“I grew up in Welland. At the age of 16, I began working out. My mom would drop me off at the gym in the early evenings and pick me up at 9, until I began to drive myself. At first, I felt uncomfortable because I was intimidated by a lot of the people that were much bigger than me, but I got past that as time went on. I enjoyed how lifting weights and doing cardio made me feel. I learned a lot over the years from many people, along with reading and trying new things on my own.

In 2000, I got married and my wife and I moved to Port Colborne. I needed to find a gym that would carry on what I had done since I was 16. I found G and M Fitness and haven’t looked back. I have made many friends since joining, some of them becoming very close friends.

I enjoy working out for an hour, 5 days a week during my lunch hour. I have no excuse not to go. Some days I feel like many that just don’t feel like it, but once I’m finished and go back to work, I feel fantastic!

I want to say thank you to Gino, Matt and their staff, for providing a facility that is not only convenient for me, but has everything that is needed to have a great workout. I appreciate the advice and help over the years. I look forward continuing the journey that started over 24 years ago for me.”

“Six years ago I moved to Port Colborne to share my life with Edd. One of my many questions for him was, “is there a decent gym to do my workouts“. He gave me a big smile as he was excited that I would be joining him at the gym and told me about G & M Fitness. He said “not only is it a great gym but it is filled with great people”. Edd was true to his word. Working out is an important part of my life because of its health benefits to both body and mind. Due to an accident at a young age I developed traumatic arthritis. Exercise helps to maintain strength in my leg and ensures that I continue to be mobile. Working out takes care of the body. It is the members at G&M Fitness that take care of the mind. It is wonderful to see how well everyone gets along with each other, they have great chats, sharing stories and laughter. The members truly are a caring group and support each other through the good times and the sad times. Gino, Matt and the rest of the staff have always been there and willing to give advice and help. Thank you for gathering members together for the Christmas Dinner and the Summer Barbeques. Eddie, thanks for introducing me to the gym and giving me so many wonderful and good friends.”

“I first joined G&M Fitness in my last year of high school in 1993/1994 when it was above Canadian Tire in Port Colborne. I was always very active all my life but I never truly felt like I was in shape. I became very interested in joining a gym and toning up with light weight lifting and vigorous cardio. I kept hearing that G&M Fitness was the place to go. I became a member and started working out and training with Gino and his staff. The atmosphere was really motivating and I felt very comfortable amongst the members right away. Gino was extremely helpful and streamlined a program for me where I seemed to get results almost immediately. I began to feel energized and I started working out 5-7 days a week for an hour to an hour and a half a day. I felt better about myself and soon developed more self confidence. I looked so forward to my daily workouts and found it to be a very enjoyable, social experience as well as physical. New friendships developed in my life as well. Years later when I was pregnant with my daughter Katie, I continued to work out pretty much until right before she was born. Gino assisted with my routine at that point and worked with me on different cardio activities and light weights that were suitable for that time. Gino and Matt have both been extremely supportive throughout the years. I had to have surgery back in September/2015 and with the help of Gino and Matt I was back to the gym on a modified exercise program three days after the surgery. I truly feel that their assistance and knowledge helped me recover more quickly. My doctor was astonished at how fast I bounced back to normal activity.

This is my 22nd year as a proud member of G&M Fitness. I feel I am in top physical condition and I know that Gino, Matt and his staff have helped me to achieve this goal and for this they certainly deserve my utmost gratitude and thanks. For anyone who wants to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and general well-being, I would HIGHLY recommend joining G&M Fitness in Port Colborne.”

“I have been associated with the G&M family for years. Gino and Matt are the owners of the gym. I also used to do aerobics with the M(Maria) because we used to do aerobics with the teacher (Vince Pascuzzi and his wife Diane). One day Vince asked Maria and myself if we could teach a class, because he wasn’t going to be there,and so we did and had fun doing it for him. The years have passed and I hardly ever see her, but when I do see her we have a nice chat together. My life here at G&M has been slow but steady until just these past few months it finally hit me. I have finally came and conquered the bridge which has always not let me cross over. Gino and Matt are extremely helpful when they are asked anything to about what to do at the gym. I’ll have total confidence in both of them forever. Real friendships aren’t forged over night and over the years and at this point in my life I truly feel part of the G&M family and friends. Thank you and see you soon!”