2026-06-06T13:32:15.506Z

Before finding Black Tusk Athletics, I was struggling with the most basic daily tasks. Getting up off the floor was painful and nearly impossible. I couldn't do a sit-up. Stairs had to be taken one step at a time due to foot and knee pain, and cleaning my house had become so exhausting that I simply couldn't manage it anymore.I tried so hard on my own — online trainers, different workout programs — but nothing worked. I kept pulling muscles or ending up in more pain than before. I was exhausted and had started to accept that this was just going to be my life.Then my fiancé and I found Black Tusk Athletics, and everything changed.We started working with personal trainer Alara, she is truly exceptional!! I have osteoarthritis, which led to years of limited movement, weight gain, and growing weaker over time — which then made everything even harder. But Alara meets you exactly where you are. She modified exercises I didn't think could be modified any further, watches your movement carefully, and either corrects your form or works with the way your body moves so you're not in pain. Every time I hit a wall — whether from pain or lack of strength — she found a way to make it work.I started hitting goals. I started having wins every single day. The weight I'd been carrying began to drop, and I grew stronger than I'd been in years. I can now run up and down the stairs. I can get up off the floor without help. I can clean my house again. Most importantly — I have my life back.The entire gym community is warm, kind, and genuinely supportive. Everyone cheers you on. It truly feels like a big family, and my fiancé and I are so happy to be part of it.Thank you to Alara for giving me my life back. To owners Anne & Jason, the community you have built is inspiring, and to everyone at Black Tusk Athletics. You are truly amazing. 🖤

2026-05-16T00:04:56.935Z

I love this community so much! It’s the highlight of my week. It’s social, rewarding and has the fortunate side effect of making you fit as hell!

2026-04-11T18:26:49.999Z

2026-04-08T19:46:11.538Z

I highly recommend Black Tusk Athletics to anyone looking for a new gym, thanks to its supportive atmosphere.

2026-04-06T15:18:10.468Z

Janica was very knowledgeable and helpful in addressing my needs. I would absolutely recommend her as an experienced trainer to meet your goals.

2026-03-05T01:18:00.729Z

My coach is always awesome. I'm definitely stronger these days and my back pain is now gone! This gym is fantastic because everyone is treated like family...

2026-03-03T15:07:27.345Z

Incredible gym! Full of inspirational people, talented coaches and clean & welcoming atmosphere!

2026-01-28T00:12:02.321Z

2025-12-04T16:24:15.893Z

I can’t say enough good things about Black Tusk! The team take the time to get to know you, celebrate your progress, and help you push toward your goals in a way that feels encouraging rather than intimidating.Classes are fun, challenging, and thoughtfully designed, and there’s always someone ready to offer a helpful tip or a motivating high-five. It’s the kind of place that makes you look forward to working out.If you’re looking for a gym that values community and fosters real connections, this is the place. I feel stronger, more confident, and have made some life long friends here at BT! Highly recommend whether you’re a beginner or looking to join a gym with some cool people!

2025-11-27T16:21:22.677Z

My workout this morning at Black Tusk Athletics was challenging and good. The routine pushed me with a mix of strength and cardio exercises that kept my heart rate up but never felt overwhelming. Laine is great - he takes the time to explain each movement clearly, breaking down the form so I understood exactly what to do.Throughout the workout, he gave feedback by watching my technique closely and helped me adjust when needed, making sure I was doing the exercises safely and effectively. He is also very encouraging and supportive, offering motivating words that kept me going even when the sets got tough. That combination of clear guidance and positive energy made the whole session rewarding and something I look forward to coming back for.

2025-11-20T00:27:05.532Z

2025-05-16T06:40:54.786Z

This is the top studio in Edmonton- and believe me I have tried every studio at least once. The team here is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, supportive and gives a very personal feel and positive outlook on fitness. The classes are always challenging and able to scale to your level and ability, the coaches always support and drive you but also not too much.They have supported me through injuries and new skills and also take time to rebreak down movements and watch/correcting form for optimal performance. This is a rare studio in Edmonton where the owners also do the workouts/ teach/ visit with the clients it really gives that big family where everyone is invited to join. They are incredibly kind, super responsive when I have needed to cancel/extend/change my passes or even just to email about my weekly thoughts on life. Attending Blacktusk has made me learn that I am so much stronger than I every imagined all just by showing up week to week, I have never seen this much progress in my strength with any other system. I have made long lasting friendships with other attendees in class, I love a day to day check in's its like working out with your workout best friends every single class, and sometimes you just met that person that class.

2025-03-29T13:48:07.688Z

Anne and Jason have been amazing to work with. Along side the great coaching staff BT has, this gym has become a staple in my weekly routine. It’s a great place to learn and grow. They embody community and encouragement.

2025-01-02T14:36:50.443Z

Absolutely love this gym! Going into my third year of membership with Black Tusk, and am so grateful for how simple they make staying consistent in the gym. The coaches are friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable, and the owners are dedicated to all their members and the community.

2024-12-31T23:46:00.109Z

While my review may be bias since I previously coached at Black Tusk, I have recently returned to the gym as a postpartum athlete. The support, encouragement, high level coaching and appropriate challenge I have received since coming back reminds me of why I fell in love with this community in the first place. Anne and Jay have done an amazing job of creating a welcoming community that makes fitness fun.

2024-12-31T15:03:56.950Z

An excellent gym with the best community

2024-12-28T17:23:22.835Z

I’ve been going here for just over a year and I can say this gym was a complete game changer for my fitness routine. The workout is always pre-set which removes decision fatigue from your day and makes showing up to the gym that much easier. Getting through a challenging workout with a likeminded group of individuals will encourage you to keep going! Coaches present scales and options for every skill level. The owners are truly outstanding people who will make you feel welcome from the very start.

2024-12-21T05:14:23.784Z

Get fit, have fun, make friends!

2024-12-18T19:08:35.876Z

I can't say enough good things about Black Tusk. When I first joined, I was looking for a gym with strong sense of community and I definitely found that here.Everyone told me that BTA was great because of its great owners, Anne and Jay, and I now know that to be true. What really stands out is the energy of the gym and the standards that they set for their coaches and their clients. Everyone you meet is welcoming, kind, and genuinely invested in your progress.The programming is great and the workouts are fun, challenging, and inclusive. I’ve pushed myself beyond limits I didn’t even know I had, and I credit the growth I've experienced (both physically and mentally) all to Black Tusk.

2024-12-11T12:45:01.476Z

Black Tusk is awesome. Their programming encourages consistency, progression, and functional training. Truly has changed my life!

2024-12-07T17:23:57.015Z

Have been training here for over a year. I’m building new muscles, and I really appreciate the sense of community and fun.

2024-12-04T01:56:54.079Z

I’ve been coming to this gym for quite a while. Even before they moved. I’m happy the owners reopened.I would say the few thing that keeps me coming back are:-the owners themselves. They’re great! Down-to-earth, and very personable-the coaches! They’re all fun to have in class and sometimes to do partner workouts with-the fact that everything is modelled before doing the actual movements-the fact that I can just show up and there’s a pre planned workout ready for you-the atmosphere and like-minded people. They really make you feel comfortable and wanting to come back.I highly suggest doing a drop in or an intro class to see if it’s the right place for you.

2024-07-26T17:31:24.635Z

I have been going to this gym since before Covid and I should have written a review for them long ago! Hands down the best gym in town. The community is amazing; everyone is so supportive and encouraging, and the coaches always teach proper body mechanics to avoid injury. Whatever goal you have, whether it be building strength, increasing mobility or learning how to safely use weights in your workouts, this is the place to go. This gym also helped me build my strength back after I had my son- from 3 months postpartum to now 11 months postpartum I see a big difference in my strength, mental health and energy levels. Highly recommend Black Tusk to all!!

2024-07-11T16:35:34.124Z

The owners are great people. Great workouts as well!

2024-05-17T20:32:54.721Z

Did a drop in from out of town and had a great class. The coach and owners were great. Fun team workout with Anne and just a good vibe overall. Clean and organized. I hopefully will be going back tomorrow. Recommend 100%

2023-12-29T21:37:34.768Z

Came to improve fitness and ended up becoming a part of an absolutely fantastic community. Highly recommend - safe and effective programming, supportive and encouraging coaches, fun and friendly members.

2023-12-20T15:03:43.525Z

Black Tusk is where it is at!!! I have enjoyed a variety of different gyms and athletics over the years, but truly none compare to BTA. The programming and coaching are amazing. But my favorite part is the community. I have never been in a fitness facility that has felt so overwhelmingly inclusive. So happy I decided to give BTA a try!

2023-12-19T23:27:48.444Z

I would recommend Black Tusk for a variety of skill levels. The owners Anne and Jay have fostered a very inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and encouraged. Group classes can be modified to be as challenging or as beginner friendly as the athlete wants so I think everyone can gain something from the instruction and programming at Black Tusk, no matter your past experience or current fitness goals.

2023-12-13T01:38:15.926Z

Black Tusk has created the most warm, welcoming and encouraging community of people who will motivate you to never miss a session!!

2023-08-09T01:18:30.501Z

Love this gym. The atmosphere and community are so supportive. The workouts are hard with modifications so any level of fitness can finish them. The coaches really do a great job explaining some of the technical aspects of the workouts which has opened up lots of new exercises for me (deadlifts, back squats etc).