Best gym in the county! Great quality equipment with some hard to find machines!…read more Great community of lifters, extremely clean. Had a great lift there as a guest. Just wish it was 25-30 a month instead of 45, but they have to keep the lights on somehow! 600 pound lateral raise machine! Ryan is doing a great job here.

Good gym for small town. Clean, not crowded, and has all the basics. Wasn't staff while I was…read morethere.

Even though I am with Erik's Alpha class, Keri is always cheering for us when she is around. She is…read morealso willing to help me and my brother straighten out a messy supplements order that was not through her initially. She is always willing to help as needed.

Michael brings to the training a diverse set of skills, which makes for each session being…read moredifferent; challenging in new ways and fun in new ways. His attitude is infectiously enthusiastic. He shows respect and concern when my physical limitations are encountered, though he isn't deterred from expecting progress, given the right pacing and technique. That's important when you're over 60 like me, because I found out from training on my own that I could incur injury from using poor form. Working with an experienced trainer is safer and more effective. Michael has a special interest in physical activity in the outdoors. Seeing and experiencing how training effects show up in real-world applications keeps my motivation strong. He's helped me to do more, do it safely, and maintain a can-do outlook.

Michael Gayle came highly recommended by close family friends.  In 2008, at 12-years of age, my…read moremother encouraged the onset of my training journey at his former fitness storefront, MGayle Studio.  From day one, I've been extremely pleased with Michael's work ethic, customer service skills, professionalism and genuine care and commitment to me.  He embraces my goals wholeheartedly, via careful listening, and promptly formulating and articulating a clear written strategy.  My intent fascination with exercise -  especially weightlifting - and Michael's mirrored enthusiasm, drove me to work hard with him three times per week and embrace the assigned homework that followed.  Consequently, I began to experience immediate and profound results with my physique and self confidence.  Over the course of three and one half years, we utilized weights, Pilates, agility training, plyometrics, partner drills (e.g. fireman's carry), boxing conditioning drills, running, intense outdoor climbing, distance hiking while carrying a 40-50 pound pack and outdoor small group strength training.   Due to my positive training experiences with Michael, as a freshman, I decided to try out for high school wrestling.  With no prior wrestling experience, my first year, I won thirty-one matches and lost only two.  Michael attended a couple of my matches to cheer me on.  My junior year I made the varsity team.  At 16-years old and 140 pounds, I could bench press 300 pounds.  My senior year, I was made captain of my wrestling team.  Following my graduation from high school, I stopped training with Michael for a few years.  Presently, I'm 21, and have enlisted Michael as my trainer yet again.  Just like old times, I articulated my fitness goals (e.g. significantly increase my muscle mass) and he promptly formulated a clear action plan.  In an astonishing two months, I gained twelve pounds of lean muscle by utilizing nutrient dense whole foods. If you are looking to get back in shape, lose weight, gain muscle or improve upon your current workout program, or lack thereof, Michael Gayle is clearly a five-star choice.

I had set up a free initial workout with Kirk. He talked to me about my fitness goals, ideal…read moreweight, and what I wanted out of the program. He told me about holding his clients accountable by checking in on them during the week by email, texts, or phone calls. He also talked about putting together a good plan to follow. This for me was the total package as I liked the small group training, food plan, and someone being accountable for me. I unfortunately moved away from the cities but when I move back I will defiantly be giving Kirk a call!

Kirk's group sessions have been the perfect fit for me. They are challenging, never the same and…read moreallow flexibility for modifications as needed. There is also always time for a sarcastic comment within the group, which makes the hard work a bit more fun. As well, Kirk is knowledgeable in the "why" behind each workout and always willing to answer questions or help with your dietary needs/planning.

They were so amazing and helpful to my six year old ninja warrior obsessed daughter. The…read moreinstructor, Keegan, helped her each step of the way and chatted with her about her favourite ninja warriors. It was a safe and fun environment. We will be back for sure

Wanted to write an update since my son has been coming for almost a year now and part of the kids…read morecompetitive team here. I cannot say thanks enough to Jaysen, Ben, Connor, Will, Ellie for all being great coaches to my son and running such a great place ! My son absolutely loves going and being a part of Five star.. They helped him to really progress in his skills and are very supportive! Its like a ninja family here and so glad to be a part of it!! Thanks to all!

Haven't had a great experience with Mr. Low. He is rude and favors certain students. He acts…read moreirritated with some of the students.

Fake karate and a scam First of all, I'd like to get into…read morethe scam part first. Once your child gets into the blue/red belt classes, the dojo will tell you that if you want to continue classes you'll be placed on a payment plan of $15,000 to guarantee your child a blackbelt. In any legitimate martial arts class, it would NEVER cost you this much. Second of all, as a practitioner of traditional karate, I'm offended by this Dojo Karate chain. Their teachings aren't REAL karate and unauthentic (either they're teaching Taekwondo and advertising it as karate which is insulting or they're teaching just fake martial arts all together). They don't even know what the word 'karate' actually means and gave out false information about it! Classes are only for a couple hours a week for way too much money. Plus a payment plan for a blackbelt?? In the real world of karate, it generally takes atleast ten years of experience and a payment plan is pretty much buying a blackbelt which ruins the whole concept of it all and is quite unprofessional. Many of the things they teach is way too showy e.g. focusing on learning how to break a wooden board, and too much play without even teaching any real karate.

Four Seasons Curling Club is a lovely Curling Club located at the Fogerty Arena in Blaine. I have…read morebeen curling here in a league now for 2 years and it has been lovely. The staff are fun and friendly, the ice is usually in pretty good condition, and they have pretty reasonable prices compared to a lot of the other arenas in the area. We even had a work team learn to curl event here for a team bonding event and everyone had a blast. On top of all of this - in the evenings there is a restaurant and bar located next to the ice that is open (Moe's) so you can grab a beer to go and bring it to the ice! Overall, a great time! Be on the lookout for their learn to curl events if you are interested in trying curling out!

I just did curling for the first time and had the most amazing time!! The instructor was…read moreinformative and showed us how to curl. I definitely want to curl soon again.

So glad I chose to train with Ascension Fitness! Bill is very professional, kind, patient, and…read moremost of all very motivating! He always challenges you with things you may not think you can do, yet he will be there right beside you encouraging you to push through. Bill is great with coming up with modified exercises to accommodate your level of fitness or other injuries and health issues. Ascension Fitness will even assist you with a healthy meal regime. I would suggest Ascension Fitness to anyone willing to do the work!