The Verdict on Functional Strength Training Centre
This gym suits lifters who want powerlifting, strongman or barbell coaching rather than CrossFit or HYROX classes. Confirm drop-in availability by phone first, since the official sources show only monthly memberships.
Best for: Powerlifters, Strongman athletes, Barbell lifters
Equipment & Climate
Sources name barbell, powerlifting and strongman training. They give no floor size, rig or platform details. A research note says the gym is air-conditioned (source 13).
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Hours: Monday to Friday 5am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 5am to 8pm (source 1). Barbell Club times are 9:45am, 4:30pm and 5:30pm (source 2). Adult small group times are Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30pm, or Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm, or Saturday at 1:30pm (source 2). Teen group times are Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 3:20pm or 4:25pm (source 2).
Pricing Notes
Official site lists Open Gym at $109 per month with a 3 month minimum (source 2). Open Gym Plus is $149 per month and includes 4 infrared sauna sessions (source 2). Barbell Club is $467 per month (source 2). Adult small group training is $467 per month and teen small group training is $417 per month (source 2). A FORCE Open Gym signup page shows $98.54 per month including $11.34 tax (source 3). Military, police, firefighters and EMS get 20% off memberships (source 1). A third party research note reports drop-in sessions at $25 CAD (source 13), which is not an official price, so it is not in the price column. A third party search summary says no standard public drop-in menu is sold (source 12).
Coaching
Travis Graham, a national powerlifting champion, leads Barbell Club sessions (source 2). Tim Lochead, a Poliquin certified coach, runs functional toning groups and personal training (source 2). Small groups have 3 adults or 3 youths aged 14 to 18 (source 2). Personal training is 1:1 or partner, with a young adult rate for ages 19 to 21 (source 2).
Good to Know
- Weekday hours
- 5am to 10pm, Monday to Friday[1]
- Weekend hours
- 5am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday[1]
- Discount
- 20% off memberships for Canadian military, police, firefighters and EMS[1]
- Open Gym minimum
- 3 month minimum on Open Gym membership[2]
- Sauna
- 4 infrared sauna sessions included with Open Gym Plus[2]
- Phone
- 905-399-6933[1]
- Address
- 4087 Harvester Rd Unit 17, Burlington, ON L7L 5M3[5]
Visitor Guide
Who trains here
Functional Strength Training Centre is a powerlifting and strongman gym. The official site lists barbell, powerlifting, strongman, armwrestling and personal training. It is not listed as a CrossFit affiliate, so expect a barbell focused floor rather than CrossFit classes.
Before you go
The sources do not publish a drop-in price. Call 905-399-6933 or use the website to ask about a single session. Open Gym starts at $109 per month with a 3 month minimum.
Hours and location
The gym is open Monday to Friday from 5am to 10pm and on weekends from 5am to 8pm. It is at 4087 Harvester Road, Unit 17, in Burlington, Ontario. A research note says the gym is air-conditioned.
Coaching
Travis Graham, a national powerlifting champion, leads the Barbell Club. Tim Lochead runs functional toning groups and personal training. Small groups have three people, so you get close coaching.
Verified Sources
6 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
6 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Functional Strength Burlington - Functional Strength Training CentreOfficial site
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- 2.Memberships & Services - Functional Strength Training CentrePricing page
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- 3.Signup for membership - Functional Strength Training CentrePricing page
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- 4.Schedule - Functional Strength Training CentreOfficial site
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- 5.Directory or guide
- 6.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
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