Our Approach
We truly believe God did not put us on the Earth to be average. He has a purpose for each of us. We can’t be the best possible version of ourselves without a healthy mind and body. To be the best father, mother, spouse, employee, or business owner our health is crucial. We need strength, energy, and focus to accomplish goals in our personal and professional lives.
The best thing we can do for our bodies is strength training. It has physical benefits like improved strength, fat loss, improved bone density, lower blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease, and improved balance. It can also reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and self confidence, and help with cognitive function.
Unfortunately, according to polls, only 5% of the US population consistently engages in activity like strength training and conditioning. We believe that group training classes with options for all fitness levels is the answer.
People struggle to stay consistent with their training when they are alone. Classes bring accountability and camaraderie to help people stick with their training and reach their short and long-term goals. Not just for now but for longevity. We want to teach people to be strong, healthy, and self dependent now and for the rest of their lives.
Join us here at Sparta Strength and Conditioning. Don’t just float through life content with mediocrity! Win The Day every day!
Meet the owners
coach beach
Lanny is a powerhouse with 16 years of strength and experience, committed to helping individuals achieve peak performance! He has worked with clients of all ages and athletes from diverse sports, highlighting his versatility. Driven by faith, discipline, and hard work, Lanny is eager to inspire you on your journey. With 15 years of coaching football and experience at Farm Bureau Insurance he’s more than ready to guide others. Lanny enjoys life with his wife, Jennifer, and their two wonderful daughters, Halli and Kate!
Dr. Jennifer beach
Jennifer is a seasoned pharmacist with 16 years of experience, bringing substantial expertise in health and wellness. Her background in functional training and mindset coaching allows her to empower our members to exceed their limits and develop a resilient mindset for success. With a strong commitment to facilitating positive change, Jennifer is dedicated to helping people transform their lives. She is married to Lanny and together they have two daughters, Halli and Kate.
Meet Our Team
Coach Gray Strickland
Gray has been in full-time ministry for over 20 years and is passionate about helping others take the next steps on their faith journey. He currently serves as Campus Pastor on the Hunt Club Campus of Venture Church in Hattiesburg. Gray is also passionate about functional fitness and is a certified personal trainer. Ministry and fitness have played a significant role in his life.
Combining those two passions - ministry and fitness, Gray launched Bisonfit in 2021. Bisonfit was designed to develop mentally, physically, and spiritually strong student-athletes through foundational strength and agility training.
Gray is excited to join Sparta, helping student athletes and adults take next steps in their fitness journey.
Gray is married to Lauren and they have one son, Judah.
coach marquise bridges
Marquise has a passion for helping athletes grow, improve, and become great -- not just in their sport but in character and integrity. He has worked with athletes in multiple sports, and has an extensive background in training. Marquise played college football for Northwestern State and West Georgia. He knew while playing college football he had a passion for health and training athletes.
Marquise’s passion for teaching and mentoring athletes and adults to become the best they can be will be a tremendous asset at Sparta