OUTmuscle - Ron Gratz - he/him

The best part of Vegas this year was that Andre made his first trip to Sin City so of course we had to end the trip with a trip to Hell’s Kitchen. He had to experience the authentic Beef Wellington which definitely was worth it! Even though he was not impressed with Vegas he said he’d go again next year😘😎

Dexter Jackson built his arms with precision, not ego.

While many chased heavier weights, Jackson focused on control and connection. Even with moderate dumbbells, he emphasized feeling every rep, squeezing the muscle, and maintaining perfect form.

His results proved a simple point: growth doesn’t come from lifting the heaviest weight—it comes from how well you use it.

Another haul from the absolute BEST online supplement store in the business. I have been with Suppz for many years. I guarantee you that no one will take better care of your performance supplement needs than . They’re local to SW Wisconsin. Prices are better than Amazon (with my discount code). And you have personal guarantee that if you have any problems (which I’m 💯 you won’t), contact me and we’ll get it worked out for you. Use my discount code OUTMUSCLE. Link in my profile.

I am absolutely thrilled and deeply honored to announce that I have won two Brava Magazine's Rave & Faves awards this year: Personal Trainer of the Year and Nutritionist of the Year!

This truly means the world to me. A massive thank you to all my clients—past and current—and everyone who follows my journey for taking the time to vote and for your continued support. Your dedication is what fuels my passion every single day.

Strength training and being healthy is not just what I do, it's what I love, and I feel incredibly fortunate that I get to use that passion to help so many of you achieve your health and fitness goals.

To thank you for your support, I have arranged for a special discount for all of those who use my discount code OUTMUSCLE by Friday, March 20, 2026. You may even get a few freebies thrown in with your order.

Special shout out to the Fitness Studio of the Year, Custom Fitness Specialists. Truly the best fitness studio experience in Madison!

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“Outmuscle life by being forever strong!”

I once asked a wise man, “How can I build my future?” He replied, “Your future is built in the hours no one sees. Eat right, rest well, reason hard.”

This past Friday I officiated my 14th wedding in the Wisconsin State Capitol’s Assembly Chamber. This was my first same s*x wedding I officiated. It was also the first time I ever got choked up doing a wedding (and I married my sister, mother, and brother; made it through all those just fine). But as I was reading my script about how not too long ago two guys in love couldn’t marry, not until Obergefell decision in 2015, it got to me. Anyways, I made it through just fine and married two great guys, Ryan and Devlin.

One of my favorite podcasts with one of my mentors and good friend, . Much of my training style has been adopted from the teachings developed by Jon and now he’s published his first book, Pain-Free Performance. For any trainer looking to take your services to the next level, do yourself a favor and buy this book, or even better, get to a PPSC training. For any fitness enthusiasts who want to take their own training to the next level, get this book.

Pictured above is my SEVENTY-ONE year old client Deb. She competed in her first ever bikini competition at the Cedar Falls NANBF (natural bodybuilding show). She is a testament that you are never too old to achieve your goals, never too old to build your best physique, and never too old to discover the value of building strength — physical strength and mental strength.

About 15 months ago, she came to at and told Lisa she wanted to work with me to compete in her first bodybuilding show. I explained to Deb that we would work in phases and as we go through these phases we would know when she would be ready to compete. She worked out with me two days a week and had another trainer follow my program when she couldn’t workout with me. She stayed to the plan, went through some ups and downs and self-doubt but she stayed to the plan. And it paid off big time.

I told her when she selected this show that I wouldn’t be able to be there as we already had plans so when her friend, and fellow trainer, Celeste, sent me this picture I literally had tears in my eyes as she looked so amazing! All the hard work and consistent dedication to achieve her goals paid off.

We are already planning the next competition. As she told me, if you can stay in shape and compete, you should do it no matter how old you are. Maybe we’ll even compete in the same show next year.

Deb, you are an inspiration to so many. Thank you for allowing me to be your coach!

Great time at the old ballpark taking dad to watch not only the Giants-Brewers game but also see the Bob Uecker memorial tribute before the game. I don’t think dad quit shedding tears during the whole ceremony. The outcome didn’t favor the Brewers but as a longtime Giants fan I was glad to see the Giants get the win.