Personal Trainer, Powerlifting Coach & Adaptive Fitness Specialist

Cody Chapel is a dedicated health and fitness professional serving the Dickinson, ND community through his role at Aspire Health Fitness. With more than a decade of experience in strength training, coaching, and inclusive fitness, Cody brings passion, expertise, and heart to every program he leads.

Cody’s journey in fitness is rooted in personal transformation. After discovering powerlifting as a way to overcome his own challenges, he went on to compete at elite levels,  earning world and national records in bench press and deadlift. Beyond his competitive achievements, Cody has built a reputation for empowering others to push past limitations and achieve goals they once thought unreachable.

At Aspire Health Fitness, Cody specializes in powerlifting coaching, where he creates individualized training plans designed to build strength, enhance performance, and foster confidence in athletes of all levels. His supportive coaching style focuses not just on physical improvement, but also on mental resilience and long-term athletic development.

Cody is also deeply committed to adaptive and inclusive training. As an adaptive fitness specialist, he works with individuals with special needs to design safe, effective fitness programs that celebrate ability and encourage independence. His approach emphasizes accessibility, respect, and empowerment, making fitness welcoming for all backgrounds and abilities.

With a background in psychology and a lifelong commitment to coaching, Cody blends technical expertise with empathy and encouragement, helping clients not just reach their goals, but transform their lives.