2026-03-24T15:13:13.494Z

2026-03-16T17:27:03.519Z

Great coach, easily to work with and very attentive . Also flexible with the schedule.

2026-03-02T15:45:37.813Z

LOVE Coach Ayse, she’s so good at what she does and truly cares to see her clients succeed. She’s helped me immensely in my body recomp

2026-01-23T02:30:15.465Z

Amazing gym with great Olympic lifting equipment and even better people!!

2025-11-17T19:48:50.782Z

Friendly, clean, The coaches are very knowledgeable and very helpful. Everything is safe and there is no intimidation great place to work out and learn all about Lifting.

2025-11-06T14:01:57.658Z

I was an athlete at Cherokee Barbell for 3 years and competed powerlifting! I had Ayse as my coach (she’s amazing) and we worked hard and I broke some records and set state records. Truly an amazing gym!

2025-11-03T13:16:31.286Z

Coach Ayse helped me achieve goals I never even knew I had. She first inspired me just by setting an amazing example - I saw her every day in the gym working hard and showcasing strength. After a while, I approached her about helping me compete in my first bodybuilding competition. She gave me a training and nutrition program that built gradually and provided amazing support anytime I needed it. She was encouraging and always made me feel like I was capable of anything. With her help, I was able to take 1st in my class and 2nd overall in the show. It was an amazing experience - I could not recommend her or Cherokee Barbell enough! :)

2025-11-01T21:31:38.401Z

I can’t say enough great things about Cherokee Barbell and Coach Ayse Sukola.Ayse has coached me through Olympic Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and now Bodybuilding prep, and she’s been instrumental in every one of my athletic milestones. Under her coaching, I’ve competed at Masters Nationals for Olympic Weightlifting, qualified for Regionals in Powerlifting, and continue to grow in every aspect of training.What sets Ayse apart is that she truly cares about her athletes as whole humans. She brings precision, patience, and an incredible amount of belief to every session. As a coach myself, I’ve had great mentors before, but Ayse is genuinely the best overall coach and mentor I’ve ever had. Her knowledge, attention to detail, and support have made me a stronger athlete and a better coach.If you’re serious about your fitness, nutrition, or training — whether you’re a beginner or chasing the next level — Cherokee Barbell is where you want to be.

2025-10-31T22:02:49.342Z

The coaches are great, there is also a very healthy team atmosphere in the gym!

2025-10-31T19:58:51.056Z

Training with Ayse has been an incredible experience. She is thorough, knowledgeable, and patient, she always knows exactly what feedback I need to continue improving. Her attention to detail and ability to explain things clearly have not only helped me refine my technique in powerlifting, but also given me the confidence to push beyond my limits.She knows exactly when to push me and allows me to grow in my abilities as an athlete.With her guidance, I’ve competed in five powerlifting meets, including three at the national level. When it comes to handling, Ayse knows exactly what I need for meet day. Her confidence in my program and her confidence in me as an athlete, has led to me having some of the most rewarding meet days ever.Both Ayse and the coaches at Cherokee Barbell have always been supportive and knowledgable. Through difficult prep seasons, both Ayse and the community she built have been a rock for me! Ayse’s coaching is the perfect balance of technical expertise and genuine support, and I’m so grateful to have her in my corner.

2025-10-31T18:25:05.891Z

I competed at the Barbell Collective finals recently and had an outstanding experience with Cherokee Barbell Strength & Nutrition. The atmosphere was welcoming and positive from start to finish, and the coaches were exceptionally knowledgeable, attentive, and eager to help. While traveling from out of town without my coach, their expertise and encouragement made a real difference on the platform. I left feeling supported and motivated I would highly recommend Cherokee Barbell to anyone looking for a fitness community.

2025-10-30T01:25:07.059Z

Coach Ayse is a wealth of knowledge and a great coach for Olympic Weightlifting! I had the amazing opportunity of receiving her coaching and guidance at my very first weightlifting meet, and she not only bolstered my confidence by helping to lower my stress level in the new experience, but also encouraged and cued me in ways that genuinely helped me as a lifter!Coach Ayse was also one of my instructors for my USAW coaching certification seminar and was so knowledgeable. She did a wonderful job of explaining concepts, and pulled from her own career and experiences to educate all of the seminar attendees as we prepared to become coaches ourselves.I have experienced working with Coach Ayse from both an athlete perspective and a coach perspective, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch weightlifting coach!

2025-10-29T14:20:31.091Z

2025-10-29T14:19:39.213Z

Love the trainers they are great and always make sure you keep good forms and not get injured .

2025-10-29T14:14:03.174Z

2025-08-26T11:28:16.732Z

Great experience going for my 1st time. Community is great, instructors are super knowledgeable and know what cues to give to perfect technique, and atmosphere is exactly what you want.

2025-08-19T15:23:09.753Z

I was taking a break from CrossFit since I had injured my shoulder and doing yoga. As I healed I started missing the barbell again but did not want to go back to CrossFit. That is when I signed up to train under Ayse at Cherokee Barbell and focus on Olympic lifting. Thanks to Ayse my snatches and clean & jerk lifts have significantly improved. I never had mobility so my snatches always felt and looked awkward. I would lean forward, also unable to squat fully. Ayse is patient, meticulous, and methodical.Under her guidance I participated in my first lifting competition in July 2025. I was nervous and failed a lift warming up. She adjusted my opening weight and I completed all my 3 snatch lifts!She also helped me with nutrition and now I am down to 20.5% body fat. You need a coach that can hone in your macros (balance of fat, protein, and carbohydrate intake)in order to change body composition. Also weight loss is an emotional journey. You need someone like Ayse who can support you mentally.If you are looking to improve your lifting technique, build strength, recover from injury, or lose weight, Cherokee Barbell is the place to be!

2025-08-08T14:22:29.840Z

Our son attended over the spring and summer this year to prepare for football season. Ayse and the other trainers took the time to make sure he learned the proper form so that he could prevent injury. He really felt like it helped out and he was excited about the progress he made. We will definitely be returning after the season so he can continue with his training.

2025-05-23T23:16:17.275Z

This gym was not only beautiful it was incredibly welcoming, I specifically went two hours out of my to come here for that reason. If you are a beginner or advanced weightlifter this place is somewhere I’d highly recommend. Good training coaching and vibes!!!

2025-01-18T17:12:02.475Z

I started a year ago with Ayse and Cherokee Barbell. I was new to Olympic Weightlifting, but was eager to learn. As a Masters lifter and remote athlete I started off using TrainHeroic and lifting 3 days a week with her guidance. As I got stronger I made the decision to compete and Ayse became my coach. I love the programming and her attention to detail. I competed twice last year and qualified for US Masters in April. If wasn't for Ayse and Cherokee Barbell this would not be happening. If you are looking for an incredible place to train, in person or remotely, with a knowledgeable staff this is the gym for you!