East End Gym est.1980

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East End Gym est.1980 East End Gym is owned and operated by Sarah and Chris Gilbert. Located in Goderich, Ontario. Open 24/7, Please message 519-440-3526 for membership prices.

🍑 DAY 3 — GLUTE DAY! 🔥We’re halfway through the East End Gym 5-Day Workout Challenge 2.0…and today we’re turning up the ...
10/21/2026

🍑 DAY 3 — GLUTE DAY! 🔥

We’re halfway through the East End Gym 5-Day Workout Challenge 2.0…and today we’re turning up the intensity.

This one is all about building stronger glutes, stronger legs and better lower-body stability. 💪

🔥 Barbell Hip Thrusts - 4 × 8–10
🔥 Romanian Deadlifts - 4 × 8–10
🔥 Bulgarian Split Squats - 3 × 8–10 each leg
🔥 Cable Glute Kickbacks - 3 × 12–15 each leg
🔥 Glute Abductions - 3 × 15–20
🔥 Glute Bridge Hold - 3 × 30–45 sec

Challenge yourself with the resistance, but keep those reps controlled and your form solid.

3 days down. 2 to go. 👊

👇 Complete it? Drop DAY 3 DONE! in the comments.

Tomorrow: DAY 4 — CORE + CONDITIONING 🔥

10/20/2026

💪 BEHIND EVERY STRONG GYM IS SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES IN YOU! ❤️

Meet Sarah, proud owner of East End Gym! 💪 Her passion for fitness goes beyond building muscle. It’s about building confidence, strength and a community where everyone belongs.

❤️ Come experience the East End Gym family!

🔥 DAY 2 — UPPER BODY! 🔥Challenge 2.0 continues, and today we’re putting the upper body to work. 💪🏋️ Bench Press - 4 × 6–...
10/20/2026

🔥 DAY 2 — UPPER BODY! 🔥

Challenge 2.0 continues, and today we’re putting the upper body to work. 💪

🏋️ Bench Press - 4 × 6–8
🔥 Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 × 8–10
💪 Barbell Row - 4 × 8–10
🔥 Lat Pulldown - 3 × 10–12
🏋️ Shoulder Press - 3 × 8–10
💪 Biceps Curls - 3 × 10–12

This round is meant to push you a little harder. Choose a challenging weight, keep your movements controlled, and never sacrifice good form just to lift heavier.

Day 2 of 5. Keep showing up. Keep getting stronger. 🔥

👇 Finished it? Comment DAY 2 DONE!

Tomorrow we take on Day 3! 👀

❤️ THROWBACK TO WHEN FITNESS WAS A FAMILY AFFAIR…EVEN THE DOG JOINED IN! 🐾💪A little throwback with Sarah, her daughter K...
10/20/2026

❤️ THROWBACK TO WHEN FITNESS WAS A FAMILY AFFAIR…EVEN THE DOG JOINED IN! 🐾💪

A little throwback with Sarah, her daughter Kristen, and Domino getting their workout in together! 🥰

At East End Gym, family has always been at the heart of what we do. Strong bodies, happy memories, and a whole lot of love!

🐾 Who else wishes their workout buddy had four legs? 😂👇

🔥 WE’RE BACK — AND CHALLENGE 2.0 IS TOUGHER! 🔥Welcome to Day 1 of the East End Gym 5-Day Workout Challenge 2.0! 💪We’re k...
10/19/2026

🔥 WE’RE BACK — AND CHALLENGE 2.0 IS TOUGHER! 🔥

Welcome to Day 1 of the East End Gym 5-Day Workout Challenge 2.0! 💪

We’re kicking things off with LEG DAY…more sets, heavier resistance and a little more intensity than our first challenge.

🏋️ Barbell Squats - 4 × 6–8
🔥 Walking Lunges - 3 × 10 each leg
💪 Leg Press - 4 × 10–12
🦵 Leg Curls - 3 × 10–12
🔥 Standing Calf Raises - 4 × 15–20

Choose a challenging weight while keeping your form controlled. Remember: heavier doesn’t mean better if your form starts falling apart.

Five days. Five workouts. One goal: challenge yourself.

👇 Who’s joining us for round TWO? Comment I’M IN! and come back tomorrow for Day 2!

❤️ SOLACE SUNDAY | STRENGTH IS KNOWING WHEN TO REST 💪Some days, strength means pushing past your limits. Other days, it ...
10/18/2026

❤️ SOLACE SUNDAY | STRENGTH IS KNOWING WHEN TO REST 💪

Some days, strength means pushing past your limits. Other days, it means respecting them.

True strength isn’t just about how much you can lift or how hard you can train. It’s also about knowing when your body and mind need a break.

Rest isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. 🖤

Remember, progress comes from finding the balance between pushing yourself and giving yourself permission to recover.

💬 Are you someone who finds it hard to take a rest day?

10/17/2026

🔥 YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START - YOU JUST HAVE TO START.

Every workout, every rep and every time you choose to show up is a step forward. Progress isn’t about perfection…it’s about continuing to put in the work. 💪

Keep showing up. Keep challenging yourself. Stronger is built one day at a time.

👉 Tag someone who needs a little motivation to get moving today!

💪 Think light weights are a waste of time? Think again.You don’t always need to grab the heaviest dumbbells in the gym t...
10/15/2026

💪 Think light weights are a waste of time? Think again.

You don’t always need to grab the heaviest dumbbells in the gym to build muscle.

Lighter weights can absolutely challenge your muscles when you use:
🔥 Enough reps and effort
🎯 Controlled, intentional movement
📈 Progressive overload over time
💪 Good form and full range of motion
🔁 Consistent training

The key is that the set needs to be challenging enough. If those last few reps have you working for them, your muscles know they’ve got a job to do. 😉

Heavy weights have their place. Light weights have their place. Smart training uses both.

👇 Are you Team Heavy, Team Light, or a mix of both?

💪 RECOVERY IS PART OF THE WORK.You don’t have to go hard every day to make progress. Give your body time to recover so y...
10/13/2026

💪 RECOVERY IS PART OF THE WORK.

You don’t have to go hard every day to make progress. Give your body time to recover so you can come back stronger.

Walk. Stretch. Mobilize. Breathe. Hydrate. Sleep. Then get ready to go again. 🔥

📌 Save this Sunday recovery routine for your next rest day.

💪 Your grip might be the thing holding back your lifts…not your strength.Your forearms play a huge role in gripping, pul...
10/12/2026

💪 Your grip might be the thing holding back your lifts…not your strength.

Your forearms play a huge role in gripping, pulling, carrying and controlling weight. From deadlifts and rows to curls and everyday tasks, stronger forearms can help you perform better across the board.

In this Muscle Spotlight, we’re breaking down:

🔴 What your forearms do
🔴 Why forearm and grip strength matter
🔴 Common training mistakes
🔴 5 effective exercises to build them

And don’t forget…your forearms get plenty of indirect work, but targeted training can help strengthen both the wrist flexors and extensors and improve overall grip.

The goal isn’t just bigger forearms. It’s a stronger grip that lets the rest of your body do more. 🔥

👇 What usually gives out first on your heavy lifts…your muscles or your grip?

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Goderich, ON

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