The Forge Gym Inverness

Holiday Notice.
From tomorrow, Tuesday 18th June 2019, I (Gav) will be away on holiday, returning Monday 24th June.
The gym remains open to Members 24/7 as always.
... During this time the IB staff will be available to take payment for day passes between 930am and 530pm, weekdays. They are located in the 2nd office on the right in unit 2, accessed through the doors marked "IB Beauty".
Outside of these hours no day passes will be available.
Iron Will Training is in charge of general cleanliness, toilet roll replenishment, hoover operations and other day to day tasks while I'm away.
As ever I'd appreciate if Members can continue to put plates, bars, dumbbells etc away when they are finished with them and keep the place in good order, thanks.
Any problems that can't be dealt with by IB staff or Will, feel free to message or call as always; but please do remember it's been 4 years since Natalie and I had a proper break together. If it's important, call. If it can wait, let it wait.
Thanks folks! Big Love, see you when we are back.
Gav.
#holiday #forgegym #forgegyminverness #gyminverness #forgefam
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Holiday Notice.
From tomorrow, Tuesday 18th June 2019, I (Gav) will be away on holiday, returning Monday 24th June.
The gym remains open to Members 24/7 as always.
... During this time the IB staff will be available to take payment for day passes between 930am and 530pm, weekdays. They are located in the 2nd office on the right in unit 2, accessed through the doors marked "IB Beauty".
Outside of these hours no day passes will be available.
Iron Will Training is in charge of general cleanliness, toilet roll replenishment, hoover operations and other day to day tasks while I'm away.
As ever I'd appreciate if Members can continue to put plates, bars, dumbbells etc away when they are finished with them and keep the place in good order, thanks.
Any problems that can't be dealt with by IB staff or Will, feel free to message or call as always; but please do remember it's been 4 years since Natalie and I had a proper break together. If it's important, call. If it can wait, let it wait.
Thanks folks! Big Love, see you when we are back.
Gav.
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Weed killing!
Folks you might have noticed that this crazy spate of sunshine and heavy rain has resulted in life bursting forth throughout the car park / yard area!
Over the next couple of days Michal from Groundscape will be spraying herbicide, then returning 3 times to clear and respray over the next few weeks.
... He’s already cleared the yard of some rubbish, and once the weeds have had their first couple of treatments I’ll be moving the outside kit and reorganising it so it’s easier to make use of our Strongman / Strongwoman toys outside during the summer months.
So, for now, please don’t touch the weeds.
If you have been sleeping under a tyre and popping out to forage for berries and dandelion leaves in the yard, please stop. 😂 Dont touch the plants. Don’t eat the plants. Thanks 🙏
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Standard Monday night at the mighty Forge!
Training, banter, hard work and community - that’s what we’re about!
Membership : Forge-gym.com
... #gym #gyminverness #forgegym #forgegyminverness #forgefam #bodybuilding #powerlifting #benchpress #arch #gwpl #ibfa #pca #strengthtraining #igfitness #fitness #fitfam #igfit#igfitfam #ukfitfam #scotland #strengthandconditioning
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All the best to our very own flag bearer for absolutely bonkers endurance efforts Lindsay MacRae, as he sets of on the TransAtlantic Way Race round Ireland.
It’s self supported, covers 1500 miles and features 70,000 feet ascent.
Like I said, bonkers.
... You can track Linday’s progress in the link below, with some additional coverage in the second link.
http://trackleaders.com/transatlantic19f. php
https://dotwatcher.cc/race/transatlantic- way-2019
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This Friday I turn 40. Given my work habits I think the mileage is closer to 75 😂
I’ll be taking the day off.
No, really. The whole day! The gym remains open to members as always, 24/7/365, but no guest passes will be available for 31.5.19
... Thanks, Gavin.
#forgegym #strengthtraining #forgegyminverness #forgefam #birthday #40thbirthday #old #ancient #crumbling #cursed #hardpaperround #dayoff #beer #noparty #itsmybirthdaybitches #notdeadyet #botox #facelift #greypubes #parttimer #downingtools
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Got benches? ✅
Racks? ✅
Platforms? ✅
... Let’s go!
We started life as a Strength training gym and whilst we’ve added loads of new toys as the years have gone by, we’ll never neglect the bread and butter! Quality bars. Tons of plates. Racks. Benches. Platforms.
More strength, muscle and power than you can shake a stick at has been built on those over the years.
Thus it will always be! Come shift some Iron and see what you’ve been missing 💪🏻🍑
#strengthtraining #igfitness #bodybuilding #bikinigirl #strengthathlete #bodytransformation #forgegyminverness #forgegym #forgefam #strongman #powerlifting #weightlifting #barbelltraining #igfit #fitfam #ukfitfam #iron #pumpingiron
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Awesome work from Forge member @dianemars82_ , showing the results of 6 months of solid, consistent graft.
Diane was a little wary of taking that initial step into the @forgegyminverness , but I reckon she is pretty glad she did 😀👍
Well done Diane.
... #forgegyminverness #forgegym #forgefam #bodytransformation #bodybuilding #bootybuilding #gymlifestyle #gym #gymlife #igfit #fitspo #igfitfam #ukfitfam #invernessgym #gyminverness #glutes #abs #strengthtraining #igfitness #bikini #bikinigirls #girlswholift
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I (Gav) will be away all weekend launching the GLS by Primal Strength range of gym equipment at BodyPower expo.
Please allow me a little extra time for replies etc online, and should you need to report anything in the gym that needs immediate attention drop Iron Will Training a message.
Thanks!
... Gav
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Damage to flooring in room 2.
Folks if you’re using additional weight for your back extensions or glute hams in room 2, please don’t dump the weight to the floor when you’re finished.
It’s a raised board flooring, and it now has a series of depressions / holes in various spots around the back extension where weight has been dropped from height on to the floor.
... I have the kids this weekend but will tear out the damaged flooring and replace it at the start of next week. In the meantime please avoid causing further damage to your gym, by taking care not to dump your weights from height when your finished your set.
Thanks,
Gavin.
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It’s all go at the upstairs studios above Forge!
27 classes a week on offer with tons of variety, tons of fun, top notch coaches and all the kit you need in 2 fully equipped studio rooms; drop Rebecca a message and get booked in, spaces are limited!

Our PC has expired. It has ceased to be. It is an ex-PC.
Etc etc and with many apologies to Monty Python.
Anyway, MOST things we can do on the backup laptop and phone, but there might be a day or so delay in processing memberships etc. For that I apologise in advance to anyone effected. Everything should be back to normal by tomorrow afternoon.
... We remain contactable via Facebook or email to forgegym@icloud.com as usual.
Thanks, Gav.
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I used to train quite hard!
Putting in work 4 years or so ago with my lovely lady helping. Good times.... probably a little OTT, but good times.
You don't have to suffer like this to grow muscle tissue - a few sets done to within a couple of reps of "failure" will more than suffice; but if you WANT to, then keep to overall volume very low (1 set per exercise), intersperse short periods of training this way with much longer peiods of more "normal" training, and make sure you'...re in a gym where no one will call an Ambulance or complain :P
https://youtu.be/WAYTbCjOmWo?t=72
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The next 12 week program at the Studio above Forge Gym is almost full! PT led group training sessions, day time 30 minute extra classes, diet advice and recipes all provided. Everything you need to change your body, in a friendly and supportive group environment.
Drop them a message to book in!

Gettin' it done!
Whether your new to the gym or are an "old hand" like young Jack here, Forge Gym has the tools and atmosphere you need to build whatever you want.
You can join us online at forge-gym.com , it's £27.99 a month and gym is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Got Membership Arrears?
Pay 50% in April and we'll remove the rest!
We understand that sometimes it happens; you miss a direct debit or have some unexpected bills come up, or cancel off a debit whilst still in contract or without paying your notice period by mistake; we've all been there!
... That said, we employ a third party agent, called Clubwise, to process our Direct Debit membership payments and pursue arrears for the simple reason that we are a business, we need to be paid for the service we provide. Sometimes the way they go about things differs from the way I, personally, would do it but I make no apologies. It's a small business and we have bills to pay, kids to feed and nappies to put on the babies butt. That's life!
So, where am I going with this?
Essentially I'd like to offer anyone with long-standing membership arrears a simple deal. You don't want or need Clubwise chasing you. I need to recoup at least some of what we are overdue.
So, I'm offering something of an amnesty for the rest of April 2019.
Visit out direct payment link, and square up 50% (half) of your outstanding debt.
In return I'll take the hit on the rest and wipe it off the Membership arrears system. You don't need to speak to anyone, just follow the link, input the amount you're paying, and leave your name in the payment notes so we know what account it relates to. We'll add your payment to your account, then remove the other 50% of the balance as a "write off" so your account balance is zero.
If this sounds like a suitable solution for you, go ahead and click the link, input your payment amount, and make a 50% payment with your card. I'll remove the rest of your balance from the account and draw a line under it. It's less stressful for both of us.
Offer stands throughout April 2019.
Payment Link:
https://www.paypal.me/forgegymltd
Thanks.
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All photography - David Rothnie.