Behind the Strength • Age 40+ Specialization

ABOUT MONSTER WOLF FITNESS

Driven by passion, sustained by community. Discover the history, vision, and team behind Chicago's premier strength and fitness facility.

Founder Julius Thomas coaching inside Monster Wolf Fitness

The Founder's Journey

Meet Julius Thomas

"I built Monster Wolf Fitness to be the gym I always wanted to train in—a place with premium equipment, elite coaching, and zero attitude."

Julius Thomas has spent over 12 years in the fitness industry helping everyday individuals, competitive powerlifters, and collegiate athletes unlock physical excellence. After earning his credentials and working in various corporate settings, Julius noticed a disconnect between generic gym memberships and actual member results.

Monster Wolf Fitness was founded on a simple principle: where strength meets community. Julius designed a system that fuses progressive athletic strength training with a supportive, pack-like atmosphere, ensuring no member is left behind or ignored. While we serve members of all ages, our training systems are specialized to meet the unique strength, longevity, and recovery needs of adults aged 40 and above.

Certifications & Credentials
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • Performance Enhancement (PES)
  • PN-1 Nutrition Coach
  • USA Powerlifting (USAPL) Coach

Our Mission

To build physical capability and mental resilience

We aim to deliver structured, science-based strength and conditioning coaching within a supportive, unified community. We don't just count reps; we guide, educate, and empower individuals to reclaim health, build confidence, and sustain progress for a lifetime.

Our Vision

Defining Chicago's fitness community

To establish Monster Wolf Fitness as the benchmark for premium gym culture—a space where elite-level training tools, professional execution, and supportive relationships converge to build strong, resilient bodies and minds.

OUR CORE VALUES

Integrity

We deliver clear, science-backed guidance. No marketing gimmicks or quick fixes.

Community

We are a pack. We support each member's goals, cheer victories, and lift together.

Excellence

We maintain top-tier training standards, equipment hygiene, and coaching knowledge.

Consistency

Progress is built on daily execution. We establish the habits that ensure consistency.

OUR COACHING STAFF

Our trainers are certified professionals who walk the walk. We are dedicated to optimizing your human movement and strength metrics.

Head Coach Julius Thomas

Julius Thomas

Founder & Head Coach

NASM-PES, PN-1 Nutrition Specialist

Coach Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

Strength & Recovery Coach

ACE-CPT, FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy)

Coach David Miller

David Miller

Conditioning Specialist

BS Exercise Science, HIIT Certified

THE FACILITY

Equipped with competition-grade barbells, premium power cages, and dynamic conditioning tracks, our facility is engineered to help you execute workouts at the highest standard.

Heavy barbell lifting platforms inside Monster Wolf Gym
Strength Platform & Cages
Dumbbell racks and benches at Monster Wolf Fitness
Dumbbell & Free Weight Rack
Conditioning sled turf line inside Monster Wolf Fitness
Metabolic Sled Turf
Calibrated iron weight plates stacked inside Chicago gym
Calibrated Weight Plates

TRAIN IN A SYSTEM BUILT FOR YOU

Book your free gym visit or phone call with Julius. No high-pressure sales pitches, just direct solutions to your goals.

Start Your Journey Call +1 (773) 630-0194