Reviews of Stronger Forever (Gym)

Deborah Wright

Most intense workout!

F Y

Such an awesome and dedicated group to work out with. Coach Mark is constantly changing it up and keeping it interesting. You'll never get tired of this workout! It's such an amazing feeling to be able to push yourself farther than you ever thought possible. Thank you Mark for being so supportive and encouraging!!

Derrick Farwell

It's good. You should go. Twice a week, ideally.

Jessica Godfrey

If you are looking for a better experience in a gym this is the place! ALL the trainers are amazing, and when you miss classes they check in to make sure everything is going okay. (You wouldn't get this at the other gyms). During the classes they are there to explain the "new" workouts, and are there by your side with words of encouragement, or in my case a swift brush of motivation to keep you on your toes. This gym is a whole different experience from the other gyms that I have been to, and let me tell you I will never go back to those other gyms. If you are in need of assistance, the classes are a great way to start, and everyone there is so friendly. It's a whole different VIBE! I am so glad that I was introduced to this place, being 6'3 and plus size I always had weird stares from gym goers at other establishments, but this place... nothing but encouragement as were all there to better ourselves. Want to stay Stronger Forever, then this is your place. Growth happens, change happens and positivity. This place you are guaranteed to see progress, you are guaranteed to succeed. Stronger Forever will be my home until I cannot workout any longer!

Nataly Barreto

(Translated) I've never been a fan of bodybuilding or anything but I say that Stronger Forever is different from any gym I've ever been able to give a chance to! The style of the lesson is different! It is not just arriving, doing what you have to do and leaving, they are a true community, everyone helps and motivates each other. In addition to classes that vary throughout the week, there is always some event or content on social networks to follow! (Original) Nunca fui fã de musculação ou algo do tipo mas digo que a Stronger Forever é diferente de qualquer academia que já pude dar uma chance! O estilo da aula é diferente! Não é simplesmente chegar, fazer o que tem que fazer e ir embora, eles são uma verdadeira comunidade, todos se ajudam e se motivam. Além das aulas que variam durante toda semana, sempre tem algum evento ou conteúdo nas redes sociais para acompanhar!

LAXnHockey Life

Great Gym great atmosphere! A place were you can be comfortable getting fit with amazing staff to help you and challenge you.

Janel Silva-Grande

Mark always goes to great lengths to ensure that he is accommodating all of his members in every way that he can. He is kind, takes the time to work with you, and has designed a comprehensive program to meet your fitness goals. This program is for everyone - beginners, powerlifters, regular gym goers, moms and dads, etc. - you will leave feeling like you had a great workout!

Sarah Corbeil

Supportive and great workout! Prepare to be challenged!

Cindy Watkin

Becoming a member of Stronger Forever has changed my life!~ I never expected to lift the weight that I now can, to reach goals I'd never imagined, to make the dear friends I've made, to have the support and encouragement from Coach Mark & fellow team members that I do every single week. Does it take dedication? Yep. Regular sessions? Yep. Hard work? Yep. Is it worth it? Definitely!!! I'm so grateful to be part of such an amazing team!!~

Jennifer Wright

Mark has the perfect balance of encouragement and expertise. Lots of learning happening while getting stronger each session. The other members are amazingly supportive of each other and it is an amazing atmosphere. Hardest I've ever worked out or trained in my life.

Pamela Koebel

SF is an amazing gym offering a challenging workout experience like you've never seen before. Everyone is friendly and encouraging and our Trainer, Mark is incredible! He is very knowledgable and always changing the workouts to maximize our success. I recommend joining SF if you want to see results and become a part of a great workout family!!

Sarah Pearson

This is, true-story, an amazing program. It's body-changing and life-changing, while being totally supportive. Real home-grown small-business feel, very community-driven. Focus is on legit STRENGTH rather than fitting some cookie-cutter mold of beauty. And boy do we get strong. Highly recommend this addictive program!

Meredith de Ruiter

I have been working out at Stronger Forever for two years. It is the only fitness program I have ever stuck with. It is a positive part of my weekly routine!

Michelle R

I've been training at Stronger Forever for 10 months and it has changed my life! It's a challenging full body workout while surrounded by some of the most supportive women you will ever meet. Coach Mark is passionate about coaching and he's always thinking of innovative ways to keep us motivated and progressing towards our goals!

Steph Smith

Feeling so much stronger after working with Mark for a few months. He makes you commit! Which is something I have always struggled with.

ashleigh dacosta

Amazing to say the least. I was consistently going to just a normal gym and not getting the results I was looking for. I found I was wasting a lot of time going for machine to machine as well as half of the time I didn't know if I was even working out properly. Stronger forever is amazing, and everyone that goes there is super friendly. Their energy is always positive & the workouts are always a success. Mark on standby consistently pushing you letting you know how to properly use machines and workout properly so that you're not hurting yourself and that you're getting the full potential out of your workout. He goes over and Beyond making sure people are successful along their Journey. Having a trainer on standby without the extra crazy costs is very convenient and extremely helpful. I know that when I leave I'm feeling it the next couple days, and that's when you know you got a great workout. I feel stronger every class and that's because of stronger forever!! 5 ⭐

Tina Bartmann

I did a 5 week kickstart workout with Mark and felt great and stronger than I had ever felt. I normally lack commitment to workouts but Mark pushed the team and kept everyone motivated. He makes a point in every class to push people further than they think they can go. Great class! Highly recommend!

Kelly Seeback

This is a fabulous program! I can't recommend it enough. Mark is very motivating and encouraging. I had been looking for something with a bit more direction than joining a gym but the idea of a personal trainer was too intimidating. I find that Stronger Forever strikes just the right balance. Mark lays out a routine that ensures you work out all your muscle groups and if he sees you are doing something improperly will come by and correct you. Otherwise, he will leave you alone to get your workout done which is exactly what I was looking for! All of the members are so supportive and encouraging. Don't hesitate to give it a try - you won't regret it!

Marie W

Very disappointed with my experience with Mark if you have to cancel sessions do to an injury don't expect to get your money back. I asked for my money back for sessions I am not able to use, Mark said he does not give refunds .There was no contract signed nor was this explained. He removed me right away from the group and blocked me. He is keeping money for services I am not using..not very professional.

Michelle J

As a new mom, I was looking for an exercise program that allowed me to regain strength in an encouraging environment while continuing my hikes and yoga. The people at StrongerForever are extremely welcoming and encouraging to all levels of fitness while providing an extra push to achieve your own personal fitness goals. Mark is great at switching up the programming to keep things fun and exciting. The program provides a good mix of strength training and cardio. In addition to traditional strength training, you get exposure to fun and challenging equipment that’s not always available in other programs like prowlers, sleds, ropes, kegs, sledge hammers and boxing (great stress relievers!). Lots of fun and great people!

Amanda Zielinsky

A life changing group exercise program, with a trainer who is far more invested in every clients success in individual goals than the money they spend trying to meet them. If you're looking for an accountability based program that that combines strength training with cardio training SF is where you need to be.

Peter Musselman

Simply the best. You work hard in a great atmosphere of encouragement and support; you have fun and feel and look great! There isn't anything like it in the area!

Aneta MagolonBrown

Mark is a great, very encouraging and motivating! You will see results!

Realtor Jen Ziegler

Fantastic program, I’ve had amazing results - and fits perfectly into my busy schedule :) Mark is a great coach and puts his heart and soul into his business!

B. A.

I love the format of the classes and Mark (the coach) is very friendly and supportive! Your progress (losing fat, gaining muscle, etc.) is tracked regularly so that you can actually see how far you’ve come, which is awesome! You also get to try many different exercises each class and it never gets boring ????

Samantha Kohn

Stronger Forever has been such a blessing for me. Everyone there is friendly and supportive of one another, the sense of community is like nothing I've seen at another gym. The workouts are different each day and they are well planned to target all the muscle groups. One of the best things is you know you are going to get a wonderful workout in, and you just need to show up! it makes starting out much easier when all you need to do is show up! Once in there Mark gives personalized coaching. Did you have an injury? Mark will show you a modification. Is your form correct? It will be explained how to proceed with correct form. Finding something a little easier? A harder modification will be given. This is truly something for all fitness levels and will be the vehicle to take you where you want to go with your fitness goals. Mark and Natalia ensure variety of workouts as well as offer a great schedule that suits most needs. During COVID they worked hard to ensure there was something for us to benefit from no matter the Phase we were in. You will not recieved service and flexibility like this at larger gyms and the community you become a part of and the friendships forged are an added bonus!

Sarah Jane

This has been the most successful program I have stuck with. Great environment. Very supportive team members. Love it!!

Jennifer Lipp

I find this the perfect level or workout for the beginner like myself and the advanced as well. Mark does a great job of instructing and encouraging us. Love the "ME" time at the gym"

Lori Culliton

Whether you are new to working out or you're looking for something new, whether you are looking for weightloss/fatloss or sculpting, Stronger Forever has something to offer everyone, beginner or pro. This gym offers circuit training on a level I'd never experienced before. Every day is a new class, with emphasis on different muscle groups each day. The one-hour training session gives you 16-18 timed circuits, working your muscles in different ways. The coaches are second to none, and the results are incredible. There is a variety of class times each day to work with your schedule, along with nutrition coaching if you want it. The app works well for booking your classes and the friendly, supportive atmosphere will keep you wanting to go back for more. I've been attending classes at this gym, sometimes 7 days a week, since last December and I've seen awesome results. I recommend you check it out for yourself.

Krista Wagner

This gym and the coaches have helped me change my life ❤ Always a kind , clean & positive atmosphere. Super thankful to have found SF

Shelly Reed

I was terrified to take this class - lifting weights in front of a bunch of strangers was not my idea of fun. By the end of my first class I felt incredible. Physically, I felt better than I had in ages. Mentally, I felt welcomed, included and one of the gang. This truly is a community of people who are stronger forever together. Thank you Mark, and to everyone in my Monday/Wednesday classes for being so awesome!

Flora W

A great fitness program that anyone can do.

Jennifer McDonald

Great program. Excellent overall strengthening Functional exercise. Group supports each other Trainer offers guidance and support for all levels of participants

ryan mood

As a powerlifter, I was looking for a gym in the Waterloo region, I stumbled apon this place and was overall extremely impressed. The atmosphere is among the best I’ve ever experienced with all nice people working towards a common goal of bettering themselves. Staff was very nice in every interaction I had, and the app was surprisingly useful for tracking progress and easy to book with. Finally the most important part to me, the equipment was fantastic, there was always plenty of bars to use, including a rogue operator which was a delight to use. For a smaller gym there was enough plates for a few strong people at a time (bumpers and rubber bench plates) and I never ran into a situation where there was no enough. Overall great experience, highly recommend!

Ashlee Korn

The best gym, with the most caring and supportive coach and atmosphere! I absolutely love my SF family! We all love and push each other in such positive ways. So glad I was introduced to this place just over a year ago ????

Jasmine Roth

This gym is unlike any other, it is a family, a team, a community. They support each other in all their accomplishments and help rise each other up when the going gets tough or you just need a friend. No matter who you are or what level you are at, they are welcoming, supportive and a great group of people. I am so lucky found Mark and the SF crew a few years ago and you would be to!

Denis Fedotenko

If you are tired of joining and leaving gyms which a) don't fit your schedule, b) do not offer structured sessions that leave you with a sense of accomplishment, c) make you feel like a drop in the crowd, THEN consider trying Stronger Forever. Be ready to feel encouraged and motivated by your trainer, Mark, and by those who are training along with you. Be ready to have your limits pushed in every session and see results in return. Give it twice or even once a week, and you will see differences in the strength of your body within a few months of training. The principle of Stronger Forever is simple but powerful: if you _are_ ready to invest in yourself and stick to it, Mark will help you to achieve it. The only thing you need to bring is that mental resolve to finally see it through. And if you have it, then like many of other reviewers, you will be able to share an inspiring story. Best of luck! P.S. On a logistical side, you will see that the fees are very reasonable (24 hours cancellation with refund, very generous session credits expiry etc.) and session times should fit even the most demanding schedule (8 pm or 9 pm weekly sessions, 9 am - weekend sessions).

VeVette Turner

When I turned 50 I decided to treat myself to a few sessions at Stronger Forever. I’d always wanted to learn how to use free weights but wanted help. Week by week, once a week (at first) I learned how to squat, dead lift, and bench press correctly and so much more; I love it all! I didn’t expect to find friends, have an online community that is amazing, and have women literally cheer when I hit a personal best - but that’s what I found at Stronger Forever. I’m now 51, 18 months later, and go to SF twice per week religiously. I love it! I love our tribe of supportive women and a few men - of all ages. The younger folks accept us mature ladies and the younger women make me feel young! Coach Mark is always there for us and isn’t the typical “give me 50 burpees” coach, in fact, we’ve never done burpees! He cares about proper form, creating goals, and achieving them. We all have various reasons for being there and we all support each other’s goals. Our main focus is being healthy, supportive, and having fun while working out!

Hannah Cressman

Find yourself a gym that respects you; I’m not comfortable being around people at all, especially indoors, but REALLY missed cables and machines; my coach at Stronger Forever listened and allowed me to use the gym when it’s unoccupied so I could LIVE AGAIN and feel safe doing so! Find a community that hears you, respects you, and helps you flourish

Sarah Chrysler

I started at SF a year ago This past March. It was a little confusing at first and I was nervous as it seemed like such a close community of people but everyone was so nice and welcoming. It didn’t take very long to get into the swing of things and to grasp the process and how it works. I am a mother of four who works full time. I have very little spare time but always do my best to make my weekly sessions. The program always changes just enough to keep it interesteing and I love watching my progress and feeling muscles in places I didn’t think there would be. This is not a quick fix program but if you’re willing to stick with it and power through it will become a part of your everyday life.

Elizabeth Chand

The training you get at SF is well worth the money. Trainer is a great motivator and works with all the people who attend sessions to better target trouble areas and provides a well rounded experience for a full body workout. There has been quite a few changes to exercises over the last year and has only improved the level of performance this program has. The gym also has really fun workout equipment like tires, sledge hammers, heavy ropes (to name a few). In addition the environment is super friendly and supportive. Circuit training at SF is tough but a lot of fun. Give it a try ????

Joanne Tam

SF is a wonderful program. I am motivated to come and work hard. The coach and all members are very supportive and helpful. I would recommend it anyone who wants results.

Blake Mavin

If want to put in quality work this is the place.

Jill Williard

I have been a member of this group since early September and I am loving it! Stronger Forever WORKS and you will get results because it has all the ingredients for success! Accountability, a caring committed coach (Mark) who believes in his team and wants to see them succeed, a great atmosphere and super encouraging fun team!! I would highly recommend this to anybody who is looking to work hard and become stronger and happier!! Thanks for all of your hard work and commitment Coach Mark!!!