THE YARD Fitness & Exercise Centre

RIP Piper. Gone way too soon! Your smile will not be forgotten

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to our collection for those experiencing homelessness.
Last Sunday, we went out with pizza and new socks to distribute alongside the donations, and everyone was incredibly appreciative.

It makes me proud to be part of such a strong, generous community at THE YARD.
We still have a small collection left to give out and will likely head out again on New Year’s Eve—if anyone would still like to donate, we’d love the support!

Warm, appreciative, and community-powered—just like your gym. Strong reps all around.

I'm a bit late getting this up but still time to donate

THE YARD DONATION DRIVE

At THE YARD, strength isn’t just built on the gym floor—it’s built in our community.
We’re coming together to support individuals experiencing homelessness and could use your help.

Now accepting clean, gently used:
• Clothing
• Shoes
• Blankets
• Backpacks
• Useful everyday essentials

📍 Drop-off Location:
Please bring donations to the front desk and hand them to staff, or if no one is around, there is a “homeless hamper” behind the counter

Train hard. Give back harder.
Small acts. Big impact.
Let’s show what a strong community really looks like.

You loved it last time… so we brought it back for an early Christmas gift! 🎅🎁
Bring a friend to The Yard this December and rack up entries for a sweet prize.
More fun. More sweat. More rewards.

Congratulations to Ayla Prokopetz and Karlee Duguay! Both won a free month pass for visiting during our Bring a Friend promo

Thanks to Fitness Etc for donating a fascial gun and 2lb cookies and cream whey for our giveaway! Winners announced tomorrow

Come help us celebrate our 10th birthday! Monday the 14th

Free dropins during staffed hours!

Lots of prizes to be won!

The first 10 people to come wish us a Happy Birthday when we're open get a free month pass!

Buy a pass on Monday and you have a chance to win that pass for free!

10 pack is 50% off!
No enrollment fee on all auto-renew passes!
Buy 3 months get the 4th free!
Year pass is only $525
or pay $250 down and your months are only $25 (up to 12 months)

If you still haven't checked us out, now is the time!

Share this post for a chance to win a free month (make sure post settings are set to public)

I'd like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Darcy! He's an integral part of the gym and makes going in every day a pleasure. If you see him around the gym today, be sure to wish him a happy birthday too

ARE PRE-WORKOUTS SAFE?

PRE-WORKOUT: HYPE OR HELP? 🚀
Short answer: Yes, if used smartly.
💥 Pre-workouts can give you a boost in energy, focus, and performance.
BUT — check your labels. Some are caffeine-loaded or have ingredients that sound like spells from Harry Potter.
🧠 Our advice? Start low, go slow.
✅ Look for clean formulas.
❌ Don’t double up with coffee.
🔥 Safe + smart = next-level sessions.
Always listen to your body — not just the hype.

It's t-shirt time!

T-shirts are $35
Muscle shirts are $45
Hoodies are only $65!

Get yours before they're gone

WHY IS REST IMPORTANT FOR PROGRESS?

YOU DON’T GROW IN THE GYM 🛌 — YOU GROW IN YOUR SLEEP.
Rest days aren’t lazy. They’re legendary.
💪 Muscles rebuild and get stronger after the workout — with good food, sleep, and recovery time.
🧠 Your brain also resets. Mental clarity = next-level gains.
So if you’re training like a beast, don’t forget to recover like a pro.
🛑 Train. Recover. Repeat.

WHAT SHOULD I EAT AFTER A WORKOUT?

POST-WORKOUT = REPAIR MODE 🔧
You lifted. You sweated. You crushed it. Now it’s time to feed those hard-working muscles!
💥 Within 30–60 mins post-sesh, grab:
🥩 Lean protein (chicken, eggs, tofu, protein shake)
🍚 Carbs (rice, fruit, oats)
🥦 Bonus points for veggies and hydration!
🚫 Skipping post-workout nutrition? That’s like building a house and forgetting the roof.
Fuel up = recover faster + grow stronger.