Tried out a class for the first time using class pass. There's two rooms for the reformer studio…read more The machines does seem a bit older but still functional. Definitely there to learn and workout and not for the aesthetic. Teacher was good! Fixed my posture when necessary. Check in was smooth. The class is great for beginners and less intense.

I take group classes and private lessons at Body Harmonics…read more Great Pilates instructors are like precious gems: found together in a few places in the world. The Dupont and Eglinton locations are crown jewels of Pilates in Toronto, or even in North America. Wish I had visited them years ago.

The Badminton and Racquet Club is located just west of St. Clair Station. Frankly, if someone…read morehadn't led me directly to the doors of the BRC, I would have had NO idea it was even there. I don't play Badminton, Racquetball or Tennis so it's clear that I'm not a member, but we came here for our work christmas dinner. The Club itself is fairly large, given that its smack dab in the middle of the city. However, as we went through a tour of the facilities and the building itself, its very clear that the building is old and disjointed and lacks proper flow from one area to another. The courts seemed to be in quite good condition though and you could tell this was an upscale type of club. The area where we had our lunch was quite nicely refinished and looked very crisp. We were seated in a room with a large round table for lunch. There was a set Christmas menu with choice for the main: squash and apple soup, a choice of Turkey Dinner, Salmon or Vegetarian and Christmas "pudding" for dessert. The food was quite good, I very much enjoyed the soup, a nice hearty appetizer for a cold day. The Turkey dinner was great, stuffing, vegetables, turkey, cranberry sauce and potatoes. The Christmas "pudding" was a bit odd, more like a cake with a small scoop of ice cream, but still good. Overall, it was a good experience for a staff luncheon but I dont' think I would recommend this venue for anything other than a relatively casual lunch (provided you know someone who's a member) as the facilities just don't seem to be able to handle much beyond that.

Though I've never been here to play Badminton...or any racquet related sport honestly, I have been…read morein their event spaces . The Badminton & Racquet Club is nothing special on the venue front. Yes, they can host weddings (or in the event I went to, a funeral - yay), but really in the city you could do much better. Their space is nice, through slightly dated, probably due to an older demographic who frequents the club (I assume!). It seems to me that they are going for a "classic" look, but the result is more of a "dated" look - it reminds me a lot of the Faculty Club at the University of Toronto - in fact I wouldn't be surprised if these clubs were somehow linked. In terms of food, they do make a mean cheese platter - at their finger sandwiches are definitely tasty. Also, the bartenders are heavy handed on the alcohol - which may have not been the most appropriate at the event I was attending - but you know. The bartenders themselves were quite friendly and one in particular makes quite a delicious caesar! The only part of the club that does not need an update, in my opinion, are the washrooms. I am a sucker for venue-branded one time use towels (I know, I'm a tree killer) and soaps and lotions, apparently. Overall as a venue, this place is ok, but nothing special. In a city of hundreds on venues, you could definitely do a lot better (but also a lot worse) than the Badminton & Racquet Club.

Attended both puppy yoga and kitten yoga multiple times. And have always came back! Returned so…read moremany times, the owner and instructor remembers and knows both my boyfriend and myself. Staff are very friendly! Helpful in taking pictures and making sure everyone has an equal time playing with the animals. They offer different breeds for the yoga sessions. Few times they gave out add on cookies to attendees. Location also varies. But every location we showed up at, clean and spacious. They offer yoga mat for a fee. Or you can bring your own. 30 mins yoga and 30 mins puppy or kitten time. Cost of this activity is about about average $50 plus tax per person. Have advised the owner we are waiting for new unique breeds

I attended the Puppy yoga session with Bichon Poodles in Vaughan at the aloft hotel…read more There was a sign for Yoga Kawa and the reception directed me to the room. The first bit of the session is some stretching and yoga and ended off with interactions with the puppy. Throughout the session, the staff bring the puppies over to attendees. So don't fret if the puppy doesn't come to you. Also, I came alone and the staff helped take photos of me with the puppy. Overall a fun session! Note: there's only 10 puppy and about 20 attendees, you might have to wait a bit to interact with the puppies

These classes are great workout!…read more I do not look as graceful as the instructors, but I leave the class feeling like I have worked hard... with that perfect tired but energized post work out feeling .. Plus .. if you go to the early morning class, there is like no one there!

This uptown boutique barre studio has been open a little under two months now, and as someone who…read moreheard about it through word of mouth, I REALLY like it. The space is clean, sleek and bright. There's a shower there, as well as some lockers to store your things. (And, if I understand correctly, there's a small childminding service available while you work out.) The owners - a husband-and-wife team - are great, too. They're super-friendly, and helpful if you've got questions. There are 7 types of barre/ballet classes (plus a ballet-fusion class for kids), and sessions are offered much most times of the day, every day of the week. The weekends *are* - understandably - busier than weekday mornings. (And I heard that classes were full throughout Easter weekend.) But as someone with an alternative schedule (I work weekends and am off weekdays), I like the fact it's *not* crowded early weekday mornings. The instructors (I've had classes with Marvin, Dave and Rochelle) - are great. They're super-helpful - talking you through/demonstrating exercises, and helping you to correct your body to feel the full effect of the exercises. (If you're an early riser, or attend a class that's sparsely attended, you might get more attentive instruction.) They're even there to answer questions about stretching, etc. For anyone unsure of which barre studio to choose (there are now two, with Barreworks opening its uptown location), I would invite anyone to try out a class or two at Barre Beautiful before deciding. I think it's worth it.

What I appreciate most about Stott is that they are focussed on helping clients master the…read moreessential movements of pilates in a way that increases strength while reducing the risk for injury. I've taken quite a few reformer classes here as well as a personal assessment and I found that the instructors consistently paid attention to ensure everyone got something out of the class. It's a great source for learning the fundamentals of injury prevention and you can take what you learn here and apply it to your other physical activities and training. The only drawbacks here are that the class packages are quite expensive and the limited number of bathrooms. They provide lockers and locks for students to secure their personal belongings.

Very affordable reformer classes right by my apartment + workplace, which makes it very convenient…read moreand very acessible. Reformer classes have 8 people, which still provides enough attention for a good workout for each client. At $15/ class (or $12.50 if you buy a pack of 10), it's easy and affordable to stay in shape as opposed to SF...$35/ class!

I loved training with Jess! She was very motivating, knowledgeable and I always looked forward to…read moreour sessions. I definitely did things I did not think I was capable of doing! I was looking for confidence in the gym and she certainly helped me out with that. I highly recommend her!

Jess is an awesome trainer! I started working out with her to get fit in time for my wedding and…read moreher workout plans and guidance made all the difference. I was able to shed over 30 pounds with her help. Not only that, but I felt stronger and stronger every time I worked with her. Her workouts are tough and so much fun. The workouts changed every time I saw her so I never knew what to expect and that kept things fresh. Sometimes we worked out outside without any equipment. Other times, we used equipment in ways I didn't know was possible. I've learned so much from her and my experience at the gym will never be like it used to thanks to Jess!

I love working out here. I'm challenged and pushed in ways I haven't been since college athletics -…read moreand all in a fun and supportive environment. There's just enough of a competitive spirit to make me work harder, but still cheer on the person who goes a bit further than I do or lifts more weight. Metric has great people, a great facility, and top notch coaching! Classes are challenging and fun for beginners as well as seasoned athletes. It's like gym class in grade school - learning new skills, getting stronger and more agile, and having fun doing it.

It really takes an incredible experience to compel me to share a review on Yelp. Long time user,…read moreinfrequent poster. I went to the gym and sat down with the owner,to discuss my goals, and objectives. He took his time, explained all my options, and provided me choices that were designed to achieve them. He was also genuinely interested in helping me achieve. Making the decision to join a gym can be an intimidating experience, especially if you're like me and are starting on a path to get fit. Before deciding on crossfit metric, I went to a number of other local gyms and never had the same experience. Thank you to everyone there!!

Mediocre at best. I be been training for 10 years, with the last 4 yrs training 3 days a week…read more(classes, 1 on 1 , and sparring ) and was in two for a day so i thought i would take there level 3 class. Definitely a great place for a beginner who is looking to shed some lbs and is bored of the traditional gym, but definitely not a fight gym. Or if it is a fight gym they need to re evaluate their levels for classes. Very little technique but more about warm up, and cheesey burn out at the end. If the 90 min class maybe 30 min was actual pad work and it was beginner stuff. 3 punch combo with push kick. Would have got a better work out on a heavy bag at a local YMCA.

I was here on Tuesday (Uptown location) for the 6:00 pm class…read more Pros: - Good place for starting off. -There are 3 locations, uptown being the largest. - Punching bags are off to the far side away from where classes take place which is nice. - Change room is clean and there were enough lockers for everyone. - Lot's of room. - At the Downtown location, I was immediately welcomed at the door. - The pace is good for those who are just starting to work out. Cons: - You really do need to buy gloves, even if it's a trial class because the equipment (spare gloves) smells really awful. And no, it's not the smell of sweat, it's a scent that's rather indescribable. - The claim for TKMT is that no one is judgemental however the instructor said I looked horrible. I don't think she meant it to be offensive, but I was embarrassed since the whole Level 1 class turned their heads to look at me. I think the word was just a negative connotation is all. I suggest you bring a friend for the first trial for a comfortable experience.