Forge Training

09/02/2026

Huge shoutout to Rajan Gandhi, our Forge Victoria Member of the Month for August 2026! Thanks for bringing your infectious energy and dedication to our gym community every single day.

“In 2023, Jason Cridge did something he and Locky probably regret: he introduced me to Forge. What started as "just try" turned into a full-blown addiction, and now they can't get rid of me. Thanks, Jason!

I started training with Locky and his style is less "personal training" and more "pain and suffering with a smile." Locky doesn't do easy days, I don't think he knows what the word "rest" means, but my lack of brain cells keeps me coming back. Within the first year Locky challenged Jason and I to a fitness competition and this fueled our competitive natures and that meant I had to train more days a week than Jason, so I started training with Danzel. Both of them pushed me and I won!!

Over the past year, I have started showing up more, getting to know more of the trainers and gym rats and it is a community to me. Thanks, Jason and the entire Forge community for the healthy addiction!!”
- Rajan

08/10/2026

Big shoutout to our July Member of the Month, Kazuma Sakakibara! Whether he’s training on our specialty gear or bringing good vibes to the floor, we love having Kaz in the gym. Check out his story:

“I joined Forge in 2019 after walking by one night and spotting a safety squat bar through the window; something I'd been looking for due to a surgery having limited my shoulder mobility. I've been hooked ever since!

Lifting things up and putting them down has been a hobby of mine for 20 years now, and in that time I've been to more gyms than I can count (which to be fair isn't that high).

There are many things I love about this place. The tidiness, the bookable spaces, the sea of squat racks, and especially the specialty equipment. Despite a shoulder surgery, a couple disc injuries and a bout of sciatica, the plethora of unique equipment that Forge carries has allowed me to continue lifting and rehabbing through it all.
But most of all, as everyone else has said, Forge has an incredible sense of community. I've never been that chatty at the gym, but I always appreciate the friendly smiles and upbeat chatter going on around me. I've met some great people here, and it makes it that much easier to get myself to the gym on the days where motivation is low.

I am honoured to receive this award and look forward to putting "Forge MOM" on my resume”
- Kaz

07/08/2026

Member of the Month: Jay Molnar! 🌟

We are so proud to announce Jay as our Forge Member of the Month! thank you for showing us how Forge is an empowering, inclusive, and non-judgmental space. You’ve changed your life for the better, and we are so honoured to be a part of it.

“What an honour to be chosen as member of the month!
My Forge journey started a few years ago when I was encouraged by my husband Quinn to check it out. I finally gained the confidence to be strong and take up space.
I think some find the gym to be an intimidating space but when I walk through Forge’s doors it’s like coming home. I’m inspired everyday by all the strong women that workout here, and also appreciate how inclusive and non judgemental the space is. Going to Forge has changed my life for the better & has been a very empowering environment that I would recommend to anyone.
Ps - Thank you for the hip thrust machine!” - Jay

06/18/2026

Doors are OPENing! 🚪✨

Whether you’ve been crushing it at Forge for years or you’ve never stepped foot inside a gym, you are officially invited to the Forge Open House!

Mark your calendars and bring your favourite people down to hang out, tour the space, meet the team and take advantage of some free assessments and treatments!

🗓 When: Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM 📍 Where: 989 Johnson St., Victoria, BC 🎟 Admission: Entirely FREE & open to everyone (no booking required!)

Here’s what’s happening throughout the afternoon:

🔬 David Bradford: Free 10-15 min "How Well Do You Move?" screens + a free 30-min consultation if you book during the event.

🦴 Alli Tielens: 5-7 min movement check-ins for back pain, stiffness, or nerviness around certain movements.

🏋️‍♂️ Robin Nussbaum: Elite technique tips for cleaner squats, pain-free benching, or tuning up your muscle-ups.

💪 Sterling Methot-Smith: Meet our strength & conditioning coach! He’ll be running a quick 15-minute Fitness Baseline Assessment on-site (test your push-ups, box squats, plank hold, and a 3-min bike erg test).

💆‍♂️ Build Wellness Team: Free mini treatments and consultations from Physiotherapist Tyler Smith and Acupuncturist Shelby Douma.

Tag a friend you want to bring along in the comments below! We can’t wait to see you there. 🙌

06/10/2026

We're thrilled to announce Naz Rayani as our May Member of the Month! 🎉. At 82 years old - Naz insipres us all.

“I had the privilege of joining the Forge community through my work with Denise, starting in 2018. I suffered a severe stroke in 2010, and though I had an excellent recovery, I had struggled with mobility in my shoulders and stability in my gait as I recovered. Through my work with Denise, I've been able to recover full range of motion in my shoulders and much-improved stability in my gait.
I love the community here, and I'm so inspired by the efforts of the Forge members. I love coming here to train, and it's greatly improved my quality of life. Being named member of the month is an honour and a very special privilege for me in my 82nd year.”
- Naz

Congratulations, Naz!

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Liam Bell is our Member of the Month for April 2026! We're grateful to have you as part of the Forge community, Liam! Keep up the incredible work!

"Getting awarded Member of the Month at forge is a huge honour, and means a lot to me.

The community at this gym is unmatched. It’s one of those places where showing up feels easy because you’re surrounded by people who push you to be better and keep you consistent. The energy here makes a huge difference.

And a big shoutout to the early morning crew for keeping me accountable and pushing me to work harder every day.

Really grateful to be part of this gym and excited to keep showing up
" - Liam

04/17/2026

🚨 NEW CLASS ALERT! 🚨

Due to high demand, we're adding another HYROX Training class to the schedule!

Get your hybrid fitness fix on Thursdays @ 6:30 AM

Ready to push your limits with running and functional stations? Sign up now!

PS: You can also find HYROX classes on Tuesdays at 5:00 PM and Fridays at 6:00 PM.

04/02/2026

Shoutout to our incredible March Member of the Month, Elise McKinnon! 🎉

Give Elise a high-five when you see her around the gym! Your hard work and dedication inspire us all.

"What an honour to be 'Member of the Month' - especially before my boyfriend Quinn! I’ve always enjoyed weightlifting, but before joining Forge I hit a plateau and was starting to lose motivation in the gym. Since becoming a member, the atmosphere here has completely changed the way I approach working out, and I’ve discovered a new love for hybrid-style training. Forge’s unique layout makes it easy to move equipment around and build the kind of workout you want. More than anything, the community here has pushed me to work harder and test my physical limits. I also love seeing the wide range of ages and abilities in the gym because it makes the space feel welcoming, inspiring, and supportive for everyone!”
- Elise