Built From the Ground Up
Back in 2018, I was training out of a cramped garage with rusty bars and some bumper plates I'd scored off Craigslist. Nothing fancy, just pure work. But man, that's where it all clicked for me.
I'd spent years bouncing between commercial gyms where nobody really cared about YOUR progress - just your monthly dues. Watched too many people get hurt doing movements they weren't ready for, or worse, give up 'cause they felt lost in the crowd.
That's when I knew Vancouver needed something different. A place where functional strength wasn't just some marketing term, but the actual foundation of everything we do. Where coaches actually know your name, your goals, and what you lifted last Tuesday.
Started with five members in a 1200 sq ft warehouse space. Now? We've got a full facility and a community that genuinely shows up for each other. Not gonna lie, some days I still can't believe this is real.
We're not here to sell you a fantasy transformation or flood your feed with motivational quotes. We're here to put in the work alongside you, day after day, rep after rep.
Marcus Thorne
Founder & Head Coach
CSCS, USAW Level 2, FMS Certified