Forge Training
Victoria
(140)
Victoria
(140)
140 customer reviews
Alison Coughlin
Shout out to Sam!! I moved to Victoria to go to school and was very busy. I wanted to show up and be told what to do and how to do it properly, with someone knowledgeable. Fortunately I found Sam, he is an amazing trainer and coach! He met me exactly where I was at in the beginning and after just over a year, I am amazed at my progress! Training with Sam kept me sharp through the most stressful times at school and I loved leaving it all at the door to focus on myself. He has a great energy, he’s funny, and cares a lot about providing a great service. 10/10!! More...
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Jennifer Sallows
The training environment at Forge is fantastic. All of the staff are welcoming, equipment is well maintained, and the gym is CLEAN! Both their class instructors and personal trainers are great. I work with Danzel and he is always engaged for the full session. He has also put a lot of effort into designing workouts to strengthen my specific weaknesses and to work towards my own personal goals. No Cookie Cutter workouts, here! Review update: 4 years later and I am updating this to say that the gym continues to be an amazing place to workout. The owners truly care about members and the level of service and support is unlike any other gym I have ever attended! We are so lucky to have this gym in Victoria! More...
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Ben Forrest
Over the course of two years and three powerlifting competitions, Lindsey W. at Forge has kept me accountable to the task at hand in the gym, and well attuned to her effective programming. With her feedback and guidance I have become much more confident under the bar, have hit massive PRs in squat/bench/deadlift, and put many kgs (that’s lbs in powerlifting) towards my total. Where Lindsey really shines is her communication and relatability, being able to transpose her boundless knowledge to athletes in a way that makes sense. If your fitness goals involve feeling, looking, or lifting better, she will get you where you want to be. More...
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Steven Brewer
patron of 2 years I've had memberships at Saanich rec, YMCA, UVic, UBC, golds, GoodLife, misc CrossFit, etc this is hands down the best experience I've had at a fitness center because of the intersection of: equipment, policies, staff, atmosphere, value The owners are also trainers. you see them in there every day. their pro-customer priorities are extremely evident. every member of staff is a keeper. you also get to avoid all of the scummy practices you're used to dancing around with fitness memberships. Need to take time off cause of injury or work? just...do it. No contracts. I don't have to go into witness protection or prove to them that i moved to another celestial body outside of 3 AU from the next closest location. just for the possibility that they maybe might consider letting me cancel my membership (with a fee). not that im bitter or anything More...
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Lloyd Davis
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Tyler S
This facility is nice and the equipment is well maintained but the gym has its quirks. Namely the change rooms are in a separate building from the main weight area, and the requirement to book stations really hampers the desire to show up spontaneously. Other than that this place is awesome. More...
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Nicholas Wams
It's a great place to work out. Everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Always excited to go back.
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Robert Swain
I used to do the boxing/kickboxing classes there and also had some personal training sessions as well. The coaches were always awesome and the training facility is top notch! Highly recommend Forge Training.
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Dakshata shetty
I have been to so many gyms , Forge has the best service so far. They listen to your requests and not burden you with any pressure to keep the membership unlike most of the gyms wanting 1 year contracts. Amazing environment, like minded people and staff!! More...
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Brandon
If you're serious about training, Forge is the place to be. Have made so many lifelong friends here. Very strong sense of a community.
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Dave McAnsh
I went to Forge from Sept 2021 to Aug 2022 - unfortunately, I've since moved back to Vancouver and had to leave. Forge is easily my favourite gym I've ever joined. Clean, affordable, well stocked with quality equipment, and a friendly unintimidating atmosphere. If you're comfortable with barbell and free weight exercises, then Forge is a fantastic place to train. If you aren't, Forge has a deep roster of trainers who can get you going. I trained with Jose for the vast majority of my time there, and couldn't recommend him enough, super approachable guy who built a program around my goals that was challenging but maintainable. Since moving back to Van, I've come to realize how unique Forge is, has taken nearly two months to find a gym that is even remotely close to Forge. More...
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Mitchell Gaudry
A great gym ! I heard about forge from a friend and checked it out over the summer. It had all the equipment you would ever need, the staff are all really helpful. I also had some billing issues and they were really realistic and relaxed about it. Thanks for being such a great gym ! I would definitely recommend Forge to anyone. More...
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Ryan Buller
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Kain Langner
I've been going for almost 8 months and figure it's time for a review. I've worked out at several different gyms over the years and Forge is near the top. I've almost transitioned to classes exclusively, specifically the ones led by Johnson, he's a great instructor and the energy in the class is always great. The gym space itself is decent. I wish all of the racks were labeled with numbers to help with booking/navigation. If the squat racks had some sort of marking system for the adjustment, that would reduce trial and error getting the bar rests matched. The free weights area by the desk can get cramped, it feels like it was an afterthought and that's the only place it could go, but it works. It's probably not the gym for everyone, but it's a solid space. More...
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Syd Peacock
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Richard Blais
I’ve been coming here for about 5 months and Forge is the most friendly and enjoyable gym I’ve been a member of, anywhere. The staff, coaches and owners seem to really care about everyone in the building, and it feels like a genuine community they’ve built with the members. Can’t give enough praise to the boxing and barbell/conditioning class instructors, very knowledgeable and approachable. Particular shout out to trainer Johnson Nguyen, who has given incredible guidance and confidence in learning powerlifting for the first time, and makes every class an enjoyable hour 🙌 I’d recommend Forge to anyone, regardless of age or fitness level - the members here cover the whole spectrum! More...
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Melanie Palmer
Amazing staff and trainers, great community gym.
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Yigal Sh
Dropped in during my stay in Victoria and found that all Oly lifting platforms/ spaces by the rack were booked in advance and wasn’t able to lift. I guess it’s ok to book the platforms, but it puts people that dropped in a disadvantaged situation. The gym was also very crowded ( Labor Day morning) and reminded a typical globo gym. Having said that, there is a lot of nice/new equipment, and if you are there just to maintain you fitness level - it will work, I guess. For fellows Olympic weightlifters I would recommend to look for another option. More...
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Brian Holt
Forge is the best gym and has the best service. You can book a space in advance and use it the entire time without being bothered. Every station has all the equipment you need. The staff are friendly and accommodating. There are no hidden fees or sign up charges. You can put your membership on hold without penalties. Top notch. I couldn’t imagine going elsewhere! More...
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Eamonn Ryan
Super well equipped gym for those who love their more serious weight training.
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Milos Ljubanovic
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Hail Storm
I've only been there 3 times. I like the efforts Hal and his team put into this gym - it is complete! Weights and Martial Arts! ! One thing that really annoyed me was the music. It is too loud and unnecessary. I tried to plug my earbuds in but the gym's music is too distracting. I found it really hard to concentrate on my workout with this rap/metal music playing. If people carry their own headphones, they can listen to whatever they feel like, and this way it wouldn't bother others who don't want to listen to certain type of music or don't want any music at all. I want to be in full control of my emotions and energy and not have music drive it. I sincerely request the owners and the team to consider this. If there is no music being played by the gym, people can use their own headsets and everyone gets to enjoy the gym. But if the gym plays music it only benefits those who are interested in that type of music, and harms everyone else. More...
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matt kelly
best gym in victoria 👌 and the nicest people!
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Sapphire Mayo
They have so many services and classes available. I don't know where else you could get such a well developed gym with such a strong community. Amazing coaches and environment.
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Lara Bannister
I really struggled to find a gym with an atmosphere I really liked, and I am so happy to have ended up here. All the coaches are fantastic, and the camaraderie and atmosphere is unparalleled. I've gained a lot of friends through this gym and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming gym! More...
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Bobby Holt
the training comes second to the Family like atmosphere at this gym.
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Kim Holt
the training comes second to the Family like atmosphere at this gym.
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Alistair Norman
Great gym, lots of very effective high intensity classes but also very welcoming to all fitness and skill levels
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Kim Hess
This is one of the best gyms out there! They are so welcoming to out-of-towners, which I very much appreciated. Great selection of equipment too. Awesome experience!
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Becca Pepper
Great gym! Super friendly
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Philip Shaw
Forge is truly an awesome gym. The owners are on-site 24/7 and it's clear how passionate, caring and knowledgeable they are. I love their approach to educating their customers. Whether it's muay thai or weights classes, the instructors are outstanding. I have trained in many boxing gyms and Forge has to be one of my absolute favourites! If you're looking for a gym, you'd be nuts to not do the $10 for 10 days trial. More...
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Jarad G
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Chris David
Love this place! Great place to Kickbox and Box 7 days a week. Hal and Tom are amazing!
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Graham Newmarch
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Ashleigh Bowers
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Anderson Krause
I joined Forge to try out boxing. The instructors are very friendly and helpful and the classes are really fun and a great workout. The atmosphere is very welcoming to newcomers. More...
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Florian Schultz
best gym in town, Olympic weightlifting, boxing, kickboxing. awesome classes, great atmosphere and very knowledgeable and approachable trainers.
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Anderson Krause
I joined Forge to try out boxing. The instructors are very friendly and helpful and the classes are really fun and a great workout. The atmosphere is very welcoming to newcomers. More...
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Mitchel Claypool
Great gym, visited for a CrossFit style competition
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Nicole Freeman
Just an amazing gym. As a student, I was struggling to find a kickboxing/boxing gym that wasn't going to cost a fortune in membership fees. Not only are the memberships affordable, but they include unlimited classes IN ADDITION TO the use of the gym and boxing gym. AND everyone is incredibly friendly and approachable. I cannot say enough good things about this gym. More...
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Chris Hoffman
I dropped in for their $10 for 10 visits promotional offer; this is the best-equipped gym I have seen outside of Muscle Factory in Bangkok. Staff were welcoming and the training environment was positive and energizing. More...
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Chris Hoffman
I dropped in for their $10 for 10 visits promotional offer; this is the best-equipped gym I have seen outside of Muscle Factory in Bangkok. Staff were welcoming and the training environment was positive and energizing. More...
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Nicole Freeman
Just an amazing gym. As a student, I was struggling to find a kickboxing/boxing gym that wasn't going to cost a fortune in membership fees. Not only are the memberships affordable, but they include unlimited classes IN ADDITION TO the use of the gym and boxing gym. AND everyone is incredibly friendly and approachable. I cannot say enough good things about this gym. More...
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Carmelle Lauren
Great gym, great classes!
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Megan Adams
Forge has everything you need and more. I was intimidated when I started looking for a martial arts facility, but every single person I have met at Forge has made me feel incredibly comfortable in my skin. I am able to grow mentally and physically in this clean, organized, and friendly environment. Great facility, great staff, and great members! More...
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Joanne Figueroa
Forge is a fantastic space for Olympic, Powerlifting and Boxing. They have a great variety of equipment, clean and friendly staff
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Andras Lenart
Forge is easily my favorite gym I've ever trained. Phenomenal vibe - a really good community and culture, great equipment as well!
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