About Your New Gym
in Nelson, BC
aboutWe built this with results in mind
We work with people who want to get stronger, move better, and feel capable in their own bodies without gimmicks or guesswork. At Maverick Strength in Nelson, BC, you’ll train with experienced coaches who care about how you move, not just how hard you sweat.
Built rep by rep
roots
Maverick Strength wasn’t built overnight.
It was built day by day, rep by rep, and laser-focusing on one member at a time.
What started as a vision for honest, effective training grew into a space defined by strong programming, high standards, and a community that shows up. Training here might not be the flashing lights or latest athleisure set, but it works, every time.
- We don’t chase trends.
- We don’t sell shortcuts.
- We focus on what lasts.
From the first barbell lifted to the culture you feel when you walk in, everything at Maverick Strength in Nelson, BC has been designed with purpose.
“From day one, we wanted to build a real training space for ambitious people. That’s never changed…”
Owner of Maverick Strength
founder
Certifications
I didn’t start in a gym. I started trying to feel like I belonged. Tall. Lanky. A little out of place. Hockey gave me that-and the better I got, the more accepted I felt. So I chased it. I started training young. Push-ups, chin-ups, whatever I could find in old bodybuilding magazines. No plan. No guidance. Just effort. And for a while, it worked. Until it didn’t. At 15, I was drafted to the WHL. I should have been in the best shape of my life. Instead, I was in constant pain. On a trip to Disneyland, I couldn’t stand for more than 15 minutes without my back locking up. I remember thinking, this can’t be right. When I got home, I was sent to a coach in Nelson. I thought I needed to train harder. He saw something different. He told me I wouldn’t touch weights for six months. Instead, we slowed everything down. Breathing. Stretching. Learning how to actually move. Within a week, something shifted. The pain was gone. I could stand tall. Breathe deeper. Move freely. I felt… light. Almost liberated. At 15 years old, it was one of the most profound experiences of my life-going from constant, limiting pain to feeling fully at home in my body. And it changed me. Not just physically-but in what I wanted to do with my life. I knew, right then, this was something I wanted to give to other people. That same feeling of relief. Confidence. Freedom. Because most people don’t need to be pushed harder. They need to be guided properly. They need someone paying attention. A plan that makes sense. A path they can trust. That’s what Maverick is built on. A place where you’re coached from day one. Where nothing is random. Where you’re supported through every stage-not just the beginning. So you can feel strong again. Move without pain. And build your confidence back-step by step.
– Cody Abbey Founder, Maverick Strength
Your Coaches
coaches
Every coach at Maverick Strength in Nelson, BC brings real-world experience and a deep understanding of movement, strength, and conditioning. We don’t hire hype, we hire competent coaches who have a big heart for helping people.
The Best Tools Build
The Strongest Bodies
We use professional-grade strength and conditioning equipment-barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, racks, sleds, and conditioning machines-alongside essential cable and machine work like lat pulldowns and rows to ensure balanced, complete training.
Barbells and racks form the foundation of our training-allowing for safe, progressive strength development at every level.
Cable systems and machines give us precision-filling gaps, reinforcing movement patterns, and ensuring every client progresses safely and effectively.
We also use tools like slant boards and heel wedges to train full range of motion, trap bars for versatile strength work, and yoga blocks and Swiss balls.
Athlete-Level Space,
Real-World Access
Maverick features a clean, professional training space designed for coached sessions, not chaos. With a structured layout, premium equipment, and a focused environment, every detail is built to deliver a high-quality, supportive training experience.
InBody Scanner
Track body fat, muscle, and progress with precision. Clear data to guide your training and keep you accountable.
Premium Supplements
Access Nelson’s highest-quality performance supplements to support recovery, energy, and results.
Change Rooms & Lockers
Clean, spacious men’s and women’s change rooms with lockers for a comfortable, convenient experience.