Lots of equipment to choose from. Open 24 hours. Friendly staff always doing a fantastic job taking…read morecare of the facility

I don't know where all these negative reviews are coming from but this is one of the best gyms I've…read moreever been too. It is definitely busier during the evening hours then during the morning and afternoon but that's fine it wasn't a long wait to get in. The price is SUPER reasonable, it is being renovated from what I can see but definitely still plenty of space to workout. Definitely should check out this gym!

Ive been going to Blended Athletics since July and have made incredible gains with the best…read morepersonal trainer Matty MacDonald! Ive been a member at several gyms but I enjoy this gym the best. Super supportive staff, members are focused & the facility is great! If you're serious about changing your health & feeling proud of yourself, run dont walk to this gym!

This box is awesome. I have been attending for about 10 months and this has been my first CrosssFit…read moreexperience. The 6 on-ramp sessions were crucial for me as quickly realized that I had been doing basic movements wrong for 35 or so years so it was a high learning curve for me... The coaches are all very helpful and accommodating. They are quick to point out bad form and resourceful at helping me fixing what I am doing wrong. The facility is also awesome with lots of equipment. The place is always super clean (including the showers) and un-cluttered. The community is also great. Everyone has been very friendly, patient and helpful.

Since my first 'trial-run' of Core Essentials, I'm happy to report that I've picked up my first…read moreten-pack and am fully addicted to their TRX Camps. I know, right? Me, the anti-gym bunny, actually looks forward to fitness classes now. What is this world even coming to? The TRX Camps take only 45 minutes out of my day and pass without making me ever feel like I can't keep up or that I'm failing which is key in keeping me motivated...I'm not the kind of guy who likes to get screamed at by overenthusiastic trainers while trying to get my fitness on. I like the kind of people who can look me in the eye, understand that what they're telling me to do isn't as fun as eating cookies, but convince me that I'll thank them later. And that's pretty much what happens. Even though I don't feel completely wrecked during the workout, by the time I make it out to my car afterward every muscle in my body is shaking. Helps me feel like my super focused workout is getting me more bang for my buck than trying to figure out my own free-weight program and routinely giving up halfway through. The classes are typically led by Laurissa, the owner, with about four or five other people which makes for a friendly, welcoming, and personalized experience. I can tell Laurissa where my weak points are and she can customize the workout to make sure I still get the benefits without putting my body at risk. I've completely drank the Kool-aid!

I have been going to Core Essentials for about a year and half and I am in love with this place…read more I've done personal training one-on-one with a trainer, with my partner, and have had the unlimited class pass for about year and it is totally worth it. The classes are small and you are able to workout at your own pace in a positive environment. The trainers are very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. You definitely should try; There are often monthly deals so check the website for promotions to try out Core Essentials. Take a

Get more bang for your buck ! Workout in your own private gym,one on one with Mathew Benvie (BA…read moreHK,CPTN) and you get exactly what you pay for...results ! Instead of wasting time and money on an expensive personal training package at a big box gym go see this guy ! He will design a routine for you, keep you on task,work you as hard as you can and get you the results all in his private gym with no super fit people around to stare you down ! He doesn't push supplements etc. and he's an all around great guy and fabulous coach.I LOVE my workouts with Mathew and look forward to going every time... : )

Well, it's only been two week thus far exercising with the Benvie brothers and Alan at Evolve…read moreFitness. And I must say, they have honestly been the best workouts of my life. I am not new to exercising and have been loyal for the last 5 years to one particular gym here in HRM. But by far they have exceeded my expectations and are hands down the BEST gym in Halifax. They are extremely attentive to their members and give them the best knowledge to live a healthy and fit lifestyle every day. I will continue to highly recommend people I meet to reach out Matt and Mitch and give their gym a try, you won't be disappointed and you'll achieve some serious results!

I recently visited Palooka's with a group on pass. Impressive views and typical gym stuff like…read morecardio and weights but this gym also has several heavy bags and fitness classes. I also saw people getting personal training as well. I took a cardio fitness class and it was great. We did some weights and a cardio workout. Overall I am pleased with this gym and if I lived closer by I would consider buying a pass.

I am new to Halifax area and I have been searching for a gym to call home. I dropped into…read morePalooka's as an alternative to Goodlife. Wow, not only was the staff so friendly, helpful, and nonagressive, but the gym itself is amazing. The view of the bedford basin is beautiful and worth the membership alone. But the gym is not only the cleanest I have ever been in, but well maintained, new equipment, breathtaking change rooms, and an overall great vibe. I have also had the chance to observe some of the trainers at work. I can tell you that I will definately be using their services. Not only do they watch and take care of their clients but they push them. I have seen trainers just tell a client what to do and while the client is performing the task the trainer is looking around and not paying attention. I am excited to start my membership there. I highly recommend going to check this place out if you want a gym that cares about you after you have paid your dues.

Conveniently located. Attached to NSCC campus and with in walking distance to the plaza. This YMCA…read moreoffers workout equipments ranging from free weights, machines, and classes as well. They have multiple machines that are also geared for those with mobility issues. Very pleasant staff. Keep in mind it is a small community YMCA but has all the main exercise equipment one could need. Memberships also give access to the basketball court of the college as well as the pool at the nearby community center.

Best workout out there! Each class is different and also fun! Been doing it 4 days a week for the…read morepast 2 months and loving every minute of the workouts. Great staff! The coaches push you like no other and keep you motivated! You have to try it!!!!

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No such thing as too muscular at this gym! But don't be intimidated. They are nice super hero…read morelooking people. I love going to Fitness Fx. If only for the fact that I am an average, skinny, 5'10 male. And a lot of the guys who go to this gym are professional body builder's! Its great to walk up to them lifting eighty pounds or more with one arm and I'm there with my nice and light fifteen or twenty pounds. I try to stare them down but they simply laugh at me. This gym boasts "a full stock of dumbbells ranging from 3 all the way up to 160 lbs." This is very true. I never find myself waiting for a dumbbell set because someone is using it. They have enough for everyone. And they are improving! they have added what they call a "cardio theatre." In other words, they have more cardio equipment. There is an open space concept which has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is that everyone can see you while you are working out. But in my opinion, just get some confidence and remind yourself that no matter what body type you are, you rock! Then rock it out! The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. If you start talking to them you find out right away that you feel part of a team or a family. They are there to support you. It feels more like a team or family first and a business second. Which is very important to me. They also have a juice bar and a lot of televisions so you can watch Oprah while on the cardio machines. Their prices are the same as most other gym's. Not very expensive but not quite cheap. In my opinion, you definitely are getting a good price. With the addition of new, on site tanning beds they are showing that they are keeping up with the competition at a steady pace. Fitness Fx has been one of my favorite gyms for all of the above reasons. But perhaps the reason why I give it a fourth star is because they are improving with new equipment, more programs and store renovations without increasing the price of their membership. One of the most admirable things I have seen a gym do in a long time! And I definitely took notice. So stop sitting around, reading my reviews and head for the gym! Afterwards get a protein shake and go back to reading my reviews. :)

A great neighbourhood gym. When I first started coming here I didn't think they had enough cardio…read moreequipment - because that's my fall back - but once I became a regular I realized that's just not why people go to Fitness Fx. Whatever machine I'm interested in is usually available immediately or within 20 minutes. It's a very friendly place, and things are generally tidy and ready to use. I do find that depending on the time of day there are some folks who forget the "please don't drop your weights and scare the jittery among us" rule, and clang their weights pretty hard on the ground. That said, the management have responded well to this kind of problem and promised to remind repeat-offenders to control their dumbells lest they bounce on someone's toes and cause a more serious injury than a simple pulled hamstring. The rates are really reasonable, and they've been good lately at updating their class schedule too. ETA: Within hours of writing my review I went to get some exercise and found new cardio machines all set up! Well done, guys :)

Dirty, old equipment. Staff do little but stand around and talk…read more Staff is extremely rude. When a client asks for a towel, it's not all that hard to get one. These people need a reality check.

Nubody's Super Fitness at this location is a male/female gym but the beauty that I discovered was…read morethat off of the ladies locker room was a separate room for women only. I like this as all the same equipment is there and it has another separate room for stretching and doing ball or weight work. The locker room itself is always clean and fresh which is a bonus. The main Gym itself is really nice and it broke up into separate areas. Really large weight room which is kind of scary for me as I really do not know what I am doing with all that. Main work out where the machines are has enough equipment to be able to handle the rush and it you cant find one there then go to the next floor and you will find one as well as a full circuit line. Tanning as well is offered at this location which I always enjoy.