Strength & bodybuilding club · Since 2014

Forge the body you were built for.

Twelve power racks, calibrated plates, coaches who have stood on stage, and a community that shows up at 6 a.m. Iron & Ember is where beginners learn to lift and lifters learn to win.

Member access
24/7
Training floor
1,400 m²
Certified coaches
14
The club in numbers

Built by lifters, for lifters

A decade of coaching, competing and building a training floor that serious athletes travel for.

1,800+
Active members
42
Coached classes every week
67
Podium finishes by members
24/7
Key-fob access
Equipment that respects heavy lifting

12

Power racks

The training floor

Equipment that respects heavy lifting

We built the floor around the lifts that matter. Every rack has its own platform, every barbell spins, and every plate is calibrated, so the number on the bar is the number you actually lifted.

  • 12 competition power racks with dedicated deadlift platforms
  • Calibrated plates, specialty bars, chains and bands
  • Plate-loaded hammer strength line and a full cable station
  • Turf lane for sled pushes, carries and conditioning
  • Recovery lounge with mobility tools and a cold plunge
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Weekly class schedule

Train with the crew

Coached classes are included in every membership. Book a spot at the front desk or just show up five minutes early.

06:00

60 min

Strength Club

with Darius

All levels

12:15

45 min

Conditioning & HIIT

with Nadia

All levels

18:00

60 min

Hypertrophy Session

with Kian

Intermediate +

19:15

60 min

Barbell Technique

with Darius

Beginner friendly

06:00

45 min

Conditioning & HIIT

with Nadia

All levels

12:15

45 min

Mobility Flow

with Nadia

All levels

17:30

60 min

Strength Club

with Darius

All levels

19:00

60 min

Posing Practice

with Sara

Intermediate +

06:00

60 min

Strength Club

with Darius

All levels

12:15

45 min

Conditioning & HIIT

with Nadia

All levels

18:00

60 min

Hypertrophy Session

with Sara

Intermediate +

19:15

45 min

Mobility Flow

with Nadia

All levels

06:00

45 min

Conditioning & HIIT

with Nadia

All levels

12:15

60 min

Barbell Technique

with Darius

Beginner friendly

17:30

60 min

Strength Club

with Darius

All levels

19:00

60 min

Hypertrophy Session

with Kian

Intermediate +

06:00

60 min

Strength Club

with Darius

All levels

12:15

45 min

Conditioning & HIIT

with Nadia

All levels

17:30

60 min

Open Gym + Coach

with Kian

All levels

09:00

45 min

Conditioning & HIIT

with Nadia

All levels

10:30

60 min

Strength Club

with Darius

All levels

12:00

60 min

Posing Practice

with Sara

Intermediate +

09:00

45 min

Mobility Flow

with Nadia

All levels

10:30

60 min

Open Gym + Coach

with Kian

All levels

Memberships with no fine print

Pay online, pick up your key fob at the front desk and start training the same day. Freeze your membership at any time for travel or injury.

Monthly Membership

CAD 69.00 / month

Month-to-month access with no long-term commitment.

  • 24/7 key-fob access
  • Unlimited coached classes
  • Onboarding session
  • App programming
Join monthly

Annual Membership

CAD 690.00 CAD 649.00 / year

Best value for members in it for the long run.

  • Everything in 3-Month
  • Four coach check-ins
  • Two personal training sessions
  • 15% off in the shop
Join for a year

Coaching team

Coaches who have done the work

Competitors, strength specialists and nutrition nerds. Pick the coach who fits your goal and book a session straight from their calendar.

Darius Vale

Darius Vale

Head Strength Coach

PowerliftingMeet prepTechnique

Darius has coached powerlifters for twelve years and holds a 310 kg competition deadlift. He specialises in technique for the big three, meet preparation and helping beginners lift their fir...

Book with Darius
Sara Mehr

Sara Mehr

Bodybuilding & Stage Prep Coach

Stage prepPosingHypertrophy

A national-level physique competitor, Sara leads our stage prep team. She has guided more than 40 athletes on stage and runs the posing classes in our dedicated posing room.

Book with Sara
Kian Rostami

Kian Rostami

Hypertrophy & Nutrition Coach

Muscle gainNutritionBody recomposition

Kian combines evidence-based hypertrophy programming with practical nutrition coaching. He holds a degree in exercise science and loves helping members build muscle without living on chicken...

Book with Kian
Nadia Brooks

Nadia Brooks

Conditioning & Mobility Coach

ConditioningMobilityInjury return

Nadia runs our conditioning and mobility programs. A former competitive rower, she builds engines, fixes stiff hips and makes sure members can still move well at eighty.

Book with Nadia

Real members, real numbers

Personal records, first competitions and lifelong habits, in their own words.

“I walked in unable to do a single push-up. Three years later I deadlifted 150 kg at my first meet with half the club cheering. The coaching here is the real deal.”
Maya R.
Member since 2019
“Sara took me from never having posed to placing second in my first physique show. Every check-in was honest, detailed and kept me sane through peak week.”
Arash T.
Stage prep athlete
“The floor is perfect for heavy training: real platforms, calibrated plates and nobody curling in the squat rack. I added 60 kg to my total in a year.”
Daniel K.
Member since 2021
“Booking sessions online is so easy, and Kian’s nutrition coaching finally made eating for my goals feel simple. Down 9 kg and stronger than ever.”
Priya S.
Personal training client
“I have trained in a lot of gyms. This is the only one where the coaches remember your numbers and genuinely care whether you hit them.”
Tom W.
Member since 2016
“The Saturday conditioning class is the best hour of my week. Hard, fun and always scaled so I can keep up with people twice as fit as me.”
Leila M.
Conditioning regular
FAQ

Questions before your first visit

Everything new members usually ask us at the front desk.

Your first coached session is free

Book a 45-minute strength assessment. We will test your lifts, check your mobility and hand you a 4-week starter plan.

The bar is loaded. Are you coming?

Join today, pick up your key fob tonight and train with the strongest community in the city.

(416) 555-0182 Get a Quote