Founding Member Campaign
Chi-Rho Barbell Club. 100% Rogue equipment. Real coaching. No machines, no cardio decks, no nonsense.
We're raising $65,000 through founding memberships to build, equip, and open a gym Toledo has never had. Be one of the first through the door.
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Toledo metro area residents
36.9%
adult obesity rate — above national average
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dedicated barbell-first gyms in Toledo
Toledo has big-box gyms and cardio studios. What it doesn't have is a place built for people who want to squat, bench, and deadlift. Chi-Rho Barbell Club is that place.
Every tier directly funds equipment, space, and buildout. Your founding rate is locked in — this is the lowest price this gym will ever offer.
Back the mission. You believe Toledo needs a real barbell gym and you want to help make it happen.
Everything in Community Supporter, plus gear to rep the gym before it exists.
Full gym access for a year at the lowest rate this gym will ever offer. This price is locked in forever as long as you renew annually.
All the access, month to month. Your $35/month rate is locked for life.
Chi-Rho online coaching — and when the gym opens, $25/month of your coaching fee covers your membership. You train online now, in-person later.
6× Rogue RML-490 Power Racks
The only rack that matters.
8× Rogue Ohio Barbells
Aggressive knurl, stiff steel.
Full Olympic Plate Sets
1.25 lb through 45 lb plates in quantity.
4× Rogue Westside Benches
Wide pad, competition height.
Rubber Flooring & Deadlift Platforms
2,500–3,000 sq ft of proper training surface.
Plate Storage Trees & Bar Holders
Organized and professional from day one.
Chalk Stations & Gym Timer
The essentials. No fancy screens.
Budget Transparency
$50,000 equipment + $15,000 buildout (flooring, platforms, deposits). Every dollar is tracked. Updates go to founding members first.
Campaign Launch← We are here
Founding memberships live. Build the community before we build the gym.
Campaign Funded
Hit $65K. Place the Rogue equipment order.
Build-Out
Install flooring, build platforms, set up racks. Documented for the community.
Founding Members First
Doors open exclusively for founding members before the public.
Grand Opening
Chi-Rho Barbell Club is open to Toledo.
What if the campaign doesn't hit $65K?
Founding members will be contacted directly. We'll either refund in full or, if we're close, discuss how to bridge the gap. Full transparency, no games.
Where will the gym be located?
Toledo, Ohio. Exact location is in negotiation — founding members get location updates before public announcements.
I'm a beginner. Is this gym for me?
Yes. Chi-Rho is built for people who want to get strong — beginners included. Coaches on staff, no judgment culture. The opposite of a globo-gym.
Is my founding monthly rate really locked forever?
Your founding rate is locked for the first year. After that, you'll be protected from any price increases with 90-day advance notice.
Can I get a refund if something falls through?
If the gym doesn't open within 18 months, founding members receive full refunds. One-time tiers (Community Supporter, Supporter Plus) are non-refundable contributions to the mission.
Every founding member is an investor in this community. Your name on the wall. Your barbell in the rack. Your gym.
Become a Founding MemberQuestions? chirhostrength@gmail.com