THIRST was originally founded by Brandon and Adrian Smitley to help improve the health, fitness, and athletic performance of the greater Wabash Valley community. Together they have acquired scientific and practical knowledge in the fitness industry, and look to apply them to help the community.
As a high level athlete and powerlifter all his life and growing up in the Terre Haute community, he realized the lack of a facility where athletes and community members could go to achieve their desired results. Slowly over the course of five years, Brandon built up a garage gym to facilitate his needs as a competitive powerlifter.
At Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) we get a variety of common questions from parents concerned about strength and conditioning for their children. To help better inform you as a parent, we’ve taken some of the common questions we get, and placed them here all in one place to help you.
Here we discuss the importance of training residuals for performance athletes and strength and conditioning.
Here we discuss the differences and similarities of the conjugate system and concurrent training for powerlifting and strength…
Here we discuss the basics of undulating periodization in strength and conditioning.
Here we discuss the basics of block periodization in strength and conditioning.
Here we discuss the basics of linear periodization in strength and conditioning.
In this video, we discuss if conditioning is really as important as sport coaches claim.
Bands and chains have amazing benefits for athletes, lifters, and increasing performance. Here we discuss the difference.
In this video, we discuss the differences between rack pulls and block pulls and their differences in performance…
It’s often believed that high speed treadmills make athletes faster. In this video, we breath down that myth.
Finding a great personal trainer can be challenging. Here’s our recommendation on how to find the best personal…
How To Set Up Bands For The Deadlift Here at THIRST, we love using bands on the deadlift…
Looking to improve speed and agility? Here’s what it really takes.
See how in-season strength and conditioning can be the way to having your best season yet.
See how semi-private based training can give you the results you want, while providing so much more.
Twenty competitors got together to help raise money for breast cancer awareness at THIRST gym in Terre Haute,…
The service provided by Brandon and Adrian at Thirst has been vital for Adelynn‘s development. They not only provided superior consultation and guidance on athletic performance improvement and resistance training, but they also gave her a safe place to feel belonged. What is so critical in youth athletics is a community that surrounds the athlete…
A high caliber facility with quality of equipment selection you are NEVER going to find anywhere else. However, what I am impressed most by are the owners, Brandon and Adrian Smitley. When it comes to strength sports and athletic development, you won’t find anybody more passionate or dedicated than these two. I often make the…
If you are looking for a great gym I highly recommend. They not only made sure Brenden was lifting the right way but they made it fun and personal for him. Brenden grew as a person and with his confidence tremendously. The two owners Brandon and Adrian Smitley are awesome! They are both so inspiring…
Kaya has gained so much strength and confidence…Best decision and investment we have made for her.
Adrian is always attentive to her client needs, taking great care to ensure an injury free experience. She will adapt your workout according to what you want to accomplish while at the same time pushing you to gain more strength and mobility. She also has a super fun personality! I highly recommend Adrian for you…
Brandon is one of the best young coaches in the country. He has taken his experience as one of the best powerlifters in the world, and applied that dedication to helping others.
