Our Story

Forge: (v.) 1. to make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a furnace or fire and beating or hammering it.

2. to create or build

My name is Rick and I developed the first iteration of The Forge in December of 2017, right after my first child was born. It was during this time that I began to realize that my life had taken on a whole new purpose and meaning. I began taking a look at how I had been living my life and where my priorities were and quickly realized that they were not in line with what type of life I now needed to live in order to provide for my expanding family.

Thus I started the process of developing my garage gym. I promptly named it The Forge because it was in this space where, through hard work and determination, I could transform myself. As time went on the concept began to take on new meanings. The idea of The Forge not only applies to physical health but includes mental and relationship health as well. It continues to evolve to provide a space where myself and others can grow and develop to be the best people we can be. This site is my attempt to write down my thoughts and possibly provide some insights and resources to others. This process has been extremely rewarding for myself and I hope that others may get some benefit as well.

-Rick

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The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.

-Vince Lombardi

 

Here at the forge, we firmly believe that what you put into life is what you get out of it. Much like how it takes a hammer and heat to form and shape iron, happiness and physical health also comes through the application of hard work and discipline.