Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics

Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics Creating healthier, happier people through fitness, nutrition and community. We help people look and

Our mission is to create a community of healthy and happy people who live an active, kick-ass Fernie lifestyle well into their 90's. Our functional fitness program is a core strength and conditioning program that focus on overall fitness, which is comprised of several different physical skills, cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agilit

y, balance, and accuracy. We incorporate metabolic conditioning (“cardio”), gymnastics and weightlifting in a well rounded strength and conditioning program.

What a great group and important conversation. We were honoured to host and be a part of this event talking about women’...
05/22/2026

What a great group and important conversation.
We were honoured to host and be a part of this event talking about women’s health.
We learned about bone health, pelvic floor health and we presented on strength training for women.
Thanks for getting conversation going! Empowering women to know their bodies, use their bodies, educate themselves and take control of their health and future.
100% of ticket proceeds went to the Fernie Women's Resource Centre.

Hard work doesn't go unnoticed.Big shout out, first bump and high five to this hard working, and talented athlete!!Frank...
04/24/2026

Hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

Big shout out, first bump and high five to this hard working, and talented athlete!!

Frankie not only impresses on the field as an incredible soccer player, but also in her training off the field and in the gym.

Frankie has been working with Coach Kim Shopland since 2023. She's dedicated in finding time for strength and conditioning in between her busy soccer and school schedule and is focused on doing what it takes.

Frankie's consistency, attitude and commitment to growth are what real progress looks like.

From putting in the work under the bar to earning a spot at the next level—Frankie is a great example of what consistency can do.

Huge squat PR this week (180 lbs!) and officially committed to playing soccer of the University of Manitoba next year.

We're crazy proud of you Frankie!

These two are ready for you! Join our 2026 Endurance Prep Program, we're kicking off next week!We have ONE spot left for...
03/30/2026

These two are ready for you! Join our 2026 Endurance Prep Program, we're kicking off next week!

We have ONE spot left for our evenings and a just a handful for the morning session. If you've been sitting on the fence about registering, grab your spot asap before it's gone. (first session is Wednesday, April 8th)

Shoulder season is the perfect opportunity to build the engine your summer adventures demand. Too often, riders and runners hit the trails underprepared—legs burning on the first big climb, sore backs after long descents, tight hips limiting power and efficiency.

Our Endurance Prep Program is designed to fix that.

This targeted strength, mobility, and conditioning program prepares mountain bikers, trail runners, and hikers for the real demands of the mountains. We focus on building durable legs for long climbs, strong, stable hips for technical terrain, and resilient shoulders and core so you can descend with confidence. You’ll improve your aerobic capacity, help prevent common overuse injuries, and develop the strength that keeps you moving efficiently. Instead of spending the first half of spring/summer “getting into shape,” you’ll start the season ready—stronger, fitter, and more confident on every trail.

If you want to climb longer, descend stronger, and recover faster between big days in the mountains, this program is for you.
Link in bio to register or FB users, go to this link: https://ferniemountainfitness.com/gym-news/2026-endurance-prep-program/

The Details:

April 8th – May 14th (6 weeks, 17 sessions)

Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Mornings 7:15AM OR Evenings 7:15PM
2 split payments of $214.50. (or pay in full option)

Most gym goers have never been taught how hard to go. They either redline every session or coast and neither one builds ...
03/24/2026

Most gym goers have never been taught how hard to go. They either redline every session or coast and neither one builds what you're after.

"The goal isn't to survive the workout. It's to get the right dose for the right adaptation — and come back tomorrow ready for more."

We use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) every day, for every workout. When the coach says "RPE 5–6," that's a deliberate instruction: moderate intensity, sustainable breathing, 35–55% of max load. The kind of effort that builds aerobic power and lactate threshold — the engine underneath everything else. Other days our RPE is 8. Each day is intentional and part of the training program to make you fitter, stronger and healthier all around.

Members who learn to train at the right intensity stay healthier, recover better, and keep showing up. If you go 10/10 every day, you're more likely to burn out faster. That is NOT the intention. We are training for life, building the forever athlete.

Train smart.

03/23/2026

Susan! Member Monday shout out to this hard working and inspiring woman!

Susan joins us every winter when in Fernie. This year she added personal training sessions in addition to her regular group sessions.
Susan had specific goals and with the help of coach Emily, she worked diligently with towards them and found out she was capable of so much more 🎉💪

Susan’s goals have been to improve balance and improve fast twitch fibre muscle activation - all towards goal of preventing a fall. Particularly on the icey pathways in Fernie.

She leads an active life as a regular dog walker and is consistent with her strength and conditioning classes both in Fernie and Vancouver Island where she divides her year.

Our programming can ask athletes to train at 55% of their 1RM. Today’s video shows Susan pushing her strength limits in two different lifts. This will allow her to confidently choose heavier weights during class times to ensure she is overloading her muscles and gaining strength. Before today she was reaching for 15lb DB! She didn’t think she was strong enough for this 50lb DB in a goblet squat.

With the correct coaching and modification she proved she is!!

You rock Susan! Keep up the hard work and showing us all what can be done when you train for life.

Happy Saturday! Hope your week was full of fitness and smiles. 😉
03/21/2026

Happy Saturday!
Hope your week was full of fitness and smiles. 😉


Worth a repost...We see our members maybe 3-6 hours a week, depending on how often they train with us. This is important...
03/20/2026

Worth a repost...
We see our members maybe 3-6 hours a week, depending on how often they train with us. This is important training but is only part of the bigger picture.
What is happening the other 23 hours of the day?
Weight loss, weight gain, performance gains and goal attainment are complex.
How is your recovery protocol?
How many hours a night do you sleep?
How do you feed yourself?
What nourishes your soul?
How active are you outside the gym?

Exercise is important, there is no doubt.
But it is only a piece of the puzzle.

Stop butchering the Push-up ;-)A very basic movement that can be done anywhere but make sure your technique is correct f...
03/19/2026

Stop butchering the Push-up ;-)

A very basic movement that can be done anywhere but make sure your technique is correct for strength and shoulder health.

Here are a few tips:

💪🏼Make sure to place hands directly under shoulders. (Stacked joints).
💪🏼Initiate movement with shoulders and keep elbows between 45 degrees of torso (NO chicken wings! No “T” shape).
💪🏼Body should have tension all over, not just core or arms. lower down in a plank position keeping nice and tight.
💪🏼Lower down completely so chest hits the ground (full range of motion) and then back up. If you need to do knee pushups that’s totally ok! BUT try to do a full plank lowering and then put your knees in ground to lift yourself back up. Plank down, knees then go to ground to lift back up.

👊🏻👊🏻Doing this ensures proper movement and will get you closer to full pushups sooner than staying on your knees throughout the whole movement.

❤️Those are just a few tips to a great exercise! Let’s see those push ups!
💪🏼👊🏻

Repeat post because this is never not true.."Don't forget, while you're busy doubting yourself, someone else is admiring...
03/18/2026

Repeat post because this is never not true..

"Don't forget, while you're busy doubting yourself, someone else is admiring your strength"" ~ Kristen Butler

"A year from now, you will be so glad you started today"No truer words have been said.It’s hard to take that first step....
03/17/2026

"A year from now, you will be so glad you started today"

No truer words have been said.

It’s hard to take that first step. We know. It can be very overwhelming starting a new program. We know that too. We’ve got you though!
We have seen the progress and results day after day, month after month, year after year... we are here to guide you through that scary start right from the beginning.

Not quite ready to jump in yet?
That’s ok!
👉🏻 A single step forwards is still going in the right direction! Add up all those small steps and you’ll end up way further ahead than not moving at all. Forward is still forward no matter the speed.
Here are some ideas of daily healthy small steps that get you further ahead if consistent:
👉🏻 drink a glass of water when you wake up
👉🏻 walk to work or choose one daily destination to walk to, instead of drive
👉🏻 hit the gym a few times a week, or even once if you don’t go at all now
👉🏻 fill have your plate with veggies.
👉🏻 chew slower (remember when your mom said to chew your food twenty to thirty times?? She was right)
👉🏻 Put your fork down after every bite.
These are all very simple habits that can help you move forward.
What are you doing to help your future self?

Address

902/6th Avenue
Fernie, BC
V0B1M0

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 12pm
4:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 6am - 12pm
4:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6am - 12pm
4:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 6am - 12pm
4:30pm - 7pm
Friday 6am - 12pm
5pm - 6:15pm
Saturday 9am - 11:15am

Telephone

+17789499001

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics:

Shortcuts

Share

Category