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Nerve We help everyday adults stop starting over and finally stay consistent through coaching, community, and a proven system.

We believe in energy, camaraderie, community, and the endless development of health and fitness.

Before anyone else believed in Nerve, she believed in me.When I think about the beginning of Nerve, I think about the ga...
10/08/2026

Before anyone else believed in Nerve, she believed in me.

When I think about the beginning of Nerve, I think about the garage, the long days, the people who showed up and all the excitement of chasing a dream. But there’s someone who was part of this story long before any of that happened.

My wife, Kelsey. ❤️

Ten years ago, we were already in the thick of raising a young family. We had Caden, and Harlow had arrived just five months before we opened Nerve. Two little kids, plenty of responsibilities, and apparently I thought that was the perfect time to say, “Hey, you know what would be a great idea? Let’s open a gym!” 😂

And somehow, she said yes.

I don’t think I fully understood back then what that yes would require of her. Every early morning I left for the gym meant she was holding things down at home. Every late evening, every financial risk, every stressful season and every crazy idea I came home excited about affected her too.

She didn’t just marry a guy who wanted to open a gym. She ended up living that dream right alongside me, whether she signed up for all of it or not.

And through it all, she believed in me.

Not because I had everything figured out. Trust me, I didn’t. Not because we knew Nerve would succeed. We had no idea what was ahead. She believed in the person I was, the things I was passionate about and what I felt the Lord was calling me to do.

Looking back, I realize there were sacrifices she made that I probably didn’t even recognize at the time. Moments when she needed more of me than I was giving. Times when my mind was at the gym even when my body was home. And through those seasons, she continued to love me, encourage me and help build the life we have today.

I’ve learned a lot about business over these ten years, but I’ve probably learned even more about being a husband, a father and understanding what actually matters most.

And the older I get, the more I realize how many of my dreams have only been possible because God gave me someone willing to dream alongside me.

Kels, thank you for believing in me when there wasn’t much evidence that this crazy idea would work. Thank you for carrying things I couldn’t see, for loving me through the stressful seasons and for building a beautiful family with me while we were figuring all of this out.

I know I haven’t always gotten the balance right. But I hope you know how grateful I am that you’ve been beside me through every version of this journey.

Before there was Nerve, there was us. And there wouldn’t be a Nerve without you.

I love you, Kels. ❤️

Chapter Three: The One Who Believed First.

The dream is only a dream until the people come along.Before I go any further with these stories, I should probably say ...
10/05/2026

The dream is only a dream until the people come along.

Before I go any further with these stories, I should probably say this. There is absolutely no way I can tell the story of Nerve and name every person who helped make it what it is today. Ten years is a lot of life. Hundreds of people have walked through our doors, and so many have left their fingerprints on this place and on me.

So when I share someone in these chapters, it's not because they mattered more than someone I didn't mention. I'm simply telling a few stories that help tell the bigger story. Because the truth is, Nerve's story has never belonged to just a few people.

One of my favorite examples of the right person showing up at the right time is Ralph.

I met Ralph in 2012 when I had just moved to Omaha and started working at a big-box gym. Here's the crazy part: Ralph had been paying for a membership at that gym for almost THREE YEARS and had never stepped foot inside. Then one day, he finally decided to come in.

It happened to be my very first day working there.

Ralph became my first client. I was starting a new job in a new city, and he was finally using the gym membership he'd been paying for for almost three years. 😂 Neither of us could have possibly known what had just started.

Somehow, 14 years later, we're still doing this together. Different gyms, different seasons of life and eventually this crazy idea called Nerve. Ralph has been there through all of it.

Then there were Mike and Deb.

They're my in-laws, but that title has never really explained what they've meant to me. I moved to Omaha for Kelsey, and my family was 12 hours away from the place I had always called home. I was trying to find where I fit in a new city, and Mike and Deb became the family I needed here.

They loved me, supported me and treated me like a son. I know that meant something to my parents too. As hard as it had to be having me 12 hours away, they knew I had people here who loved me and would take care of me like family.

Then this crazy gym idea started growing, and Mike and Deb believed in that too. They believed in me, but they also believed in what health and fitness could do for their own lives. They believed it would be good for them, good for us and good for the family we were building—including the future grandkids none of us had even met yet.

So through cold Nebraska winters, hot summers and everything in between, they showed up in that garage and trained. Eventually, they started bringing their friends with them too. (I see you Carol)

That part means a lot to me looking back. They didn't just believe I could help them. They believed in me enough to tell other people that I could help them too.

Long before Nerve had a building, a reputation or ten years of proof behind it, they trusted me. I needed that more than I probably realized at the time. I needed people who made Omaha feel like home, people who believed in this crazy idea and people willing to walk into that garage and keep showing up.

Ralph, Mike and Deb are a few of the people whose stories I can tell today, but they represent something much bigger. There have been so many people who have trained with us, coached with us, brought their friends and families, helped us, challenged me, encouraged me, prayed for us and simply kept showing up.

Some of their stories will come up throughout this month. Many won't. That doesn't make their part in this story any less important.

Looking back over these ten years, I'm reminded again and again that the Lord knew exactly who I needed.

The right people, at the right time.

Because a dream by itself doesn't build much of anything. People do.

And Nerve has been blessed with some pretty incredible ones.

Chapter Two: The People.

It started with a dream.Before Nerve was a gym, it was this.A garage. Some rubber flooring. A rack of dumbbells. A bench...
10/02/2026

It started with a dream.

Before Nerve was a gym, it was this.

A garage. Some rubber flooring. A rack of dumbbells. A bench. A few pieces of equipment hanging from the ceiling. And an idea that I couldn’t seem to shake.

I didn’t know exactly what Nerve would become. Honestly, I don’t think I could have imagined it if I tried.

There were no packed classes. No team of coaches. No traditions. No Nerve Celebration Days. No community of people doing life together. There wasn’t even really a business yet.

There was just a dream to create a place where I could coach people, help them become stronger, and hopefully build something that mattered.

Looking back at this picture now makes me smile because I can see how little I knew. 😂 I didn’t know how to run a business. I didn’t know what the next ten years would require of me or my family. I didn’t know the mistakes I’d make, the lessons I’d learn, the people I’d meet, or how many times this dream would have to evolve along the way.

But I knew I loved coaching people.

And I knew I wanted to give this a shot.

What I couldn’t see yet were all the people God was going to place around me. People who would believe in the dream before there was much evidence they should. People who would help build it, carry it, challenge it, protect it and eventually make Nerve something much bigger than anything I could have built myself.

That’s the part of this story I appreciate so much more ten years later.

Because when you’re standing at the beginning of something, you think the dream is about where you’re going.

Looking backward, you realize so much of it was actually about who you were going to meet along the way.

This November, Nerve turns 10 years old.

So throughout October, I want to tell some of the stories that got us here. Some are funny. Some I’m incredibly proud of. Some were really hard. Some taught me lessons I probably needed to learn the hard way. 😂 And some mean more to me today than they did when they were actually happening.

Before we celebrate ten years and start looking toward what’s next, I want to remember where we’ve been.

And this is where it began.

A garage. A dream. And absolutely no idea what was coming next. 😂

Chapter One: The Dream.

💪 **8,000M FARMER CARRY CHALLENGE COMPLETE!** 🔥Huge congratulations to for crushing the 8,000m Farmer Carry Challenge...
10/01/2026

💪 **8,000M FARMER CARRY CHALLENGE COMPLETE!** 🔥

Huge congratulations to for crushing the 8,000m Farmer Carry Challenge!🏆

That’s 8,000 meters of grip strength, grit, and consistency. She kept showing up and putting in the work one carry at a time.

Way to go, Brooke! 👏

**Strong doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built one rep, one meter, and one day at a time.**

🔥 SEPTEMBER MILESTONES 🔥Every class counts. Whether it’s your 1st class, 5th class, 100th class, or 1,500th class — ever...
10/01/2026

🔥 SEPTEMBER MILESTONES 🔥

Every class counts. Whether it’s your 1st class, 5th class, 100th class, or 1,500th class — every time you walk through the doors, you’re making progress.

A huge congratulations to everyone who hit a milestone in September! 👏

And a special shoutout to Heather Johnson, our September milestone leader with an incredible 1,500 classes completed! 🏆

But here’s the real takeaway: 1% better every day. You don’t get to 1,500 without showing up for the first 5. Consistency is what adds up.

Keep showing up. Keep putting in the work. Keep getting 1% better. 💪
Congratulations, everyone!

SEPTEMBER COMMITTED CLUB 🔥👏 Congratulations to our September Committed Club members!And a special congratulations to Bri...
10/01/2026

SEPTEMBER COMMITTED CLUB 🔥

👏 Congratulations to our September Committed Club members!

And a special congratulations to Briana Wells and Jake Hansen, September winners! They’re each receiving 2 counseling sessions from Gold Circle. We’re grateful to have partners who support our members both inside and outside the gym.

Keep showing up. Keep putting in the work. 💪

Who’s making the list in October?

🚴 **OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE: 100 MILES**Your goal: **Bike 100 miles throughout October!**Any bike counts — BikeErg, sp...
09/30/2026

🚴 **OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE: 100 MILES**

Your goal: **Bike 100 miles throughout October!**

Any bike counts — BikeErg, spin bike, Peloton, or outdoor bike.
**Miles logged during Nerve workouts count, too!**

That’s roughly **23 miles/week or just 10–15 minutes of easy riding a day.** Keep most of it conversational (RPE 2–4) and chip away at it however works for you.

📱 Track your miles in the Nerve App.
📏 **1 mile = 1,609 meters**

Build your aerobic engine, improve recovery, add conditioning without extra impact, and build a consistent movement habit.

**100 miles. 31 days. Let’s ride. 🚴‍♀️**

An update coming to Nerve beginning October 1! 💙As we continue shaping our class schedule for the long term, we’re remov...
09/28/2026

An update coming to Nerve beginning October 1! 💙

As we continue shaping our class schedule for the long term, we’re removing the 5:30 PM class. Attendance at this time has consistently been lower, so simplifying the schedule allows us to focus our coaching and energy on the class times our members are using most.

Our final 5:30 PM class will be **Wednesday, September 30.**

👶 **Childcare Available**
• Monday–Friday at 9:30 AM
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 8:30 AM

Whether you’re here to get your workout in, prioritize recovery, or take advantage of childcare while you train, there’s a class time for you.

Check out the updated schedule and we’ll see you in class! 💙

09/22/2026

"Nerve feels like a home away from home"

And that's what Nerve is about. Community, connection and just a normal part of your day!

Movement shouldn’t feel like a chore. It should be something kids are excited to do.When kids enjoy moving, they’re more...
09/20/2026

Movement shouldn’t feel like a chore. It should be something kids are excited to do.

When kids enjoy moving, they’re more likely to keep moving. And that’s where the real benefits begin: stronger bodies, healthier habits, greater confidence, and a lifelong love of being active.

That’s what Nerve Kids has always been about.

The next session begins TOMORROW! Link in bio to sign up!!!

Address

16909 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 106
Omaha, NE
68130

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 4:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 4:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 4:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 4:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 6:30am - 9:30am

Telephone

+14028332920

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