Fast becoming one of my favourite places in town. Me, the girl whose commitment to exercise for…read moreyears has been picking up a pen and writing with it. After working my way through 2 years of nasty grief and health problems and other assorted issues (thanks, pandemic), I was determined to turn over a new leaf and begin really taking care of myself. Over the summer, I began walking around my neighbourhood, but I knew I wouldn't be able to keep it up over the winter. This place is so incredibly close that it fit the bill for contintuing my commitment to fitness. The indoor track is now my second home. I do at least a kilometer each time, and I like that they reverse the direction each day so you get a different view. It also overlooks the activity in the gym below, so you can chuckle at the kids doing karate or playing indoor soccer in the wintertime. There's plenty of exercise equipment. The Lifecycles are great because you can watch TV or internet, and power your usage with your movement. There's the studio where they have all the classes (Zumba, cycle, etc), the gym for basketball, volleyball, etc, and the workout room. Last weekend I got brave enough to try the pool. A little chilly when I got in, but the water was actually pretty warm once I was in a while. The day locker rooms are nearly immaculate. I like that there's a wet and dry locker area, with the handy cords for your locker key that you can put around your wrist while you work out. For an additional price, there are enhanced locker rooms with overnight lockers, towel service, etc. Everyone I've met here, staffwise, has been friendly and approachable. Make sure to wipe down the equipment after you use it. One of these days, I'm going to try out the smoothie bar in the lobby. Can't speak to the daycare or children's programs since I don't have kids, but I've seen all kinds of activities for them in the gym since I've been coming. If I was a parent, I'd definitely consider enrolling my kid in some classes or daycare here.

The change rooms are gross and the bosses are awful. Buy…read more A membership elsewhere. Super expensive for not alot of gym.

First day at this gym and they gave me a free 3 day pass…read more Nice facility. Hot yoga room, sauna. Life fitness equipment. Even has cycling room!

Was my first time at this location…read more Was working out with a buddy(who happens to have his personal training certificate) and was confronted by the so-called "Personal Training Manager" who asked my friend if he was a personal trainer, to which he replied "yes", then the manager stated we could not work out there, as he assumed my friend was training me, however this was not the case. This ordeal wouldn't have been an issue, if the manager had a little bit more tact and politeness about how he confronted this situation, however it was a let down, and he made us feel like we were unwelcome there. The manager seemed very sarcastic, not very direct and/or clear when answering us in regards to if we could continue to workout together. Overall, this put a damper on our workout session, and we felt we were being constantly watched by this manager. Needless to say, I will probably not workout at this location again...

Wonderful multi use facility with helpful and friendly staff. There is a program for everyone.read more

I am currently agonizing over this review because I believe it deserves a higher rating. If I was…read morereviewing this like if it was a restaurant that I had only attended one time, it would've been five stars. However, as I am a member and frequent this place multiple times a week, I cannot help notice small observations that can be easily improved. First of all the strengths. It offers a wide variety of options considering it's expansive size where there is a diverse variety of fitness options such as swimming, multitude of fitness classes, weights, cardio and the list goes on. Parking is great as it offers convenient spots for mothers and small children. There are amazing locker facilities and exclusive services for a premium (spa like atmosphere like your own personal lockers, towels service, massage, steam room, exclusive showers). Cardio machines and strength equipment are state of the art. There are treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and stairclimbers for miles, where each is equipped with monitors that can provide internet, tv, YouTube, or strictly your workout monitor. Staff are friendly available from 530AM-1030PM. They even have child care. Despite all my praises, here are my concerns: *Entrance/Exit should have automatic sliding doors with the high volume of traffic. Although it's gentlemen like and great karma to hold the door for many streams of people, it disrupts flow, and takes up time. * It would be great to have a key fob to quickly pass through the sensors as opposed to trying to find your access card in wallet, passing it through the sensor and having to tuck it back into your purse/wallet. I know it sounds petty, but when you're pressed for time coming in 4 times a week, every second counts. Not only other clubs have this, but their fobs give you 24 hour access. *I understand that with the vast service they provide, membership is a pretty penny. I paid 700 dollars for one year. I would have liked it if they offered two semi annual payments as opposed to just monthly or one lump sum. Overall, I am very satisfied with the service at this fitness facility. It offers something for everybody no matter what your fitness level is. There are significant personal instruction, classes, and the availability of unlimited equipment. However, it is not without its minor flaws that can be easily corrected.

Excellent gym in Sherwood Park. Great hours and great staff…read more You can get a three day free trial to check it out too. Huge choice of equipment and weights. Lots of machines such as threadmills and bikes so you never have to wait for one. The change rooms are spotless. They have saunas, steamrooms and showers in the women's one. Haven't looked in the men's, might get into trouble if I did! They also offer various exercise classes, spin ones as well as hot yoga. And after all the hard working out, you can even relax in a massage chair. Well earned I must say!! Great location in the Sherwood Park Mall, which offers lots of parking! Sooo if your New Year's resolution is to get healthy, this should be your starting point. Free session with a trainer too. What are you waiting for? I've got my membership!

After a rough two years of not taking care of myself, I had a wake-up call when I failed the…read morefitness test for my dream job. I had gained a significant amount of weight, lost my love for the gym and had absolutely no motivation. Life was kicking my butt, and I was letting it. After some pushing and encouragement from my family, I decided to chat with the fitness manager at my local Goodlife to sign up for personal training. I was very skeptical. Scratch that, I was extremely skeptical of agreeing to work with a personal trainer. With the combination of bad experiences with personal trainers/coaches and injuries I wasn't looking forward to going through the process of vetting a personal trainer. Then I was introduced to Nathan. The first session I remember walking in thinking I don't know, maybe I should just cut my losses. I went in not expecting much. Oh boy was I wrong. Within in a few minutes I felt heard and understood. I gave him my goals and we workshopped together what would work and what might prove difficult for me. I have a handful of injuries that can make training a bit of a challenge for me. There are movements I need to avoid or be quite cautious with. Nathan is responsive and proactive to ensure I do not reinjure or injure myself. He's quick to grab the weight if I ever need a hand and is always willing to re-explain anything. I appreciate being told exactly WHY a movement is good for me versus just do this because it's good for me. I would personally recommend Nathan for pretty much anyone because he is knowledgeable, passionate about helping his clients and is great at making his sessions enjoyable. He has made going to the gym fun again, I feel like a little kid excited to go to the jungle gym every time I see that it's time for a session. Never thought I'd love going to the gym again. With his guidance I feel like I can personal accomplish all my goals I have set and even more.

You can come any time at any hour which is great and they don't over change you like other gyms for…read morecoming at any hour of the day super place to work out

This place is very odd i have been with them since summer now thinking of not renewing, first they…read moredont allow u in the shower more then 10 mins they put signs up then they took out paper towels out of the washroom which i prefer cause its nice not to mention hygenic more so then wiping ur hands on ur self or ur shirt cause the gym Is a cheapskate. they have no curl or ab machines just target muscle group machines the brand is ok nothing amaZing and mainly great for steriod junkies or gym rats literally anyone that has worked out and actually got results knows u cant just do targetted exercises on machines and expect to be arnold Schwarzenegger this gym Is scattered with useless machines and the ones people actually use are busy , the 1 good thing aside from all the ignorant notes they post is the hours being 24/7 i suspect management changed it was much more friendly in the summer not sure what happened. The washroom was nice now its not even clean with towel bins outside the door they used to be inside the washroom every action at this place has jewish or chinese bean counter written all over it no offense to jews and chinese we all know their religion is money ... but seriously its close to 50 bucks a month membership ur services are NOT cheap and ur limiting showers to save hot water and eliminating paper and what looks like ur counting towels people use to save on laundry!? If ur management reading this give ur head a shake dont think anyone will sign up here i if your treating customers like that facilities crashing ... timberrr. ....... Avoid this place like the corona virus save ur 50 go elsewhere i am done after my term is up.. kicker here cancellations are 50% of term lol typical bait and switch machine The only good thing i can say is atleast this place is better than kingsway location the women working there has so much pms from not eating she literally groans like she is going to give birth while trying to talk to you . Kudos to this location u dont have that issue

Love the classes here, especially barre with Anna, strength and sweat with Natalie, and HIIT and…read morecore with Ann. Very professional instructors who take the time to make sure you are doing things properly and that you get a full body workout. Special shoutout to Natalie for making class enjoyable, challenging, and for her careful attention to our form while doing weights.

I have never had a membership to World Health Club so I can't comment on any pushy salespeople but…read morehave had the opportunity to visit and try out a few of their clubs. I've been to the Glenora location a few times; once for a class and the other time to work out on the machines. The last visit was to work out on a Saturday morning. The locker area is spacious and clean. The layout works that not everyone is in one area with one row of lockers like as some gyms. There are the full body length and half size lockers which is great and you need to bring your own lock. There are benches scattered around by the lockers. There are big mirrors, hairdryers, lotions, and I think even hairspray! There's a door to separate the lockers from the toilets and the shower area. The showers are huge and private, and they provide shampoo, conditioner, and soap. I didn't even need to bring a towel as they provide that as well! I went to the cardio machines where they have rows of bikes, ellipticals, and treadmills. I hopped on an elliptical but I didn't see the antibacterial wipes, which I like to use to wipe the machine before I use it in case the person before me didn't. The machines are great with each having their own tv and lots of channels! It makes the time go be quickly. I noticed where a few people were going to get wipes so I got some to clean my machine down. The free weights and weight machine area had lots of options so it wasn't too crowded. There were benches unoccupied it's nice there's room for everyone in the area. I also think there's a Women's Only area upstairs but I didn't check it out. Closer to the front by the offices are chairs which is great if you are waiting for a friend to come out of the locker area. The shoe area is also big so shoes are on top of each other. Great gym!

Good place to work out People friendly…read moreGym a bit small Equipment is good and maintained

I've recently returned to the gym scene after being absent for the past 5 years having two kiddos…read more In the past two weeks, I've visited 4 gyms and 3 yoga studios. I must say that this gym location, GoodLife Fitness, in St. Albert is my favourite of the gyms I visited and hence my new membership here. What I like: It's brand spanking new. All the equipment, the building, the sauna, and exercise rooms - everything is clean and sparkling. As you enter on the main floor there is loads of cardio equipment with a huge television on the main wall made up of many smaller screens as well as individual screens on the cardio equipment. The main floor also has a weight circuit and a personal training area. Also on the main floor is child minding and the locker rooms. There are saunas in the ample locker rooms and plenty of space for getting changed, locking up your valuables, and getting showered/dressed after a workout if you so choose. Just before you take the stairs to go up, there are several reclining massage chairs. Upstairs is where the free weights live as well as another complete set of circuit equipment. There is also another washroom upstairs. Now here's what made me choose this gym, the exercise rooms are great! The group fitness room is wider than it is long but ample for for 60 participants and there is a dedicated cycle room with state of the art spin bikes (ready for clip shoes) with LOTS of fans which is a must for me in a spin room. There must be more than 40 bikes - lots! What I like about the group fitness schedule is that they have classes ranging from 6am to 8pm with many back to back in case you want to combo top a Jillian Micheal's 30 minute shred class with a Les Mills Body Flow (yoga, tai chi, pilates combo) class. Speaking of Les Mills group fitness classes, that means they get new releases with new choreography and music regularly for Body Pump, Body Step, Body Flow, Body Attack, etc. They also currently offer CXWork and Zumba. All classes are included with your membership fee! There are yoga mats and everything you need all ready for you in the group fitness room if you don't bring your own. The staff have been welcoming on every visit and the parking lot has ample lighting for anyone nervous about late nights or early mornings because this gym is open 24 hours a day! The cons - This is the largest of gyms and there aren't any ladies only areas but that won't deter me any but I know this could be a deal breaker for some. I'm definitely excited and motivated to put my health first and GoodLife is just the place to do it!

I had done some yoga videos at home a few times, but YogaLife was my first studio yoga experience…read more Honestly, I think I had the perception that yoga was just fancy stretching, but I was so wrong! YogaLife is in South Edmonton Common, and the small store front is hiding a large and beautiful studio. The front of the studio has a tea lounge with couches, and there is a gentle smell of some aromatherapy in the air. There are benches and a large area to leave shoes and boots. You can check in for your class on an iPad at the front desk, and there are multiple studio rooms. There are change rooms with hooks for coats, sinks, washrooms and change stalls, and small lockers for valuables (be sure to bring your own lock!). I did my first visit with a friend and we got a short tour and explanation of the studio prior to the class. The whole studio feels very high end, and very welcoming. We picked a 75 minute Happy Hips class and it kicked my butt (literally)! The instructor was easy to follow, with excellent audio cues to guide us through the movements. I really appreciated this, as I'm not familiar with the names of all the yoga poses. The class had a perfect balance of stretching and warm up with strength movement, and I was sore for days afterwards (always a good sign). The class was completely full for a Tuesday night, and despite being new to yoga, I was never uncomfortable. It was a great experience and I'm hoping to try more classes soon.

So disappointed in Yogalife. Changing their clients membership terms, only to benefit themselves…read moreand reap the profits. I reached out to them and I thought they were going to right what they did, but the communication has ended from their end. This is a greedy company doing shady business.