I got started in June of 1986 (13yr old) right after I picked up my very first Muscle and Fitness magazine. I had always played sports but knew I wanted muscle and to excel at every sport. Lifting weights became addicting and soon made a differnece in all my sports. I remember on a hockey trip to Quebec a budy of mine that was also really in to lifting daydreamed of owning our own gym. Well about 19 years ago my wife and I made that dream come true! There have been many ups and downs but in the end we found that lifting has been our passion and we try to pass this love off to our children.

Working out is an escape for me. It my way to celebrate a great day or crush a bad one! Its the time I can spend with my wife doing what we love. I love the feeling when the muscle is engaged and becomes engorged with blood. The Pump it what I strive for. I love the idea of lifting more weight but the feeling I get from the pump and the soreness after is more of what I seek. This past year I have lost a bunch of bodyfat and my attitude and confidence is back! Its like I found weight training again for the first time! Its the best hobby/therapy a person can have. I wish everyone could feel the way I do!!