Family-Owned, Community-Focused

1981–1987

St. Louis Area
Greg and Deena Lymberopoulos built and operated five fitness centers, ranking #299 on Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest-growing companies. Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

1988

Call to LivRite Indianapolis
LivRite purchased a racquetball club in Indianapolis and completed a full remodel into a fitness facility. Genesis 12:1 “The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.”

1989–1994

Transition Completed
The St. Louis facilities were sold, and LivRite Indianapolis grew despite significant challenges during this major family transition. Philippians 3:13b-14 “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

1994-1995

“Build It… I Will Be the Cornerstone”
After purchasing land in Fishers, Indiana, the Lord instructed Greg to sell it. Obedience confirmed Jesus as the cornerstone of the company.Hebrews 11:17 “By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son,” I sold passed the test; Jesus is the cornerstone of our company.

1996–1998

IBelong Sales Mark
Seeking a marketing direction, Greg received “I Belong” and secured IBelong.com. A year later, the Lord confirmed the decision, and the IBelong trademark was obtained. Ecclesiastes 9:11 – “…but time and chance happen to them all.”

1999–2004

New Thing
OneCrown Ministries was formed to share the Gospel. The Indianapolis LivRite business was sold, but the name LivRite and IBelong were licensed rather than sold, following prayerful counsel. The Lord revealed that growth had been restrained for a season.Isaiah 43:19 “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”

December 17, 2004

The Resurrected LivRite
A LivRite facility in Belleville, Illinois was donated to OneCrown Ministries. LivRite International, Inc. was formed to operate the club and share the Gospel. Despite adversity, membership grew from 400 to 1,200 in 18 months as many joined the vision. Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

2009–2011

Anderson LivRite Starts
LivRite acquired the assets of Excel Fitness in Anderson, Indiana, began improvements, and shared the Good News. The club grew rapidly through community support. Ezekial 47:12 “ Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”

2012–2013

Fairview and Indianapolis
During the process of purchasing the original LivRite on Binford, the Lord directed LivRite to acquire its first 24-hour fitness facility near Belleville. Indianapolis was acquired in 2013. That same year, Belleville suffered a total-loss fire, yet through trials, Indianapolis, Anderson, and Fairview continued to grow. Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who [a] have been called according to his purpose.”

2014–2015

Noblesville, Indiana
LivRite Fairview was sold to Michael Lymberopoulos, enabling strengthened investment in Indianapolis and Anderson. The Lord led LivRite to purchase a closed fitness center in Noblesville and convert it into a 24-hour club. After a condominium association was formed to allow the sale, the club opened successfully. Matthew 21:2 “saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will finda donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me."

2017–2020

Fishers LivRite
The Lord led LivRite to land in Fishers Marketplace. After many delays, construction began in 2018 and the new facility opened in December 2019. The Grand Opening was interrupted by the COVID shutdown. A dream from the Lord revealed that what looked like a crash landing would become a safe, peaceful one—fulfilled through His faithfulness. Ephesians 3:20 “ Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”

2021–2025

Rebuilding the Walls
Fairview Heights LivRite was sold prior to the pandemic. The Noblesville real estate—located just half a mile from the Fishers club—was sold and provided needed resources. Anderson was sold in 2022 to Kyle and Jessica Lymberopoulos. Many supported the LivRite vision during a season when the founder faced significant health challenges but has since recovered. Throughout, LivRite continued to say yes to God. 2 Corinthians 1:18 “But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.”

Present Day

Moving Forward Toward Franchising
The current leading is to franchise the LivRite brand. Though the franchising process is challenging, we continue to follow God’s direction and say yes to His guidance. We believe we can carry this cross because we are carrying it behind Jesus, who goes before us and makes the way. Luke 23:26 “As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.