Guys, THIS PLACE. I'm loving boutique fitness more and more, but this has to be one of the nicest…read moreand most welcoming studios I have been to. Hive is located on Jasper and 104 street, with access right beside Corso 32. We parked in an Impark lot one block south of Jasper on 104th, but street parking is also available. There's a nice sandwich board pointing you in the door and up the stairs. When I arrived with my friend (also a newbie), we did the usual waiver signing and got a tour of the studio. After we had changed, a staff member sat with us and showed us how to use the rowing machines, and brought us all the blocks and bands we would need for the class. There are change rooms with bathrooms and showers, a lounge area, and some complimentary valuable lockers (I had to wait for one to free up after a previous class finished to store my purse). Hive offers rowing classes, yoga, HIIT and spin, meaning you can get a great variety of classes for purchasing one subscription or set of passes. We tried a rowing class because we had never done one before, and we were pretty nervous about the unknown. The class was tough, but also so fun! In between rowing we did mat work beside the machines that included arm work, lunges, push-ups etc. We did the class on Tuesday and my legs didn't feel normal again until Friday evening (always a good sign!). Our instructor was awesome, so high energy and encouraging, and consistently checking with us to make sure we understood movements and that our form was correct. Everything about our visit was great. The effort the staff have made to create a trendy environment that is welcoming, inclusive and encouraging is apparent. Definitely check out Hive for a great workout!

This place gets a 5/5 for me. I felt very Real Housewives of Edmonton coming with my girls at 9:30…read moreAM for Spin while our men slave away at work ;). Just kidding, we're all baddies with careers. I miraculously made it to class today so that's also a plus for me, yay! Anyway, the esthetic is on point. I especially love the honeycomb decor with the plants - I might even buy something like that and put it up in my home, very cute. They have some nice inspirational messages around as well so you can attempt to pump yourself up to workout. I do not like working out and I don't like being up at this time of day, but the ambience of the place made it more bearable. We're greeted at the door by a friendly staff member who helped me find spin shoes that fit properly. Then we were introduced to Lauren, our spin instructor. Everyone was so nice, asking me if I needed water, taking me on a tour, helping me stick my shoes in the peddles, adjusting my seat etc. I was like wow, this is a lot of care! I'm super low maintenance when I work out so all this attention was definitely an experience. I loved the seats here. They didn't make my behind ache when class was over. I'm actually sitting right now and feeling pretty comfortable. Class itself was awesome. I haven't done a spin class with weights before, and this was by far the best part of the workout for me. I love the isometric movements and could feel the burn for sure! I also had to laugh because so many people were hootin' and hollerin' it was awesome! I love when people get into the workout because it helps pump up those of us who were dragged out of bed kicking and screaming (not me). My favourite part of the workout was when it was over. No joke, they come around with MINT COLD TOWELS for you to wipe your face with. I was like damn, I must have made it. This is truly the life. I would definitely come back to this studio. I know they have a rowing class that I might want to check out. I will say that they do charge a pretty penny for these luxury workouts. There is also a no-show fee that is a whopping $15! I've never seen a no-show fee that high before. If money is your motivator, this is the place for you.

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.

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.

I started using the West pool in May, 2022…read more The Summer hours were limited. The East pool was mostly closed, so I had no choice. It's got lane swimming and a deep end for diving and fooling around. You access it by the Universal change room annex. If people identifing as ladies want to change in the separate locker room on the East sideof the building, one has to keep their access card in hand and run across the main hallway, re-swipe the card and walk through a unisex change room into the pool area. I decided to just use the "no nudie pants" Universal locker room. However, after I shower to go home, I will trek across the hall to put my makeup on in the ladies only dressing room. As I've been told by my male friends, they really hate it when ladies use the mirrors in the Universal room. It's too close to the bathroom stalls where we might hear them pee. Wah!! We don't like listening to you pee either. I went into the gym twice. It's pretty nice. Now that classes on campus have resumed, you can't get a machine. They are swamped. Long lines and crowding. Not for me. The only reason I stay in this facilty is because my membership fee is waved because I'm the spouse of faculty. Otherwise, I'd go back to the Kinsman.

The replacement U of A gym for students and alumni, attached to the old gym building (Van Vliet…read moreCenter) and the Butterdome. Well equipped with everything a good gym should have: variety of cardio equipment, dumbbells, barbells, machines, stretching areas, and a dedicated powerlifting area. It also contains a personal training only area and a state of the art climbing wall. An obvious budgetary omission is washrooms, using requires exiting of the facility and a short walk to the Van Vliet or Butterdome. Hours limited during the summer and holiday periods. Crowded during peak hours.

Amazing facility and equipment, well thought out. Every machine is well maintained and the place…read moreis literally spotless. I would go and say it's the best gym I've trained at. The owners were so welcoming and friendly. Love the pendulum squat machine! Keep up the good work.

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We came here for an anniversary couples massage, and we had a lovely experience. The hotel itself…read moreis gorgeous, and the fitness club is very nice. The atmosphere was lovely, calm, and there was quiet music playing. After we arrived our attendant brought us each to the change room and gave us a housecoat and slippers as well as a locker key. We changed and then came back out to wait for our masseuses. They brought us into the adjoining treatment rooms, which were softly lit and had candles burning. They asked if there was any areas to focus on or avoid, which I really appreciated as I get chronic migraines. We also had aroma therapy and hot stones with our massages. The massages were wonderful. We also got to use the pool and hot tub afterwards, and for the rest of the day if we wanted. They even have blue cross and our plan knocked off $100 off the total cost, which was a pleasant surprise. It was a lovely experience, the staff and masseuses were amazing. Honestly it's the most reasonable couples massage in the city and it includes pool access. I think we will be coming back again.

Stayed over as a guest at this hotel.Really enjoyed this experience…read more Before going to the basement of this hotel, which is where all this is situated, I called to the front desk of the spa and fitness facility.there's option it was exceptionally nice and answered all my questions. I likeed the Lane swimming in the pool.there's a divider that separates Lane Swimming versus just recreational swim. Which is great. I really enjoyed also the gym. There's two levels the top level has cardio equipment, the bottom level has weight training and stretch equipment. Overall, there's a lot of stuff that is useful at this particular fitness facility

So my kid took ninja classes here for about 3 years. And the first two or so years were lovely. But…read morein the past 6 months the quality of the classes has decreased for my kid. Not only that but the staff communication has become contradictory and frustrating. Some of the coaches are better than others, sure, but my kid did get at least one bleeding nose that wasn't spotted by the coaches that day. Repeated nagging on billing issues that were already resolved, email advertising for a PD Day camp on a day that wasn't a PD day but rather the national day of Truth and Reconciliation, disorganized classes, and the no longer availability of lockable lockers for belongings all contributed to a worsening experience. There is now a lot of competition in the kids ninja gym space so we will go elsewhere. Sadly this was one of the only facilities that catered toward the really young kids when we started here, and it really was excellent at first with good transit accessibility, awesome coaching staff, and more. Now, the formerly 1 hour classes are only 50 minutes, some days there isn't even an obstacle course, and the seating in the viewing area is less comfortable. Following this business's NIMBY anti-safe consumption space advocacy, I find it hard to encourage anyone to go here. I definitely find that a lot more parents are unsatisfied with the kids classes. Plus it is quite cold in here.

My first time here was great! I didn't realize they split…read morethe gym in two parts though - one side for regular gym/fitness class stuff, and the other side (aka the fun side!) was for obstacle course practice/technique/training!! ** I am so going back for round 2 to experience the obstacle stuff!** The shop is quite spacious for the size it is, and easily hosts workout groups for 10 :) This place is kept pretty tidy, with everything back in its place for easy access for the next group, and the group members voluntarily also help put it back They have lots of free weights and treadmills, couple of different sizes boxes, balance balls, and some other fun stuff not shown in the pictures (like the heavy tires outside!). The trainer I had for the class, Stacey, kicked our sorry butts to the corner of the street and back! Her great energy and enthusiasm spurred us on, considering she was carrying a little human in her belly! I tip my hat off to you Stacey! In a nutshell, Great place, great peeps, and a burning desire to play on the other side!

Amazing results, being 65 and inactive I was nervous. The direction was modified for me with ease…read moreand I blended into the class with 9 of us on the machines. My strength has improved noticeably in going twice a week for a month, which has encouraged me to increase my walking, doing the stairs and carrying heavy bags of groceries with ease. professional instructors who leave my body intact and not broken, but pushing it - when able.

Visited the Integration Pilates studio last month for the first time…read more I was really surprised by the size of the studio inside. You think the Reformers (traditional table pilates) is the whole studio and then you realize there are 2 more studio spaces including a GIGANTIC one in the back for mat/floor work. The owner was fabulous and really informative. They can provide a bazillion modifications for any injuries and really take their time to help you get into the right positions with hands on help. I had taken a floor pilates series of classes years ago but it was nothing like this. They offer a phenomenal 2 week unlimited pass to check them out for only $30 for the first time! The reformer tables were my favourite - it felt like traction heaven for my back! One suggestion though, I really felt the atmosphere needed to feel updated (wall colours, etc. Something to make it feel fresher/brighter). Man, I wish I lived closer!