from experienced lifters to those just beginning their fitness journey feels welcome and supported..
Vision
At the heart of Empire is our community. We want to create the kind of gym where people know each other, encourage one another, celebrate progress, and genuinely enjoy being there. A place where you can train hard without the ego, ask for help without hesitation, and know that the people around you want to see you win.
Meet the OWners
Our coaches bring real experience in strength training, bodybuilding, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching, but what matters just as much to us is helping people understand how to train, why it works, and how to make fitness a sustainable part of their life.
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OWNER
Roman Denton
Roman Denton has nearly two decades of experience in the fitness, bodybuilding & sports nutrition industries. As a bodybuilding coach Roman trained/mentored under John “Mountain Dog” Meadows and Phil Viz where he learned from the brightest minds in the industry with a competitive and coaching record to show it. During this time he also worked with multiple supplement brands, most notably ALLMAX Nutrition where he was Midwest Sales Manager for 11 years. As a bodybuilding and football coach, Roman is passionate about helping people become stronger, more disciplined & more confident. His philosophy centers on three principles, energy, execution & excellence. These principles and experience combined helps to shape the culture and community at Empire Strength Co.
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OWNER
Luke Klimek
Luke is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with years of experience in personal training, group training, and bodybuilding. A competitive bodybuilder with wins in both Men’s Physique and Classic Physique, he brings a strong foundation in training, nutrition, discipline, and consistency. Luke is passionate about helping people become stronger, more confident, and comfortable in the gym. He founded Empire Strength Co. to create more than just a place to work out, a welcoming, close-knit community where people work hard, support one another, and enjoy being part of something bigger.
OWNER
Nick Langer
Nick is an IFBB Pro bodybuilder, online coach, and fitness entrepreneur with 15 years of dedicated experience in competitive bodybuilding, anatomy, and physique transformation. An elite athlete who earned his pro card through relentless discipline, he brings a masterful foundation in strength training, internal health, and high-performance lifestyle habits. Nick is passionate about pushing people past their comfort zones to build extreme personal accountability and elite physical capabilities. He co-founded Empire Strength Co. to establish a premier 24/7 training facility built on hard work, expert education, and a dedicated culture where individuals can unlock their absolute highest physical potential.