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).

I have done lots of other spin classes at other studios but this is unique and the best so far! It…read moreis fun, challenging and music is banging. Having the combo of strength and stretch under 1 membership is also a nice add to compliment my exercise. I signed up for the trial membership for cheap and was hooked. Everything is to the beat which keeps you motivated. The people are so nice too. I've only been in Hamilton for a few months but feel welcomed here.

We are new to first choice. I come from a strict goju ryu dojo. I enrolled my daughters and was…read moreexpecting the intense discipline I was used to. At first I though first choice was lax. But then I saw the systems in place to teach not only karate but the whole person. Each class I started to "get it" more and more. The classes are fast paced and coordinated. This keeps the little ones interested. The belt system and leadership by younger students was new to me.....and It is excellent. Sensei has put together a well, well oiled machine that is evident to me now. Self defence, confidence, discipline all in a motivational and supportive environment. Top marks to this fine dojo.

First choice martial arts is a great place for karate, my kid likes it a lot …read more Excellent instructors!!

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

I have been working out with Scott for the past year and have been loving it! I can't say I was one…read morethat stuck to any particular workout routine for very long but have found that I am able to at OBFT. I have really enjoyed the combination of strength training and boxing within one session - keeping it fun while also being a great workout. Scott is great at motivating you to push harder without being too intimidating! I have noticed great improvements in my strength and endurance. Scott pays particular attention to form during the workout which I appreciate as I know so many that have injured themselves through inappropriate training. I can't speak highly enough of Scott and OBFT and would highly recommend them!

Obft is a hidden gem. It's located inside national fitness and they also have a new location at…read morelakeshore. The classes are great and definitely make you work a sweat. I recently tried their 30mins class and I found it great especially after getting back into working out. Would definitely recommend for people to try it out.

spent years with our daughter at star lite , great teachers and a real family feel atmoshere. such…read moregreat frienships and memories made over the years , definetly recomend this studio to anyone who wants to feel like they belong to a family.

3 laws of physics, by issac newton: 1. Gravity. (What goes…read moreup must come down) 2. Inertia. (An object in motion stays in motion unless stopped by an immoveable force) 3. The push-pull effect (every action has an equal and opposite reaction) "It's all connected" -jack dempsey I suggest jack dempsey's books, "championship fighting", and "how to fight tough". He wrote how to fight tough, while he was a lieutenant, in ww2. In the u.s army. Championship fighting, his boxing book, is used in jeet kune do. Believe it or not, his book describes how to actually do the wing chun vertical jab, than any other book. The entering jolt, the falling step, it's all there. bruce lee called it the one inch punch, but it's just a strong 3 knuckle vertical jab. It was my trick to always hit hard with my lead hand. Easy to train. Jack dempsey's isometric excersises from his book championship fighting, really help. I love all martial arts, and that includes boxing. "What creates the strength of a knockout punch isn't about being a big man, it's about the shoulder snap, and the speed at which you throw the punches" -mike tyson "Be like water. Formless. Shapeless. You put it into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put it into a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can flow, or it can crash. Be water, my friends." -bruce lee Marching is taught for the same reason as boxing/kickboxing roadwork. Teaches you how to run, kick, and throw basic hard punches and throw objects without hurting yourself. Like baseball. Or any sport. It's called ergonomics. How your skeleton uses the 3 laws of physics, and tranfers weight. Like how you pick something up using your legs/knees instead of your back. Or how you push something using your legs. Or how you turn into throwing something like a punch or an object, with your legs. "Kung fu lives in everything we do" -jackie chan "Everybody is kung fu fighting" -carl douglas The irish riverdance and scottish sword dance performed by many scottish and irish children and adults alike are built around the footwork of sword fighting. It also has the same footwork as proper low kicks, because kicks were used by the highlanders in combat, aided by the "freeflowing design" of the kilt, that scottish highlanders are known for. Gotta love google. You can find anything on it, with reliable sources. Recently started going to hamilton jeet kune do, at 1050 paramount. Jeet kune do is boxing+kickboxing+karate+judo+fencing+muay thai+wing chun kung fu. It's not better, or anything. It's just a mixed style. Bruce lee and jack dempsey are often credited as the fathers of MMA. My name is literally david. David and goliath. Centrifugual force. A spinning wheel. He literally used it to hurl a rock at goliath, according to the story. If anyone was wondering why i was always in such a good mood. Thanks for never failing to prove me right, every step of the way. I learned a lot about myself, including the fact that i'm sharp as a razor, even when people want to treat me like i'm stupid. Tools exist. Hammers, wrenches. I didn't invent them. Mechanical devices. Gears. The cars you drive. It's literally everywhere. They don't teach you anything, they just take your money, and pick on you for trying to learn anything whatsoever.they constantly make up lies about you, and treat you like you're stupid. Go to hamilton jeet kune do instead. You'll learn the same things, plus more, and in an environment where people won't use you as a human punching bag, and laugh at your mistakes, and lie to you about anything you try to learn outside of the gym, espescially if it works. Would never go again, not even for free. How they treat people is disgusting

This place is the real deal!! Everyone is made to feel welcome and it's a great way to get in…read moreshape! Go try a free lesson you won't be disappointed!! These guys ROCK!!!

Awesome place to climb in the Hamilton area! Around $17 for a day pass, $5.50 for shoe rental and…read morechalk rental was $1.75. As I only went for bouldering, I found that there were a lot of spots for it even if the rope climbing walls were massive! For the climbs themselves, I found that they were generally harder. They go by a G grade. The sets I think are easier if you're tall. All the staff were friendly, clean facility. It wasn't too busy Wednesday evening. Do check their hours in advance since they vary everyday.

A-OK. I came here…read morefor bouldering only. There is one wall on the 2nd floor, and a wall on the main floor for bouldering. By the sounds of it, routes are changed weekly so having a variety doesn't seem to be an issue. Gravity uses a "G" grading system rather than the more popular "V" system. Their G system is essentially a more condensed version of the V; a G0 is equal to V0, G1-2 encompasses V1-3 and so on and so forth. As a more beginner climber, I found that the bouldering routes didn't have too many G0-G1. Additionally, the 2nd floor wall is basically all underhang routes while the main floor is more vertical. This made it very challenging for me as a beginner because most of the routes were too difficult for my skill level. However, I did enjoy the routes I was able to do. In short, the bouldering routes are not beginner friendly. However, the top roping/lead climbing may be more so, and looked promising because of the very tall walls. P.S. there is no air conditioning