Cory Gregory is a fitness entrepreneur, leader in the nutrition industry and a top training expert.  As a way to save money for college, Cory worked as an underground coal miner until he opened his first gym at the age of 20.  Quickly, Cory earned the reputation as an industry expert in both personal training and nutrition, and now co-owns the famous Old School Gym in Etna, Ohio.  Cory Co-Founded one of the fasting growing sport nutrition brands ever created, Musclepharm, which sold over a half billion dollars worth of product in the seven years he was with the company.   Max Effort Muscle, his second sports nutrition brand, is fast gaining steam in the direct to customer market since inception in 2016.

Cory personally has competed in more than 30 drug-free powerlifting competitions, with his best lifts including a 550 squat and 575 deadlift at a bodyweight of 198 pounds, and a 540 squat and deadlift at a bodyweight of 181 pounds. Cory has also competed in 15 drug-free bodybuilding events winning his pro card in 2019 and has graced the cover of 13 fitness magazines. He has his exercise specialist certificate from Columbus State, but is also a certified NESTA nutrition coach, is certified by Westside Barbell and holds a Cross Fit level 1 trainer certificate. On top of these accolades, Cory has learned from & been mentored by some of the biggest names in training and nutrition including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bill Philips, Louie Simmons, Dr. Eric Serrano, Dr. Mauro DiPasquale and John Broz.  Cory was also named top 50 fitness experts in the U.S in 2019 by Men’s Health.