I've been going to a large franchise fitness center for a while now but my personal trainer has…read moremoved to this gym recently. I believe this facility is only accessible through a personal trainer. When you walk in there's an area to leave your outdoor footwear, seating as well as a counter that sells water and coffee. The change room has lockers, weigh scale, showers as well as washroom facilities. There's even bottles of lotion by the sink! From a glance around the gym there's all the usual equipment that you'll find at any gym as well as some that I've never seen before. The ground level has two sections of weight lifting equipment and the upper floor has cardio machines, TRX, dumbbells and mats. Can't wait to see what my trainer has in store for me.

Hey YOU, that's right puny little girly maan.....hear me know und listen to me later. Dis review is…read moregoing to be tiring und gruelling, BUT if you stick with it and listen to ma words, its going to PUMP you UP! ......(Shakes head), whoa, weird Arnold Schwarzenegger black out, too much protein for this juice monkey. Lets leave the stretching portion of this review alone for a second and get into some cardio to warm up... I've been a Goodlife member for about 4 years now, and have been using the Aurora location for little over 2 years. It's located on Bayview Ave in Aurora just north of Wellington (in the Cineplex/Sobeys plaza). Its a new-ish location and the staff has done a pretty fair job at maintaining both the equipment and the facilities. Speaking of the staff, I find the staff here to be #1 in terms of friendly and informative. Any question or concern I have ever had has always been addressed and answered in little to no time and with a smile. "Pant pant pant pant".... Gasp... Ok, (swallow) so now that we're warmed up were gonna start to hit this review pretty hard with some power sets where we are gonna look at the facilities and the classes. As I mentioned above the facilities here are really well kept, although my one MAJOR complaint is the small size and related number of facilities/machines available. On a busy night you cannot get a proper work out in as many of the machines are occupied by people who like to "look" like they work out and spend 1/2 their time posing on the machine and flexing in the mirror. Also, many other Goodlife locations offer amenities such as hot yoga or a swimming pool - this location has neither. I feel like in planning this location they didn't plan it out very well at all. Moving into the classes, Goodlife does offer a full schedule of classes for different people at different levels. I recommend starting with Body Pump, its a great full body work out in under 1 hour and you are sore and tired by the end BUT it teaches you the basic moves and body areas to focus on when you are ready to hit the floor on your own. One note is that I've never been able to take part in a spinning class because again their is a lack of available space for new comers (the regulars have the bikes all booked up). GRUNNNNNTTTTT----STRAAAIIIINNNNNN----YARRGGGHHHH!!! Great power set, PHEW, well now were just gonna start to cool down now, let me tell you about a few other things this location offers that are kinda cool. Personal trainers - some are great while others have been not so good, I recommend Dave or Dan, they've been at this location awhile and these two guys are tops in my books Child care - while there are no little Kris U.'s running around at this time I know that many busy parents take full advantage of the child care centre here - a great service offered so Mom and Dad can stay in shape. Other - They also have tanning booths, saunas and a pretty decent selection of Protein shakes and drinks for purchase at the front desk. Well, thanks for working out with me today guys and gals, I think we made some serious progress, but until next time .... Keep fit and have fun :)

I've been going to Goodlife for over 2 years. For the past year I have been consistently going…read morespinning two to four times a week. The spin classes are fairly good. The instructors for the spin classes are very motivating. I like most of the musical selection that they play. The flywheels are on the bikes are a bit gritty so my one criticism is that the bikes should be better maintained. There are certain time slots where the classes fill up quickly which requires you to show up 30 minutes early in order to sign up. I wish there was a way to call instead of having to show up so early. I've done a few bodypump classes and a few body flow classes as well they are good. I find the environment fairly relaxed there and not intimidating.

Love this place. Workouts are customized for every level of fitness, and small class sizes are…read moregreat to ensure you're completing each move correctly. Karen and Kyle are the best!

From the owner: fitness studio offering small group classesread more

This is a large gym with many amenities (pool, hot tub, sauna, ladies only area, group fitness…read moreclasses, children's area, shake counter, squash courts, gymnasium to name a few). Be wary of the staff trying to sell you a personal training sessions, these aren't cheap. I've come at a few different times during the day and find that the only time there aren't a ton of people is very early in the morning. Otherwise you'll be hard pressed to find a machine or weights to use. There's staff constantly cleaning and I haven't noticed any cleanliness issues other than gym members not wiping down machines when they're done using them.

The gym is disgustingly dirty. But we pay yearly cleaning fees?…read more The women's gym is always empty with zero free weights. Staff and personal trainers are rude. Impossible to cancel. AVOID.

I dropped by to try a class, but instead encountered blatant discrimination from the receptionist…read more As I was registering for the class at the front desk, she saw my Ukrainian last name. As soon as I confirmed that I was indeed Ukrainian she stressed that the first class is free since I'm new to the gym, but I have to pay next time I come in. Frankly, I wasn't even aware of that the first class was free - I was happy to pay. She then proceeded telling me how "all these Ukrainians" take advantage and "think they can just sneak into free classes without paying". I was extremely offended by such blatant generalizations. Needless to say, I walked out immediately as I feared that a person of my nationality would be unwelcome there. And based on a quick look around the place, it felt like a dungeon and the equipment was dated. I wouldn't recommend it.

Used to be owned by Extreme Fitness so equipment is top notch (life fitness, hammer strength) and…read moreabundant with multiple redundancies (2 squat racks, 2 smith machines, probably 10 benches, 2 of virtually every piece of equipment.) Great selection of quality cardio equipment. The gym is a little small but in my one month of membership I have not had to wait for any equipment (although I typically work out past 8PM - rush hour might be different.) Seems to have a good selection of class offerings although I haven't attended any. Facility is very clean and extremely pleasing aesthetically. There is always somebody walking around cleaning. Age group 18 and up and members have solid gym etiquette; practically all weights are always in the right place. The weekend hours could be better. It's open till 11pm on Friday, 7pm on Saturday /Sunday, and midnight on weekdays. Overall 4.5/5, very solid gym, extended hours would make it 5/5 for me.

I love Validus Fitness! I've been a member for about eight years. When I started going, it was…read morecalled CrossFit Ark, and although it's still a CrossFit gym, it is so much more than that. Unlike many CrossFit gyms, Validus doesn't have that competitive vibe. It's welcoming for people at any fitness level, with members of all ages and abilities. It's a very supportive atmosphere and really feels like a big family. One great thing about CrossFit workouts is that they can be scaled to the level of the individual. Even though I've been going for years, there are still movements I can't do. But that doesn't matter because I can just substitute whatever the weight or movement might be for something I can manage. Another thing I love about CrossFit is that you're always doing something different, so you don't have to worry about getting bored with the workouts. Lastly, but certainly not least, I really appreciate the social element of going to the gym. I work from home, so I don't have a lot of social interaction throughout the day. Going to Validus gives me a regular social outlet where I can laugh and have fun with like-minded, good people. If you're looking for a fun way to get in shape or if you're curious about what CrossFit is all about, I highly recommend you stop by Validus and see what you think. I'm pretty sure they offer free introductory classes to try it out. Ask for Andrew--he's the owner and a super cool guy. P.S. I realize this might sound like I'm the owner or somehow benefiting from promoting Validus, but the truth is that I'm just a longtime member who loves his gym.

From the owner: Premium 8000sqft functional fitness facility and diverse community in Aurora!…read moreGroup classes | Private Training | Kids Classes In house physio by Kinnext Validus Fitness is not just a gym. It’s a place where you become the best version of yourself. They are a community-based facility full of staff and members alike who are passionate about being positive, being relentless and about having a persevering attitude that extends beyond the walls of the gym. With over 8,000 square feet of training space they are equipped and dedicated to help you reach your fitness goals.

Rina and her studio are amazing! The studio is fully loaded with Gratz apparatus!! Rina is…read moreexceptionally well trained and so generous with her knowledge. I've trained with Rina for just over a year, and the changes to my body are incredible - both in weight loss and strength! I used to travel by GO Bus from Toronto to see her! She will guide you through an awesome workout, both in-person and virtually! No matter your age or body size, Rina will welcome you with open arms. I'm truly fortunate to have found her and her studio.

From the owner: We are Aurora?s first and only fully equipped traditional Pilates studio. We offer group reformer,…read moretower, and mat classes and private sessions on the original apparatus that the founder, Joseph H Pilates, designed. If you are looking to start your Pilates journey, look no further than Pilates by Rina. We are the real deal. We teach Pilates as Joe intended. We provide an authentic Pilates experience while training with us and you will have access to all of the apparatus that Joe created. You can enjoy the more common pieces of apparatus such as the Reformer and the Cadillac, and the not so readily available pieces such as the Guillotine, the Wunda Chair, the Arm Chair, the Electric Chair, the Resister, the Ped-o-pul, the Archival Ped-o-pul and all the other fun and challenging pieces that Joe created. Come in and give us a try. Pilates is truly a workout that can be tailored to all fitness levels. At Pilates by Rina, we teach the body in front of us And we welcome everyBODY.