06/18/2026
Strength doesn’t only come from lifting weights.
While many know Surge for strength training, our boxing program continues to empower youth through discipline, consistency, and hard work.
Every class is an opportunity to build confidence, overcome challenges, and develop skills that extend beyond the gym and into school, relationships, and everyday life 💪🥊
Punch Out Boxing
06/17/2026
Official Doggos & Deadlifts 2026 Shirts Are Now Available
Support a great cause and grab this year’s official Doggos & Deadlifts event shirt!
Every event registration includes a shirt, but if you’re not planning to compete, you can still support Anderson Humane by pre-ordering one for yourself, friends, or family.
✅ Benefiting Anderson Humane
✅ Official 2026 Event Shirt
✅ Pre-orders close June 24th to guarantee your size
✅ Shipping available after the event
✅ Event and local pickup available
Doggos & Deadlifts takes place July 11th at Surge and brings together our community to raise funds, raise awareness, and have some fun while supporting animals in need.
Whether you’re lifting, cheering someone on, or simply rocking the shirt, thank you for helping us make a difference.
06/17/2026
We’re excited for what’s ahead this summer!
If you’ve been following our journey, you’ve seen the steady improvements we’ve been making behind the scenes.
Those small changes are starting to show, and this summer is the next step in that evolution.
We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and grateful for everyone who’s been part of the journey so far. Stay tuned 💪
06/14/2026
As USAPL Raw Nationals comes to a close, I just want to say thank you.
It was incredible meeting new people, reconnecting with old friends, and hearing stories from athletes, coaches, and gym owners from all over the country.
They say people may forget what you do, but they’ll never forget how you make them feel. I truly hope everyone who walked through our doors felt welcomed, supported, and at home.
I’m incredibly proud of our team and grateful for the opportunity to host all of you this week. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon.
Fun fact: Bonica first visited Surge back in 2019 and promised she’d come back if she was ever in Chicago again. This week she reached out and admitted she wasn’t sure if I’d remember her. When she walked in, she was surprised to see her competition photo still hanging on our wall all these years later.
Seeing her reaction was one of my favorite moments of the week.
06/13/2026
Happy Saturday from Surge!
We’ll be staffed in person for most of the day today. If you’re training later this evening, remote access will still be available.
As USAPL Raw Nationals continues, we also want to say thank you. This week we’ve welcomed nearly 200 visitors through our doors, and it’s been an incredible experience meeting athletes, coaches, supporters, and gym owners from across the country.
We’re honored that so many of you chose Surge as your training home while you’re in town. Thank you for the support, the conversations, and the opportunity to share our community with all of you.
Safe travels, strong lifts, and good luck to everyone competing this weekend!
06/11/2026
This week, we’re welcoming athletes from across the country as they travel to Illinois for USAPL Raw Nationals.
The best compliment we’ve received hasn’t been about the equipment or the size of the facility.
It’s been hearing how welcoming, supportive, and genuine our community feels.
That’s what we’re most proud of.
Whether you’re preparing for a national championship or walking into a gym for the very first time, strength belongs to everyone.
You don’t have to be strong to start. We’ll help you get there.
06/08/2026
We’re always looking for ways to improve the experience at Surge!
Today we installed new sanitizing stations throughout the gym to help keep the facility clean, stocked, and ready for everyone.
There’s still more to come, and thank you all for being part of the Surge community 🙏