MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
See what our members have to say about training at Forge!

RYAN
July 2022
"Weightlifting is a part of my daily regimen because it makes me feel better mentally. I have been to many gyms throughout my travels, and I always look forward to returning home to train at the Forge. They provide a vast selection of maintained equipment which permits an efficient workout. There is always a rack and plenty of plates available. Forge also has a core group of knowledgeable staff and trainers that are always smiling and having a great time sharing their knowledge and experience."
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XAVIER
April 2022
"My first day at Forge was September 6th, 2017. I remember how out-of-place I felt that day, those first few months, even the first year! Something I noticed right away was that I wasn't the only gym "newbie" there, I wasn't the only one putting myself out there and getting uncomfortable in front of total strangers. And at no point did I ever feel out of place or left feeling like I didn't belong at Forge - there was consistent, 100% support from all the trainers I worked with and all the other members I trained alongside."
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ISABELLA
January 2022
“When I was first introduced to Forge by my friend and trainer @mattrudfitness, I wasn’t expecting it to be much different than other gyms I’d attended — besides maybe some equipment I hadn’t seen before and some very strong people working out around me. But right off the bat, I felt welcomed by the Forge community in a way I never had at a gym in the past"
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CLARE
October 2021
“Thank you for selecting me as member of the month, an honour that is legitimately the pinnacle of my athletic career. I never could have risen to these heights without the support of Michael, who gave me my first tour and convinced me Forge was a place I’d fit in, and Tina, whose training has made me stronger and has mostly helped me avoid hurting myself with my clumsy tendencies."
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JOHNNY&STEF
June 2022
“We have been working out at Forge for the past year or so together and are both so grateful for the awesome facility and community.
Over the course of the pandemic, Forge did an amazing job working with the public health orders to ensure the community had a safe place to train."
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ERIC
March 2022
“I can't say enough about the tremendous impact Forge has had on me - my life, my health, my outlook - in the seven years or so since I dragged myself in here, a person in his mid-50's, formerly very active but by that time a sedate couch potato. My good friend Grant got me going on this - it was clear something had to be done! Well, this place, and the incredible people in it, were just what was needed to turn a badly-needed new leaf."
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EJ
December 2021
"I was drawn to Forge by the spirit of community and inclusivity that Locky, Tina and Hal have built the organization on. As a non-binary person some other gyms are not safe spaces nor have they put the intention that Forge has into ensuring all members have equal access to facilities."
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MAREN
May 2022
"Thank you so much for the honour of Member of the Month! Forge has had an immense positive impact on my life. I’ve had the opportunity to be a member with Forge since their first gym on Fort St. and it’s been incredible to witness the work and growth made possible by Hal, Locky and Tina. I’ve never considered myself an athlete, and never consistently went to the gym. It wasn’t until Forge that I knew it was a place I wanted to be a part of."
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