Body Edge Fitness and Personal Training
358 Market Ave V0H1H0 Grand Forks, BC, Canada

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HOLIDAY SEASON is upon us and starting this week, lots of people will be returning home etc. This is just a friendly reminder...if you are not a full time resident of the area, even if you have had a membership before or still have an active Punch Pass, Covid Restrictions are in place and you will be unable to train at Body Edge Fitness. The Punch Pass will remain valid for use when restrictions ease.... I wish I had "Happier Holiday News" but I don't. Thank you for your co-operation and understanding!!

The "Bear"... Tom Hettrich cranked out muscle ups at the END of his training session. Unleash the power!!... So IMPRESSIVE!!!

Big Red crushes the competition and sets Canadian record... Check out the vids of Emilija Martic crushing her 1st Powerlifting Competition. Lifts of: Squat - 423.5 lbs Bench - 269.5 lbs... Dead Lift - 451.9 lbs That's quite a day. Emilija has switched gears and traded in the tiny sparkling suit, hair, make-up and tan for the Power suit, power belt and knee wraps...and hasn't missed a beat. One of the most "stubborn and driven" athletes I have ever coached and she has now taken those attributes to another level in another sport. Congrats Emilija!

OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK NEEDS US MORE THAN EVER DURING THIS CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS. THIS YEAR INSTEAD OF COLLECTING CANNED GOODS, WE HAVE DECIDED TO COLLECT FOOD GIFT CARDS FROM OUR LOCAL GROCERY STORES. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN. $10.00, $25.00, $50.00....ANY DENOMINATION. WE WILL BE DELIVERING THE CARDS TO THE FOOD BANK DECEMBER 15TH. LET'S SPREAD SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HIT ESPECIALLY HARD THIS YEAR!

ATTENTION... Body Edge Fitness will not be selling any memberships or allowing any access to the facility to any person that does not live in the immediate area full time, i.e., Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Greenwood, Midway. Further, if you currently hold a Punch Pass and do not live in the listed areas, the punch pass is "frozen" until there is some resemblance of normality to the Covid situation...so you have no access to the facility at this time.... Looking ahead to the holiday season, people home for the holidays etc will not be granted access to the facility via membership or punch pass. Summarily, if you don't reside here full time, there is no gym access. These changes are in effect to protect the health of our current members as we work through this crisis. Thank you for your understanding!!

As per Provincial Health Order, face masks are now required to enter Body Edge Fitness. Anyone without a face mask will be denied entrance. Please do your part and be diligent with all COVID19 protocols. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.

CARDIO EQUIPMENT... This is the most common place for people to be breathing hard or panting in the gym... EVERY OTHER MACHINE...even same family...NO EXCEPTIONS! ... If not busy, please select a machine that will allow the maximum number of users. Thanks for your co-operation.

ATTENTION!! COVID RESTRICTIONS ARE NOT NEW! RESPECT YOUR FELLOW GYM MEMBERS! If you are entering Body Edge Fitness you have signed a Covid "Guidelines" sheet and these same conditions are clearly posted as you enter the facility. ... ADHERANCE to the guidelines is MANDATORY! You have already signed to acknowledge these guidelines. IF I HAVE TO SPEAK TO YOU FOR VIOLATING THE GUIDELINES, IT WILL BE TO ASK YOU TO LEAVE...so don't act surprised!! Just gather your stuff and leave! Thank you in advance for understanding.

Ben Tanner... When the big man from Cranbrook is putting in the work at Body Edge does it mean he's starting to think about Stepping on Stage again...only time will tell but he's thickly muscled and ready to go if he flips the switch.

ATTENTION... If you are coughing, sneezing, sniffling or feeling ill... STAY AWAY from the GYM...... COUGHING, SNEEZING and SNIFFLING will result in staff approaching you and directing you to leave the premises. It is not a request; a negotiation or a debate...it is a directive and failure to do so will result in loss of privileges. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! It's about respecting the facility and others. Thank you for understanding this VERY SIMPLE RULE!!

Great shot of Amanda Dunlevy from Van City Open yesterday...

Jackie Laine and I "arguing". Love her determination and smile!

Stroke victims. Anyone that has had a stroke or their family members / support team know the hurdles that exist when there is a degree of paralysis as result of the stroke. They basically have to learn to function again. They have to force or train their brain to send messages to the muscles via a different path than they used to. Mobility; strength; range of motion etc physically along with anxiety; self confidence etc mentally are all challenges. Losing their balance and f...alling is a constant fear and concern. Balance overall is often the biggest challenge. This is Jackie Laine . She had a stroke in the summer 2019. In the fall of 2019, Jackie and I started to work together twice weekly. She has made amazing improvements during this time. Improvements are very noticeable to others but they are never really evident to the person because they compare to their life pre-stroke. Jackie is a tiger and we have had our "moments" or "small arguments" as shown in the pics. Working on a Bosu Ball is an extremely challenging task for any person let alone a stroke victim. In the 1st pic, Jackie has made her way onto the Bosu holding onto me and the exact words coming out of her mouth at this time, "I'm not ready for this". This is the argument part because I wouldn't let her get off. In the 2nd pic, I have convinced her to let go of me and I am telling her to stare at my chin and not think about anything so her brain, core etc would take over almost naturally. Standing like this for her is extremely difficult. In the 3rd pic, Jackie has been on the Bosu for almost a minute unsupported and now has her hand on her hip. Maybe showing off a bit...lol! Very impressive for her to be able to do this. This is pure determination on her part. I am unable to attach a vid of this to this post so will add it independent to this post.

There may be cake today... The infamous carrot cake by Dean Engen... Drop in for a snack.

Where does the time go? 7 yrs ago today Body Edge opened on Market Avenue...thanks to everyone of you that have made it a huge success! There might be some cake and giveaways today. We can't say "party" during these Covid times so business as normal with cake!!

There you have it...

Every now and then you will have one of those workout days when you get that "wow, I got it happening real good today"...and then a Mat Fraser training vid shows up on your timeline...and you just slide down on the incline bench and bow your head a bit. Bastard!! What an athlete...Crossfit Champion of the World!!

The Fall season is fast approaching. The "awe, it's summer" excuse is no longer valid. It's time to pick up the pace and put your personal well being at the forefront. This year, with the Covid threat, being your healthiest should be a priority for everyone. Nobody can do it for you!!

JUST A REMINDER THAT EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1ST OUR NEW HOURS OF OPERATION WILL BE: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8AM 6PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: 9AM - 1PM CLOSED HOLIDAYS AFTER HOUR ACCESS REMAINS THE SAME. ... 4AM - MIDNIGHT. 7 DAYS A WEEK. See more

It is with mixed emotions, to say the least, that we announce a staff change. We hired Jasmine Starchuk over 2 yrs ago as this tiny little girl and now, as a beautiful young lady, we bid her Best Wishes as she starts her post secondary education at Selkirk College in Castlegar. Never, in the history of Body Edge, have we witnessed a transition like we all watched with Jasmine. Suffering from an eating disorder, she totally changed her lifestyle and habits. Her personality an...d confidence exploded to the extent she was in the final stages of a Physique Show prep only to have it cancelled due to Covid. Jasmine has chosen to pursue a Forestry Career and some of her field classes start right away while she will do other courses online like all college students these days. Jasmine will always be a member of the Body Edge family and we will see her when she is home visiting...but for now...Selkirk College and Castlegar are going to get the benefit of this wonderful young lady's energy and personality. Jasmine left us with the noted message on the board...in the other pic she is trying out her new armchair and lamp. Nothing but SUCCESS for you Jasmine!! We will miss you!

Our little town produces some remarkable athletes who usually don't get recognized. Today, this group of 4 were all in gym at the same time. Who are they most will ask (left to right): James Dergousoff, Christina Lake. James is a Swim Canada athlete who won Bronze at 2015 PanAm Games; Silver at 2019 PanAm Games and is the current Canadian 200m breast stroke champ...meaning with No Covid issue, he would have been swimming at the Tokyo Olympics this summer wearing the Maple Lea...f. A "Remarkable" talent. Nancy, a retired Canadian Bodybuilding Champion and IFBB Pro Bodybuilder is next. Lydia MacLellan, Grand Forks. Lydia is a couple weeks away from her 1st year at McGill University where she will play Collegiate Women's Hockey on a scholarship she earned playing at the Okanagan Hockey Academy. Kyle Bron, Grand Forks. Kyle was the 2017 BC Jr Men's Bodybuilding Champion and followed that up in 2018 placing 2nd in Men's Classic Physique at the Canadian National Bodybuilding Championships. Every day local athletes of this caliber are coming through the door to sharpen their conditioning for upcoming events. These 3 young adults are driven and disciplined athletes who have risen to the top in their respective sports.

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER FOR ALL MEMBERS TO CONTINUE TO FOLLOW ALL COVID PROTOCOLS. WE ARE IN THIS FOR THE LONG HAUL SO PLEASE DO NOT GET COMPLACENT. LETS CONTINUE TO FLATTEN THAT CURVE AND KEEP EVERYONE SAFE!

BC DAY LONG WEEKEND HOURS OF OPERATION: SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST: 9AM-1PM SUNDAY AUGUST 2ND: 9AM-1PM MONDAY AUGUST 3RD: BC DAY- CLOSED... MEMBERS WITH AFTER HOURS MAY ACCESS FACILITY FROM 4AM - MIDNIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK. HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Folks...just reminder to stay hydrated this week...and protect your pets. The weather is about to get stupid!!

Thorn between "Two Roses"... Roxanne Rioux (left) and Erin McLean (rt) are both Canadian girls playing Pro Hockey for Aisulu Almaty in Almaty, Kazakhstan. They play in the EWHL (European Women's Hockey League) and travel all over Europe playing their games. This team is also the Kazakhstan National team. The girls are turning their fitness levels up In Body Edge this summer before they head to Kazakhstan at the end of the month.... If you see them in the gym, chat them up. They have lots of great stories and better senses of humor... What a life!! All the best this season girls!

Lisa Accardo...the last but not the least of the Covid-19 physique competition casualties. Lisa is from Castlegar and made amazing progress with the transformation of her physique for her Figure debut in a show scheduled for May of this year. Covid caused the show to be pushed back to Jul and she would have been on stage this weekend if the show hadn't been pushed back to Sept and then cancelled. Lisa took it all in stride and has already started to improve her physique even ...more for a 2021 debut. These athletes that we have featured in these cancellations have all worked very hard and been in a show diets much longer than normal due to the date changes and cancellation. They will all enjoy the odd pizza and hamburger now as they finally get to enjoy the summer more freely.

Ryan Ricker from Castlegar... Another Covid-19 victim. Ryan was prepping to step on stage in May but his show got pushed back to Jul...and now cancelled. This was going to be Ryan's first run as a competitive bodybuilder and he definitely would've made a strong run. ... Back to the drawing board to plan for 2021...in the meantime he will tune up this already great physique to be even better when his time comes.

UPDATE...another COVID casualty. Earlier in year we posted about Jasmine Starchuk's amazing journey. She transformed herself from 85 lbs and suffering from eating disorder as shown in picture in the t-shirt and shorts...to the young lady with the amazing Figure physique wearing the blue stage suit...in 16 months. She is 123 lbs and just about to start her show diet here. Jasmine was set to take the stage on May 23rd...then the show got pushed back to Jul 18 due to Covid...the...n re-scheduled again to Sept and now cancelled. Doesn't matter...this shining star is a Champion in her own rights. She battled harder than anyone to move from having the eating disorder to understanding what nutrition and exercise could do for her MIND and BODY... She doesn't need any trophy or medal to be a WINNER!! AMAZING TRANSFORMATION !!!!

Well its been 1 month since we re-opened and things are going very well. Even the smell of bleach and disinfectant doesn't burn my eyes and nose anymore. Though things are going well, now is not the time to drop our guard. Lets continue to be diligent with following the protocols in place. Though masks are not mandatory, we encourage any members that wish to wear one to do what ever is necessary to feel comfortable in our facility. To all our members, thanks for being so awesome and in the words of Dr. Henry, Be Kind, Be Calm and Be safe.

STARTING TODAY, EVENING AFTER HOURS IS A GO. ALL PROTOCOLS ARE STILL IN PLACE SO PLEASE BE DILIGENT IN FOLLOWING THEM. THANKS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS FOR EMBRACING THE "NEW NORMAL" AFTER HOUR ACCESS IS FROM 4AM TO OPENING AND FROM CLOSING TO MIDNIGHT 7 DAYS A WEEK.

Body Edge Fitness Congratulates the Class of 2020! Wishing you success in everything and anything you do. Stay Fit and stay healthy.

Since everyone has been so fantastic following all Covid19 protocols, we have decided to implement our morning After Hour access starting Monday June 15th. All protocols are still in place so please be diligent and follow them. We will be monitoring the facility virtually and with the gym access computer program. New hours of operation are: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 8pm Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 1pm Morning After Hour Access: 4am - Opening (7 days per week)... **EVENING AFTER HOURS IS STILL SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE**

It's not very often that I look up to people that I train...or meet...as I'm just a hair under 6'5". That all changed yesterday when I met this impressive young fellow. Luke Ashton, age 15 (not misprint), looked down at me as we worked together. Luke is from the lower mainland and is an aspiring hockey talent / prospect for the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. I spent the last 2 days with Luke assessing his abilities and designing strength programs for his off-season training. I ...have met and worked with a lot of young athletes, especially hockey players, in my day, but never have I been so impressed by the focus, maturity and uncanny athletic ability displayed by this young man. With someone so young, and so big, one would assume there would be an awkwardness / clumsiness to some extent. ABSOLUTELY ZERO in this case... With Luke's ability, combined with his maturity and approach to situations, the future is bright for Luke.

IT'S A GO! WE WILL BE RE-OPENING FRIDAY MAY 29TH AT 6AM. PLEASE FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH OUR NEW PROTOCOLS AND PLEASE PRACTICE PATIENCE. THIS IS NEW TO ALL OF US, AND THERE WILL BE HICCUPS BUT WE WILL PERSEVERE AS ONLY GRAND FORKS CAN DO. SEE YOU FRIDAY!

COVID-19 protocol for Body Edge Fitness...if you can't adhere to these simple rules you will be politely asked to leave.

RYAN WELTZ... You are the Day 3 (final day) winner of the Lasagna Dinner for 4 draw.... Drop by Donaldson Market today between 10-6 and see Dean Engen and staff and your meal will be waiting for you.... Enjoy!!

Keanna Plotnikoff. YOU ARE THE WINNER on Day 2 of Body Edge Fitness lasagna dinner for 4 giveaway. Anytime today between 10 and 6 stop by Donaldson Market and see Dean Engen and staff who will have your dinner waiting for you!... Congrats.

In anticipation of our RE-OPENING, we are doing a few draws for Lasagna Dinner for 4 persons. First winner : Lorraine Wright Just show up at Donaldson Market before 6 pm today and your dinner will be waiting for you.... Enjoy and thank you for your support!!

Folks... Yes GYMS have been given the go ahead to open as of May 19th. Please be advised there is absolutely NO CHANCE....ZERO PERCENT....that Body Edge will be open before, at the very EARLIEST MAY 25th....and there is only about 10% change for that date...probably LATER!!! We understand your frustrations and that you all want to get back at it but there are rules and regs in place and we CAN NOT MEET THE CONDITIONS yet and need time to do so. There is a lot to be done, equi...pment to be removed etc so be PATIENT! There are a lot of unknowns and we don't have the answers yet...as soon as we do we will implement them and inform members. Until that time, PLEASE do not message us asking questions because, in most cases, we don't have the answers. We WILL OPEN AS SOON AS WE CAN MEET THE CRITERIA!! THANK YOU!!

Petra Nielsen... Outright determination, discipline and commitment! These words describe Petra's last 12 weeks. In this time, she travelled to the Okanagan for a week for work; she travelled to Vegas and while there the conditions came in regarding 14 day isolation upon return; then the gyms were closed but none of this stopped her.... Petra lost 22 lbs in 12 wks despite the noted hurdles because she wanted it. She is continuing on with her healthy eating and physical activity lifestyle as she feels better physically and has tons of energy. An inspiration for all during these difficult times. This is what you can accomplish when there are "No Excuses"! Great job Petra! Keep smiling!

Well it has definately been a long 42 days for us as well as you our members. We know you all want to get back to your fitness routines. We have been getting alot of inquiries as to when we will be open again. Unlike other health regions in B.C, Interior Health has ordered us to close until May 30th. This order can be rescinded, amended or extended. We are hoping more clarification will be coming next week from the Province. In the mean time we are spending this shutdown cleaning, doing machine maintenance and putting together our Covid protocol for when we can re-open. Take care everyone. We will keep you updated as things progress.

COVID-19 Casualty... Cody Meikle, from Salmon Arm, was killing the prep for stage debut at the OKFF in Kelowna in July...then the date got pushed back to Aug so we backed off a bit...and then show cancelled. The progress he made in a short off season and then his show prep was nothing short of impressive especially when you consider he had to pull some equipment together and basement train once the gyms closed. ... With many weeks still to refine this, you can see from his muscle thickness and taper, he was going to be a force to be reckoned with in both Bodybuilding and Classic. The back is usually a weaker body part in novice guys...not this one. The rest of the physique was just as impressive but I love this pose. There are other shows that "MAY" go this Sept - Nov but Cody has bigger family / personal plans for the fall months so he reluctantly made the choice to step down. We will work on this physique and make even better for 2021. Disappointed for sure but will be back better and stronger!!

UPDATE APRIL 29: It has been a very difficult month for all of us. For some more than others. Body Edge Fitness would like to extend a helping hand to anyone in need or to anyone struggling at this difficult time... OR if you are a frontline worker (grocery stores, emergency personnel, medical staff etc. and are run off your feet and would like to be treated to a family meal.... We have some more lasagna dinner's made by the incomparable chef Dean Engen. Each lasagna dinner will feed a family of 4. All you have to do is private message us on the Body Edge page. If we have meals available you will get one...once they are gone the post will be taken down as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are all in this Together and we will get through this Together. Please stay safe.

THE CHALLENGE... Most are without their regular training place and equipment. Last week Kyle Bron, from Grand Forks, did 500 push ups over multiple sets for his upper body workout and from all reports...he ached like hell next day. Kyle just set the number at 500 and stopped there. Yesterday, Terry Huston, 61, in Red Deer, Alta accepted the Challenge and got 563. (71;45;35;55;50;40;25;35;34;30;35;30;26;25;27)... So, here is the challenge and I will tag some in it...over the course of about 90 mins, do as many max rep sets of push ups as you can do and send in the number on this post. It should make for lot of fun and it's one hell of a workout. If you are trying to be "The King", you should probably have someone present to verify your numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh00_rniF8E

For info of all. As noted, there may be amendments to the dates as things change...thank you all for your patience.

WE MAY BE CLOSED BUT OUR SUPPLEMENT COUNTER IS STILL OPEN. PROTEIN POWDER, PROTEIN MONSTER COOKIES, PROTEIN DRINKS, C-4, CAFFEINE. WE HAVE IT ALL. MESSAGE US YOUR ORDER AND WE WILL GIVE YOU A DAY AND TIME TO PICK IT UP.

We just wanted to say Thank you to all our valued members for your support during this difficult time. Yes we are closed but we will be back! Until that time, all current memberships will be frozen and expiry dates advanced once we re-open. If you are on the pre-authorized debit payment plan, your payments will be suspended. Once we are back up and running your payments will continue as scheduled. This is all new to every one of us. Be kind and stay safe.We will get through this together.

TO ALL OUR VALUED MEMBERS: AS PER THE PROVINCIAL HEALTH ORDER, WE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE FROZEN AND EXTENDED UPON RE-OPENING. PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY AND HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE OVER SOON. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGING WORDS DURING THIS VERY DIFFICULT TIME. WE GOT THROUGH THE FLOOD TOGETHER AND WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS. TAKE CARE. AL, NANCY, SONYA, JASMINE AND BLAKE