Forge Performance Institute

Fantastic experience: I’ve been going to this gym for a few months now, and I can honestly say it’s one of the most inclusive places I’ve ever been. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed, no matter my fitness level or background. The trainers are supportive and always push everyone to become stronger, both physically and mentally, but they do it in a way that’s motivating and empowering. The staff at Forge are extremely motivating. Thank you, Mike and Stephen, for making my experience so positive! :)

Fantastic experience: Great community of athletes of all capacity. Kind, friendly, great coaching. Would highly recommend speaking to the staff about starting your fitness journey here

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, great people!

Fantastic experience: Everything is RPE7 here

Fantastic experience: The absolute best gym I have ever been to! Great equipment and overall vibe, great tight knit community, and not expensive at all. A powerlifters dream for sure!

Fantastic experience: Best powerlifting gym Great atmosphere! Very welcoming Stephen the manager made me feel right at home Shoutout to the owner. Amazing guy Highly recommend any powerlifters to join FORGE!!!

Fantastic experience: Great staff and facility for personal training, quiet space for one on one experiences. Also a great facility if you are a power lifter, very well educated staff that can guide you and help you with your meets!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of this gym since March 2024 and I am thoroughly impressed with all the changes they’ve made from the old location. The facility features some of the best equipment in the GTA. 6 combo racks, 4 deadlift platforms, heavy dumbbells, and great selection of accessory machines. Forge has some of the friendliest and most helpful staff I’ve ever seen. I am proud to call myself a member here

Fantastic experience: I have been a member at Forge for the past few months and I can honestly say this is the best gym I've ever trained at. As a powerlifter, they have every that suits my needs and the staff and members are so friendly and welcoming! Keep up the great work Forge Team!

Fantastic experience: The new gym is part conditioning, part martial arts. There is something amazing about hear plates clank while learning how to twist another human being into a pretzel. Incredible, old school vibe. Feels like strength training with Arnold back in the 70's. Mike is a terrific guy, really puts his all into providing a top notch experience for clients. Wants to see you succeed, not just pay a fee and disappear like most gyms. This place has heart; a friendly and almost family-like environment.

Fantastic experience: Amazing place equipped with everything you might possibly need for powerlifting from every kind of barbell imaginable to chains and much more. Atmosphere is great and never gets crowded so you can always get your workout done without waiting.

Fantastic experience: I've been with Forge for over a year, and it's easily my best gym experience in Mississauga. There are constant upgrades, everybody is extremely friendly, and it has all the equipment you would need. Really great atmosphere that makes it very motivating to train here, and the 24 hour, 365 day access is huge

Fantastic experience: Amazing facility, good training environment.

Fantastic experience: Mike and his staff have been nothing short of amazing. The environment of this gym is definitely what keeps me coming back.

Negative experience: Liked the gym, liked the people! I've never left a bad review of a business in my entire life... however, I cancelled my membership (written confirmation) with this gym 4 months ago because I moved out of province. I've unfortunately been charged every month since. Any attempt to rectify over the last month through their various channels of communication has gone unanswered and left on read. The only friend of mine I referred to the gym had the exact same experience. Only way to stop charges is to report it to the credit card company and block the vendor. Big fan of small businesses, hope they figure it out! For the time being, it would definitely be ill-advised to give this company your credit card information.

Negative experience: The most unprofessional gym to deal with. Don’t answer their phone and they make unauthorized transactions.

Fantastic experience: I have been training and powerlifting at Forge since July 2023 and they have made a TREMENDOUS change within their organization. They are under new management (their previous manager was horrible) and the new team has been nothing short of amazing. Since the move to the new facility, they have upgraded their equipment as well as their amenities with full locker rooms and showers. As a competitive powerlifter, they are considered to the the best powerlifting gym in the GTA along with the best community as well. Keep up the great work Forge team!

Fantastic experience: Just had a day pass, but it was great. Atmosphere was unreal and the owner was super friendly and helpful

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym with a outstanding community and alot of high quality equipment located in the heart of mississauga

Fantastic experience: Joined Forge two months ago and it has been great. I love that it's 24/7, and that there is plenty of equipment to use. Everyone here is nice and supportive. I noticed a lot of improvements since joining. The environment here is very motivational and makes working out fun.

Fantastic experience: This is a great gym. I love that it's 24/7 and I rarely had to wait for equipment. The people are nice and supportive. I made a lot of gains here. It's a work hard environment and will definitely make you leave your comfort zone in a good way. Bonus: you're allowed to slam weights and train like an athlete without judgement like more mainstream big box gyms.

Fantastic experience: This place is for the highly motivated and focus driven. They provide a clean, small-scaled, quiet space with 24/7 access to focus on one's training and with high-end high-end exercise equipment. There are no trainers, no change rooms, and showers.

Fantastic experience: I had a great workout! Loved the fact that you can blast your music and it is open 24/7!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to forge for about 3 years now. Love the environment and the gym has everything a powerlifter needs, especially competition equipment, bars, and plates. The community is very tight knit and welcoming to everyone around, and it is always a fun time being here on both intense busy sessions and light non-intense sessions.

Fantastic experience: I just joined forge fitness really cool vibes and nice staff very helpful if you ever need any tips has all the machines you need.

Fantastic experience: I have been going here for about a year now and I can’t explain how much I’ve enjoyed it. Not only are the trainers friendly and kind but so are the others who go there, it truly is like a community. Safe to say it like having another family. The gym itself is also clean and organized. I personally know how much work they put into it and safe to say it shows. I wouldn’t want to workout anywhere else. ❤️

Fantastic experience: Love that it's 24/7! The community is amazing and welcomes all levels of lifters. Gym has been moved to a new location and has been catering to powerlifting a lot! 5 new combo racks and most of them being OPA approved is amazing. Training has been fun and amazing here. I highly recommend this to any level lifter.

Fantastic experience: Forge Performance & Fitness is an amazing gym with a lot of welcoming staff and members.

Fantastic experience: This is the best powerlifting I've been to! If I lived closer, I'd make it my home base. All the trainers here are knowledgeable and get results for their clients. I'm personally being coached by Ethan and he's been coaching me on increasing my squats, bench and deadlifts and also fixing my form online! Ethan, alongside the other trainers John, Stephen and Chelsea to name a few, are amazing people and coaches. The gym is big and the equipment and platforms are all perfect if you're a serious powerlifter this is the place to go! Also, they hold local powerlifting meets that help powerlifters get to the next level. Highly Recmmend training at the Forge!!!

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of this gym since 2016. I've been to several specialty gyms over the years, and I can confidently say that this is the best gym in Mississauga. Everyone - manager, coaches, members included - is so friendly and welcoming. Huge variety of equipment for every training need and open 24/7/365. Can't recommend this gym enough :)

Fantastic experience: Great facility and the team is excellent. Looks after you to make sure you are lifting properly and achieving your goals. If you are looking for a great gym with good people this is the place to go.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with a supportive community & friendly coaches. They have some amazing events (eg: Halloween deadlift competition) and seems like a great way for beginners to feel more comfortable doing more strength specific training.

Fantastic experience: Great team at Forge. Clean and welcoming atmosphere. Excellent variety of equipment. Love training at Forge!

Fantastic experience: Best powerlifting gym in Mississauga hands down. Top of the line equipment and A1 trainers. I trained with Chelsea and Primal and all my lifts blew up. 10/10 Would reccommend.

Fantastic experience: I started at Forge a little over 2 months ago, and I’ve already seen so much progress training with Chelsea. Not only with my strength, but my physique, improved form and relationship with food. I love Forge’s holistic approach to training, and on top of that, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Training with Chelsea has been so much fun, she pushes me to be my best self, and is so down to earth. I highly recommend coming to Forge!

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym and staff. Been working out here for about a year now and absolutely love it. Chelsea is an amazing coach and has been so incredibly helpful on my fitness/health journey. Everyone here is so friendly!

Fantastic experience: Great Place to workout and low traffic. Staff and members are very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone serious about strength training and powerlifting.

Fantastic experience: As a person who’s on call 24/7 this is the best gym you can go to for any type of work you do. Personally working out at 6-8pm never worked for me as all gyms are busy and i’d have to wait for awhile to ever use it. But here at Forge… you can come in any time you like, you would have the entire gym to yourself or if not, way less people to fight equipment with… on top of that, you don’t need to deal with money grabbers… the trainers/coaches there have done their homework that fit your needs, honest, helpful and very considerate. I feel that this place isn’t just a place to lift and get strong. But a community built by great people with great minds. For anything you need, this community provides.

Fantastic experience: I've been training at Forge since February 2022 and I absolutely love it! The 24/7 access 365 days a year is a huge bonus. If you are someone who loves barbell work, you are GOOD here! The team is great, you can literally deadlift anywhere but the turf and there are plenty of squat racks + benches to do what you gotta do :) Thanks for being a great gym Forge!

Fantastic experience: A great clean gym! The staff is knowledgeable as well as friendly and the equipment is excellent. Not to mention they not only will help you with your lifts but give help with nutrition. If you are just starting out, or you are experienced. This place has what you need!

Fantastic experience: Started going here for about 3 months now and Forge is a great gym with friendly and respectful people. With Chelsea being my trainer, she has been nothing but supportive and is always wanting to push you in the best way possible. Other than the training experience, Forge has lots of equipment and is a place where you can also zone in and focus on your workout. 24/7 access for those late night sessions helps a lot with varying schedules.

Fantastic experience: I started my first time powerlifting with Chelsea 6 months ago and still continue to lift on this day. She’s a superb coach/personal trainer who will push you hard, and achieve your goals. However, not just in lifting but also with nutrition guides. I recommend going to this gym if you are interested in powerlifting. The staffs are friendly and always welcoming.

Fantastic experience: Hands down one of the best gyms I've been to. Great vibes, great people and the director of membership experience (Luna) is awesome

Fantastic experience: It was my first time working out in my entire life and I'm extremely grateful I got to start at Forge. Everyone is super friendly and always down to help when I don't know how to use a certain equipment. I got personal training with Chelsea and she was above and beyond. Always accessible and accomodating to my fitness needs. She is serious about your improvement and wants the best for you.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in Sauga. Great staff and trainers.

Fantastic experience: Good gym to go all out

Fantastic experience: Great gym, equipment is always available & people are respectful.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Clean, staff is knowledgeable friendly and the equipment is excellent. Not to mentionthey have help with nutrition. If you are just starting out, or you are experienced. This place has what you need!

Fantastic experience: Gym has everything you need and everyone there are very friendly and it is open 24/7. This gym isn't like other gyms because there equipments are better then there and isn't as crowded to work out.

Fantastic experience: Having gone to several gyms over the years, I can finally say I have found a second home at Forge. The environment is both motivating and welcoming. My training is the best it has ever been, and I attribute that to Forge. The 24/7 access is also a bonus for me.

Fantastic experience: Amazing

Fantastic experience: .Wrong Forge. Disregard this review.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, not your typical generic commercial gym, everyone is help and courteous of the people around. Mike n Ron are great with any welcoming any concerns and get back to you really fast. John is really resourceful, knowledgeable and helpful. Best perk about this place is that it's 24x7/365 days..highly recommend if you are serious about your fitness goals.

Fantastic experience: Prices are reasonable and facility is always clean

Fantastic experience: My go to gym! Would recommend to everyone!

Fantastic experience: LOVE & MISS THIS GYM! I recently moved out of the GTA and forced to switch gyms. Forge will be hard to replace. I started off at Forge as a "newbie" to the gym. The owner would actually take time out of his schedule to throughly explain how to use the equipment and teach me the proper form so that I wouldn't end up injured and get the most of my work out! Thanks to Forge I will be able to take this advice anywhere I go!

Fantastic experience: Atmosphere and a great group of members here. Top Mississauga gym for sure. Would recommend if your looking for a new spot to workout or just coming back into the fitness lifestyle and are in the west end.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Knowledgeable staff, very engaging

Fantastic experience: Great gym - best gym in Mississauga bar none. Really recommend it over anything in Mississauga after checking out a couple others.

Fantastic experience: real atmosphere and great incentive to be part of a community that trains hard

Fantastic experience: Great facility! The best gym in Mississauga!

Fantastic experience: best gym I've been to, great opportunities there

Fantastic experience: One of the best gym in the gta.

Fantastic experience: Forge is the best. Mike and Ron provide a great atmosphere if you’re serious about your gains. They have all the equipment you need for average gym goers and boast an extensive array of equipment for experience power and Olympic weightlifters. There Head Trainer and Manager Big John Carden is one of the best in the business and is the other half of the reason why I’m a forge member. I’m very thankful they made it through the pandemic and are back open for business and recommended anyone looking to leave the commercial gym scene to check it out!!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and clean Facility, one of the best in Ontario!

Fantastic experience: Great workout atmosphere , staff and equipment are great. Results follow.

Fantastic experience: I visit the area quite often and am always excited to drop in here. The coaches are friendly, informative and fun. The members are very welcoming and the facility is great.

Fantastic experience: Best Gym in Mississauga, Amazing real gym atmosphere!

Fantastic experience: Your top pick for a gym in the GTA, this is your place

Fantastic experience: Love the environment here man! Everyone is friendly and willing to share their knowledge

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed the weight classes here. Forge has a great community and supportive trainers. Flexible access to the gym works well with my busy schedule.

Fantastic experience: Trained here for years, amazing atmosphere to workout in. Lots of equipment, Mike is very professional and is always bringing new stuff in to improve the place. Plus, you can't beat the 24/7 access. Nothing worse than needing to train and realizing your gym's closed.

Fantastic experience: Love everything about Forge. Their equipment is top notch! I was surprised to see certain things that commercial gyms don’t offer. Also, the owners are professional and have been more than accommodating whenever I ran into any issues. I love that everybody there maintains cleanliness throughout the facility too. Bonus: there’s no creeps that gawk at us girls while we workout lol. Can’t wait to train here again

Fantastic experience: Solid gym with a great environment. A lot of unique equipment. Very open and airy. Just amazing. Best powerlifting gym in Sauga

Fantastic experience: In town for a work, Mike was very accommodating. Great atmosphere to sling weight around.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, great people, plenty of weights. Its lit.

Fantastic experience: Been to a lot of different Gyms this one is by far the best, everybody’s friendly, it’s got a great feel to it and the owner (Mike) is awesome always friendly and helps me out with any questions I got. Couple of weeks ago I left my external battery charger for my phone there one night and I left it behind, any other gym it would of been long gone but not here it got turned in and I picked it up 2 days later when I came back. All and all great place great people.

Positive experience: Awesome place where they blast music and you can get a solid workout.

Fantastic experience: Excellent gym for anyone serious about strength training. I love the size of the place, you can see the whole gym wherever you stand and it’s got an amazing vibe. The equipment is perfect and if you powerlift then this place has everything you’ll need. Highly recommend checking this place out.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere. I come here everyday to work out.

Negative experience: Overpriced gym. Period. Way too expensive for a small, crowded gym. Much better options all across Mississauga. Save your money.

Fantastic experience: Great place to workout!!! Great work out folks.

Fantastic experience: Great Sunday night workout. The gym had about 3-4 people, so I got to focus and get through some heavy lifts.

Fantastic experience: Best gym for people who are serious about there training. Great environment Great equipment

Fantastic experience: This gym is like a second home. The people who train here are all friendly, and the environment really makes you want to workout. Highly recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: Mike and Ron are awesome guys. If your in this area, I highly recommend training here. Never have to wait for a rack again!

Fantastic experience: Big powerlifting community here. Good environment for intense training.

Fantastic experience: Great staff, knowledgeable trainers, the owner is friendly and accomodating. Awesome members and the best atmosphere for training.