IRON Haven Gyms

04/10/2026

INTIMIDATION and the GYM
Occasionally I will hear from someone that they would love to join the gym but are too intimidated to do so. Reasons vary-could be they don’t feel like they are in good enough shape, not strong enough, don’t know how to use the equipment, etc.
Awhile back I had a lady tell me she was not comfortable training around “so many big guys banging the weights around”. We discussed this in length and was pleasantly surprised when she informed me this week that it is no longer an issue with her.
I explained to her that while it may initially look intimidating it is more about the goals of these athletes and the levels they are at. If some one has been training for years and has a goal of advanced levels of strength they are going to be moving heavy weights and it may not always be quiet. Heavy deadlifts can be noisy, racking the bar after the last rep on a set of heavy squats can be loud. It’s the nature of the game and with in reason it is part of the athletes improvement. It has nothing to do with looking for attention of showing off. It has to do striving to be better.
No one expects an elite runner to run slower, a pro hockey player to check easier, a football player to tackle softer. Its part of the game-part of the sport and in the gym it’s no different. Athletes pushing them selves with the tools of the trade looking for that 1% better, that edge.
When people get past that first initial stereotype or pre-conceived images and thoughts they usually see that they are here for the same reason as the regulars. The goals may be different but the reason is the same. Self improvement. It’s the reason that you will see such a variety of people in a gym. Huge strong male athletes training for maximum strength and muscle, teens training for more speed strength for a high school sport, moms and dads keeping the energy levels up to work and raise a family, seniors staying strong and healthy.
Intimidation usually stems from unfamiliarity and being new to a gym. Get past that and join the family of self improvement, fitness and health!

04/03/2026

Home for the easter long weekend. We sell day passes and you are welcome to stop in to any of our locations for a workout

03/24/2026

Would you like to train in a professional gym but $$ is a little tight? I will trade a gym membership for a couple of hours work in the Alberton or O'Leary Iron Haven Gym each week! Main job would be light cleaning/detailing. Inbox or call me for more details! IRON Haven Gyms

03/02/2026

DM Coaching
Online or In person!
Hey all! My name is Dakota McPhee, I am a 25 year old from Summerside! I have been into fitness/bodybuilding since 2019 and recently certified through ISSA as a personal trainer/coach. The gym first started out as training for sports and to lose some weight but quickly switched to a passion for bodybuilding. I currently train at iron haven in Summerside but am willing to travel for in person sessions!
My goal is to help others reach their goals, whether that’s lifestyle or bodybuilding!
Contact info:
Facebook: Dakota McPhee
Instagram: dak0tamcphe
Text: 902-439-9585
Email: dakotamcphee12@gmail.com
Or if you see me around the gym!

Send a message to learn more

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

After over 40 years in the Gym business I can say that most people don't train hard enough. However if you are training hard it is even more important that you train right.
Are you training hard and training right?
I have seen people throwing big weights around, momentum moving the weight, bouncing out of a squat or bench. Moving the weight from point A to B with no thought to what muscles are actually doing the work.
A few years of this and no real growth, no increase in health, energy, vigor. Just sore joints, frustration.
Why is this?
Because moving a weight and getting the mind in the muscle and mentally taxing the muscle is two different animals.
If you exhaust the muscle by physically and mentally targeting it you get results.
if you move the weight from A to B in any way possible much of the load shifts to the joints. Joints don't grow. Joints don't adapt like muscle.
Compare a leg press and a squat.
Are you leg pressing a ton or weight with hips coming off the pad, knees caving in, moving the sled 8 - 10 inches?
Switch to a squat and perfect the form. Don't increase the weight until you have the mind right in those quads, glutes and hams. Squat with purpose and confidence. Feel the muscles from the decent, right to the pit and all the way up.
We have 8 leg presses here at the IRON Haven Gyms and while they have their purpose, squats, hacks, lunges command much more mental focus.
Same holds true for all body parts. You can train easy and get some results, you can train hard and get beat up or you can train hard and right and reap the rewards.
Many of us, myself included started as kids with a love of the gym and working out. When I learned that hard training with extreme focus worked I was able to go so much further with my training and 40 plus years later I can still give it hell without the burden of blown out joints or torn tendons.
Make training hard and training right the cornerstone of your workouts.
You will get stronger
You will gain more muscle
You will last in the iron game
Your passion for lifting will only grow
Terry Adams CFT
IRON HAVEN GYMS

02/18/2026

This Saturday ! We are currently selling 50/50 tickets and are making the draw at 3:00 PM on Sat. If you cannot make it and would like to purchase 50/50's can e transfer to ironhavengym120@gmail.com . Tickets are 3 for $10 and 10 for $20

02/10/2026

Hey Everyone. Have one of our members heading to Columbus Ohio to compete in the ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL March 5-8. Longtime Bodybuilder Tommy LeClair will be competing in the over 60 division and is in amazing shape. We are going to have a POWER HOUR at the Alberton Haven Feb 21st 12-4 to raise some funds to help cover the expenses. ALL WELCOME. Stop in for a workout to some AC/DC. Lots of hard training and camaraderie will be going on. Throw a few dollars in the hat, 50/50 tickets. No day pass charge for non members. Hope to see you here. 50/50 tickets will be available all that week and we will make the draw during Power Hour.

01/29/2026

Over 40 and starting to feel it? What you do now will play a large part in how healthy and fit you will be at 60. I would like to do a 6 week program for anyone over 40 who would like to get healthier. It is 100% possible to lose a few pounds, get a little stronger, increase your energy levels and improve your blood pressure/blood sugars/resting heart rate/cholesterol etc.
We are not going to do marathon workouts to wear you right out, rather age related workouts to improve your health. I'm 63 so I have/am been there. If you are a little or a lot over 40 join us for a 6 week course on how to do this right. Inbox me if interested. PLEASE SHARE.

01/27/2026

Starting Feb 2 due to weather

Over 40 and starting to feel it?
What you do now plays a huge role in how healthy and active you’ll feel at 60 and beyond.

Terry will be leading a 6-week program starting January 25th 6pm but its not to late, designed specifically for adults over 40 who are looking to improve their overall health in a realistic and sustainable way. This program is about feeling better—not pushing your body to extremes.

It is absolutely possible to lose a few pounds, get stronger, boost your energy, and improve things like blood pressure, blood sugar levels, resting heart rate, and cholesterol. You won’t be doing marathon-style workouts meant to wear you out. Instead, the focus will be on age-appropriate, effective workouts that support long-term health and mobility.

“I’m Terry, I’m 63 years old, and I’ve been there.” This program is built on real experience and understanding of what our bodies need as we age.

Whether you’re just starting to think about your health or already trying to make changes, this 6-week course will show you how to do it the right way.

📩 Inbox Terry Adams or IRON Haven Gyms to register or for more information.
Please feel free to share with anyone who might benefit!

01/26/2026

Fuel Your Body Meals are in now for this week on account of tomorrows weather