GYM N°5 | Coaches & Staff | Michael Derr | Personal Training

Word On The Street

"exactly what I needed to do"

Due to an injury in my lower back, I was struggling with my workouts. I needed a PT who was well informed with working on and around injuries. Mike knew exactly what I needed to do, and programmed everything perfectly. In no time at all, my back was feeling a lot better and eventually fully recovered. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a PT and will definitely refer anyone who needs help to Mike in the future.

-Dr. Goodliff

"I felt and looked stronger..."

Michael Derr is an exceptional coach that puts a lot of thought and effort into individual programming. I felt and looked stronger while working with Michael and highly recommend him as a coach!

-Ryan N.

"The perfect fit"

My wife and I are true believers concerning the gym. It was important to us that our son learn to lift, both to augment athletics and to begin what we hoped would be a lifelong healthy habit. It was clear that Ollie would learn better from someone other than his parents, and Michael turned out to be the perfect fit. Michael is young enough to be relevant to Ollie, old enough to communicate maturely with parents, and talented enough that Ollie is developing into a skilled and enthusiastic lifter. We are grateful for Michael’s help.

-Forrest & Heather

"significant increase in strength & lean muscle"

As someone who has been lifting since 2014, I felt that I was stagnant in my gym progress and was in a rut with programming my own workouts. I started working with Coach Derr in Fall 2022 and have seen a significant increase in my strength and lean muscle mass. He's been really great about adapting my workouts for my constantly evolving fitness goals whether that's competing in a strongman competition or just trying to stay active. Coach Derr encourages me as a lifter to push harder on my training and focus more on my nutrition while balancing my need to have a flexible lifestyle.

-Hannah M.

"relentless in his belief in me"

Coach Derr's support truly knows no bounds. Shortly after starting working together about a year and a half ago, my strength and quality of life greatly diminished from the compounding effects of endometriosis. After undergoing surgery, I was uncertain if I would ever find "normal." Despite the setbacks, he remained relentless in his belief in me and my potential. His encouragement and unwavering dedication to supporting my ability to bounce back motivated me through every challenging moment as he tailored and crafted exercises and intensity to build my strength safely. With his guidance and encouragement, I not only regained my strength but also surpassed my previous levels, ultimately leading me to compete in my first powerlifting competition. His dedication and personalized approach truly exemplify what it means to be a supportive coach.

-Kimberly D.

"invaluable."

I lifted at Gym 5 for 8 months, but during that time Coach Derr was invaluable. His coaching and nutritional assistance were fantastic and helped me break through to a 315 bench.

Jacob S.

"lifts improved dramatically"

Coach Derr is hands down one of the best coaches I've ever had. I found his knowledge to be incredibly authentic. You can tell that training is his passion! I entered into his program for just a few months and in that time, my form for all of my heavy compound lifts improved dramatically, my deadlift and squat increased an eye opening amount and I became much more confident under the bar. As a person, I found him to be extremely pleasant and professional. He is very attentive to his clients and he cares about your results. I highly recommend his services to all trainees at every level whether you are a high performing athlete or a beginner/intermediate like myself.

Julian B.

an exceptional coach"

Michael is an exceptional coach who truly cares about his clients' well-being. His dedication, knowledge, and encouragement have been instrumental in helping me reach my fitness goals. Despite an injury, he has still been able to help with my improvement. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to embark on a fitness journey or take their workouts to the next level.

Giselle S.

"tailored to your needs."

I have done by far my best growth in my strongman performance under Derr. He is great at scaling workouts to push you to the next level. He is always checking in to adapt things to make things better and more tailored to your needs.

Cody C.

GM & PERFORMANCE COACH

EXPERIENCE: 5 years working with athletes of all levels. During this time I have seen great success working with clients interested in body composition, general health improvements, sports specific performance, and working towards strength-sports competitions.

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SERVICES

ONLINE COACHING: • Custom Programming (Workout Design); • Nutrition/Macros
PRIVATE SESSIONS: • One-on-one coaching

ONLINE COACHING: • Custom Programming (Workout Design); • Nutrition/Macros
PRIVATE SESSIONS: • One-on-one coaching

ONLINE COACHING: • Custom Programming (Workout Design); • Nutrition/Macros
PRIVATE SESSIONS: • One-on-one coaching
CONTEST PREP: • Peaking programming; • Weight cuts

ONLINE COACHING: • Custom Programming (Workout Design); • Nutrition/Macros
CONTEST PREP: • Peaking programming; • Weight cuts

ONLINE COACHING: • Custom Programming (Workout Design); • Nutrition/Macros
PRIVATE SESSIONS: • One-on-one coaching
CONTEST PREP: • Peaking programming; • Weight cuts

WANT TO KNOW MORE...

I’ve worked with and learned from some of the top coaches in the industry. I’ve developed new equipment for strength athletes and had the pleasure of working with some of the finest athletes in the country. Fitness and training encompass every part of my life, and I share that passion with every person I work with on their road to reaching their goals.

Coach Thick (Exercise Physiologist): 3-year ongoing mentorship focusing on client collaboration and advanced training methodologies. During this period I was able to work with Coach Thick to help facilitate the release of his patented DEADLoad arms exercise system.

Dr. Kevin Kirsch (Physical Therapy + S&C): 9-month mentorship focusing on clinical judgement for working with clients training with existing limitations as well as programming for clients undergoing active rehabilitation. Our secondary focus was working on furthering my knowledge of strength and conditioning for teams.

Joe Sullivan (8x World Record Holding Powerlifter): Ongoing mentorship focusing on working with competitive powerlifters as well as furthering my knowledge of advanced periodization schemes for beginners up to world class athletes. Our secondary focus is working on cueing and bettering my ability to teach movements to athletes of all levels.

My clients are put through tough, well-thought-out workouts which challenge their weaknesses, increase their strength, and improve their physiques. While training is important, it’s only a part of the equation; Recovery is king. My clients are exposed to high-level nutritional coaching and recovery tactics to help them perform at their best and feel great year-round.

Michael works with a large variety of clients, ranging from first-time gym goers to seasoned athletes to busy professionals trying to stay in shape.

EMPHASIS

Performance, Hypertrophy, Body Comp, Biomechanics

Education & Background

G5 University: Execution & Training Biomechanics; Nutrition & Program Design; Assessing & Optimizing Recoverability; Advanced Program Design & Methodologies
National Strength and Conditioning Association: NSCA-CPT
Precision Nutrition Certified: PNC-1
CPR + AED: Certified
Mentors: Coach Thick, G5; Adam Miller, N1; Alex Kikel, The Prep Coach; Dr. Kevin Kirsch, Blue Door Performance; Joe Sullivan, 8x World Record Holding Powerlifter

Gym Info

WHO ARE WE?

This is it, the last stop. The gym whispered about from those who know to those who are ready. Ready to join the relentless pursuit of progress, fueled by purpose. All the tools for success are provided. But there are no shortcuts, no guarantees—just a stage where effort is respected, and progress is earned through discomfort, sweat, and sore muscles. Commitment and resilience are key, and those who endure will find camaraderie, fulfillment, and will ultimately Level The F*** Up! All levels welcome.