Balancing strength and endurance while chasing what lights me up — from ultramarathons to everyday training that feels good and fits real life.
fitness should make life better, not smaller
Laurie Tongate // athlete • coach • lifter • runner • creator
that fits your life
Fitness
welcome to
A new era of
After 18+ years of nutrition and fitness coaching and helping thousands of athletes via Paragon Training Methods, social media, and beyond - I’ve learned that training success isn’t about chasing perfection.
It’s about building strength, consistency, confidence, and mostly importantly: finding joy in movement.
Whether I’m lifting heavy, running long, or exploring what’s next - I’m here to prove that you can train hard, live fully, and still have a blast along the way.
your fitness and training should evolve and grow with you.
Short On Time Programs
Quick workouts
Performance Programs
strength + conditioning
Physique Programs
bodybuilding
From competing in CrossFit & Hyrox to running marathons and 50-mile ultras, I’ve learned that the real win isn’t just crossing finish lines — it’s growing stronger in every season.
I love sharing what I'm up, what I'm training for, and what I learn along the way — from workouts, training, to everything in between.
I’m an athlete, coach, and industry leader who believes fitness should make life better — not smaller.
Meet Laurie
MIND PUMP MEDIA
Fox News
EAT TRAIN PROSPER
Active LIFE RX
BARBELL SHRUGGED
morning chalk up
My philosophy is simple: the way you eat and exercise should provide freedom & peace of mind.
Through evidence-based training, balanced nutrition, and a whole lot of humor, I help people find their groove — whether that’s lifting, running a 5K or half marathon, or the courage to start again.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to fit a certain mold to belong in fitness, welcome home.
lift Big.
Keep Evolving.
Live big.
lifting
running
nutrition
I’ve always believed that sharing what we learn helps us all grow stronger. Here, you’ll find in-depth posts, videos, and guides that make fitness simple, honest, and actually enjoyable.
featured on the blog
A Library of Lessons in Strength, Endurance, and Life
Our Paragon Training programs blend bodybuilding, strength training, and cardio so you can look, feel, and perform your best — in and out of the gym.
Train anywhere, anytime, with the same approach and philosophies I use for myself.
workouts,
wherever.
come get strong with us
we've changed over 20,000+
lives with our unique approach to fitness
