We live near the 'newest' location on Ottawa Street North. I cannot comment on the other…read morelocations, since I've only been to this one. The gym is clean and well kept, although the front door setup allows a lot of grit to be tracked onto the gym floor-so maybe not so good for doing floor exercises in certain spots. They have a lot of equipment and various cardio and resistance machines. Jacob's ladder and the vertical rope machine are two unique but challenging machines not commonly found in a gym. Momentum does a lot with the community and has 'people perks' that provide members with discounts at associated businesses. We got in with the 'opening' membership price which is locked in for life, so that is definitely a bonus! Darren was originally the coach only here, but Steph joined as well once the membership numbers came up. Both are exceptional, with a genuine concern for goal setting, proper form and focus on weaknesses or injuries. They do offer package deals a few times a year that let you work one on one with the coach during half hour or full hour sessions. That is definitely a bonus if you have specific goals. Other locations do offer a selection of group classes, but those are an extra cost on top of monthly membership. There are also 'clubs' that members can join for more social interaction with other members. Also, they do organize social events to bring members from all locations together outside the gym environment. Overall very happy with Momentum, its coaches and the involvement they have with the community.

I have been a member with Allure fitness for years. The owner is one of the most hardworking and…read moreinnovative woman in business I know. The instructors are very positive, kind, personable and supportive during your fitness journey. The atmosphere is very welcoming to all ages, backgrounds and shapes. If you have considered working out here, then definitely give it a try. You won't regret it.

Got a deal for intro pole-dancing. Was a lot of fun and perhaps unconventional way to get fit. The…read morestaff was nice and helpful. It was fun to try, but for me personally, probably not something I'd continue. For those of you interested though, there are different levels of classes (not just pole dancing, but also aerial yoga, etc.) to do. Sometimes hard to find parking since the lot is small. But there's lots of residential parking nearby (2h limit during the day).

Great place for starters. You get thoroughly oriented and with all the gears complete, you will be…read moreready for your first few climbs. Clean facility. Great staff. Not too busy when we were there on a non-holiday weekend. Great exercise. Used their auto-belay as only one person in the family was climbing Ample parking too

Fun for the kids and me we climb all day on Sunday and we got some stuff at the gift shop gift shop…read morelike crock gibit

Hi Ya`ll, This is a super - Duper Gym. I`ve been a Member for a number of Years. You`ll find…read morepeople anywhere from 300 lbs to 90 lbs here, All doing their thing. Membership prices a reasonable, at less than $ 2 / DAY on Year long Membership. ( I Think ) * The First step is the Hardest * You only get out what you put IN Lovin` every minute of IT....and I`m in my Sixties. ** Don`t be scared...Drop be AMAZING FITNESS, THEY can help YOU with getting STARTED ** There is a BETTER YOU IN HERE. *** bottom line *** It`s so good to have a GOAL.

Zero complaints coming to this gym, they have all the equipment you'd need for regular lifting…read moreand/or powerlifting, as well as a bunch of other calisthenics equipment, boxing studio, and a stretching studio. Not to mention the friendliest people at this gym, made some good friends and frequently chat with them staff, would definitely recommend

Amazing gym for kickboxers, boxers, and anyone trying to learn the art of MMA. Not just that, if…read moreyou are new, they give great advice on how to become a better fighter. Just there for self-improvement, perfect! Everyone is full of motivation and is completely unjudgmental. Both of the coaches are amazing people who have personally helped me through a lot, even when I wasn't the best to them. They have made me a better person, as well as teaching me how to manage my anger in better ways. I 100% recommend this gym as I have been going consistently for more than 4 months. I love Valhalla MMA and everyone who is in that building. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's success, as well as the newcomers who want to improve themselves. THANK YOU VALHALLA MMA!

This is the best gym I have eve been a member of and I tried quite a few over the years. Gail, the…read morehead coach, is not only a skilled and accomplished athlete but also a great person and a motivating teacher. Each class is different, thought through and definitely pushes my limits. I've been at this for a year and made a huge progress - from learning new skills, to losing weight and feeling healthy, to making new friends. The best martial arts place hands down.

The PAC is the older of the two gyms at the University. There are variety of things to do here from…read morethe rock climbing wall (join the Outer's Club for access), golf simulator, the pool, the basketball court and the fitness centre (including the Astro turf on the upper level). I would say the variety of activities here is quite high as well as lots of fitness classes take place here. The actual fitness centre is aging with far less machines than Columbia Ice Fields. That being said, the environment is best for varsity athletes, bodybuilders, olympic lifters and powerlifters. The gym has that old school Rocky mentality. A new or casual exerciser would enjoy the CIF much more than the PAC. While there are lots of activities to do here the staff here are hit or miss in terms of their helpfulness. I noticed that the older staff during the day to be quite rude at times and are not welcoming. The student staff are usually quite friendly but are obviously some who are newer and still in training. The trainers at the PAC I have found to show extreme favouritism towards their friends and other gym regulars. For example: the PAC does not allow you to take in any bags, fine. However, trainers who are off duty place all of theirs scattered near the desk, and allow of their friends to do the same. If you're going to do that least put it inside of the office so it's not in everyone's way. Lastly, are also off duty trainers. I encountered one gentleman who was super rude to a newer exerciser. He had left for about 10 min and left all of his weights on the bar in a squat rack. The newer guy went to remove this and start his own workout. Once the trainer returned he aggressively said the following: "that's nice, you can go ahead and put 225 LB back on the bar thanks. Apparently you don't know when weights are on the bar that someone's obviously using it". Okay dude, that may be true but if you leave for 10 minutes don't expect it to still be there for you. Learn some gym etiquette yourself. Okay rant over. TL/DR: lots of variety of activities, old facility (but getting a renovation I believe) and super inconsistent staff.

I came here for a zumba toning class. I've done zumba a long time ago and remember it being quite…read morefun. To book a class, it is best to download their Fit by Wix app. You can purchase a plan or do a drop in class of your choosing. They give both in person and zoom classes so if you are someone who prefers to work out at home it is a good alternative. Note, however, that especially in the evening classes you must come on time as there is a no late policy. The trainer and owner, Stephanie, lead my class. She was very helpful and ensured to give me the full tour of the building. It is located in an office building in the basement. It is not the most *aesthetic* workout spot, but well ventilated and made with love. It seems they organize community get togethers as well including hikes, picnics, runs and more. The work-out itself was wonderful! Stephanie was full of energy and gave good directions. It was fun, not too difficult, but worked away on those arms! Excited for my next class!

I popped in last week for a Mat class while I was on a work trip near Hamilton. Adrienne was…read moresubbing for the class. She taught a fabulous, dynamic, thoughtful 55 minute class. Small studio space, with plenty of equipment- several reformers, a Cadillac, at least one chair. Enough room for 8 mats. Great boutique studio feel! Easy to find location in Westdale. I would have spent more time there to be honest, seemed like a great neighborhood. Being from out of town, I inquired through Facebook. Karina was prompt to reply and made payment easy through etransfer. Great experience and I would highly recommend forsure!

I absolutely love this studio for so many reasons. Karina is an amazing teacher she makes sure…read moreeveryone is doing each move properly to maximize the exercise and make sure it done safely. She knows her clients showing personal interest. The private intro lesson was beyond helpful she gave me stretches for my problem areas which have been very helpful. The other instructor Kasey is amazing too super friendly and willing to help. The class times are good and the variety of the classes is awesome. So glad I decided to try pilates