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Thank you, Body Forge, for helping my back pain go away and helping me feel better about myself!
Kimberly A.

If you are suffering from debilitating back pain, please take the time to read my story. I was in the same boat that you are, thinking there was no way that lifting weights would get me out of my predicament, but it did. And it has done so much more! Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to find BodyForge through a client and the decision to work out there literally saved my career. I had been working so hard at making money to support me and my son (single mommy), entirely neglecting my body. Not only was I overweight, but I was doing nothing to develop my core, which was working overtime each day to hold me in the awkward position necessary all day every day while I was doing specialty, cosmetic tattooing in my studio. I had tried everything else (but weight training) to help: all kinds of diets, including several rounds of HCG, Massage, Chiropractic, laser, acupuncture, physical therapy, back stretches and more. When my MRI showed three bulging discs in my lower back, I thought I was doomed. I really had no idea what I was going to do, because my back was already snapping out every few months and I was down and unable to work for three weeks at a time. As you can imagine, being in constant pain, along with the fear that my back would slip out again, the last thing I ever wanted to do was start lifting heavy weights. But if you spend the time to do any basic research on lifting, it is, hands-down, the absolute best thing you can do for eliminating back pain forever and helping with so many other things. With nowhere else to turn, I humbled myself and went in and did their six week challenge. I didn't meet the goal we set, but I did lose 13 pounds and set myself on a path for personal empowerment and improvement. I have been at BodyForge now for two years. My back has not gone out one time since I started there! The trainers were very patient with me, showing me precisely how to lift weights to strengthen myself. I surprise myself every day with the weight that I lift. And quite frankly, I feel like a bad ass. If my story sounds familiar, I highly encourage you to go in and talk to Vinny, the owner. We are a family there. I am happy to meet you and tell you my story too. Please take the time to consider working out with us. I promise, it will change your life. P.S. I don't work there. I'm not a trainer. I still have lots of room for improvement. I'm just a normal person who is stoked about surrounding myself with positive, happy people who help support my health goals.

Me before and after my body fat challenge; which I totally won!!!
Chelsea P.

I saw adds for this place on Facebook and I figured it was worth checking out. I am a 32 year old new mom who still had that extra baby weight that seemed like it would never go away. I tried pretty much any diet you can think of over the past 10 months or so and I was just not seeing the results that I wanted. I went to the gym four times a week but didn't really know what to do there or always have the best motivation. With my wedding approaching in June, not to mention swim suit season lol, I was in pretty much a panic mode. I met with the owner, Vinny, and right away I just really felt like I was in good hands. I don't know how else to explain it other than to say that he and his trainers definitely know what they are doing and I could tell that right off the bat. I signed up for the 6 week body fat challenge and I have to be honest, I didn't know that I would make it at first. The workouts are intense (well at least to someone who typically walks the mall every day for cardio), but the trainers there are no joke. Anthony and Josh are so good at what they do and so passionate about helping you achieve your results; if you do what they say, you will absolutely achieve your results. Of the five days a week available to me to work out, I went to 3-4 workouts per week and now looking back, I wish I had gone more. As hard as the workouts were, I always left feeling like, "Wow, I can't believe I just did that!!". You have a few of those amazing moments a week, and you start really believing in yourself! By the last few weeks of my challenge, the gym was something I looked forward to and often times one of the best parts of my day. It took a few weeks but by the beginning of week 5, I was feeling AMAZING, my skin was totally clear (lol, coincidence? I don't know, but it's good news right??), and I even had to go shopping (poor me) for new gym pants because two of the pairs I usually wore were literally falling off of me!! I can't even tell you how amazing it felt to try on a pair of pants that was in a size I hadn't worn since pre pregnancy!! Okay so food-wise, the "diet" I had to follow was not even really a diet. It was just regular food that tasted great and that I learned to actually crave. Yes I had to cook ughhhh but I actually started to enjoy doing so at the end and I came up with some pretty cool recipes to try to keep things interesting. It was more about cutting out certain foods and portion control than anything else, but for someone who LOVES to eat, it was totally do able!! I am BEYOND happy with my results and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a life changer and some amazing results. Invest in yourself and feel unbelievable!!

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Vinny and his staff are nothing short of professional. They are incredibly knowledgeable, and truly care about your weight loss journey!

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Body Forge is awesome! The trainers are wonderful and super encouraging, this is great for anyone who wants to step up their fitness game!!

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Are all staff practicing and enforcing COVID19 precautions? Are there outdoor options and/or mask requirements?

I want to know more about the 6 weeks challenge. how many workout session(s) were during a week?How much is the accountability deposit/fee? Thanks, Maxine

i would like to find a nice fitness to join for long term. however, the cost of it are still not clear even i texted the owner.... open keep asking me to make an appointment… 

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“Anthony rocks for pushing me a little more then the others, adding more weights when I'm not looking.”

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