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What’s the buzz about Bang?

“Bang Fitness is the best-kept secret in Toronto –maybe Canada.

Whatever your goals are, these are the people to see. I know the kind of results that they regularly produce and can’t recommend them enough.

Alwyn Cosgrove

Owner: Results Fitness, author: The New Rules of Lifting
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All day today I’ve had a smile on my face because this morning, for the first time in a very long time (like 7 years!) I fit into my favourite all time dress.

Before coming to Bang, I would go on an annual new years diet. I might have even taken a gym class or gone to spinning 3 times a week or more, all in an effort to lose some weight. And sometimes I was successful at making that number move down on the scale, so I would pull out my favourite dress, try it on and be disappointed that it never quite fit after starving myself, or working my ass off.

Today that all changed. It fit. And it looks good. And I can’t stop smiling. I feel really, really good and I can’t wait to see what the next few months will do! So THANK YOU Bang Fitness! I believe you now, your program works!!!! I am one VERY happy customer!

Geoff and the Bang Fitness crew are a rare breed in an industry known for scams, fads, and used car salespeople: an honest, no-BS, old-school facility with a great knowledge of rehab and functional fitness. Whether you’re an elite athlete or couch potato, they’ll take you seriously, make you smile, and then make you sweat. You’ll be healthier, tougher, fitter, and leaner… and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without flipping a tire.

Krista Scott-Dixon

Creator: Stumptuous.com, Precision Nutrition Lean Eating Coach

I found Bang Fitness quite by accident. After several years of karate, I was 53 and looking for a new martial art. I entered the building thinking it was the kickboxing club and knew instantly that I was in the right place. Two years later I am more convinced than ever. This is a great gym. There’s no spandex, no iPods, no poseurs. If you don’t want to work hard and do it the right way (which the owner, Geoff Girvitz ,will tell you is synonymous with the hard way) then Bang isn’t for you. But if you want to reach levels of accomplishment you thought were impossible for you, then come on in. As a middle-aged guy, I’m constantly amazed at how much I can lift and push, and the increases that seem to happen week by week. If you’d told me a couple of years ago, “Pete, we’re gonna have you deadlifting and loving it” I’d’ve said, “What are you, nuts?” But it’s true. I am and I do.

The programs are great and carefully constructed to suit who you are and what you want to do. The trainers are careful, professional and aware. Two years of working out and not one injury – not even minor. That’s huge when you’re in your fifties.

The slogan is “Sympathy is not part of the program”. It’s a scary thought at first, until you realize you don’t want sympathy. You want results. And you get them…with a Bang.

Peter Sellers

Middle-aged guy and Bang fan

Geoff Girvitz, and the rest of the Bang Fitness crew; they’re awesome. Whenever I’m in Toronto, Bang Fitness is where I train. And whenever my Toronto-based clients are looking for a gym, Bang Fitness is where they go.

Dr John Berardi

President, Precision Nutrition
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Two years ago I lost a world championship match to someone who was stronger and more powerful than I was. I swore that would never happen again, so I came to Bang Fitness. Geoff designed a training program for me that systematically eliminated my weaknesses and improved my strength, power and conditioning. These days I’m in better shape than anybody else who steps on the mat, and it shows in my competition results.

Alaina Hardie, professional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor and 2010 IBJJF

World Championship silver medallist

I started working with Bang Fitness right before my Canadian title fight, and I was able to go into it with total confidence. With Bang Fitness, alongside my other coaches’ help, I was able to win it.

That’s the main thing that working with Bang can bring an athlete: confidence. When I work with their coaches, I trust them implicitly. When you know you are working harder and smarter than your opponent, you can go into any contest with confidence.

Bang has helped me achieve measurable gains in max. strength, speed, muscle endurance, explosiveness, and virtually every performance-important area of conditioning. And I’m not afraid to take my shirt off anymore (Bowflex commercial anyone?).

Working with the Bang Fitness coaches is really enjoyable, too. They have a great sense of humor, and are a blast to work with.

I have had the great privilege of working with elite strength and conditioning coaches before, and their knowledge and expertise puts them absolutely at the top of that elite level.

I would recommend Bang Fitness to anyone, from beginner to pro.

Robin Black

Professional fighter, Host: The Fight Network

Even though I’m now a devoted yoga student, when I first started practicing I got hurt all the time, and the same thing happened when I started lifting weights. Then I went to Bang. The trainers there insist on proper form and that translates into increased body awareness. Their focus on core stability and spinal alignment has made my body stronger and more powerful. The work I’ve done at Bang has taken my yoga practice to a whole new level.

Mira Sirkis

My name is Victor Bachmann and I am a professional fighter (MMA) and former varsity wrestler. I trained at Bang Fitness for nine months prior to moving away from Toronto. The team at Bang fitness significantly improved my athletic performance. While preparing for competition they got me into the best shape I have ever been in my seven years as a competitive athlete. During my non-competition time, they consistently worked with me to create significant gains in my strength, power, agility, and stability. They are all well-educated, experienced and have a no-nonsense approach to training.

Victor Bachmann

Professional fighter/trainer

I was really impressed with Geoff’s knowledge of fitness and how the body works (or how it should work). I particularly like his focus on injury-prevention.If I would have had a guy like Geoff training me in the past, I would of avoided many injuries and been World Champion already!

Serge Després, P.Eng.

Olympic athlete (Bobsled Canada)

I’m amazed with how much progress I feel I have made with you guys. I haven’t felt this good in years.

I worked with a personal trainer previously and was happy with my results. But I’ve done way better with you guys for about a third of the cost. I want you to know that I have nothing but good things to say about you and my experience so far, it has been well worth it. This is the first time I’ve actually enjoyed going to a gym.

Amit Ajwani

I didn’t know what to expect on my first of day of training but I wasn’t expecting to have such a focused trainer who really focused on quality and not quantity. I have always had group training session with trainers not really watching for proper format yelling at you to really bang out a heavy max lift. But at Bang, working out with another athlete, the trainer made sure we did everything right — all with enthusiasm and support. I enjoyed my time there and I’m sure others will as well as push their own limits farther.

Krystiana Clarke

Varsity athlete

I have been working out Bang Fitness for several months, and in a very short period of time saw good strength and mobility gains. Their systematic method is intelligent and informed training. They educate and encourage, and have certainly helped me to pull off some amazing feats of strength.

Coming from a high performance background, and as a senior Pilates Instructor and kettlebell coach I have lots of experience with coaches and teachers. I’m very comfortable with the trainers’ knowledge and no-nonsense approach.

In these days of promised quick-fixes and diluted information, Bang Fitness sets the bar very high for its clients and its peers. Ditch your weekend certified “Personal Trainer” and get your ass kicked by the real thing.

Alisa Walton Director Brave Body Pilates

Certified Kettlebell Coach

Personal Trainer
Pilates Instructor

Simply put, Bang Fitness it is fitness that works. It works with you, it works for you, towards your specific goals.

In my case, I had been trying hard to put on weight. Funny, isn’t it? Not quite mainstream…
Eight short weeks in the small group athletic training at Bang Fitness and… Bang! I tip the scales. Ten pounds of lean muscle mass while tightening my belt. And I’m not talking recession but waist size going down…

Bang Fitness is not your “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is fairest of them all?” type of gym.
It’s not your corner street “boot camp” either. If you expect a screaming drill sergeant who strikes fear into the hearts of poor fitness recruits, you are in the wrong place.

Bang Fitness is science, and Bang trainers know the What, When, Where, Why, and How to do it. Best of all, they care.

Your trainer is your friend, a highly skilled friend who is watching your back. Mostly your lower back, so it doesn’t arch when lifting:)

Each one of us is a perfectly tuned Porche at birth. If your Porche is no longer purring, or worse, you run like a Toyota Tercel now, probably you need serious maintenance. Do you take your Porche to Canadian Tire for service? I didn’t think so. Give your body the Porche dealership service. It will make you feel good, and you will leave the gym with a smile. Plus muscles you never knew you had…

Bang Fitness works!

Edmond Hudescu

Current member

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