It's only 30 minutes - very effective and above all FUN!!!! Amazing trainers, welcoming group of…read morelike minded people. Don't be intimidated - there are modifications for all abilities and old injuries. Get in - Sweat for 30 minutes - Leave feeling great! Can't say enough positive things about the trainers - professional, caring, fun, dedicated to making it the best work out for you! They offer free trials. Started via a groupon and am committed to staying - seeing positive changes in 2 months!

Fit body is a great quick workout that keeps you feeling the burn all day! The trainers are all…read morevery friendly and are able to easily support you for any physical accommodations.

What's that? You're a super-foodie-yelp-loving-rockstar! Nice, but all that eating-out and…read morereviewing has left you a little soft around the middle. So follow my lead and head to Body By Bennett! Amazing, well-trained and super motivating personal trainers run the whole place. Unlike a gym, you only go in when you have a session with your trainer or for a group workout such as spin or yoga. But here is the kicker: I find that in just one or two sessions a week (with a highly trained professional, not some Club Fit rookie) I can stay in WAY better shape by doing 3 or 4 gym workouts a week. The other amazing part of being with these trainers is that they are experts in the human body and how to fix it when it has been broken! Like most Albertans that brave the crazy snowy roads of winter, I have been rear ended more then my fair share of times! So, my trainer really works on re-building strength in weakened areas as well as keeping me fit. This location has another really cool feature: It is designed to train armature and professional hockey players! It has a gigantic treadmill made out of steel that you run on in your hockey skates! They have camps for the kids as well as many of the Oilers that train here. If you live central, I suggest going to the Glenora location that is right beside Original Joe's. But for those living or working on the west end, or even St Albert, check out this B3, you'll love it!

I have been going to the group class (AKA Time Zone) at BBB and I have been LOVING it. The class…read moresizes are small and they are run by a personal trainer so the quality of these classes are top notch. And they are TOUGH. Every class is different and super challenging which I love. I look forward to these classes each week and can't wait to see my fitness improving as I continue to train here

I have never seen a business deal with a problem so quickly. Thanks to Tyler, who got it all sorted…read moreout, and Joyce, who showed me around, I am now a happy patron of this establishment - meaning I love this gym! This place keeps the equipment in good shape and there is enough space and enough variety to allow all the people there to do their own thing. Also, the change rooms are clean and well set up. I have a one-month membership, with no credit card on file, and I look forward to renewing it regularly.

I've been training here with Devon Chang for a while and I definitely enjoy it. It has been…read moredifficult for me to get back into going to the gym these days, but having a trainer makes a huge difference. One thing that is great about it is that if you're into cardio (like me) you will never have an issue finding a cardio machine because everyone there weight lifts. It's also never too busy so that is a plus, especially during this time. In terms of COVID safety, I think they're doing well. Masks and sanitizer everywhere as well as barriers between all the machines. I feel safe enough.

I came for a group trial class last month and loved it!…read more If I lived southside I would be looking at drop in passes or membership here no doubt! The owner, Shara, taught us a group class and I loved it! She asked us about any injuries and took the time to come around and check in with us during our circuits for any modifications required. You'd be surprised how 30 second stations can kick challenge you yet leave you with enough energy to keep going. The warm up with the bands around our ankels, knees, and thighs was super challenging but also somehow stabilizing and didn't both my knees or back one bit! I loved the teamwork and atmosphere. The location is a bit off the beaten track in an industrial area but not a big deal. The inside is absolutely gorgeous! I noticed a sign that they also have "cold baths" and a "sauna." Sounds like the perfect way to end a workout here! I would absolutely recommend SVPT to anyone looking to challenge their fitness routine!

The other morning after some local MMA fights (and maybe a bit of overindulgence in the Strongbow…read moredepartment) I dragged my face off my pillow and joined my partner and other local mma fighter at SVPT to see what the hype is all about. I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Complete Martial Arts and Fitness alongside some of the best MMA fighters in the city, including a couple UFC fighters - they all do personal training at SVPT and only say the best things about owner Shara Vigeant and her facility. Upon my 9am arrival at the centre, I was greeted at the door by 2014 Global Women of Vision 2014 award recipient Shara herself. She was bright eyed and bushy tailed with a smile and showed me where to put my things. After taking a gander at the walls lined with signed glossies of winning athletes singing Shara and her trainers' praises, she had me sign a waiver and get right out on the turf. Our session started with a warmup. We did a bit of foam rolling, some stretches, box jumps, chucked a medicine ball around. I started breaking a sweat right away, but I wasnt uncomfortable. As we were working, Shara asked me about previous experience with working out, the gym, my jiu jitsu classes, etc. I am a complete beginner and have never experienced any form of serious gym workout or personal training. I was in for a treat! I had a great time sweating my ass of and hauling my weight around. I was amazed to see the strength and stamina of the athletes I was working alongside. The workout was quick paced and interesting. Absolutely challenging and even fun. I learned how to swing a kettle bell around, use some resistance bands, do squats with an elevated leg (tough one!) and even pushed a weighted sled back and forth - all the while thinking: My ass is gonna look great. The SVPT facility is incredible. Larger than I thought it would be and Immaculately clean. The air is fresh and moving, clean towels and access to water bottle refill station are available to clients. I'm no expert on what makes for up to date things at the gym, but the equipment seemed new, modern and well maintained. Half of the floor is green astroturf (all the better to push a sled across, i guess!) The garage style door at the back allows for natural light to come in as the sun comes up. After my session, I mopped the sweat from my head and headed towards the change room to shower and change. The beautiful modern change rooms were like walking into a washroom in a showhome - except times six! A line of sparkling showers with temperature controlled taps (not like the push-button, lukewarm and timed showers at gyms and pools) were closed in their own cubicles with private changing area. Clean sinks and well lit mirrors (even a little basket with some toiletries you may have forgotten) would make SVPT a great place to start your day and still be able to freshen up before work and taking on your day. (did I mention how clean it is? You know me... I like my public places clean!) All in all, I have to say I'm actually shocked that I appear to be the first review of this place! I had a great time, have nothing but great things to say about SVPT. Shara was an enormous help every step of the way, ensuring my posture was correct and pushing me to move forward. It was definitely a treat to see what all the fuss is about! I will make a habit out of this.

If you want someone to work with who will be highly motivating and work with you from whatever…read morepoint you're at in your fitness level, Ciara's an experienced and well-loved training in the community. She's worked at Club Fit in the west end and out of the Kinsman. While an excellent trainer who is knowledgeable and can explain things clearly, in easy-to-understand terms, she is just such a lovely person, who is genuinely concerned for your health and well-being. She analyzed my walk and created a program specifically for me to target weak areas and strengthen them. She took me through my program and kept a keen eye on my technique, so as to correct me early on and tell me what to focus on. Her assessments are thorough and cater to specific needs in the moment. The programs target problem areas and you see results quickly, without compromising your health. She also changes-up the program enough to keep things challenging and interesting.

I have been training at PHAT TRAINING for over two years now, and I feel like I have created a new…read moreme. A ME that can do anything it wants. I could go on and on about the changes that have come as a result, but the number one thing is I feel I am a part of a new family. The team there has taken me in like one of their own and made me into something I have always wanted to become... the me that was trapped for so long! thank you for introducing me to myself and the world! www.getphatnow.com

It's always daunting to move gyms! I have been going to OTF since 2017 but always the downtown…read morelocation. The DT location was like a part of my family and you definitely get used to seeing the same friendly faces. But we moved to Meadowlark and this location is like 2 minutes from my house so it really didn't make sense for me to travel DT anymore. I have to say that they've cultivated the same type of friendly atmosphere and after being here for almost a year I am definitely feeling the same awesome vibe I did DT. These are fun workouts and it's always something different every time. I have seen substantial improvements in my strength from coming here. Staff are very friendly and helpful. I honestly have zero complaints about this location. They try to cultivate a fun culture by hosting "No Shower Happy Hours" and things like that as well. I'm not the type of person who likes to work out and never have been... but this I can tolerate. There are also "Lift" classes now that don't include the cardio portion. It's 45 minutes of lifting and I try to attend one or two of those a week. I think that's helped me a lot with my physique. One major negative is that the heart rate monitors you purchase never work! I would honestly recommend not buying them because I never wear mine since it is always off. I just wear my watch. As you all probably know, OTF is exorbitantly expensive - I believe I pay like $189 per month. I justify the cost because this is the ONLY form of exercise that I pay for. I no longer pay or go to the gym or any other type of group fitness. I do this 5-6x a week and that is it. I had a lot of sticker shock because the price really has gone up since I joined all those years ago, but this is the type of exercise that I need. I need a structured group class that is lead by a trainer, that I can just get in and get out in an hour. I know I get a good workout in these classes that I wouldn't get if I was doing it alone at a gym. This works for me and that is why I pay for it - but I won't pretend it is not expensive.

Liz is the BEST! Very mindful and thorough in her coaching style as well as super kind and caring…read more She's super funny as well and always has the best Dad jokes. Highly recommend her classes.

Edmonton has a few outdoor pools and I feel so lucky to have such amazing facilities that we can…read moreuse for free around the city. This was a first time for me heading to Queen Elizabeth outdoor poor. Located by Kinsmen Park and right on the river valley. Once all the construction is finished by the bridge, I bet that will be a lovely walk in the summer. Pack up for a day out because there is nowhere to buy food. Picnic is a must! There are a lot of nice spots to sunbathe, hide in the shade and sit by the pool. The pool is large but on a sunny summer day be prepared for it to be busy! There isn't a ton of room once in but I do like that they divide the pool up into three sections. One for kids, one for people just floating or swimming leisurely, and one for divers. There were a lot of divers! It made for great people watching. As I mentioned, it's free to go. The door staff just check your bags and make you empty water bottles out before you can enter. The changing facilities and wash rooms are clean and well maintained.

One of the best outdoor pools in Edmonton. Extremely crowded on hot days. Since it doesn't open…read morefor public swimming until 11 the lineup can get long and take a while to get in. I got there 20 min before they opened and there was already a lineup. There are a few big trees on the grass for shade and lounge chairs in the sun. The zero-depth pool entry is great for kids to walk in and play in the shallow water.

I'm a bit obsessed with Fitset. It's no contract, which is amazing, and if you're like me and you…read moreneed variety in your workouts (sometimes climbing, sometimes yoga, sometimes weight training, etc), it's almost definitely cheaper than having separate memberships (or scouring Groupon for gyms like I used to do before I found Fitset). You have access to normal things like spin and barre, and then fun weird things like surfing, aerial yoga, pole classes, trampoline fitness... I've been a member for almost a year and I'm constantly impressed with the new additions to the schedule. I highly recommend giving it a try (which is easy, since they have a free trial period)!

Coach Keenan was very passive aggressive, slightly rude and you could tell took every opportunity…read moreto do skills rather than actually teach. He was not encouraging and focused on the things that we could not do. A lot of the equipment was quite run down and taped together with duct tape, etc. Others coaches were fairly nice and encouraging. I definitely think Keenan and the other female coach took it way too seriously.