Where strength meets community
Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished origin story about destiny and dreams. Back in 2019, a few of us were just tired of the same cookie-cutter gym experience - y'know, the places where you're just another membership number.
We started meeting in a warehouse space near the shipyards, just a bunch of folks who wanted to train hard without all the pretentious nonsense. Word spread pretty quick, and before we knew it, we had people lining up at 5am just to get a spot.
Fast forward to 2021, we found this spot on Vale Ridge Drive and thought "yeah, this is it." The name? Honestly came from one of our members who kept calling the place "the rift" 'cause it felt like stepping into a different world - somewhere you leave the daily grind behind and just focus on getting stronger.
Now we've got a proper facility, but the vibe's still the same. No judgement, no ego - just real people pushing each other to be better than yesterday.
We don't do gimmicks or fads. Just proven strength and conditioning methods that've worked for decades. You'll sweat, you'll ache, but you'll see progress.
Your workout partner might be a firefighter, a teacher, or a tech exec - doesn't matter. Inside these walls, we're all just people trying to get better.
Our trainers aren't here to count reps and scroll their phones. They've been where you are, and they actually care about helping you reach your goals.
The folks who'll be in your corner
Head Coach
Former college wrestler turned strength coach. Been lifting since I could walk, teaching for 12 years.
Strength & Conditioning
CrossFit background, Olympic lifting certified. I specialize in making heavy things feel lighter.
Functional Training
Ex-pro hockey player. Now I help people move better and avoid the injuries I didn't.
Nutrition Coach
Registered dietitian who actually eats carbs. Let's figure out what works for YOUR life, not some Instagram model's.
Recovery Specialist
Physical therapist and yoga instructor. I'm the guy who fixes what the other guys break (kidding... mostly).
Group Classes
High-energy training with a side of terrible jokes. I'll make you laugh between burpees... then make you do more burpees.
Come check us out - first session's on us. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just come see if we're your kind of place.