I recently visited Palooka's with a group on pass. Impressive views and typical gym stuff like…read morecardio and weights but this gym also has several heavy bags and fitness classes. I also saw people getting personal training as well. I took a cardio fitness class and it was great. We did some weights and a cardio workout. Overall I am pleased with this gym and if I lived closer by I would consider buying a pass.

I am new to Halifax area and I have been searching for a gym to call home. I dropped into…read morePalooka's as an alternative to Goodlife. Wow, not only was the staff so friendly, helpful, and nonagressive, but the gym itself is amazing. The view of the bedford basin is beautiful and worth the membership alone. But the gym is not only the cleanest I have ever been in, but well maintained, new equipment, breathtaking change rooms, and an overall great vibe. I have also had the chance to observe some of the trainers at work. I can tell you that I will definately be using their services. Not only do they watch and take care of their clients but they push them. I have seen trainers just tell a client what to do and while the client is performing the task the trainer is looking around and not paying attention. I am excited to start my membership there. I highly recommend going to check this place out if you want a gym that cares about you after you have paid your dues.

No such thing as too muscular at this gym! But don't be intimidated. They are nice super hero…read morelooking people. I love going to Fitness Fx. If only for the fact that I am an average, skinny, 5'10 male. And a lot of the guys who go to this gym are professional body builder's! Its great to walk up to them lifting eighty pounds or more with one arm and I'm there with my nice and light fifteen or twenty pounds. I try to stare them down but they simply laugh at me. This gym boasts "a full stock of dumbbells ranging from 3 all the way up to 160 lbs." This is very true. I never find myself waiting for a dumbbell set because someone is using it. They have enough for everyone. And they are improving! they have added what they call a "cardio theatre." In other words, they have more cardio equipment. There is an open space concept which has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is that everyone can see you while you are working out. But in my opinion, just get some confidence and remind yourself that no matter what body type you are, you rock! Then rock it out! The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. If you start talking to them you find out right away that you feel part of a team or a family. They are there to support you. It feels more like a team or family first and a business second. Which is very important to me. They also have a juice bar and a lot of televisions so you can watch Oprah while on the cardio machines. Their prices are the same as most other gym's. Not very expensive but not quite cheap. In my opinion, you definitely are getting a good price. With the addition of new, on site tanning beds they are showing that they are keeping up with the competition at a steady pace. Fitness Fx has been one of my favorite gyms for all of the above reasons. But perhaps the reason why I give it a fourth star is because they are improving with new equipment, more programs and store renovations without increasing the price of their membership. One of the most admirable things I have seen a gym do in a long time! And I definitely took notice. So stop sitting around, reading my reviews and head for the gym! Afterwards get a protein shake and go back to reading my reviews. :)

A great neighbourhood gym. When I first started coming here I didn't think they had enough cardio…read moreequipment - because that's my fall back - but once I became a regular I realized that's just not why people go to Fitness Fx. Whatever machine I'm interested in is usually available immediately or within 20 minutes. It's a very friendly place, and things are generally tidy and ready to use. I do find that depending on the time of day there are some folks who forget the "please don't drop your weights and scare the jittery among us" rule, and clang their weights pretty hard on the ground. That said, the management have responded well to this kind of problem and promised to remind repeat-offenders to control their dumbells lest they bounce on someone's toes and cause a more serious injury than a simple pulled hamstring. The rates are really reasonable, and they've been good lately at updating their class schedule too. ETA: Within hours of writing my review I went to get some exercise and found new cardio machines all set up! Well done, guys :)

Cancellation fee is absolutely insane. I've been a member on and off for years and they are…read moredemanding nearly 100$ to leave

It's a first class gym with fabulous equipment. Anything and everything needed to crush your…read morefitness goals. The place has a hometown feel that will keep you showing up and working hard. Staff is professional but friendly and warm. Their trainers are top notch and will get you on track if you need motivation to get started. I can personally highly recommend both Kati and Michelle. Love this gym!

I don't recommend CGC. They charge twice as much as other pools for youth swim classes, and after I…read morebooked a class we were not actually eligible to participate in, I was told I could only receive a refund in person. I expect this is done to discourage people from actually seeking a refund, and seems like an incredibly outdated practice. I've never experienced any other kind of vendor that doesn't refund over the phone.

I like to workout. I…read moremean "I'm a gym rat" kind of work out. If I could live at the gym I would. It's what happens when you lose a lot of weight and actually come to realize you like doing crazy things like run marathons, complete triathlons and lift heavy stuff. As a newer member to CGC I have to say I'm pretty impressed with the set up. The cost is reasonable too at about $50/month for a year membership. I haven't taken any classes so I can't vouch for that portion of the gym but I do hang out upstairs in the cardio room quite a bit and so far so good. They tell me it's not too busy during the morning/day. As of yet I've never had to wait for a treadmill. When it is feeling a little "packed" I'll go run laps on the indoor track. It's a great way to get in some nice cross training in between some push ups or perfecting the pull-up. My favorite part about CGC is the pool(s). Olympic standard size and as of yet never too busy to not get a lane. Instead of chloride as standard chemical cleaner they use bromide (much gentler on the skin). Locker rooms (both wet and dry options) are spacious. Lockers themselves are big for that over stuffed gym bag. Showers are kind of funky but once you get the hang of them they're not too bad. And while I don't frequent Subway, it's very convenient to be able to grab a little nosh on the way out.

Get more bang for your buck ! Workout in your own private gym,one on one with Mathew Benvie (BA…read moreHK,CPTN) and you get exactly what you pay for...results ! Instead of wasting time and money on an expensive personal training package at a big box gym go see this guy ! He will design a routine for you, keep you on task,work you as hard as you can and get you the results all in his private gym with no super fit people around to stare you down ! He doesn't push supplements etc. and he's an all around great guy and fabulous coach.I LOVE my workouts with Mathew and look forward to going every time... : )

Well, it's only been two week thus far exercising with the Benvie brothers and Alan at Evolve…read moreFitness. And I must say, they have honestly been the best workouts of my life. I am not new to exercising and have been loyal for the last 5 years to one particular gym here in HRM. But by far they have exceeded my expectations and are hands down the BEST gym in Halifax. They are extremely attentive to their members and give them the best knowledge to live a healthy and fit lifestyle every day. I will continue to highly recommend people I meet to reach out Matt and Mitch and give their gym a try, you won't be disappointed and you'll achieve some serious results!

Ive been going to Blended Athletics since July and have made incredible gains with the best…read morepersonal trainer Matty MacDonald! Ive been a member at several gyms but I enjoy this gym the best. Super supportive staff, members are focused & the facility is great! If you're serious about changing your health & feeling proud of yourself, run dont walk to this gym!

This box is awesome. I have been attending for about 10 months and this has been my first CrosssFit…read moreexperience. The 6 on-ramp sessions were crucial for me as quickly realized that I had been doing basic movements wrong for 35 or so years so it was a high learning curve for me... The coaches are all very helpful and accommodating. They are quick to point out bad form and resourceful at helping me fixing what I am doing wrong. The facility is also awesome with lots of equipment. The place is always super clean (including the showers) and un-cluttered. The community is also great. Everyone has been very friendly, patient and helpful.

CrossFit Basinview is simply great! I had recently moved to the area, and was looking for a new…read moregym. CrossFit Basinview showed up in my google search - I emailed to get more info. The owner, Dave, responded quickly and next thing I knew- I was attending my first class there. That was 3 months ago. The coaches are all fantastic, the facility is great, and there is a good mix of ages, athletic ability, etc. I am so happy I found this amazing community.

I have over 100lbs to lose and while I can't keep up with many people at CrossFit I modify what I…read morecan and get in a great workout. Other people training are very encouraging and I would highly recommend CrossFit Basinview.

Great place to work out! Andrea the owner is fabulous. The rest of the trainers are incredibly…read moremotivating. Great work out and your uplifted positive and done in 30 minutes. Have seen babies, children etc. Previous review must have been previous owners because all the trainers have been in there with kids having melt downs or babies crying and no one cares. The members working out are listening to fast moving loud music and focused on what they are doing. Meanwhile the trainer running around motivating you to reach your highest potential and goals. Love this place what a motivational place to be as a woman.

Last Wednesday after work I went to 30 minute hit in Bedford and took my 4 year old grandson with…read moreme. This establishment is setup for you to bring your children while you work out. Yes he was tired and cranky towards the very end of my workout and I was trying to get him to calm down and come with me just as his Mother showed up to take him.. Due to the fact he was crying and according to the owners he was loud and excruciating to other people working out and she wanted him removed from the floor.. The owner's approach to my daughter and attack of words with respect to her son, my grandson were very unprofessional and words were exchanged in the heat of moment.. Unfortunately, long story short, 30 minute hit Bedford, terminated my membership.. Thoughts????? Here's my letter to them; To say that I am disappointed upon receiving the letter from you terminating my gym membership at 30 Minute Hit would be an understatement. A couple of points I would like to make regarding your letter and the incident. The child's area of the gym was designed and approved by you, not me. I assume it was designed so that mothers of young children - likely your target market - could still pay their membership dues and attend your gym even without finding a babysitter. The location of this child's area is not ideal - but again, that was a decision you made in the design of your business, not me. The child in question is just that, a barely five year old boy. As a mother of two, and grandmother to him, I can attest that kids have meltdowns at the most inappropriate time. Usually, mothers, grandmothers and regular adults look the other way and give both the child and the mother or caregiver time to calm them down. Obviously Rachel that was not your understanding of how children can behave. My face still burns over your comment about his screeching being EXCRUCIATING. That is my grandchild you were talking about, and your comments were hurtful and not very understanding about that situation. What transpired between you and my daughter, aka my "guest" as she was trying to get to him to calm him down - that should not have happened. I will not make excuses for my daughter's behaviour except to say that Rachel's was not much better. Parents feel frazzled when they are trying to get their children under control and being frazzled and then accused of not trying to control the situation was like pouring gasoline on a pile of embers. I understand what it is like to deal with clients and not be in a happy place. But that is the business you are in - and I feel like I am paying the price for two people's bad behaviour - Rachel's and my daughter. As a paying client, I would have expected you to speak to me about the incident, and maybe make a recommendation about further interactions, but not to terminate my membership in the gym which is just penalizing me.