LIFT Fitness and Performance

Today is not an easy announcement to make.

After exhausting every effort to bring in investors, partners, new ownership, and sustainable staffing solutions, LIFT Fitness & Performance Inc will be closing effective Tuesday, February 24th.

This decision comes after deep consideration and many attempts to keep the doors open.

To every member, athlete, parent, and coach who walked through our doors — thank you. You built this community. You made LIFT more than a gym.

We are incredibly proud of the strength, confidence, and friendships that were formed here.

Further details will be shared directly with members regarding next steps.

Thank you, Guelph, for your support over the years. 💙

— Graham

💙 FAMILY DAY AT LIFT 💙

On Monday, February 16th, 2026, LIFT will be CLOSED so our team (and you!) can spend quality time with the people who matter most.

Family > Everything.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t move together! Here are some fun, active ideas to make the most of the day:

❄️ Family Winter Walk or Hike – Bundle up and explore a local trail.
🏒 Pond Hockey or Backyard Mini Game Tournament – Keep it simple and fun.
🛷 Tobogganing or Snow Play – Sprints uphill count as conditioning 😉
🏠 Living Room Fitness Challenge:

10 Squats

10 Push-Ups

20 Jumping Jacks

30-second Plank
Complete 5 rounds together as a family!

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be done together.

🥞 Family Day Protein Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup oats (blended into flour)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

1 banana

2 eggs

½ tsp baking powder

Splash of milk

Blend, cook on medium heat, and top with Greek yogurt, berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Simple. Delicious. Strong-fuel approved. 💪

Due to the weather and road conditions we will be closing at 8pm tonight. Please adjust your workout times as needed.

LIFT is open for those who can make it safely.
Olympic Lifting Club is canceled though.

🎄 LIFT HOLIDAY HOURS 🎄
Wishing our LIFT family a strong & joyful holiday season!
📅 Holiday Schedule
🎅 December 24
6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🎄 December 25
CLOSED
❄️ December 26
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎉 December 31
6:30 AM – 1:00 PM
✨ January 1
CLOSED

🌸At Lift we believe ! 🌸

Join us for an afternoon of empowering lectures designed to uplift young girls in sport. Learn how to care for your mind and body while pursuing your passion for athletics. Further details are on the Eventbrite.
Scan the QR code to register!

Entry: Donation at the door
All proceeds will go to supporting the Guelph-Wellington Women's Crisis Shelter.
Let's Lift each other up! 🩷🩷🩷

🍁 HAPPY THANKSGIVING, LIFT FAMILY! 🍁

The gym will be CLOSED all day for Thanksgiving so our team (and you!) can spend time with family, food, and maybe… just a little fitness. 😉

Before you dive into that feast, try this fun Thanksgiving At-Home Challenge:

🏋️‍♀️ “The Turkey Burner” – 20-Min AMRAP

10 Goblet Squats (or Air Squats)

10 Push-Ups

20 Walking Lunges

10 Burpees (because gravy isn’t free)

30 Mountain Climbers
🏁 Goal: See how many rounds you can complete before the turkey timer goes off!

And if you want a healthy side to go with that pumpkin pie, here’s a quick recipe from our team:

🥗 Harvest Protein Salad

2 cups spinach or kale

½ cup roasted sweet potatoes

¼ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup pumpkin seeds or pecans

4 oz grilled chicken or turkey breast

Toss with olive oil + balsamic glaze

💪 Eat well. Move a little. Be thankful for strength, family, and another great year at LIFT.

We’ll see you back in action Tuesday morning!

🔥 Big News from LIFT 🔥

We’re turning up the heat this Fall with some exciting updates for our community!

🏋️‍♀️ NEW: Olympic Lifting Night
Every Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
Bring your program, and let Coach Nicole dial in your lifts, technique, and confidence. Whether you’re chasing PRs or just learning, this is YOUR time on the platform.

📅 Fall/Winter Schedule (Starts Sept 21st)

3:30 PM – Open

4:00–5:30 PM – Sr/Jr Youth Mix

5:30–7:00 PM – Jr Youth

7:00–8:00 PM – Adult Fitness

8:00–9:00 PM – Open / Sr Youth
(Saturdays stay the same!)
👉 Updated in Zenplanner soon!

⚡ Fall Youth Performance Program

Kickoff Fitness Testing – Oct 6th

Winter Games + Follow-up Testing – Dec 15–19
We’ll be tracking the biggest gains in strength, speed, and ability.

🙌 Growing Our Team
We’re adding 3 new interns + 1 co-op student to the LIFT family. Watch for intros on social soon!

We’re fired up for an incredible fall and winter season—come ready to train, compete, and grow stronger together. 💪

📍 LIFT Fitness & Performance | 919 York Rd, Guelph

Labour Day Hours.

We will be Open Saturday Aug 30th
Closed Aug 31st
Open Sept 1st between 4pm and 9pm.
We will not Have Adult Fitness in The Morning, Evening Only.

🚨 Schedule Update – Saturday, Aug 16th 🚨

We’ll be closed for Staff Holidays from 10:00 AM onward.
✅ Adult Fitness Workout – 9:00–10:00 AM (come ready to crush it!)
❌ All Youth Performance Workouts – Cancelled for the weekend

Our staff will be back, recharged, and ready for action Monday, Aug 18th with normal hours. 💪

But don’t take the day off completely — here’s your Challenge Workout to crush at home!

🏃‍♂️ Youth At-Home Challenge
5 Rounds for Time

10 Jump Squats

20 Mountain Climbers (each leg)

10 Push-Ups

20 Walking Lunges (total)

30-sec Plank Hold

Goal: Finish all 5 rounds as fast as possible with good form.

🏋️‍♀️ Adult At-Home Challenge
20-Minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)

12 Air Squats

10 Push-Ups

8 Burpees

20 Sit-Ups

200m Run (or 45-sec fast march/jog in place)

Goal: Keep moving — try to beat your last round pace!

Enjoy the weekend, LIFT family! 🏋️‍♂️🔥

August Long Weekend Vibes Are Here! ☀️🍉

Long weekend? Yes.
Slowing down? Not a chance.

Here’s when you can LIFT, lounge, or light it up at the cottage this weekend:

🗓️ Saturday, Aug 2 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday, Aug 3 – CLOSED (sun's out, buns out!)
🗓️ Monday, Aug 4 – 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM (No AM groups)