IRON Haven Gyms

12/29/2025

If you are thinking about joining a gym this new years give us a call. We have the professional staff, huge gyms with lots of equipment and the best members who will support and encourage you all the way. We love what we do and REALLY REALLY WANT to help, educate and support you. Our staff don't just "work at a gym"....we live it and love it!!

12/29/2025

Getting lots of inboxes with questions about getting in shape with the new year coming. Congrats and much respect on wanting to better yourself.
Few things to consider to actually get results.
If you start something new make sure the actions will give you the results you want. Any movement is good but if you want to change your body composition (lose weight or gain muscle) there are tried and true ways to guarantee your success.
One of the proven, time tested best things you can do is to correctly lift weights. Get on a scientifically backed program. Do it correctly. Do it 3-4 times a week for 45 -60 minutes and put some effort into it. Do it in a way you can sustain it. Not for 12 weeks, not for 90 days, not every day. Do it in way where it becomes part of your lifestyle.
Cardio based classes and true resistance training are day and night in the difference. All things being equal with other factors (nutrition, sleep, lifestyle) I'll put my money on the resistance training participants being in better health and shape after a year.
There are hundreds of fad diets out there. Fasting, eliminating complete food groups, high fat, low fat, low carb, eating once a day....I could go on and on. For the vast majority of people it is simple. We eat too much sugar, simple carbs, processed food, saturated fats and liquid calories. No shame-- its the North American lifestyle. The day you admit that to yourself and really clean it up you will get leaner with a healthier body composition and way more energy.
Do your research! You know in your head and heart what you want to achieve in the new year and you CAN do it. But you cannot do it if your actions and exercise choices are not the right ones to make the changes in your body and health.
We are here to help every stop of the way, and after a few months you will look forward to the training and the feeling of well being after a great workout.
IRON Haven Gyms

12/19/2025

Want to train at a great gym this winter but money is a little tight? We will trade a gym membership for some light detail/cleaning at any of our locations. Inbox if interested and we will set that up for you.

12/18/2025

IRON HAVEN GYM Alberton Holiday Hours:

DEC 24 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dec 25 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Dec 26 8:00 Am - 10:00 PM
Dec 31 5:00 AM-4:00 PM
Jan 1 11:00 AM-3:00 PM

* Counter will not be staffed for all the above hours

HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

12/18/2025

Gift ideas for the gym goer?We have a great selection of Active Wear, Gym Accessories, Supps and Accessories. Iron Haven Gym Pro Shops

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12/15/2025

Last minute gift ideas for your Gym Goer? We carry gloves, wraps, belts, t-shirts, complete line of clothing, fully stocked supplement shop. Also have gift certificates!

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12/09/2025

WELCOME! Home for the Holidays and want to keep up with your training? You are welcome to stop into your local Iron Haven Gym and we will work out a great rate depending on how long you are here.

11/30/2025

Here is an interesting collection of data. A very popular online weight loss community as lost over two million pounds since 2002. The group has over 100,000 members and researchers have poured over the collected data and testimonials to find common strategies that have helped these people lose the weight and keep it off. Many of the successful members cited the same simple weight loss techniques. Here they are: 96 per cent cut out refined grains and sugars. This is probably the simplest way to cut out empty calories from your diet. Pass on products like white bread, sodas, candy, potato chips, etc. These products cause your blood sugar levels to rise too quickly and all that excess blood sugar has to be used, or stored. If the body cannot store it all as glycogen, the excess will be stored as fat. Try to avoid added sugar in any form.
93 per cent now eat more protein, healthy fats and fiber rich produce and whole grains. This is the balance you are looking for. Protein means slower digestion and it fills you up. Fat tastes good and also keeps you feeling satisfied. Fiber is also filling. It slows down the digestion of other carbohydrates and will help you maintain energy all day long. Vegetables and fruit are low in calories, high in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and are packed with antioxidants.
75 per cent eat breakfast every day. In the morning, you have the entire day ahead of you and need fuel. After supper, you are in for a few hours of relaxation before bed, which is then another eight hours of motionlessness. Eat big when you rise and need the calories to get through your day.
90 per cent hit the weights at least three times a week. Working out vigorously not only burns calories but can boost your metabolism for almost two days afterwards. Weigh training is exercise that is easy to stick with if you do it long enough and learn what its all about. The variation is endless so no need for it to ever get stale.
80 per cent do cardio work. The most effective may be intervals. Mounting research shows that intervals, short bursts on intense exertion along with periods of less intense activity burn fat and improve fitness more quickly than long moderate bouts of exercise.
100 per cent are highly motivated. This is the make or break of any goal, and weight loss is no exception. Without it, none of the methods above would make much of a difference. Some became motivated after ominous doctors checkups. Some after seeing unflattering photos of the shape they were actually in. Some from weekly weigh ins and starting to see positive changes, but most got their inspiration from the camaraderie of doing something positive with friends. You cannot think, I wish I could. You have to say, I know I can.
This is the time of the year when many people will decide to make positive changes in their fitness levels. We are ready to help you at Iron Haven Gyms!

11/29/2025

The new year is quickly approaching and with it will be members looking for classes. If you are a fitness class instructor looking for a busy gym to build a class in, inbox us. Out Alberton and Summerside locations have private fitness rooms ideal for group fitness classes. We will work with you to build your class.

11/26/2025

WHY YOU MAY NOT BE GETTING THE RESULTS YOU WANT
This article rings true for anyone who wants to gain muscle and strength. Just about everyone can appreciate how getting stronger can make day to day tasks easier. Gaining muscle has so many more benefits that filling out a t-shirt. While moderate gains in both will come from just about any kind of strength training, you have to do it right to get great results.
The first thing is the right exercises. You will not gain strength or muscle mass from a workout that consists of a series of isolation exercises. You have to work the legs and torso hard with compound movements. Do your squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, chins. Get set up on an effective routine that focuses on these exercises.
Next make sure you are doing them right. Too often I witness beginners who have not yet learned the right form on exercises using terrible form on warm ups, then going heavier and heavier. If your form is bad on your warm up squats and deadlifts it will absolutely get worse as you add weight. The best way to perfect you from is practice. Lots of reps with lighter weight and use the mirrors, get advice from an experienced lifter that knows the craft. As a novice you may think your form is great but it is probably not as the weights get heavy and you are pushing yourself.
Now that you have the right exercises and form you have to work your ass off....again and again and again. Without hard work on those exercises your muscles have no reason to grow...to get stronger. Don’t change the exercises every few workouts when you are starting just because they are too hard. Work through it every workout. Give 100% but make sure it is 100% right.
Give it time. You have been training for three weeks and have not gained 10 pounds of muscle yet? Welcome to the club. You can gain it in 6 months if you are just starting but even that is hard. Gains come to those who have patience, a brutally strong work ethic and follow through...never quit.
Train with people who are stronger that you. I often hear “I would love to join the gym but all the members are stronger or in better shape than me”. Well that is exactly the kind of gym you want to join. Why would you want to join a gym where no one is getting above average results? You can be assured if there are a lot of stronger athletes at the gym where you train you will get better results and chances are they will be your biggest supporters.
You have to eat, a lot if you want to gain. Up the protein, up the complex carbs and healthy fats. Do this every day. Eating lots all week and blowing it on the weekends does not work. Eat lots every day.
If you carry too much body fat clean up the diet. Eating too much junk and just gaining more fat because you are “bulking” does you no good. Eats lots but keep it clean. Yes your gym buddy may be able to eat everything in sight and stay lean but maybe you cannot. Sooner you clean up the nutrition the sooner you reach your goals.
If you are just starting do it right. You will be amazed at what you can achieve.
Terry Adams CFT
IRON HAVEN GYMS