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Online Olympic Weightlifting Coaching

Defined by Experience. Powered by the Pursuit of Excellence. Inspired by Athletes Everywhere.

CH Fitness and Performance provides expert Olympic style weightlifting instruction and coaching to create transformative results for every athlete
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Our gym is for everyone

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned competitive athlete, anyone will feel comfortable training with us.

A passionate and dedicated weightlifting  community

Join a supportive community that shares your passion for weightlifting and values integrity, respect, and a commitment to excellence.

Expert weight-lifting guidance

Our USAW-certified staff will ensure your training is safe, effective, and designed to achieve your goals.

Every Athlete’s Journey Is Unique. We Design A Program That Works For YOU

Group Coaching

Group Coaching

Group Coaching sessions at CH Fitness and Performance are structured coaching sessions that combine expert coaching with a supportive community environment. Led by Head Coach Cara Heads Slaughter, members receive individualized guidance, coaching, and motivation, while benefiting from a highly-supportive community.
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Open Gym

Open Gym

Open Gym memberships allow Olympic-style weightlifters to train with world-class equipment with expert guidance from CHFP coaching staff.​
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Six Week Technique Class

Six Week Technique Class

The Six Week Weightlifting Technique Class provides participants hands-on practical instruction on performing the snatch and the clean and jerk from Senior International Coach and Olympian Cara Heads Slaughter in a workshop format.
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Getting started is easy

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Tell Us About Your Training

Already familiar with the snatch and clean and jerk? We’d love to hear about your lifting experience, where you train, and what you’d like help with.
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See If Remote Coaching Is a Fit

We’ll review your inquiry and follow up by email to talk through your goals, training setup, and the kind of support you’re looking for.
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Make a Plan to Get Started

If we decide it’s a good fit, we’ll choose a coaching option and talk through what to expect when you start.

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Trusted by Weightlifters Wherever They Train

Everything You Need To Reach Your Weightlifting Goals

Reserved Group Coaching Sessions

Individualized Weightlifting Programming

Members Only App

Open Gym Hours 7 Days A Week

World-Class Equipment and Training Environment

Weekend Training Hours

Weekly Check-ins

CH Fitness and Performance

Defined by Experience. Invested in Your Progress.

Cara Heads Slaughter is a 2000 Olympian and USA Weightlifting Senior International Coach with decades of experience as both an international athlete and professional coach.

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Her approach goes beyond writing workouts. Cara helps athletes develop the technical skill, physical capacity, competition readiness, confidence, and decision-making necessary for long-term progress.

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CH Fitness & Performance is more than a training program. Our athletes may train in different gyms and time zones, but they remain connected through shared standards, team communication, remote coaching, and competition experiences.

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Conveniently located less than 5 minutes off of I-395 interstate. Closest Metro Station is Van Dorn Street.

CH Fitness and Performance is located and easily accessible from all of DMV.

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6295 Edsall Rd #182, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA
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Questions? We (probably) have the answers!

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Let's Talk About Your Weightlifting Goals!

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You don't have to be great to start, but you do have to start to be great. Let's GO!

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