Fernie Strength Collective

10/31/2026

We may have rigged this game a little, but when you’ve got coaches who know their stuff and a room full of women who make working out something to look forward to, you can’t blame us.

If you’ve been checking us out from afar, we’d love to meet you. Send us a message and we’ll help you figure out where to start.

10/27/2026

Some days you’re looking forward to the workout. Other days you’re looking forward to seeing the women you work out with. Both are great reasons to show up.

There’s a lot to be said for familiar faces, a catch-up before class, and someone who shares your feelings about that last set!

We love getting stronger together (and we also just really like each other!)

Tag someone who makes it easier to get yourself to class! 👇

10/23/2026

Today seemed like a really great day for our first Women of FSC post! (read to the end for why)

We’d like to introduce you to Heather, who hates the spotlight but very much deserves it.

Heather joined us in 2022 and sent so many post-class high “I love this gym” messages, I decided I had to hire her. If you ever email FSC, you might get the loveliest reply from this woman.

As a member, her progress over the last few years has been amazing. We love seeing her work to master things she used to doubt she could do (and we always work to be sure she doesn’t underestimate herself. This woman is stronger than she realizes!).

Heather says, “I love this gym! I’ve met the most wonderful people and always feel like a million bucks after a workout. It’s so different than anywhere else I’ve gone, I’ve been able to do things I hadn’t been able to before!”

When not lifting weights and spreading kindness in the gym (and trying to keep Amanda on track), Heather has been raising 4 (4!) kids, bringing the Terry Fox Run back to Fernie, and using her muscles hauling around trees at a horticultural job, hiking, and walking her dogs.

Oh, and happy birthday, Heather! We’re so happy you were born!

10/21/2026

Walking into a gym for the first time can be intimidating, especially when you’re still figuring out how everything works. Where to go, what to grab, and what that exercise is.

You don’t need to have any of that figured out before coming to FSC. Our trainers will walk you through the movements, help you choose your weights, and answer your questions. Yes, even if you asked the same one last week (or 5 minutes ago).

You’ll join a room full of women who remember their first day and want you to feel like you belong.

Every woman deserves a gym that feels like a fit for her. Come and see if this is yours.

09/25/2026

Postpartum Strength is back this fall and registration is now open!

Return to activity strength training led by coaches educated in postpartum exercise. Not a regular class adapted for new moms.

Here’s what we’re actually rebuilding:
🔹 Core & pelvic floor function: how they work together under load, not just “ab exercises”
🔹 Breathing & pressure management: how you brace and move matters more than most people realize
🔹 Load, gradually: added based on what your body is ready for, not a generic timeline

Leaking, heaviness, or doming aren’t things to just push through because “that’s normal after a baby.” They’re information, and we pay attention to it.

The goal isn’t to keep you doing “postpartum exercises” forever. It’s to get you back to real life - lifting heavier, running, keeping up with a toddler - safely.

Head to the link below to register for upcoming session or add yourself to the list to reserve your spot in future ones.

These classes always fill up, don’t miss out!

https://www.ferniestrength.com/postpartum-fitness

09/08/2026

Walking into a gym for the first time can be intimidating. You don’t know where anything is, you may not know if you’re doing it right, and some people just don’t do it because of that.

You don’t need to know what you’re doing here. Our trainers teach. They’re walking you through positions, helping you dial in your form, and figure out your weights.

You’re not walking into a gym of strangers who all know what they’re doing. You’re walking into a room full of people who remember their first day, and want you to feel like you belong. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and there’s more laughter than intimidation within these walls.

And no matter how you’re currently feeling with your fitness level, we’ve got you. Every exercise has a scaled version. New to lifting? There’s a version for that. Been training for years? There’s a version for that too.

Every woman deserves to have a gym that feels like it fits her. Come see if this is yours - reach out and let’s chat.

06/25/2026

I received the most incredible gift recently.

A member had polled her gym pals, asking them to share their FSC story and why they think it’s so special, and sent me what they had to say.

Stories like this, and helping women grow in the gym, are why FSC was created.

It’s a reminder that we truly are the different environment, program, and community that so many women needed.

Because sometimes life feels hard, running a business feels hard, keeping it all together feels hard, and the good can be harder to feel under all those piles of hard.

Thank you for the gift of good , and thank you to the anonymous members who shared their stories 🥲

There’s always room for more in our good! Reach out if you’d like to see how we can make a difference for you 💛

06/17/2026

Want to hit harder, jump higher, and train smarter?

Volleyball athletes aren’t just built on the court.

Designed for the summer off-season, our 8 week performance program combines coached sessions, personalized programming, open gym access for solo workouts, and ongoing support to focus on:

🔹Increasing hitting power (this includes your entire body!)
🔹Improving vertical jump
🔹Learning proper lifting technique and jumping mechanics
🔹Reducing injury risk

Built by a Certified Personal Trainer and volleyball mom who is passionate about helping athletes succeed both in and off the court.

Train with purpose this summer and head into tryouts and next season strong than ever!

Spots are very limited - head to the link below to get the full details.

https://www.ferniestrength.com/volleyball

Get Stronger. Jump Higher. Train Smarter.

06/08/2026

Some of our OG 9 AM crew together in the gym this morning ❤️

And by OG, I mean original, not old gals as one of them mentioned 😂

One of these members has been with us since the outdoor fitness days five years ago, and the rest have been around since the first year of FSC.

There’s 40 years between the oldest and youngest person in this photo, but that’s what makes this community so special. Different ages, backgrounds, personalities, and life experiences, all showing up to lift weights side by side.

Over the years, we’ve watched friendships form that extend far beyond the gym. Seeing those connections grow has been one of the most rewarding parts of building FSC.

The strength gains are great. The people make them even better!

06/06/2026

Who has ever looked at the sled or barbell, seen the weight already on it, and thought, “Yep, that’ll do.”

We heard those guilty laughs! 😂

A little reminder from Trainer Camille that the right weight is the one that’s right for YOU.

Not the person before you.
Not the strongest person in class.
Not the person beside you.

The best results come from an individual approach, challenging yourself at the level that’s right for you.

And if those same plates stay on all class...

Well... Cam is watching 👀 😆