TFW Didsbury

Give it up for the November Warrior of the Month.. Dolu M. Gonzalez! Dolu is consistent as can be and has be crushing it week in/week out for nearly a year now! This includes during the closure where she was one of the most consistent Zoom Warriors of all! I honestly don’t know if she’s ever missed her 4 days in a week, our system only tracks back to July and she’s hit 4 every week since then. On top of this, one thing that has really stood out to us coaches is Dolu’s coach...ability. She has officially made the journey from only focusing on cardio to embracing strength days and not being afraid to hoist some big iron..and why? Because us coaches told her that strength training is where the true transformation is, that doing cardio only and avoiding challenging ourselves on strength days for fear of getting bulky is a bogus lie. From there she did something totally amazing. She trusted us and listened. She didn’t fight to hold on to her old ways because it’s what she knew or what she wanted to believe. She changed. Now not only does she enjoy the strength training but she’s getting jacked because of it. She’s also a dream to coach because she gives her all, is always shining bright and positive, and no matter what we make her do she always emerges with a smile..she even likes Sally! Whether you’ve had the pleasure of meeting her or not, give her a shout out and just trust me when I say she’s earned it! Keep up all the great work Dolu, proud of you! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life See more

No matter what the weather is outside, the grass is always green and the sun is always shining at TFW Didsbury! These Warriors brought the phrase sun’s out, guns out to life with today’s fiery speed strength classes! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

Tuesday Tip! Listen in for a big tip on what could be the difference between results and stagnation, safety and injury with your squat. Shout out to Nick Winkelman at https://www.facebook.com/nwinkelman for all his helpful analogies like this one used here from his book, The Language of Coaching, a book that should be on every coach’s bookshelf.

Warrior Wednesdays this month mean proudly wearing the black, gold, and ... pink? October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one of our own is at home recovering from surgery after recently being diagnosed. We are adding our strength & Warrior spirit to hers in this battle by proudly adding pink to our TFW gear. #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

Tuesday Tip: One of the best overall moves for hamstring development..when it’s done right. Think about this next time you’re doing a set of RDL’s!

Transformation Tuesday- Chris TFW has been a life-changing experience for me over the past two summers. As a university student, there have more often than not been times where I scrape by with cheap, processed, sodium-packed easy meals. For my first two years at school, I certainly took more interest in the social aspect of post-secondary rather than focusing on the academic commitments. Back in 2017, my "freshman 15" turned out to be more of a "freshman 35". I didn't know...Continue reading

Shout out to our September Warrior of the Month..Nadine! She went and took a vacation right before we could get her the SISU hammer so the one she’s holding will have to do until we get her back in Didsbury! Nadine has been on a massive journey these past few years, getting married to the love of her life and then being diagnosed with cancer 3 days later. Through the mix of high and lows, victories and defeats that followed she never quit and us coaches at TFW couldn’t he...lp but notice her living the core values of TFW through it all. She was one of the most consistent warriors through the 3 months of online training and has continued to train and battle since we’ve gotten the doors back open. The recent tests are in and they are showing that she is now cancer-free! So proud of you Nadine and honoured to serve as your coach and offer some small support through it all. The Warrior’s journey is never done, may these challenges lead you to strengths you never otherwise would have discovered. Congrats on earning the SISU Hammer, can’t wait to have you back in Didsbury to get you the real one! #tfwdidsbury #tfw4life #sisu #warriorofthemonth See more

Transformation Thursday- Michelle I started with TFW almost 3 years ago. From the first class I knew this was the right fit for me, and I love coming to TFW just as much now as I did then. I can be having the worst day but walking through the doors and getting that practice in can completely change my mindset. TFW is my happy place, I don’t ever have to drag myself through the doors. So much encouragement happens here, never do you feel like you are not good enough. There ...is always someone to encourage you and to make you feel great. This place is not about just you it’s about everyone as a group! The coaching is amazing, you are not just another face. The coaches are aware of your injuries and your abilities and they know when to push you just a little bit further. Matt and Joanne are constantly talking about living your best life not only inside the 4 walls of the dojo but outside as well. It took 2.5 years of me hearing this over and over but finally I decided to listen and have been focusing more on my nutrition in the past 6 months and it’s paying off! I am finally seeing physical results for all the hard work I have put in over the past 3 years! I had a work-related back injury shortly after I joined TFW, the coaches went above and beyond to ensure I could still work to my full potential without causing further injury. They found ways to challenge me and encourage me on the days when I felt defeated and deflated and like I should just give up. My mental and physical health have never been stronger than they are today. I have been through some challenges but thanks to this place I was strong enough, not only physically but mentally, to handle the obstacles I’ve faced. If not for TFW I would likely still be saying that one day I would go back to school to get my RN, a motivational story heard at TFW helped me finally decide to just do it - no time like the present! The messages we hear in the dojo can be humbling but in a good way. Some will bring you to tears and help you realize that all you want is to be a better person, a selfless person, and help out those around you. This place is about Familia, and I can’t imagine my life without it. Hallussa! So proud of you Michelle! The grit you’ve shown over the past 3 years has been so inspiring! Keep up the great work! Looking for that extra support to reach your goals? Click the link below and fill out the form for more information on our 7 day trial offer! https://tfwdidsbury.typeform.com/to/nXw57P

Shout out to the new Warrior of the Month, Shannon! Shannon has been bringing the fire, energy, and enthusiasm to every class with incredible consistency for over 3 years! It is due time for her to wield the SISU hammer for the month of August! Congrats Shannon, keep up the great work! @ TFW Didsbury

Hmmm...dumbbells or kettlebells? Such a difficult decision when both are so much fun and so effective! Our 8:30am & 10:00am classes made the tough choice and showed off the guns while sharing their preferences! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

Special Announcement The Summer 28 Day Challenge is back and starting August 4th! DM me or fill out link below for more information on how to secure your spot. Limited spots available! https://tfwdidsbury.typeform.com/to/SgkYBs

Sun’s out, guns out! The Flying V Formation is our inspiration this week to keep enthusiastically supporting, encouraging, and cheering each other on throughout every class...and beyond! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY #Update After only 14 months Sean has lost an astounding 170 lbs!! ... Sean said, About a year ago today I was in the worst shape of my life and I didn’t care where I ended up. I was falling deeper and deeper into depression and I couldn’t see any way out. I was dealing with constant anxiety from the every day restrictions of what I couldn’t do because of my weight. It wasn’t until after visiting TFW RI, that my life completely changed. I was surrounded by motivation, guidance, and support. My teammates and coaches pushed me each day toward my goals. It was like someone flipped a switch in my brain and I was now motivated and determined to succeed. Sean also said, My goal now is to inspire people who are struggling just like I was. I am very grateful for all the people that I have around me, that never gave up on me and helped to give me my life back! We are so proud of Sean and his hard work, dedication, discipline and sacrifice. He is one of the funniest and kind-hearted people that you will ever meet. Now, the world will get to receive this man at his best, and he can pursue his dreams of helping others. #tfw #tfwri #fitness #strength #warrior #fit #fitpro #coach #nutrition #tfwtransformation #diet #tfw #tfwri #team #transformation

Who is our Warrior of the Month for July?? What a great question! The awesome answer is @jbaudistel !!! Jen’s stellar consistency, perpetual positivity and Warrior-level energy earned her the right to claim that Sisu Hammer. Congratulations Jen - we are so proud of you! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

Love this from one of the top class acts in sports! We can all choose the attitude of either a champion or loser, and the outcome of what you achieve each day will be directly affected by that choice. Choose wisely! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCEi2KhAG57/

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY 200Lbs Down!!! Dave had diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and was in constant pain in his hips, back and stomach. Mult...iple times per week, he found himself in a doctors office. His depression was so bad, he found it hard to speak around people, because he never felt like he fit in. He was using food as his only way to escape. Dave said, I figured what’s the point, and thought that I’d just die alone. Dave had heard about TFW from friends of his, but he thought he would never be able to do it. However, he came in for a strategy session, and Dave felt the first glimmer of hope in a long time for his life. His journey, over the next 3 years was filled with ups and downs, but he was never alone through the training and nutrition, the self doubt and the personal struggles. Dave said, I could reach out any day, to my coaches, and I knew they’d always be there for me. After 3 years Dave has lost 202lbs!!! For the past 6 months, he has shifted his focus on muscle gain. Dave said, Life is great! I’m up early, my pain is gone and so is my depression, high blood pressure and diabetes. TFW has given me hope, strength, a team, a voice, a family, and a new life. Dave also met the girl of his dreams at TFW and almost a year of mustering up the courage to talk with her, Dave asked Alisha out, and to his shock, she said yes! They’ve since fallen in love and are engaged to be married in 2021. We are so proud of this amazing warrior, who refused to quit, and so excited for the future for the big man with the big heart, as his greatness continues to unfold. #tfw #tfwri #motivation #fitness #stronger #nutrition #diet #warrior #transformation #transformationtuesday #familia #changinglives #coach #fitlife #fitpro #team #losefatbuildmusclefeelgood

Testimonial Thursday- Shannon Before TFW, I struggled with personal growth at times- feeling physically, emotionally/mentally & spiritually bankrupt. I hired Matt March 2017 to personally train me to be physically stronger- I knew I needed to start somewhere.... When Matt was near opening TFW Didsbury he invited me to come to info night and I did. I had no idea how TFW would change/transform me & my lifestyle, which it continues to every day, through grit, tears, laughter and the love. TFW has given me strength and I just know for continued growth and progress all I need to do is continue to show up. TFW also gives me the opportunity to grow emotionally/mentally when I listen to the stories/pod-casts & read recommended books by amazing authors as well. TFW gives me LIFE! I’ve had the opportunity to explore/building amazing friendships, that are dear to my heart- even better it has strengthened my relationships outside this wonderful familia. TFW is one of my happy places, it has given me the strength to once again enjoy the outdoors through hiking in the mountains and back country, which has given me so much spiritual growth. So many of my fellow TFW students inspire me, thank you, I’m forever grateful. TFW Didsbury has fantastic coaching, always encouraging and giving that gentle push to improve one self. It starts with that greeting at the door- high fives/ smiles at the door right until go time/story time to building each student to be their best self. I now understand that simply being my best self should be my #1 goal and for 2020 and beyond that is what I’m aiming to be. Thank you to @themartinrooney for giving coaches the inspiration to do their best so we can be our best.

Transformation Tuesday- Carla Carla joined TFW in July 2018 mainly due to an ankle injury that wasn’t getting better and she was hoping some strength training would help improve it. She didn’t realize it at the time but when she joined she had signed up for so much more. I was thinking where I would be physically, mentally, and emotionally if I had not found TFW when I did. My journey reminds me of a story that I once heard at TFW. I broke my ankle in February 2017 and I n...eeded to have surgery on it. As time went on I found that I wasn’t getting the range of motion or the comeback that I needed. Sometimes in life we are too quick to say whether something is good luck or bad luck. It would be easy to say that breaking my ankle was bad luck but it was actually good luck. Why? In July 2018 I joined TFW because of that broken ankle and my whole life has changed. I have met amazing people and am continually encouraged and supported. Even during the recent 3 months of closure Carla continued to thrive doing our online program. The physical changes in Carla are obvious, she has lost body fat and gained muscle and strength, but that is just a small part of her transformation story. Carla has found a place where she can thrive. A place she belongs. She is so encouraging and supportive to all her fellow warriors. She works hard every time and is consistent in her efforts. If she can’t be found doing TFW she will probably be out on her mountain bike, one of her passions in life, where the strength gained from TFW helps her climb mountains. So proud of you and how far you’ve come Carla, keep up the great work and keep being you! Have mountains to scale in your own life? TFW Didsbury is open and will soon be adding new students! Fill out the link below if you’re interested and would like to learn more! https://tfwdidsbury.typeform.com/to/nXw57P

Feels so good to be open and feeling the energy of all the amazing Warriors back in the dojo where they belong! This place has missed you all! #tfwdidsbury @ TFW Didsbury

The reaction of our warriors when, after 3 months of online training, we could open our doors again! This was a few weeks ago, we are now open and running! Thank you to all my Warriors for your support and encouragement through these difficult times, I hope you felt the same from us @tfwdidsbury! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life #tfwdidsbury #victoryisachoice

WHAT DAY IS IT??? ============== As the world continues to re-emerge from quarantine and return to past activities like exercise and training, it will take som...e effort for you to break some of the unhealthy habits you may have been created over the last 3 months. I have been repeatedly asked how I was able to keep attention on training, eating and sleeping over the last 90 days. My answer, which has never failed me, has actually been the same over the last decade regardless of location, situation or circumstance. I hope this minute of motivation fires you up to either get started again or keep going. And when you think of quitting, remind yourself that: TODAY IS NOT THAT DAY... Amanda Love Rooney

Just moments after earning the Sisu hammer, our Warrior of the Month @h_michelle_ showed her Warrior spirit by motivating her friend (@tfwdidsbury_coachkali) to get rid of that sugary flavoured coffee cream! This selfless act of true friendship was followed up with some not-so-optional push-ups for good measure. Way to go Michelle - you’re an amazing Warrior AND a great friend! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

Even after a killer hurricane class, our new Warrior of the Month, @h_michelle_, still had enough in the tank to show us the strength, enthusiasm, and energy that earned her that Sisu hammer! Even with all the challenges over the past few months, she’s stayed consistent with both her training and her nutrition and it’s obviously paid off big time! Congratulations Michelle - we’re so proud of you!!! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

OH YEAH BABY!!! After nearly 3 months of being apart, we finally got back together, and what better way than with a high-energy Tabata! Once again, TFW Didsbury proved that it is the best place and the safest place to train in the world! Nothing, but NOTHING, beats gettin’ together and sweatin’ together! #trainingforwarriors #tfw4life

So humbled and grateful for all of my students that we have continued to serve through this time. It’s been 10 weeks since we were forced to close but that doesn’t mean that the job of a coach ends and we just gave up. TFW was built for the storms of life and we (@mattmantai & @tfw_jo ) have continued to offer the system with all our hearts through an online platform. There have been many smiles and laughs to go along with the all burning muscles and sweat. We’ve travelled th...e world visiting other TFW locations in Scotland, Belgium, and the US while also hosting TFW students from across the world (who would have thought that Didsbury would become such a travel hotspot eh?). We have had incredible guest speakers in the form of some top notch TFW coaches and @themartinrooney, the founder of TFW, who visited us twice! @tfwdidsbury has chosen to see these challenging times as opportunity instead of disaster and we will emerge on the other side stronger than ever. Thank you to all of my students who have stood by us and made that possible. It’s such an honour to be called Coach by you and I look forward to seeing all of you in person very soon. Into the Roar we go! #tfwdidsbury #tfw4life #familia #warriorwithin @ TFW Didsbury See more

Our Warrior of the Month @isabelle5518 showing the strength, versatility, energy, fierceness and creativity that earned her that Sisu Hammer. We’re loving it!