Jim Thompson’s journey into the world of fitness began as a way to build strength and confidence. As a self-proclaimed late bloomer, he started strength training in college and quickly fell in love with it. This passion led him to become a powerlifter, placing third in the world in his weight class in 2003. Through years of training and even overcoming injuries, Jim gained a deep understanding of what the human body can do.

Beyond his personal achievements, Jim's mission has always been to apply this knowledge to help others. He has trained everyone from his first-ever client (33 years ago and still going strong!) to rodeo friends and aspiring athletes. As a certified trainer with numerous certifications, he is currently the Montana state chairman of the American Powerlifting Organization (APO) and serves on the board of directors of The Mark Divine Courage Foundation, a non-profit that helps veterans with PTS. Jim is dedicated to continuous learning, and his philosophy is inspired by his mentor, Navy SEAL Rob Ord: “Everything is training.”