Hey i doubt i'll get much response to this but does anyone know of any good gyms close to me, i am in courtice, ont (canada) but if anybody at all in ontario knows of some good powerlifting gyms i'd love to know about them
thanks
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Hey i doubt i'll get much response to this but does anyone know of any good gyms close to me, i am in courtice, ont (canada) but if anybody at all in ontario knows of some good powerlifting gyms i'd love to know about them
thanks
i dont know of any thats for sure.
Is that close to Toronto? If not what is the major city you are close to and I'll see if I can help you out.
My buddies and I have started "TEAM BARBARIAN" which a group of strongman trainers. We work out every Sunday on the actual implements like farmers walk, atlas stone, sled drag and arm over arm, tire flip etc etc etc at our compound which we call THE STRONGHOLD right downtown here in TO.
We are looking for "serious" strongmen to join up and train with us. It looks like Ryan Green may be training with us from time to time :)
It seems all the gyms i come across are commercial ones like lifestyles, goodlife, extreme fitness, platinum fitness etc etc... which dont seem like great places to get started in powerlifting i am new at this but where are these friggin gyms you guys talk about with chains, bands, boards and guys benching 400 plus pounds???
[QUOTE=I_AM_IRON_MAN]It seems all the gyms i come across are commercial ones like lifestyles, goodlife, extreme fitness, platinum fitness etc etc... which dont seem like great places to get started in powerlifting i am new at this but where are these friggin gyms you guys talk about with chains, bands, boards and guys benching 400 plus pounds???[/QUOTE]
That's what I'd like to know. My gym isn't a preppy gym, but it's no Westside Barbell. People squat, a couple (I've taught to), do deadlifts, and alot bench. There are however, no bands, chains, boards, and guys benching 400lb.
P.S. I'm in Sarnia if you are anywhere near here.
[QUOTE=I_AM_IRON_MAN]It seems all the gyms i come across are commercial ones like lifestyles, goodlife, extreme fitness, platinum fitness etc etc... which dont seem like great places to get started in powerlifting i am new at this but where are these friggin gyms you guys talk about with chains, bands, boards and guys benching 400 plus pounds???[/QUOTE]
I've come to the conclusion that people bencing 400+ are nothing but myths.
I have yet to see one live and Ihave been to 4 different gyms. At least with Goodlife, the plates are rubber coat so you can huck them around.
Yes! I know of a good powerlifting gym in Ontario. My uncle used to lift there. I think it was in Kapuskasing or Moosonee. It shouldn't be much of a problem getting there.
J/K :)
[QUOTE=Cricket_Fire]That's what I'd like to know. My gym isn't a preppy gym, but it's no Westside Barbell. People squat, a couple (I've taught to), do deadlifts, and alot bench. There are however, no bands, chains, boards, and guys benching 400lb.
P.S. I'm in Sarnia if you are anywhere near here.[/QUOTE]
sounds like my gym california fitness
not a chain gym like goodlife and golds. but its not a hardcore gym.
everything is pretty good except no power racks, no squaters that even hit parallel, a few weak deadlifters, but ive seen a few 400lb benches.
theres a 10.5 inch box at my gym tho which is surprising :)
[QUOTE=Porky]sounds like my gym california fitness
not a chain gym like goodlife and golds. but its not a hardcore gym.
everything is pretty good except no power racks, no squaters that even hit parallel, a few weak deadlifters, but ive seen a few 400lb benches.
theres a 10.5 inch box at my gym tho which is surprising :)[/QUOTE]
Ya, we have about 100 boxes (alot of handicapped people come in there, so they need somewhere to sit, and they are different heights, so I can squat on them:D), there is one power rack, a few squatter past paralel, and as far as strong deadlifters, I've seen one guy, and me (if you can call my deadlifts strong:)).
Thanks for the replies guys and if anyone else knows of a good pl'ing gym or at least a commercial gym with some experienced powerlifters to learn from in or around my area shoot me a pm
You still didn't say where you live?
The best gym I've been to in Toronto is Adrenalin on Dufferin street, which is where I train. Some serious lifters in there and some great equipment too. Quite a few guys regularly use multipule "plates" for many of the power lifts. There was a guy in there the other day t-bar rowing 9 plates!!! Some good squaters, deadlifters, benchers etc and cheap memberships to boot.
i live in courtice, if guessing none have u have heard of my little town so to speak lol but i am close to oshawa in durham region if that helps....maybe 45 mins to an hour east of t.o.
He-man: this gym in toronto sounds pretty cool if i lived closer to toronto i'd be signing up for a memb right now
Iron Man - what are lifts at now, no lying :)
The reason I'm asking is that we train strongman events every Sunday here in TO which is about 40 mins away from you. If you think you ever want to meet TEAM BARBARIAN and come check the place out let me know? But like I said your lifts need to be up there to train on these events. At least a 400 pound deadlift and very strong grip!
I'm definately not powerful enough to train with you guys yet lol like i said i am really just trying to get started somehow in powerlifting but my stats are as follows (don't laugh):
Weight:140-150 lbs... i eat so much when bulking up its hard to tell how much i weigh
Bench- 235x1
Deadlift-305x1
Squat-315x1
Those lifts aren't bad at all considering your body weight. And once you find a good gym and start power lifting/strength training your lifts will shoot up quick and so will your weight. How old are you? Just asking cause if your on the younger side you'll have an advantage as you're still releasing lots of test and growth horomone. If you're older, don't worry. I'm 34 and just came back from a 4-5 year lay off. My body weight's up to 275 and my lifts are getting up there too all in only 7 months of serious lifting. The key is to eat every 2-3 hours and take in lots of protein + glutamine, creatine, a good multi, extra C, omega 3-6-9 fatty acids and I personally like ZMA. You need to be prepared with your diet so you can recover nicely once you start training heavier!!!
Anyhow, find that gym and keep eating loads of protein, carbs and clean fats :)
Good luck and PM me if you need any advice OK
Thanks for your kind words its good to get advice from someone who has some good powerlifting experience, Oh and yes i am still young just turned 19 actually
No worrys about eating enough but i have to get back on creatine soon, anywayz, thanks for help and i will probably have lots more questions and researching to do to really get into pl'ing!
Here's a list of clubs affiliated with the [url=http://www.ontariopowerlifting.org/]Ontario Powelifting Association[/url]
Brantford Bodyline Powerlifting OSO
Doug Vair (519) 758-9881
34 Dalkeith Dr
Brantford, ON N3P 1N6
Fern's Gym
Fern Boucher (705) 647‑4279
571 Bolger Ave
New Liskeard, ON P0S 1P0
Golden Triangle Powerlifting Club
Dave Hoffman (519) 894‑5913
278 Thaler Ave
Kitchener, ON N2A 1R6
Greater Sudbury Powerlifting Club
Doug Marr (705) 523‑4767
574 Loach's Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 2R1
Email: [email]dmar@nemhc.on.ca[/email]
K‑W Grizzlies – Special Athletes
Adele Couchman (519) 744‑4881
A4‑199 Elm Ridge Dr
Kitchener, ON N2N 2C7
Email: [email]acouchman@sympatico.ca[/email]
Kingston Eagles Special Olympics
Pauline Weston (613) 389-5929
17 Gordon St
Kingston, ON K7M 3S2
Email: [email]plweston@sympatico.ca[/email]
London Powerlifting Club
Terry Stinchcombe (519) 681‑4766
18 Locus Cres.
London, ON N6E 2K2
Email: [email]karnterr@sympatico.ca[/email]
Web site: [url]www.londonpowerlifting.org[/url]
London Special 0
Ivan Williamson (519) 681-9768
43 ‑ 325 Lighthouse Rd
London, ON N6M 1H8
Monster Powerlifting Club
Hamek Singh Rai (416) 569-1488
17 Lynmont Rd
Etobicoke, ON M9V 3W7
Email: [email]harnekpowerlifting@yahoo.com[/email]
Niagara Powerlifting Club
Jay Gemmell (905) 685‑9828
20 Foxhill Cres
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3T9
Email: [email]jgemmell@cogeco.ca[/email]
Web site: niagarapowerlifting.org
North Bay Powerlifting Club
Mark Glofcheskie (705) 474-6779
128-1 Fourth Ave
North Bay, ON P1B 1N1
Email: [email]markglofcheskie@hotmail.com[/email]
Ottawa Strong Powerlifting Club
Eric Gagnon (613) 523-4024x236
c/o O.A.C. 2525 Lancaster Drive
Ottawa, ON K1B 4L5
Email: [email]eric@ottawaathleticclub.com[/email]
Power Pit Gym
Jerry Marentette (519) 727-6096
1530 County Rd. 22
Belle River, ON N0R 1A0
PoweReacH Powerlifting Club
Ashley Hartwick (613) 832-2906
139 Willand Lane, RR#3
Woodlawn, ON K0A 3M0
Email: [email]powereach@sympatico.ca[/email]
Steel City Powerlifting Club
Bill Jamison (905) 765‑5345
412 Big Creek Rd
Caledonia, ON N3W 2G9
Email: [email]billjamison@sympatico.ca[/email]
St Thomas D.F. Powerlifting OSO
Daniel Pare (519) 633‑8366
71 Ross St. #11
St. Thomas, ON N5R 3X6
Email: [email]weightroompress@aol.com[/email]
St Thomas Elite Powerlifting OSO
Daniel Pare (519) 633‑8366
71 Ross St. #11
St. Thomas, ON N5R 3X6
Email: [email]weightroompress@aol.com[/email]
Timmins Special Olympics
Bob Boisvert (705) 264‑8818
670 Howard Ave
Timmins, ON P4N 5V8
Email: [email]loubob@sympatico.ca[/email]
Titans of Mississauga
Pascal Tyrrell (905) 842-6701
2272 Margot St
Oakville, ON L6H 3M7
Valhalla Powerlifting Club
Larry Sheppard (705) 476-7577
40 Judge Avenue #11
North Bay, ON P1A 1B4
Email: [email]coachsheppard@yahoo.ca[/email]
Still haven't figured out how New Liskeard has a PL gym but Barrie doesn't
man thx alot, theirs a powerlifting gym 10-15 mins from where i live :P (st catherines)
Today I got the 270 pound cylinders up (each hand) and went 50 feet back and forth (100 feet in total). Not bad for my second try at them :)
Sweet!!!
any powerlifting gyms in mississauga/905 area?
steel city crossfit @ [url]www.steelcitycrossfit.com[/url]
Bumper plates, tire flipping, Olympic lifting, log bar, kettlebells up to 78 lbs., sleds, pulling harness, climbing ropes, boxing. Check the link and tell them Jeff sent you.
Any within Richmond Hill / York Region Area (905)?
I'm starting to get flack from my gym for using chalk and dropping deadlifts :(
[QUOTE=et2128;872501921]Any within Richmond Hill / York Region Area (905)?
I'm starting to get flack from my gym for using chalk and dropping deadlifts :([/QUOTE]
[url]http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/4420[/url]
24 Seven Family Gym Peterborough ON
Bang Fitness Toronto ON
Empower Fitness Ottawa ON
Fortis Fitness Gym Toronto ON
Olympic Fitness London ON
The Anvil Toronto ON
The Body Shop St Catharines ON
Variety Village Scarborough ON
YMCA Nepean Ottawa ON
good luck, we had to turn a bodybuilding gym into a PL gym by eventually outnumbering the BB'ers lol
[QUOTE=Advanced_Bot;5035989]man thx alot, theirs a powerlifting gym 10-15 mins from where i live :P (st catherines)[/QUOTE]
lol NIAGARA WOO!!
At Dundas and Carlaw there is a gym just south called Fortis Fitness, it is by far the best gym I have ever been to, they are mostly strength training, so there are tons of squat racks and deadlift pads, they also have strongman equipment, logs and farmer handles etc, with a weight sled. 24 hours/365 days a year. check it out if you live in Toronto
U of T's gym is PL and OL friendly. Membership might be a bit pricey though.
Check out
[url]www.Markhamstrength.com[/url]
[QUOTE=Smasher;5019206]Yes! I know of a good powerlifting gym in Ontario. My uncle used to lift there. I think it was in Kapuskasing or Moosonee. It shouldn't be much of a problem getting there.
J/K :)[/QUOTE]
Yea, just a quick drive up to Kap from southern Ontario. haha
dynamo fitness.
it's owned by willie albert and jay nera. Kade webber trains there with them, and some other strong ass people too
edit: it's in ottawa