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    613 Lifts

    613 Lifts

    (2 reviews)

    My husband and I have been members for two years, and we've really noticed the care and attention…read morethe owner puts into this gym. There's nothing else like it nearby or even in Gatineau it's one of the only places with a full facility dedicated to both powerlifting and bodybuilding. It even has a posing room, which is such a great touch. We truly feel our best training here. Thank you, 613! Mon mari et moi sommes membres depuis deux ans, et nous avons vraiment remarqué le soin et l'attention que le propriétaire met dans ce gym. Il n'y a rien de comparable à proximité, ni même à Gatineau c'est l'un des seuls endroits avec une installation complète dédiée à la fois au powerlifting et au bodybuilding. Il y a même une salle de posing, ce qui est un excellent ajout. Nous nous sentons vraiment à notre meilleur en nous entraînant ici. Merci, 613!

    MY FAVORITE GYM IN THIS CITY…read more This is definitely a treat if you're a serious lifter. Gym: - this gym is truely 24/7 - Half the gym is in kilos and half in lbs with competition equipment and calibrated plates - total of 8 squat racks, 8 deadlift platforms, 4 benches (with safety) - Olympic lifting platform - rowing equipments, cable machine, lat pull down, etc. - dumbbells at this gym go up to 180lbs - Cardio: assault bike - has showers and lockers - free parking People at the gym: - awesome and supportive. You really get to know each other and don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for a spot. - many are top level athletes but there are also beginners ! Don't be shy - owner is always listening to improvements and suggestion

    Movati Athletic Trainyards

    Movati Athletic Trainyards

    (33 reviews)

    was a great gym…read more till i wanted a refund because my amazing cancer journey movati manager team saying i should of looked at my e mail sorry my mind was on something else below is there reply & my reply hello jason,   this is brett from movati. thank you for dropping off that notice from your oncologist, so that we could process your cancellation. in speaking with my managers, they have made me aware that we are usableto refund you as a result of the additional exception we are making by cancelling your membership in term. whenever we complete a freeze document an email confirmation is sent to you, ultimately it was your responsibility to manage your freezes and let us know that it was up to par with what you had requested. therefore, there is nothing that can be done about those freezes, so i apologize.   best of luck with your treatment and i will be processing your cancellation effective immediately.   all the best, i was happy you guys & ladies stopped  my membership but to say that you sent an e mail after freezing my account  im response able to look at my e mail wow sorry i thought your membership team  are smart enough to put it to the max freeze may 7 because of my cancer but my fault  your saying   my mind was on other things to say that to me wow  you took your membership back because of my cancer i proved  with my oncology doctor note  but you. to say my fault not looking at e mails sorry  damm my mind was think of my 2 sons leavibg them behind if i die because im a single dad  wow hope your all proud of yourself my fault  i was going to get an membership  after if i get better etc but ill never ever step foot in your placs of business  & i'll make an amazing review of your response  on movati athletic page every where i can  i hope you & you're managers have an amazing day  i know i will with my amazing cancer journey  jason mullis

    Overall, my experience here has been excellent. Honestly, the biggest problem is a subset of other…read morecustomers who disregard the guidelines in place to ensure everyone can succeed. Sigh. I go primarily for yoga three or four times a week. Teacher quality is high, the main studio is clean and pleasant. There are lots of time options from early morning to evening. It works! I have tried a few other classes, including antigravity, spin, and - the most fun - Belly Dancing. Such a whoot! I was at a dedicated yoga studio close to work, which I loved, but now, working at home, this location saves me on travel time, membership, and gives me options to try and do more things. There is a good booking app so you always know what classes are coming up, and availability, and if you wish it, paid options for one on one coaching. Hubs joined recently and is making great use of the gym equipment, and yoga. He's way more hardcore than I am. Lol

    Elgin Fitness - Entrance to Elgin fitness off Cooper street

    Elgin Fitness

    (8 reviews)

    a NO for me. It was…read morevery confusing for me to find their entrance. The doors are located right next to the garbage bins, so the smell will be "pleasant". The receptionist was really nice to me. Their freaking toilets are dirty, nasty and smelly. The equipment is very old and there is only one cable machine which sucks. The smell inside the gym itself is really bad, so I suggest they would turn on the fans. Overall, I was disappointed because their reviews were mostly 5 star. Maybe they were just friends with the owner, Idk. P.S. The prices are great though $49 for students and $59 for regulars, but they do not even have a normal water fountain for reusable bottles.

    The gym is a new thing for me and I'm not one for treadmills. That said, I've been working from…read morehome a lot recently and felt I needed something to help me get moving even when the weather is yucky outside. Elgin Fitness was a great choice for me because I don't feel any pressure from staff or members and there isn't a big financial strain. I was given a day pass to try out the gym before committing to a membership. There were no sign up fees and there isn't a contract (if you sign up for automatic payments, they want you to stay around for at least 5 months though) and no penalty for cancelling (just a 30 day notice). The rates are really reasonable--we got a couple's plan for $80 and you can't really beat that anywhere else. I really like that the membership includes access to yoga classes. I went to one today, my first ever, and found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience. The instructor wasn't overly serious and she was open and made the environment feel safe. When I couldn't hold a pose for as long, or had to modify a pose, there was no judgement and I felt positive about my body. The change rooms have been clean and well kept every time I've gone. They even have hair dryers! There are showers, bathrooms, lockers, and a space for beautifying oneself. The change rooms have never been crowded and I've never had a problem getting a locker (free, just bring your own lock). The gym itself is everything that I need and nothing more. There are a variety of cardio machines--treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, upright bikes, recumbent bikes. I've never had to wait for a machine and everyone I've seen use them remembers to wipe them down after use. There is also a good assortment of weight training equipment and a stretching room. The stretching room has swiss balls and mats and the yoga classes are held here--which means the room isn't open to everyone when a class is in session. So if you're within walking distance of this gym, I would recommend trying it out.

    Greco Fitness

    Greco Fitness

    (3 reviews)

    I used to work on MetCalfe and made use of this place every lunch :)…read moreThe trainers are excellent! You make it what you want it BUT the trainers will push you and you'll lose and Tone up your body in no time! I owe a lot to Greco and highly recommend this gym! COVID has been tough on everyone! Do yourself a favour and trust me- Even try it out for a bit and see if it works for you :) Moving back to work downtown and plan on heading back daily :) -Sean

    I've always hated gyms. The crappy music, the grim-eyed people, the smell, the jacked-up guys…read moredesperately trying to forget their scrawny high school selves. Ugh. I'd tried a bunch of the big corporate gyms and always quit. I'm not even sure why I decided to try Greco's 10-week plan. It's pricy, for sure, but some girls I work with had raved about it, and I knew a new one had just opened on Sparks. From the start, everything about this place appealed to me - knowledgable trainers, friendly owner, good space, short (45 min) classes. I wanted to die my first time out, but I slowly got stronger. And it's always fun. The style is crossfit-esque - weights and cardio mixed together - and the classes are no more than 25 (though if you pick the right times, you can end up with just 5-10 others). The change rooms are too small, but that's never been a huge problem for me. The location is great for those who live and work downtown. Basically, if you're willing to shell out some extra bucks, I can't recommend this place enough. I've been a member for six months now, and it's still never boring - and only annoying when Justin Bieber is on the music rotation.

    GoodLife Fitness

    GoodLife Fitness

    (15 reviews)

    I'm really disappointed with my recent experiences at GoodLife Queen. I've been a member at this…read moregym for over 10 years, and over the years I've seen the quality of the front desk staff deteriorate significantly. While the gym itself has great equipment and trainers, the front desk experience has become consistently frustrating. Most (not all) of the front desk staff are unfriendly and rarely make eye contact or greet members. It often feels unwelcoming walking in. There are frequently no towels ready, which is inconvenient and reflects a lack of preparation. During the winter, staff don't ensure that people remove their boots, so the path to the change room becomes a wet, messy hazard. It's frustrating for those of us who follow the rules, only to walk through a slushy floor that isn't cleaned up promptly. I've also repeatedly seen staff making TikToks instead of helping members or maintaining the facility. Meanwhile, basic upkeep and member assistance seem to be neglected. It's disappointing to see this decline after being a loyal member for so long. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. A gym should feel clean, organized, and welcoming -- and right now, that's not the experience being delivered.

    I was in ottawa for a quick business trip & I'm glad I'm a goodlife member because I can literally…read moreaccess a good gym wherever I go. It was a 15min from my hotel and the staff here are very nice and smiley! Different than the torontos goodlife staff.. definitely. The changeroom is big but I went at 9pm and it was empty - I don't know how packed this would be during a after-work rush. The changerooms were relatively clean and the upstairs was nice, quite and tidy. I liked the turf, even though it's saved for personal training. You are free to enter when there's noone in there though and it's nice and clean. Good area for stretching, mobility exercises and sled push/pulls. Downstairs is the weights area, which is a bit dingy and small. Dumbbell rack area is TINY! Who can workout in this, when there's more than a few people?? There's 2-3 squat racks and 2 benches - eh. Most people here are taking them up and not making good use out of them, so you might have to wait for 2-3 dumbasses to finish their quarter squats or bicep curls with the barbell before you can use it. My eyes can only roll so hard. Oh, also nobody does cardio in this gym so that area is all yours! Great variety of cardio machines. Me gusta. It's not difficult to get a good workout in here, but also it smells like nobody has showered. Like ever. VENTILATION PLS. It's not bad but it sure as hell ain't good.

    Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - gyms - Updated May 2026

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