Athlete training with a barbell in a dark gym

Strength · Conditioning · Recovery

Train like the work actually matters

FORGE Athletic Club pairs real coaching with a members-only floor — strength, conditioning, boxing and recovery, all under one roof.

About the club

Built for people who train on purpose

FORGE opened as a single strength room in 2016 and grew into a full-floor facility without losing the thing that made it work: coaches who actually watch your reps. No franchise playbook, no crowded machine rows — just equipment that gets used and staff who know your name.

Founded
2016
Floor space
1,200 m²
Coaching staff
14
Open
05:00 – 23:00

Programs

Pick a direction, not a schedule

Every program includes open-floor access. Switch between them as your goals change — no re-enrollment needed.

All Levels3x / week

Strength & Conditioning

Barbell-first programming built around squat, press and pull. Progressive overload tracked every week.

All Levels4x / week

HIIT Circuit

45-minute metabolic circuits mixing kettlebells, sleds and bodyweight work. Built to torch, not to bore.

Beginner2x / week

Boxing & Combat

Pad work, bag rounds and technical sparring drills led by former amateur competitors.

Advanced4x / week

Powerlifting Club

Competition-focused block periodization for lifters chasing a total. Meet prep included.

Beginner2x / week

Mobility & Recovery

Slow, deliberate movement work to keep the rest of your training age-proof.

Advanced3x / week

Athletic Performance

Speed, plyometrics and change-of-direction work for competitive athletes in-season and off.

Personal training

Coaches with a waitlist for a reason

Book a single session or a standing weekly slot. Rates below are per session — packages available at checkout.

Marcus Reyes
★ 4.9$65/session

Marcus Reyes

Strength & Powerlifting

Ex-competitive powerlifter, 9 years coaching. Builds programs around your actual numbers, not templates.

22 active clients96 sessions / mo
Elena Kovac
★ 4.8$55/session

Elena Kovac

HIIT & Fat Loss

Runs the busiest circuit slots in the building. High energy, no fluff, measurable results.

31 active clients124 sessions / mo
Dante Okafor
★ 4.9$60/session

Dante Okafor

Boxing & Combat

Former amateur boxer turned coach. Technical, patient, and merciless on pad work.

18 active clients74 sessions / mo
Sofia Marchetti
★ 5$50/session

Sofia Marchetti

Mobility & Recovery

Physio background. The person every other trainer sends their injured clients to.

15 active clients58 sessions / mo

The numbers

What the floor looked like this month

3,140
Monthly visits
Unique check-ins in the last 30 days
812
Active members
Holding a current membership
352
PT sessions sold
Personal training sessions booked this month
91%
Member retention
Members still active after 6 months
Top trainers by sessions sold
This month, all locations
  • Elena Kovac124 sessions
  • Marcus Reyes96 sessions
  • Dante Okafor74 sessions
  • Sofia Marchetti58 sessions

Members

What it's like once you're in

“Ran three other gyms in this city before landing here. The coaching is the difference — nobody just watches you lift.”
James Whitfield
Member since 2023
“Booked one session with Elena to try it out. Six months later I train with her twice a week and haven't missed a check-in.”
Priya Anand
Member since 2024
“Sofia fixed a shoulder issue two physios couldn't. This place treats recovery as seriously as it treats lifting.”
Tomas Vidak
Member since 2022

First session is on us

Come see the floor, meet a coach, and book your first personal training session — free.

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