Alternative Athletics

Alternative Athletics Alternative Athletics is a different type of gym in Billings, MT. We embrace the struggle, the challenge, and the hard work.

We yell, we sweat, and we cheer each other on. We train hard every day, using the whole body in sync, as it is meant to be used. Your body was not designed to isolate muscles or even muscle groups. It doesn’t matter if you are throwing a fastball, carrying a victim from a fire or placing a box on a high shelf, everyday actions require your muscles to move in sync with one another. These multi joint movements, that create functional fitness for daily life, do not require pec decks and pulleys. They require moving your body, moving weight in your environment, and getting your heart rate burning. Our gym is simple and filled with things that you might not have seen before, but instinctively makes sense when you use them. They make sense because they allow you to move in ways that your body was designed to move at the most basic level. Gymnastic rings, parallettes, pull up bars, kettle bells, plyo boxes, and Olympic free weights make up the base of equipment in the gym. Don’t let these names or images scare you, most members consider this to be adult recess. We have a low client to fitness trainer ratio and first lessons are always free. Come out and see what Alternative Athletics is all about!

07/23/2026

This Saturday is Moving Day for Mike and Erin!
Mike and Erin are moving out to the shop.
​We will be meeting up at :
10 AM
532 Poppy Place

Mike (406) 794-6924

04/10/2026

I just want to say thank you, to everyone but Sam 👀😄

02/12/2026

Whether you are a first responder, military or a hunter... here's how to train to drag something, or someone.

We're calling it the Bear Hug Drag, try it next time you're in the gym! 🐻

01/15/2026

84% of people who couldn't complete this little task checked out within seven years.

Can you do it? 👟

01/13/2026

A 200% higher mortality is CRAZY 🤯

Can you do the sit test?

01/09/2026

Can we predict dementia? 🧠

This test turns out to be a really great indicator on the likelihood someone will develop dementia as they age.

Try out the hang, and if you can't hit the time limit, that's probably a good indicator to get to the gym.

12/29/2025

******Weekly Schedule********

Hey everyone,

Here is a quick reminder that Saturday Jan 3rd we will be helping Stacie move her big stuff into her new apartment. Meet up at 3550 Granger Ave W at 9 AM. It sounds like if enough people show up, we should be able to do it in one push.

The rest of the week:

Monday: 5:30 AM to 7PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM to 7PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM to Noon (Last day to get a Krampus Score!)
Thursday Closed - Happy New Year!
Friday: 5:30 AM to 7PM
Saturday: 10AM to Noon (Help Stacie Move Day)
Sunday: 3PM to 5 PM

Friday Jan 16th is Tag Team Championship Fight Gone Bad!

Let's get this year started off right!

12/26/2025

Reach your goals this new year, but make it FREE 🤑

6 weeks
- to form a new sustainable lifestyle
- enough time to experience real change
- realistic level of commitment

3 intense 1 hour sessions per week
- limited to 6 people
- warmup
- instruction on technique
- 20 - 30 min strenuous workout
- cool down
- stretching / mobility to prevent injury and increase flexibility

$600 deposit
- returned to you at the end of 6 weeks if you hit your goal (percentage fat loss, change of pants size, etc.)
- taking real accountability for yourself

Nutritional Advice
- Built around what you are actually willing to eat
- Choose from the nutrition style that fits your lifestyle
- Weekly Recipes and grocery lists provided
- Help choosing menu items from the local restaurants you already love
- Weekly check ins to go over your food choices

With the potential to be FREE, have the accountability you need, and have a small supportive community to participate with, what's stopping you?

Text 406-839-8797 to chat with Clint and get on the list, there are only six spots available!

12/16/2025

‘Tis the season of……announcements

1.) The Annual Krampus Competition is in full effect. Many of you have most of the workouts done. However, we are short on entrance fees. If you haven't got yours in, let's get it done this week. Same as last year $35, let us know what new equipment you are interested in. Everyone in the competition gets a say.

2.) Holiday Challenge Score as of 12/14
Clint - 24 (doesn't count)
Kelia - 18
Joan - 16
Alyssa - 15
Rachel - 15
Michelle - 7
Melissa - 6
Sam - 5
Jacque - 5
Kelli - 2

3.) Holiday Hours: How did Christmas arrive so soon?
Wed 12/24 - 5:30 AM - Noon
Thur 12/25 - Closed
Friday 12/26 - Tuesday 12/30 Normal Hours
Thursday 12/31 5:30 AM - Noon
Friday 1/1 - Closed (Sorry no whiskey party this year.)
Normal hours resume with the new year.

4.) Help Stacie Move!
Saturday January 3rd we are all getting together to help Stacie move into her new place! Details on where to meet up will be forth coming on this website and Facebook.

5.) Tag Team Championship Fight Gone Bad!
Friday January 16th is bring your friend to the gym day. You and a partner who has not been to Alternative Athletics in the last 6 months can bust up the following workout however you want. Only one person working out at a time. If you don't have a friend you go it alone!

5 Rounds
1 minute max Wall Balls 20 # / 14 #
1 minute max Sumo Deadlift High Pull 75 # / 55 #
1 minute max Box Jumps 20" / 18"
1 minute max Push Press 75 # / 55 #
1 minute max calorie Row

12/11/2025

Can I use a credit card and collect the miles when I sign up for the Bet on Yourself Bootcamp Challenge?

✔️ Yes

Can I pay you $100 a week for six weeks and get it back when I hit my goals?

✔️Yes

If the $600 buy in isn't in the budget right now but you know this Bet on Yourself Challenge is for YOU... give us a call and we'll work with you to get you signed up!

Registration closes tomorrow, get in touch at 406-839-8797

Address

808 4th Avenue N
Billings, MT
59101

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 7pm
Thursday 5:30am - 7pm
Friday 5:30am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm
Sunday 3pm - 5pm

Telephone

+14068398797

Website

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