Stefan
Reed
Co-Founder & Head Coach · 25+ Years Coaching
About Stefan
Stefan Reed co-founded The Forge with a simple conviction: that a premier gym should build people, not just bodies. With more than 25 years in fitness and coaching, he leads every program with discipline, intention, and a steady belief that lasting change happens in community.
His background in ministry shapes the way he coaches. Stefan leads with patience and faith, meeting members exactly where they are and walking alongside them toward who they’re becoming. Strength, for him, is as much about character and consistency as it is about what you lift.
“Discipline today is freedom tomorrow. We build it together, one honest rep at a time.”
The Forge is the place Stefan always wanted to train — refined, welcoming, and rooted in real relationships. He’s here to help every member rise stronger, in body and in spirit.
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Leading With
Discipline & Faith
Stefan believes the work that lasts is the work you can keep doing. He builds programming that challenges members without breaking them, and he holds the room accountable with encouragement rather than intimidation.
Whether you’re stepping into a gym for the first time or returning after years away, Stefan’s floor is a place to be known, pushed, and supported. That’s the standard he sets for every coach at The Forge.
What He Brings
- • 25+ years in fitness and coaching
- • Pastoral and ministry background
- • Leadership rooted in discipline, faith, and community
Come See The Forge
Book a tour and meet Stefan in person. Walk the floor, feel the atmosphere, and see why The Forge is different.