The Zone Virden

09/02/2026

🇺🇸 9/11 Tower Climb Challenge 🇺🇸
​All September long, we are stepping up to honor the victims and brave first responders of 9/11 with our 110-Flight Tower Challenge, and we need YOUR help to make a massive impact! 🇺🇸
​For EVERY person who completes the climb, The Zone will donate $5 directly to both the Virden Fire Protection District & the Girard Fire Protection District! 🚒🔥

​👇 HOW TO MAKE YOUR CLIMB COUNT:
1️⃣ Step Up: Complete 110 flights on the stair climber any day in September.
2️⃣ Snap It: Take a photo or selfie with your workout screen showing 110 flights.
3️⃣ Send It: Send your photo directly to The Zone page so we can verify your climb and lock in the $5 donation!

​💬 TAG A GYM BUDDY in the comments who needs to do this challenge with you! Who’s taking on the 110 flights first? 👇

09/01/2026

Pilates with Kourtney is back!
Join us September 15th at 6 PM 😊

Only 12 spots available, so grab yours before they’re gone!!

$15 for members
$20 for non-members

Come move, strengthen, stretch, and leave feeling your best. 🤍

📲 Message us to reserve your spot!

*Don't forget to bring your mat!

08/29/2026

Registration is OPEN! 🎃

🎃🏆 BIG NEWS FOR THE 2026 The Zone Halloween Bench Bash! 🏆🎃

The Zone Virden and MST Powerlifting are proud to announce that 1st Phorm is sponsoring awards for the 2026 Zone Halloween Bench Bash!

We’re excited to have 1st Phorm come on board and help us add something extra for our lifters this year. Some of our award winners will be going home with 1st Phorm-sponsored prizes! 💪

A huge thank you to 1st Phorm for supporting our event, our lifters, and strength sports here in Central Illinois!

🎃 THE ZONE HALLOWEEN BENCH BASH
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 The Zone — Virden, IL
⚖️ Weigh-Ins: 9:00–10:30 AM
🏋️ Lifting Begins: 11:00 AM

💪 Bench Only — $40
🔥 Bodyweight Bench Press for Reps Challenge — $20
👻 Costumes Encouraged!

Registration is OPEN NOW!

👉 https://forms.gle/Zk7GXjkb54L7yK5f8

We’ve got more planned for this one — get signed up and come spend Halloween season on the platform with us! 🎃💪

08/28/2026

We're cheering on the Panthers from the sidelines to the scoreboard! 🏈
As a proud sponsor of North Mac High School Athletics this school year, you can catch our 30-second commercial on the jumbotron tonight at the first home football game of the year. Come support the team as they take the field!
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LET'S GO PANTHERS 💪

08/26/2026

Re-introducing our HIIT Zone Classes! 🔥

These high-intensity training classes are ever changing. Our workouts vary each week with instructors helping you along the way to coach you during class for the ultimate burn.

The community is close-knit and always welcoming any level of fitness to join classes!

If you’re looking for motivation, camaraderie, burning calories, & building strength, we’ve got you covered! 🫡

08/25/2026

🎃🎄 TWO MST MEETS LEFT IN 2026 — REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🎄🎃

We’re closing out the 2026 MST Powerlifting season with two of our favorite annual events! Whether you’re looking to hit the platform for the first time, chase a new PR, or just have a fun day competing, we’d love to have you.

🎃 2026 The Zone Halloween Bench Bash
📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 The Zone — Virden, IL
⚖️ Weigh-Ins: 9:00–10:30 AM
🏋️ Lifting Begins: 11:00 AM
💪 Bench Press Only

👻 SIGN UP:
https://forms.gle/Zk7GXjkb54L7yK5f8

🎄 🎅 6th Annual 2026 MST Christmas Classic Powerlifting Meet and Toy Drive 🎅
📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026
📍 MST HQ — Carlinville, IL
⚖️ Weigh-Ins: 9:00–10:30 AM
🏋️ Lifting Begins: 11:00 AM
💪 Full Powerlifting — Squat, Bench & Deadlift

🎁 Our annual Christmas Toy Drive begins November 1st! We’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys to help give back to local kids this Christmas season.

🎅 SIGN UP:
https://forms.gle/zgXGQkyXrSFybvCF7

Both meets are open to lifters of all experience levels. You don’t need to be an experienced competitor to get involved — MST meets are a great place to get your first taste of competitive powerlifting!

🔥 Pick your meet — or finish the year with BOTH!

We’ll see you on the platform!

08/16/2026

Congratulations to our Instagram 1,000 Follower Giveaway winners! Go follow the page for more giveways, tips, & fun 👊

🥇1st Place 1 Year Free Membership: Lillian Carlile & Bella Rule
🥈2nd Place $100 Gift Card to The Lab: Luke Alexander
🥉3rd Place 2 Months Sauna Credit: Hayden Pierce

Continue to spread the word and who knows what we'll give away next! 🤫

08/15/2026

YOOHOO 🍫 🥛
We now have special edition protein shakes from GHOST 😋

120cal5g fat
3g carbs
2g sugar
25g protein

100% nostalgia 💯

08/13/2026

📣 NOW HIRING: SPOTTERS & LOADERS 🏋️

MST Powerlifting is looking for spotters and loaders for the 🏆 2026 Illinois State Fair Bench Press & Deadlift Championships 🏆!

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 The Shed at the Illinois State Fair — Springfield, IL

We’re looking for dependable, hard-working individuals to join our platform crew and help us keep the meet running safely and efficiently.

💵 This is a PAID position
🎟️ FREE admission into the Illinois State Fair included

Experience with powerlifting or spotting/loading is preferred, but the biggest things we’re looking for are people who are reliable, attentive, and ready to work as a team.

This is a great opportunity to be right in the middle of the action at one of Illinois’ longest-running powerlifting traditions!

👉 Interested? Send us a message for more information.

Please share and tag someone who would be a great addition to the crew!