WHAT CAN GYM R.A.T. COACHING DO FOR YOU?
Hey, I’m Theron Merrick. (Pronounced Thay-ron.)
I’m a husband, a father of three, a snowboard junkie… and the founder of Gym R.A.T. Coaching LLC.
But more importantly?
I’m a regular-ass guy who lost 93 lbs in 9 months, and kept it off.
I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and not recognize the man staring back. To feel broken. Tired. Frustrated.
That’s why I built Gym R.A.T. Coaching and more importantly The R.A.T. Pyramid of Success:
Gym R.A.T. Coaching helps you get leaner, stronger, and more consistent without living in the gym or eating in a way that is unsustainable.
If you’re a busy dad or mom, who keeps “starting over on Monday,” this is what changes when you follow my system:
You stop guessing. You get a clear plan for training, nutrition, and lifestyle that fits your actual schedule (work, kids, travel, weekends… all of it). No generic templates. No random “do more cardio” nonsense.
You lose fat without your life revolving around food. We build a simple nutrition strategy you can repeat on autopilot: protein-focused, flexible, and realistic. You’ll know exactly what to eat, how much, and how to adjust when progress stalls, without cutting out everything you enjoy.
You build strength that shows up in real life. The workouts are built around getting stronger in the basics and moving better, not chasing sweaty exhaustion. You’ll look better, feel better, and have more gas in the tank for your family.
You become consistent, even on the chaotic weeks. Most parents don’t fail because they’re lazy, they fail because their plan collapses under pressure. We build routines, guardrails, and non-negotiables that keep you moving forward when life gets messy.
You get coaching that actually coaches. That means accountability, feedback, and adjustments based on your data, not vibes. Training progressions, nutrition check-ins, habit targets, and honest conversations when you’re drifting.
Bottom line: Gym R.A.T. Coaching turns fat loss into a repeatable process, so you don’t just get results, you keep them. And you become the kind of parent your kids learn consistency from.
Testimonials
Charles
"My name is Charles. I started with Theron in November of 2021 at 290lbs, as of May 2022 I weigh 240lbs. I've consistently lost weight week after week. Theron taught me the tools of diet and exercise combined. I'm the strongest I've ever been and look forward to staying strong and getting leaner with Theron and Gym R.A.T. Coaching!"
Kieth
"I was 238 pounds and did not have the stamina to complete log runs or hikes. I loved that Coach Theron pushed me and continued to modify my training so that I was consistently making gains. I am now 216 pounds. For my 49th birthday, I completed a half marathon and spent fourteen days in the backcountry elk hunting. Through it all, I felt better than I could have ever imagined."
Melanie
Serious thank you to Theron Merrick for helping me start my gym and nutrition training in April/May and helping me to my ultimate goal of weight loss and building muscle! Started in person training and was a complete beginner not knowing much on gym equipment. Ive hit my weightloss goal shedding a total of 70lbs in the year and am off to my new challenge of getting stronger and more conditioned as well as getting leaner! The amount of self confidence I've gained is awesome. Thank you! Never thought Id get this far!
Tailored Workouts
I create workouts tailored to you and your abilities. No more cookie cutter workouts that have you struggling to perform movements you don't like, that create pain, or you're simply not yet capable of.
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Customized Nutrition Plans
We work together to create a nutritional plan that will allow you to see results and still incorporate the foods you love. Yes, it's possible!
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Daily and Weekly Check Ins
You'll have daily habits to check off making sure you develop the habits needed to see and maintain results. As well as weekly check ins to make sure progress keeps going.
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A CommunityÂ
You'll have access to Better Than Yesterday a Skool community of like-minded individuals who are all working on their fitness and nutrition goals as well as striving to be better each and every day. You'll never feel alone in your journey.
You should love yourself so much, you can't stand not pushing to be the best version of yourself possible.
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Cody McBroom
Founder of The Tailored Coaching Method
(My coach's company. Yes, I'm a coach who has a coach.)
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