Jose Vega, a native of Lancaster City—better known as Cheg—has had a passion for fitness for as long as he can remember. What started with neighborhood pick-up games grew into a lifelong commitment to strength, discipline, and movement.

With over 20 years of personal fitness and athletic experience, and more than 16 years as a professional trainer, Cheg brings knowledge, energy, and dedication to every person he trains.

 

Certifications & Specialties

Cheg is AAAI, ISMA, and ACE certified, with expertise in:

• Strength & Conditioning

• High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

• Calisthenics

• Small Group Training

• Cross-Training

• Rock Steady Boxing

He works with all age groups—from preteens to seniors—and all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes.

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Training Philosophy

Cheg believes in meeting people where they are and pushing them toward where they want to be. His coaching goes beyond physical fitness—it builds discipline, confidence, and mental strength.

For Cheg, fitness is more than a workout:
It’s mentorship.
It’s discipline.
It’s a lifestyle.

 

Team Beast Mode Strength & Conditioning (TBM)

In 2017, Cheg founded Team Beast Mode Strength & Conditioning to create more than just a gym. TBM is a space built on accountability, support, and real transformation.

This isn’t just a place to train—it’s a community where individuals grow physically, mentally, and emotionally together.

 

Community Involvement

With the support of his team and members, Cheg has made community impact a core part of TBM. Together, they host and participate in events such as:

• F_#@ Cancer Bootcamp (Fall Event)

• Back-to-School Sneaker Giveaway

• Training and Exercise for Senior Citizen at SACA

• Holiday Workouts & Events

The mission extends beyond fitness—

helping people stay active, connected, and supported at every stage of life.

 

The TBM Community

At TBM, members don’t just train—they show up for one another.

The community regularly participates in:

• 5Ks and marathons

• Weightlifting events

• CrossFit competitions

• Group weight loss challenges

Cheg is right there with them—motivating, supporting, and often competing alongside his members.

TBM is built on connection, accountability, and shared growth. Every person who walks through the doors becomes part of a family committed to evolving together.