CounterBalance Conditioning & Fitness Inc.

CounterBalance Conditioning & Fitness Inc. Find your strength, 24/7, at CounterBalance - where fitness, wellness and community connect. Locally owned and operated.

Experience Corner Brook’s premier 10,000 sq foot Fitness & Wellness Facility, luxurious amenities, services and more! WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN 24hrs FOR REGISTERED 18+ MEMBERS. Our “hours of operation” listed are our STAFFED hours for membership purchase.

04/14/2026

Trainer Tip Tuesday💪 - Recovery = Growth … Sleep is the key!

You don’t build muscle in the gym - you build it in your downtime when you recover. Like the age old yogis of 4000 years ago preached : “Work, Rest, Work, Rest”. They knew the formula long before the advent of modern day science.

Everyone loves the grind BUT few respect the rebuild phase of conditioning.

If your progress feels stuck, look beyond your workouts and ask:

👉 Are you recovering as hard as you train?

Key points most people miss:

• Rest days aren’t optional — they’re where adaptation happens
• Sleep drives hormones — poor sleep = poor results
• Nutrition seals the deal — underfueling stalls progress
• Stress management is key — high cortisol fights your goals

You can’t out-train poor recovery. ❤️‍🩹

Train hard, yes — but recover with as much intent. It’s part of the program.

Trainer Tip:
Train with intent but ensure you recover with purpose as well. Get at least 8-10 hours of sleep daily. Also, incorporating mindfulness and meditation practices to ground your mind and control stress will help your body rebuild at an even greater capacity.

Find Your Strength💪.

04/13/2026

Meet the Team Monday ✨

Daniel DeGrace – Personal Training Manager & Elite Master Personal Trainer

At CounterBalance, coaching goes beyond sets and reps—and Daniel DeGrace embodies that standard.

With over 16 years of experience in strength training and kinesiology, Daniel specializes in helping clients move better, feel stronger, and train without limitations. His approach is rooted in biomechanics and corrective exercise, making him a go-to for individuals working through injury, chronic pain, or movement dysfunction.

From rehabilitation-focused clients to performance-driven athletes, Daniel builds programs that prioritize function first—because real strength starts with quality movement.

Outside of the gym, Daniel is an avid outdoorsman and hunter—bringing the same discipline, patience, and respect for process into his personal life as he does on the training floor.

Whether you’re returning from injury or looking to elevate your performance, Daniel brings the structure, precision, and experience to get you there.

Train with purpose. Move with intention. Find your strength. 💪

04/08/2026

🤔You’re training hard… but not seeing changes?

Look at your protein intake — and the type of protein you’re consuming.

Protein plays a central role in:
• Muscle repair
• Recovery
• Strength progression
• Appetite regulation

But not all protein sources are equal.

Complete proteins — such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy — provide the full spectrum of essential amino acids required for muscle protein synthesis. Incomplete sources, often plant-based, are less efficient unless properly combined.

Daily intake matters, but so does distribution.

General target:
👉 ~0.7–1g per lb bodyweight

For optimal use, protein should be spread across the day:
✔️ 20–40g per meal
✔️ 3–5 feedings

In practice, consistency and quality tend to outperform complexity.

Train smart. Eat well. Get results.

*Note that a body’s protein intake needs vary based upon training goals and modalities. Nutrition & Naturopathy consultations are beneficial for longterm results and personalized focus. 💪

Find your Strength.

~Amy J Gallant
Licensed Naturotherapist & Elite Master Trainer

04/07/2026

🏋️‍♂️Trainer Tip Tuesday - Your Squat Isn’t the Problem… This Is…

Most people think they “just suck at squats.”

Not usually true.

The issue is typically:
• Poor bracing
• Limited ankle or hip mobility
• Knees collapsing inward
• No control in the bottom position

Before you load the bar heavier… fix the foundation.

Quick checklist:
✔️ Brace your core before you descend
✔️ Keep knees tracking over toes
✔️ Control the bottom — don’t bounce
✔️ Maintain a neutral spine

Strength comes after control.

Trainer Tip:
Clean up your movement to obtain better depth — your rep numbers will follow.💪🏻

04/07/2026

Meet the Team Monday ✨

Founder & CEO – Amy J Gallant

In 2003, at the age of 25, Amy relocated to Corner Brook, Newfoundland from New Brunswick following a divorce, beginning again as a young single mother. With limited resources and no established network, she made a deliberate decision to rebuild both her life and her business from the ground up.

Her first investment was modest but purposeful: a set of business cards purchased with her initial social assistance check. It marked the starting point of her effort to re-establish herself within a new community.

Amy J set defined timelines—five years to build a sustainable business, and ten years to open her own facility.

In 2013, she opened the doors to her very first facility.

Over the past thirteen years, CounterBalance has expanded three times, most recently into the 10,000 sq ft facility it operates in today. What began as an independent venture has developed into a 24/7 training and wellness space built on science-backed training modalities, consistency, and community.

With more than three decades of experience in the fitness industry, Amy has coached thousands of clients across strength training, physique development, sport conditioning, and post-rehabilitative care. Her work has consistently been guided by the belief that fitness is not only physical, but foundational to long-term health and quality of life.

Her approach has evolved alongside her experience. Through advanced study in orthomolecular naturopathy, nutrition, and holistic practices Amy J has adopted a systems-based model of care. She is currently working toward her Doctorate of Naturopathy, further expanding her clinical scope.

Today, CounterBalance reflects that progression. It is not simply a training facility, but an environment designed to support individuals in building strength, restoring function, and developing long-term resilience.

At its core, the work remains consistent: helping people move forward—physically, mentally, and with purpose.

Amy has spent her entire career helping people to ‘find their strength.’ Make the step to find yours.

04/05/2026

🌸Citrus Herb Roasted Turkey Breast + Spring Greens

Happy Easter from all of us at CounterBalance 🐣

Today is about renewal… not just in season, but in how we take care of ourselves. You don’t need extremes - just better choices, made consistently.

Enjoy the meal. Enjoy your people.
And step into this season stronger than the last.

🍽 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

Turkey
• 1–1.5 lb turkey breast (boneless or bone-in)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Juice + zest of 1 orange
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• Fresh rosemary + thyme
• Sea salt & black pepper

Spring Veg Medley
• Asparagus
• Baby carrots
• Green beans or zucchini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper

Optional Side (Balanced Carb)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa or baby potatoes



🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2. Mix olive oil, citrus juice/zest, garlic, and herbs
3. Rub turkey thoroughly with mixture
4. Place in roasting dish and cook 45–60 mins (internal temp 165°F)
5. Toss vegetables in olive oil, salt, pepper
6. Add veggies to oven for last 20–25 mins
7. Rest turkey 10 minutes before slicing

MACROS:
🔥 Full Plate Total (with quinoa)
• Calories: 460 kcal
• Protein: 49g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fat: 14g

🥬 Fibre-Rich Version (no quinoa)
• Calories: 350 kcal
• Protein: 45g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fat: 12g

Eat well & Find Your Strength.

✨ NEW: 30-DAY ORIENTATION PROGRAM + PT 💪At CounterBalance, we are more than just a fitness facility. We don’t believe in...
04/04/2026

✨ NEW: 30-DAY ORIENTATION PROGRAM + PT 💪

At CounterBalance, we are more than just a fitness facility. We don’t believe in guesswork. We believe in starting our members right — with proper, expert-guided education.

Whether you’re brand new to CounterBalance or already a longer term member, this is your opportunity to train with purpose.

🏋️‍♂️ALREADY A MEMBER?

You’re good to go — jump in at any point and level up your training.

🔥 Get Started Today for ONLY $35 + tax!!
(Over $200 value in Personal Training services)

Included:
✔️ 30-Day Orientation Program (CBalanceTraining App)
✔️ Step-by-step workouts with video demonstrations
✔️ 30-Minute Session with a Certified Personal Trainer
✔️ A clear, confident starting point

NOT A MEMBER YET? THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!

For the month of April, when you enroll in any 6 or 12 month membership, you’ll receive:
🎯 The FULL 30-Day Orientation Program + PT Session — FREE

💪JOIN TODAY! Find Your Strength — the right way.

(Orientation Programs must be accompanied by a valid gym membership)

💥END OF SEASON SALE — 30% OFF💥A limited-time opportunity to elevate your training gear.Take 30% off all CounterBalance a...
04/04/2026

💥END OF SEASON SALE — 30% OFF💥

A limited-time opportunity to elevate your training gear.

Take 30% off all CounterBalance apparel — designed for performance, built for durability, and made to represent the standard you train at with our custom “Find Your Strength” Dri-Fit T-Shirts, Sweat Pants & Crewnecks as well as our Logo T-Shirts and Toques!

For those in our highest tier—

⚔️Gym Gladiator VIP Members receive an additional 10% off. An added benefit for those fully committed to the lifestyle.

This is more than apparel... it’s a fitness movement.
Be a part of it.

Find Your Strength.💪

📍 Available at CounterBalance, Valley Mall
⏳ Limited time only

🏋️‍♂️RESISTANCE TRAINING IS MEDICINE💊A growing body of research is reinforcing what many in the fitness and health field...
04/03/2026

🏋️‍♂️RESISTANCE TRAINING IS MEDICINE💊

A growing body of research is reinforcing what many in the fitness and health fields have long observed: resistance training is not just a performance tool — it is a critical component of overall health.

In the review Resistance Training is Medicine (see comments for link to study), findings show that regular strength training contributes to improvements across multiple physiological systems. These include increased muscular strength, enhanced bone density, improved metabolic function, and better blood glucose regulation.

The research also highlights resistance training’s role in reducing injury risk and supporting long-term physical independence — particularly as individuals age. Maintaining lean muscle mass is identified as a key factor in preserving mobility, stability, and overall quality of life.

Despite these well-documented benefits, resistance training remains underutilized in general public health recommendations compared to other forms of exercise.

Facilities like CounterBalance are working to shift that perspective by emphasizing structured, progressive strength training as a foundational practice — not just for fitness, but for long-term health and durability.

The takeaway is straightforward: resistance training is no longer just an option for those looking to improve appearance or performance. It is increasingly being recognized as an essential tool for maintaining and improving overall health.

Find YOUR Strength at CounterBalance where experience = research, reliability & results. 💪

Good Friday, CounterBalance is closed to the public and reserved exclusively for our 18+ 24hr Workout Warrior & Gym Glad...
04/02/2026

Good Friday, CounterBalance is closed to the public and reserved exclusively for our 18+ 24hr Workout Warrior & Gym Gladiator members, 1-Month and 2-Week Holiday Passes!

U18 and Fitness Freshman members are not permitted on-site without staff supervision.

We’ll reopen to the public Saturday & Sunday from 10AM–6PM 💪

We wish you all a fabulous Easter weekend!

04/02/2026

CBALANCE 1500 SQUAT FINISHER DRAW!!!

Congratulations to everyone who finished the Squat Challenge this March! Here are the prize winners of the draw.

1.) $50 CBalance Gift Certificate - Crystal M
2.) CBalance T-Shirt - Lynn H
3.) CBalance Shaker Bottle - Adrienne F

Woo! Get in contact with our front desk to receive your prize! 💪🏽

Keep on the lookout for lots MORE April FUN at CBalance!

Train Smart. Eat Well. Find Your Strength

04/01/2026

🏋️‍♀️ APRIL MEMBERSHIP PROMO AT COUNTERBALANCE 💪

Find Your Strength. Start the right way.

There’s a difference between joining a gym and being guided with intention from day one.

For the month of April, all new 6 or 12 month membership enrollments include a FREE 30-Day Orientation Plan through our CBalanceTraining App, complete with full video exercise demos, workout tracking, progress monitoring and more!

You’ll also receive a FREE 30-minute instructional session with a Certified Personal Trainer to walk you through your program with precision.

This is more than training. It’s structure, education, and a clear path forward from day one. 💪

Available with any 6 or 12 month membership tier:

🔵 Fitness Freshman
🟠 Workout Warrior
🔵 Gym Gladiator

New members require a one-time $35 fingerprint access fee for day or 24-hour facility access (18+).

Find your strength.
Find your fitness community.
Find success.

The CounterBalance 24hr Conditioning Centre
🌐www.cbalancetraining.com
📍Valley Mall, 1 Mount Bernard Ave, Corner Brook
☎️1(709)634-4275

Address

1 Mount Bernard Avenue, Unit 2015/Valley Mall
Corner Brook, NL
A2H6Y5

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CounterBalance Conditioning Centre

CounterBalance (koun'tər-băl'əns) : A force or influence equally counteracting another to regain balance. Visit Corner Brook's ONLY 24hr Co-Ed Fitness Facility!

Life is a constant game of CounterBalancing. Your fitness conditioning is no exception. Consistency is necessary in your Training, Nutrition, Flexibility & Relaxation in order to obtain long term success. We, the Trainers at CounterBalance Conditioning & Fitness Inc., strive to create the most comprehensive all-inclusive programming tailored to your individual fitness goals and aspirations. From sport conditioning and physique contest prep to post-rehab and functional core training, visit us online for more information and programs to condition your body intelligently and GET RESULTS!

Visit our friendly staff and Facility Manager at our space in the Valley Mall, Corner Brook, to help you on your fitness trek with a membership!

The CounterBalance Team: