Mentor, Ohio's performance gym
Real Coaching. Real Results. Real Community.
Northeast Ohio's coaching-first gym. Strength training, personal training, and group fitness in Mentor — built around you by a credentialed coaching team that knows your name, your goals, and what you're navigating.
Training Built Around You
Whether you train solo at 5 AM or thrive in a group, AIM has a program that fits. Every option comes with real coaching from credentialed professionals.
Gym Membership
Full 24/7 access to our 8,000 sq ft facility in Mentor — equipped for first-time members and serious lifters alike. Squat racks, platforms, cable machines, a turf training area, stair climbers, and a full dumbbell rack from 5 to 140 lbs. No contracts, no crowds, no waiting for equipment.
- ✓24/7 key fob access, 365 days a year
- ✓Full strength and cardio equipment
- ✓Turf training area for functional work
- ✓Free introductory session with a coach
Personal Training
One-on-one coaching from ACSM and USAW certified trainers with Exercise Science degrees. Every program is built around your body, your goals, and your schedule — strength, sport-specific prep, post-rehab return, body composition, or rebuilding strength through perimenopause and midlife transitions.
- ✓Certified coaches (ACSM, USAW, CrossFit L1)
- ✓Custom programming updated monthly
- ✓Teen athlete and high school sport-specific programs
Group Fitness
Coach-led group fitness in Mentor — every session run by a credentialed coach who programs the work, watches form, and scales the load to where you are. Strength, conditioning, and metabolic formats where first-timers and former athletes train side by side. The accountability of a class with the precision of personal training.
- ✓Credentialed coaches lead every class
- ✓Morning and evening sessions available
- ✓All fitness levels welcome
- ✓Strength, conditioning, and metabolic formats
Group Class Schedule
Classes run six days a week at AIM's 8,000 sq ft facility in Mentor, Ohio.
- Mon – Thurs
- 5 AM6 AM9 AM6 PM
- Friday
- 5 AM6 AM9 AM12:15 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM
Schedule is subject to change. Reach out to confirm or book your free intro.
Why Mentor Trains at AIM
There are closer gyms. There are cheaper gyms. But there is no gym in Lake County with this combination of coaching depth, equipment quality, and community.
Rooted in Mentor Since 2018
Not a franchise. Not a pop-up. AIM has been at 7266 Commerce Dr. since 2018, coaching hundreds of Mentor, Willoughby, Painesville, and Kirtland residents.
Credentials That Matter
ACSM Certified Personal Trainers, USAW Sport Performance Coaches, Exercise Science degrees, CrossFit L1, and a licensed massage therapist on staff.
Train on Your Schedule
Key fob access every day of the year. Early morning, late night, weekends, holidays. Your schedule, your pace, your gym.
Real Coaching, Not Just a Countdown Clock
Every group class at AIM is run by a credentialed coach who watches form, corrects technique, and adjusts the work to your level. Group fitness in Mentor with the precision of personal training.
Meet the Coaches
Every coach on the AIM floor holds at least one nationally recognized certification, and several hold Exercise Science degrees and collegiate athletic backgrounds.
Tim Dragmen
Owner
B.S. Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning Coach / Personal Trainer
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Nikolai Gionti
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer
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Pat Kuntz
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
B.S. Exercise Science, ACSM Certified
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Casey Kohn
Certified CrossFit L1 & USAW Coach
Certified CrossFit L1, USAW
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Hallie Crow
Women's Health & Wellness Specialist
CPT, CYT, B.A., M.Ed. Exercise Science
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Conor Tanski
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer
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Karly Birtley
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer
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Nate Birtley
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. Biology: Physical Therapy
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Corey Plavcan
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer
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James Vaughn
Certified Personal Trainer
M.S. Exercise Science (Cleveland State), B.S. Exercise Science (Tiffin University)
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Jeremiah Urbas
Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist, Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy (2010)
Read bioWhat Members Say
Real feedback from real members at AIM Performance Training in Mentor, Ohio.
“I lost over 10 lbs in the first two months and actually enjoy going to the gym now. The coaches remember what I did last week and build on it. I have never experienced that anywhere else.”
Jackie
Member since 2023
“My son trained at AIM before his junior season and it completely changed his game. The coaches understood exactly what he needed for football and built a program around it.”
Lake County parent
Teen athlete program
“I came from a big-box gym and the difference is night and day. The equipment is serious, the coaching is real, and I am not waiting 20 minutes for a squat rack at 6 PM.”
Long-time member
Switched from a franchise gym
From the Blog
Training tips, program breakdowns, and local fitness advice from AIM's coaching team.
Teen Athlete Training in Mentor, Ohio: What Parents Should Know
High school sports demand year-round preparation. Here is how AIM builds sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for teen athletes in Lake County.
April 2026
Personal trainingWhy Personal Training Is Worth It (and How to Pick the Right Trainer)
Not all personal trainers are created equal. Here is what to look for in certifications, programming, and coaching style when choosing a trainer in Northeast Ohio.
April 2026
Gym membership5 Signs Your Gym Is Holding You Back
If your gym does not have coaches who know your name, program for your goals, or invest in real equipment, you are paying for a building, not a training experience.
March 2026
Start With a Free Intro Session
Come see the facility, meet a coach, and talk through your goals. No pressure, no sales pitch, no commitment. If AIM is the right fit, you will know it in the first 15 minutes.
Address
7266 Commerce Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
Phone
Hours
24/7 member access. Staffed hours: Mon-Fri 5 AM to 7 PM, Sat 7 AM to 12 PM
Book Your Free Session
We will reach out within 24 hours to schedule your visit.