Built by coaches, for everyone
We started IronPulse to make great coaching available to everyone, not just athletes.
Our story
From a garage to downtown Chicago
Former college strength coach Darius King started training friends in his garage in 2015. Word spread, the garage got crowded, and in 2018 IronPulse opened its doors downtown. Today it's home to 2,500 members.
- 18 nationally certified coaches
- 12,000 square foot training floor
- Voted Chicago's best boutique gym 2025
Our values
What we believe
Community first
Everyone is welcome and everyone is encouraged.
Expert coaching
Certified coaches, every class, every time.
Progress over perfection
Small wins every week add up to big results.
Meet the team
Meet our coaches
Darius King
Founder & Head Coach
Maya Lopez
Strength Coach
Chris Park
HIIT Coach
Hannah Reed
Nutrition Coach
Your first week is on us
Try any class free for seven days. No contract, no pressure.