Forge Training
851 Yates St. V8W1M1 Victoria, BC, Canada

Congratulations to April’s member of the month @evan.pritchard.562 Below is what Evan had to say about his time so far at Forge! "Like many of my predecessors, I've been with Forge since it's onset. Though my adventure with this awesome group started long before that. I started training with Locky at Studio 4 and then followed him to Catalyst. He has always had a unique way to motivate me to push me harder than I wanted. I'm pretty easy to spot, I'm always there at 5:30 and ...almost always on the bench press...even when I'm not. Never afraid to take on any challenge, so if you wanna do something but don't wanna go solo feel free to ask. There isn't much to say about Forge that hasn't been said before. It's so much more than a gym, it's a community. And one that I am so glad to be part of. It has such a way of including everyone despite anyones level of experience. There is always such a positive vibe in the air and it's great to see everyone always pushing and supporting one another. Even with the interesting year that they had thrown at them, they've continued to persevere and always make sure to provide a clean and safe environment for everyone. To say Forge is the best gym could be an understatement...or an overstatement, but it's the only gym that I wanna be at. Think strong and lift heavy!" - Evan #yyj #yyjfitness #fitnessjourney

Happy Friday! Did you know you can book in times to use the bags @forge_boxing The forge boxing room is located downstairs and has spaces available to book. ... If you need help with your technique @hal_kreisel is willing to help. Contact him for more information! #yyj #yyjfitness #boxing #kickboxing

Congratulations to Sean and @hal_kreisel on the PR Deadlift! You can see Sean around the gym a couple times a week working on his strength and conditioning with @hal_kreisel and without a doubt the work has payed off! #yyjfitness #yyj #deadlift

Great work Madeline and @sam_dewett Keep up the great work! Posted @withregram @sam_dewett Madeline is new to oly lifting, but is making awesome progress! Give me a shout if you want to learn new, fun things and up your training :) ... @forge_training @popeyesvictoria #snatch #olympicweightlifting #crossfit #yyjfitness #strongwomen

Covid-19 Update Hello to all of our Forge clients, members, and friends. We have just been informed by our local health officer that masks must be worn at all times within the gym, including while exercising in your personal area Additionally, we’d like to remind everyone to stay at least 3m away from other members and staff. We’ll update you on any other changes we need to make as more information becomes available.... Let’s all do what it takes to get through this next wave of the virus and provincial restrictions! A little discomfort will go a long way to allow us to keep training while keeping our neighbours and community healthy. Thank you to our staff, trainers, and members for helping us make the gym such a positive environment - Hal, Tina, and Locky

Amazing progress @hollyavocado . Posted @withregram @sam_dewett @hollyavocado working them lines #AMRAPgymnastics @forge_training @popeyesvictoria

I'm sure you didn't mean to be a towel thief. I forgive you, but don't do it again, buster! . . . #gym #community #yyj #yyjfitness #memes #gymmemes #towels

Fuelling your body is just as important as the training you do. I don't know about you, but I'm always looking to save some money without sacrificing quality. We've partnered with @trulocal to give you a LIFETIME discount! What does that mean? Regular box: 3lbs of grass fed ground beef in the first box and 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in EVERY future box! Small box: 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in the first box and 1lbs of grass fed ground beef in EVERY future box!... This is only happening for this month so hit up our dms so we can give you the code for free beef! . . . #gym #fitness #food #community #meat #deal #yyj #yyjfitness

Enrolment for the next Nutrition Reset program is now open! Dr. Marie-Eve, Ph.D decided this year to bring it online in a group setting to be able to help more people improve their nutrition at a fraction of the cost that it normally cost to work with her on an individual basis. And what she has found with the group setting format from her experience of running it at the Rise Health Centre is that, not only you benefit from her expertise and experience, but you get to intera...ct with other people in similar situations that will probably experience the same challenges so you will benefit from the extra support from the group and their own tips and tricks to be successful! The Nutrition Reset program is a coaching program designed to help you implement healthy nutrition habits. By the end of the program, you can expect to see an improvement in body composition, an increase in energy and performance, and overall health. This program includes: lifetime access to the content hub with each module focusing on one habit to implement with of audio lessons, action tasks, handouts, guides, and cheat sheets; weekly 60-minutes group coaching calls (6 in total), each with specific habits to be implemented and opportunity to discuss your progress and troubleshoot any challenges you might face and ask any questions relevant to the habits discussed; regular emails with reminders, motivation bits, and tips so that you stay focused and motivated. This program is for anyone who wants to: improve their nutrition know how much, when, and what to eat learn about what makes a complete and balanced diet demystify all the controversial diet and nutrition advice simply: feel, perform, and look better! Details and registration at https://renuwellness.clickfunnels.com/fast-acting-order-for Hurry up and sign up! The program starts next Monday January 18th! Hit up our dms for a discount code!

Every day you make it in you get a little bit better and a little bit stronger! . #gym #community #yyjfitness #yyj #lifting #technique . Posted @withregram @neener.gee Great session today with @judahratzlaff of @inzolostrength at @forge_training. Not a PR, but on my way there!

Shout out to our December Member of The Month Barbara Perin! Here's what she had to say: A healthy lifestyle and always striving to reach my potential has always been intrinsic to who I am. The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. - Epictetus Being recognized by my peers for something I absolutely love to do is an awesome complement; all you other Grinders at Forge, thanks for the inspiration. I’ve tried several ot...her gyms in Victoria before realizing Forge was the gym where I could really push myself and see what I’m capable of. From the highly skilled trainers to all the excellent equipment one needs to level up in any athletic capacity necessary to fulfill my fitness goals...Forge delivers. Forge has become part of my lifestyle and I’m continually grateful to Locky, Tina and Hal for providing a great, SAFE place to grind away and push myself to continually reach my athletic potential. Well done. " Who's our first Member of The Month for 2021?? . . . #gym #community #yyj #yyjfitness #memberofthemonth #motm #motivation

Our good friends at ReNu Wellness have a special offer for Forge Members! Start the year off right with The Nutrition Reset program and learn how fuel your body. Slide in our dms for your link and code . . . .... #yyjfitness #yyj #community #nutrition #gym #newyear See more

Happy New Year! I asked what you were looking forward to for 2021 and these are your answers. There's a lot of great goals, milestones, and hopes. Having each other is what got us through 2020 and we will all help each other succeed this year . . . .... #yyjfitness #yyj #community #newyear #goals #positivity See more

Am I the only one that feels like the metal weights are heavier?? . . . #liftingmemes #gym #yyj #yyjfitness #community

A province wide notice has just been issued to stop all indoor HIIT classes. As of now, all @forge_training and @forge_boxing will be shutting down classes until further notice. We’ll update you as soon as more information becomes available.

How I'm feeling rolling into the gym after all the holiday treats . . . #gym #community #yyj #yyjfitness #liftheavy

Excellent lifting @robyn.hitman (you lift more than me so your errors are acceptable ) we are masked up, distanced, and ready to go. No classes yet, but 24 individual 2.5m x 2.5m stations available to book in our strength and conditioning gym, with 6 stations in the downstairs @forge_boxing gym . Posted @withregram @robyn.hitman Training myself not to jump back is a comedy of errors. Big on the errors.

Next week is our Online Forge Deadlift Contest! Only $15 to enter. Top prizes for the best Men and Women entries include a new outfit from Lululemon and a meat pack from Trulocal we’ll also have a prize for best socks! Your score for the deadlift contest will be a combination of you best heavy single (Wilks) and the maximum amount of reps per minute of 1/2 your body weight. Submit your entry online next week ... . From Matt Spud Rud : Top singles from the past week. And yes straps are cheating. _ Deadlift 600x1

Still time to enter our Online Forge Deadlift Competition!l Submit your MAX single and AMRAP at half body weight to enter! Sign-up details in the link in the description check out @judahratzlaff crushing a heavy single from a couple of weeks back good luck as competes at a local powerlifting event that is (hopefully) still on for the weekend!#l . . . .... #deadlift #strong #competition #weightlifting #gym #training See more

Thanks Dr. Jason Wale for the write up today in the @timescolonist we want to thank our staff and patrons for doing their part in keeping our gym clean, comfortable, and safe during COVID-19

Links and info to sign up here! Let’s have some Fun

FORGE 4th ANNUAL DEADLIFT COMPETITION Starting next week! . November 23 - 30 Registration Links in Bio . Lift in the official online contest this year for great prizes and for a great cause! Due to COVID restrictions, this year's event will be by online submission. Submission videos MUST be filmed at Forge and submitted from November 23 - 30. This contest is open to Forge members and non-members, so get training!... . This year, to make things extra spicy, this now a 2 part event! . Part 1 - Max Weight Lifted - submit your best 1 rep max lift. Part 2 - Max Repetition Deadlifts at 1/2 bodyweight in 1 min (60 seconds). . Winners will be determined by a composite score of your Part 1 and Part 2 scores . Prizes! Men’s and Women’s Overall Grand Champions: include meat from TruLocal @trulocal, Lululemon Merchandise @lululemonyvr, and more! Best Socks: New Socks for your collection! . 50% of the funds raised from the 4th Annual Deadlift Competition will go directly to the Umbrella Society (https://www.umbrellasociety.ca/) to support Harm Reduction and Addiction Services . The other 50% will go to the Forge Assault Bike/Equipment Repair fund. You may have noticed that COVID has taken a particularly hard toll on our cardio equipment and we need your help to keep it in working order for all you wonderful maniacs! . . . . . #deadlift #training #gym #gymlife #powerlifting #yyj #yyjevents #competition See more

With the uptick of COVID-19 cases on Vancouver island (and the lower mainland), we want to remind our patrons and local community about our stringent heath safety practices including: - Masks for trainers when they can not maintain 6 feet distance from clients - 30+ Bookable training stations that have a minimum of 2.5x2.5m working space - Enhanced PPE for higher risk activities (face-to-face training) - Plexiglass and physical barriers where appropriate (Rig, bathro...oms, assault bikes, etc.) - Enhanced cleaning protocols and cleaning supplies at EVERY station - Open line of communication with VIHA and Worksafe BC and our members . We are working to keep the scope of activities we are doing at Forge safe, but are doing so mindfully and with the sanction of our local health authority. We want our most vulnerable members to still feel comfortable training . . . . . #training #gym #forgefitfam #community #training #gymlife #yyj #yvr #yyfitness See more

HOW TO WIN THE FORGE DEADLIFT CONTEST STEP 1: Sign up below STEP 1: Weigh yourself STEP 2: War paint ... STEP 3: Max heavy single STEP 4: Verify weight lifted STEP 5: Max reps @ half bodyweight + verify weight STEP 6: Collect sweet prizes (i.e. internet points, awesome socks for best socks, and meat and clothes for top lifts) Excited to see everyone’s entries! This years theme is smash weight, f*** Covid, and keep the fire burning

Amazing work on your 175lb deadlift PR Ahkzana the week of the 4th Annual Forge Deadlift Competition is fast approaching. Regulations and masks are no problem - even with the new restrictions it’s MASK ON, WEIGHTS UP To enter, film your submission at Forge next week, and sign up in the registration link below if you’re a non member! If you’re a member, sign up in your Gymmaster portal or at the front desk! Money raised goes to equipment repairs and the Umbrella Society charity. Prizes for top lifts from Lululemon and TruLocal Oh! And prizes for best socks

COVID-19 UPDATE We are reaching out to let you know what our next steps are in regards to the new BC Covid-19 policies that have been implemented province wide as of today's date of November 19. TL;DR: Gym is open for individual training and PT, classes cancelled (for now) and masks must be worn at all times ... Forge Training is still open for personal training and individual training in our pre-bookable training stations. As of right now, we have cancelled all classes until we get further clarification regarding the new restrictions and how they apply to our strength & conditioning, boxing, and kickboxing classes. We recognize that there is some ambiguity as to what we can and can not do based on the current regulations posted on the BC Government Covid-19 website. Once we have further clarification, we'll be able to bring classes back, even if they are somewhat different. We know that some of you depend on those classes quite a bit and we are focussed on learning the safest way to bring those back to you. Masks have also been mandated inside public indoor spaces. This is also an area that we have asked for clarification on but until we hear back, we would kindly ask that you wear a mask at all times while visiting Forge Training. We know it's uncomfortable and hot but hopefully we'll have clarification on this mandate soon. Thanks very much for your understanding and support. We are working as a team to provide the most logical, safest, coordinated, and timely response as possible during the second wave of Covid-19. We will update you with the most up-to-date information as it becomes available. Hal, Tina, & Locky