Dungeon Performance Inc. - Bradford, Ontario

Karen Ionita

I highly recommend the personal training at Dungeon Performance. I started after hearing from a friend how amazing Dane and Devon are and I was not disappointed. In fact, after starting my training in February 2024, I moved an hour away and have been training with him now for 4 months traveling the distance because Dane is so exceptional and offers more than just personal training. He has a keen understanding of fitness and the body and also provides muscle activation techniques to help the weaker muscles pull their weight when training. Both my glutes are now strong which has helped my lower back pain immensely. Devon, his brother is also highly knowledgeable and skilled at training, as well as the other trainers they have on staff: Sheldon, Sonny. Dane plans and oversees your workout regardless of who you are training with that day. The atmosphere of the gym is so easy, you don't feel self-conscious. When I finish a workout I always think that I wouldn't have worked half that hard on my own, which is excellent, being able to get back into fitness with someone knowledgeable and caring who ensured I resolved past injuries, instead of accumulating new ones. Give them a try you will not be disappointed.

Salma Champsi

I stumbled upon this gym when I was looking for a place to workout which could help me get my knees and lower back stronger. Having worked out at several gyms in the past, I wasn't getting any relief from my knee and lower back pains! After reading Danes' reviews, I knew this was the place that could help me! I've been here for a year now and love the way Dane assesses your muscle movements constantly and introduces movements which help with issues and corrects your form. My knees and lower back feel alot better! Dane and his team are knowledgeable in training their clients. Looking forward to more years of training here. Thank you Dane!

Jessica Caietta

I have been training with Dane for 5 years and counting! After going to doctors and physiotherapist for my sciatic issue as well as major swelling in my knees due to other sports, Dane got me back on my feet in NO TIME! With his ability to stack exercises and muscle activation techniques I have had great results. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Dungeon, whether you just want an amazing workout with great results OR have previous injuries, Dane will create a specialized program catered to YOUR NEEDS! He is very well educated, professional, and absolutely loves what he does and cares so much about his clients!

Sandra

I started at the Dungeon Gym in March 2022. I have known about the gym for years, however like much in life you need to be ready to begin any sort of life change. I feel so much stronger physically, my balance has improved so much, along with my confidence. The team at the Dungeon Dane, Devon and Liam are excellent. Dane is so knowledgeable of the human body and its workings. He sets a program specifically tailored to your needs guiding you with every exercise, with one on one workouts. Dane is an amazing physio therapist he has fixed my past injuries. I look forward to my sessions every week, truly this is a lifetime commitment for myself. Thank you so much everyone at the dungeon!!

Jeff Desjardins

Last year I ruptured both of my knee tendons which required surgery to repair. I went from a wheelchair to crutches, then finally a cane. My partner had been going to the Dungeon for some time and raved about Dane and Devon. She basically brow-beat me until I finally agreed to have a consultation with Dane. I had been seeing a physiotherapist and didn’t expect much from a personal trainer so didn’t exactly go in with an open mind. Dane soon changed that.

During our consultation (free) we discussed my injury, overall health, history, etc. I was surprised by the depth of Dane’s knowledge and how he talked about it not being only my knees, but all the muscles and tendons that relate to them, how they all needed to be put back in balance. He wanted to see my range of motion and had me sit with my feet on a medicine ball. He had me raise my right leg which I could do up to a point, but I could not raise my left leg at all. He was explaining the problem while he “activated” some muscles with his hands. After a few minutes I tried again, and my left leg could rise almost as high as my right. I was hooked.

I started to visit the Dungeon twice a week and soon the cane was gone. Using a variety of techniques and exercises we began to rehabilitate and strengthen not only the muscles/tendons in my legs but throughout my body. He had me work muscles that I didn’t know I had. Apparently all of these things work together…who knew? Dane and Devon knew. Now I am almost a year in with them and feel great. I’ve lost weight without trying, gained muscle back and even old aches (my lower back was always an issue) are totally gone.

I can’t recommend the Dungeon enough. They make even the hardest session enjoyable with their knowledge and humour. Everything you build upon is explained clearly, and each session is tailored exactly to your needs. Never a one-size-fits-all approach with this group (as opposed to any physiotherapy I have had). I continue to feel better as time goes on and have no intention of stopping anytime soon.

Lori-Ann Hunter

What can I say about the Dungeon that others haven’t already said. My husband and I have been going to the Dungeon for about 7 years. We initially started going as my years of back pain was inhibiting what I could do. Even standing for long periods of time, I could feel my back compressing making it hard to stand straight. I seeked help from doctors, chiropractic and physio, all brought no change. Everything changed the day we started seeing Dane. Dane and his crew are very professional and care about your overall health. Dane will do a thorough evaluation before you are put on a workout routine. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and how our body functions gives him the edge to help you fully. They make it fun and challenge you along the way, but never too pushy. You will find you get their undivided attention when you’re there. They will modify any exercise to help you succeed. During my time at the gym, I had seen many people that the doctors gave up on. Dane won’t give up on you, he will give you the knowledge and tools of how to achieve your goals without using drugs to cover up your pain. You will not regret starting your journey at The Dungeon. It will transform your body and put you on the road to a healthier YOU!!7

Timur Chowdhury

I started going to Dungeon 6 months ago, after my wife went there to fix her back (it has been a problem for many years and she has tried various things). He did that in a few months with MAT and workout routines to help strengthen specific muscles.
I went in with quite a few imbalances (knees, shoulders) but also to improve my general fitness.
Dane has been doing assessments and targeted exercises, which have improved my fitness, strength and range of motion.
Devon and Liam, who are the other personal trainers are amazing to work with and the exercises switch up constantly, so it's never boring.
I highly recommend Dane and his team for anyone with any aches or pains or even for general fitness improvements!

Sophia Craig-Massey

A year and I half ago, I limped into the Dungeon Performance gym. A friend had urged me to see “Dungeon Dane” in Bradford. I thought it was a crazy idea- why would I go to a personal trainer if I couldn’t even walk properly? Up to that time, I had seen physiotherapists, acupuncturists, doctors and chiropractors, none of whom had really helped me to overcome the severe nerve damage caused by a herniated disk injury.
It didn’t take long for me to recognize that “Dungeon Dane” is not your average personal trainer. My first assessment was more like what I had experienced with physiotherapists, but more thorough. Over the following year, Dane expertly (and safely) modified exercises to gradually build on my abilities and goals. My doctors have been amazed at what I have achieved.
Dane’s knowledge of human anatomy and psychology put him in a completely different league from any other personal trainer I have ever worked with. Many of his clients have been with him for years and consider him to be an essential partner in their health and wellbeing.
Dane has helped to heal me and make me stronger. I cannot understate the impact on my quality of life. I can play with my kids now, and I am quite certain that I would not have been able to do that without his help.
I can fully, with no reservations, recommend the Dungeon to anyone who needs to improve their health.