Hi! I’m George and I’d love to get you started on your fitness journey.

M.S. in Performance Enhancement
B.S. in Kinesiology
CSCS
NASM, PES Certified
NASE, CSS Level 2
USA Weightlifting Level 1

A former strength and conditioning coach with Major League Rugby’s Glendale Raptors and Purdue University’s track and football teams, Indiana native George Bristow brings a wealth of knowledge to Platform Strength.

With over 8 years of work in the field, George has strong experience with a variety of client goals, ranging from weight loss journeys to international competitive preparation in top-tier athletics. He competed in rugby for over 20 years along with a host of other sports including D1 cheer, powerlifting, and skateboarding. 

As a trainer as well as a fine woodworker and craftsman, George understands where art and science meet. He is passionate about creating effective blueprints for client success.

George specializes in beginner and advanced weight training, sport-specific programming, competitive powerlifting, speed and explosion development,  velocity-based training, and athletic team training.