Meet the Fernie Mountain Fitness & Athletics team

What started as a simple, garage space to simply work out with friends, has turned into a facility where our passion for training, movement, health, and community has grown and flourished into a space full of amazing people and an amazing team of coaches. Strength training changes lives. It has changed mine. I was diagnosed with osteopenia at the age of 45, that was a wake-up call. I had always been active, but I realized I needed to train with purpose—to build strength not just for aesthetics, but for my long-term health, my bones, and my future. That’s when I discovered the real power of strength and conditioning. Lifting became more than a workout; it became medicine. It helped me feel strong, resilient, and in control of my health in a way I hadn’t before. We’ve built a space where everyone—from teens to grandparents—can learn how to train with intention, build real strength, and take ownership of their bodies and health. Whether you’re here to lift heavier, move better, or simply feel more capable in daily life, you’re in the right place. Strength is for everyone—and it’s never too late to start.