I saw the signage for Torque while driving over the holidays and decided to check out their…read morewebsite. I have always wanted to try Pilates and saw that this gym offered this in addition to spin classes. When I called, the reception was extremely helpful and answered all my questions as someone who had never done Pilates before. There is a lot of parking on site, which is convenient. The gym is very clean inside and the Pilates studio has high ceilings and is spacious. With two young kids, I can't go to every class, but I enjoyed the one class that I attended. So much so that I signed up for the class next week as well. Good for: fitness

An amazing gym with great equipment, deadlift and squat platforms, turf, TRX, battle ropes, sled…read morepush/pull. Absolutely everything you need for a solid workout. They offer frequent bootcamps and strength training bench, squat and deadlift. The personal trainers are top notch. The members are friendly. And there's an adjacent Torque Wellness for Pilates, Yoga, Spin and restorative sessions. My trainer, Jenn is outstanding.

Very welcoming! Such a great vibe! And "well equipped" is a BIG understatement: loving all the new…read moreequipment options, so far, and still discovering... seems like they're constantly adding and updating.

Tried for 3 days to ask someone a couple of questions about memebership and never got any calls…read morereturned...doors are locked, no proper info on them...total waste of my time which I thought was too bad because they're right in my building.... Until i went literally across the street and got a great membership at less than half the price...

Blast offers classes, private training, and open gym facilities for its members. I mainly did the…read moreclasses and open gym, although I lucked out when I first showed up by being the only person to attend a free barbell training clinic Marv (the owner) was running. I learned a lot in the session and signed up that night. If you want to get strong, this is the place for you. Ditto if you want to get in shape, and if you want classes that are both challenging, interesting, and varied. On the other hand, if you care more about the amenities in your gym's change room than the equipment in the workout area, you are better off going somewhere else. Likewise, if you all you want to do is use cardio machines, I would encourage you to try one of Blast's classes with an open mind, and failing that, go somewhere else. One example of what I like about Blast is how it is perfectly acceptable at Blast to drop your barbell if you are doing deadlifts or olympic lifts. They have bumper plates (i.e. plastic coated weighted plates) and understand that when you lift heavy it's not reasonable (or even safe) to gently put the barbell down. Sadly many other gyms forbid dropping weights. Another great thing about this place is the sense of community fostered amongst the members, and how people are happy to spot you on the bench press, let you work in a set on the squat rack or lifting platform, etc. In terms of the equipment my favourite thing is the strongman type stuff they have. Specifically the giant tires you can flip, and the prowler/weight sleds you can pull with a rope and then push back to the start. There are also Kettlebells all the way up to 70 lbs, which is a heavier weight than most gyms carry. Lastly, the trainers are a great group of people. The owner and head coach Marv practices what he preaches, and he has a dynamic mix of trainers, some that work for Blast and others that rent out space for their own classes. They all work together and cooperate though. I'm leaving the country for work soon, and other than my siblings Blast is what I'll miss most about Toronto!

Really good place to get a intense workout, and I agree with everything Rachel said. The only…read morething I'd add is while the atmosphere is definitely friendly, I'd suggest that having some type of experience in these classes is helpful before getting to Marv.

Amazing place. Helpful and happy staff. Clean and always a rack to use. Overall everything I…read morecould've asked for and more.

I have been training with Daniel for over a year. He kind and gentle. He is respectful of my likes…read moreand dislikes. He has been instrumental in improving my flexibility, mobility and overall wellness. Daniel creates custom workouts that keep me going. Overall Body + Soul Fitness is a great place to work out with a trainer if you can handle the cost of this type of workout space...

I have to confess... I AM ADDICTED TO ORANGETHEORY FITNESS!!…read more I first heard of OTF when I was living in the US, it was advertised as "the best one-hour workout." I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical... how could a one-hour workout be that amazing? After moving to Canada, I finally gave OTF a try earlier this year and I must admit, IT IS the best one-hour workout I've ever had. The name Orangetheory comes from their fitness philosophy that focuses solely on your heart rate. There are five heart rate zones: grey, blue, green, orange, and red. Grey is like your resting heart rate, blue is like a light walk from the bedroom to the kitchen, green is like a relaxing walk around a park, orange is like a jog, and red is like a sprint. At OTF, the goal is for you to spend 12 of the 60-minutes workout in the orange (and/or red) zone. For each minute you spend in the orange and red zone, you will get one "splat point." Their theory is if you have at least 12 splat points, you will experience the "afterburn," where your body will continue to burn calories up to 36-hours after the workout. Since OTF is all about the heart rate, it puts everyone--from professional athletes to your average mom--at an equal playing field, because it is not about how many miles you run, how much power is behind your row, or how many pounds you could lift but purely on how many splat points you're able to get at the end of class. The heart rate monitor shows you how much you need to push yourself (or hold back if you're in the red zone). It is hard to describe the workouts as it differs each day based on its focus: either on power, strength, or endurance; and of course, there are days with special themes like "Everest" and "3-Group." The anticipation of not knowing what your workout will be is actually quite exhilarating. If I knew ahead of time, I may avoid going. ;) Essentially, the workout comprises of three components: 1) treadmill, 2) rower, and 3) floor. You will need to purchase a OTF heart rate monitor to wear while you workout so it could track your progress. You could use the heart rate monitor to track your out of studio workouts too--which I absolutely looooovvveeee!! As much as OTF is great for helping you lose weight, I joined because I thought OTF can help me condition for my runs (I am training for a half-marathon next year). In just a few weeks, I noticed my speed per kilometre has increased. This is amazing and the reason why I am addicted to OTF--BECAUSE IT WORKS! Now onto the cost... I agree with other Yelpers that OTF is EXPENSIVE. A basic membership is $89 and you only have 4 classes per month, Elite membership gives you 8 classes per month at $129, and Premier gives you unlimited for $179 (by the way, these prices are BEFORE tax). So yes... it is on the pricier side but here's my question: how much are you willing to pay for better health? Something to consider but I will honestly say: OTF is YOUR best one-hour workout! :)

First off I would like to start off by saying that this review is not a reflection of the trainers…read moreat the gym. I think they are fantastic and enthusiastic and find that they really care. However, my problem is with management. Paul seems great at first when he is trying to sign you up for a membership, but in the end it's all about the $$$ for him and this studio. I pay $90 a month including taxes for 4 classes a month as I currently have memberships to 2 other dedicated sport fitness facilities and can not justify spending another $200+ on the premium plan. $22.50 for an hour of class is not cheap, but I do it because the trainers are great and I enjoy being there. Today I showed up 6 minutes late (this is my first time ever coming late for the past 7 months since they opened) due to major construction on my street and both sides of the road being blocked by construction vehicles, and I was denied entry into the class. And I was not given the opportunity to come at a different time and just lost hat class, so in other words I just lost $22.50. I understand that policy is policy, however, policy needs to be consistent amongst all members. I have seen other members who (spend more money than me at the gym) be allowed to enter the class 10 minutes late. This is not good business practice. I don't care that they don't try to get to know my name even though I'm there once a week, what I do care about is knowing that I am not getting the same membership experience than those who willing shell out more money. No where in the membership comparisons does is say Basic members get less customer service than a Premium member. If it weren't for the trainers, this review would be a 1 Star. Don't go to this gym unless you're ready to pay $200+ a month, otherwise, you will be shafted.

Joined at my trial visit ,due to travel never made it to the gym once for 4 months …read more So when I decided to cancel they still charged me 3 months extra " cancelling fees " terrible customer service ,typical gym scam no customer service . Not giving me credit even though they pitch discount packages on groupon . Pathetic

The Good: Classes are really great. Instructors are helpful, attentive, they really pay attention…read moreto how you work out and advise you on your posture and push you to work harder if they think you can. It's never crowded, I think the max is 12 people but its normally less than that (6-10 I'd say), people who come are in all shapes and sizes and represent different fitness levels and atmosphere is nice and non competitive (nothing like your standard downtown fitness studio full of Bay street crowd dressed in Lululemon). Work outs aren't grueling but they are tough enough to break a good sweat and have some soreness the next day. They also change constantly and my biggest appreciation came from the fact they don't make you work in pairs like many other bootcamps do. There is an app where you can book/cancel classes/track your progress etc. The Not So Good: 24 hour cancellation policy seems a bit much as other reviewers have mentioned ($20 fine if you cancel without adequate notice). The amount of marketing emails and text messages is over the top. Package prices are a bit steep: Unlimited classes run at $240 per month. Package of 4 classes a month will set you back $107. Here's what put me off in the end: I got a Groupon deal for 2 months to try it out, I'm moving to the Junction soon so was trying out few places with the intention of signing up permanently and I kinda wanted to sign with The Motion Room 2 weeks after my Groupon deal expires (I'd be out of the country during that time) but they got pushy. First I got a text message asking me to schedule a call with them which I didn't want to do since I tend to be busy enough after work and I attend teleconferences in the office, so no I dont wanna schedule a call and have another thing to remember about. Few days later I was asked to stay after class and one of the trainers did sales pitch, showed me packages and prices, great, no problem at all, its expected they want me to sign up and pay full price after my promo expires. I thanked him and said I'd sign up shortly. Then again few days later a female trainer asked me to stay after class for the same thing, I said I already spoke to someone, she said lets talk again, I repeated the same thing, she started asking when will I know for sure I'll be joining and if I pay now they can apply the membership to the start date of my choice. I also mentioned I was concerned about 24 hr cancellation notice and she said if I get unlimited package I can just chose to lose a credit rather than $20, even though now after double checking I can see their website states the opposite so I assume I was bullshitted to lure me into signing up, then she pulled a notebook asking me when can they schedule a call, I said not necessary, she kept insisting on scheduling a call which in the end just pissed me off, too much freaking headache. What am I gonna find out during the call that you already haven't told me? I said I didn't have time for calls and she looked like she took it as an insult. That pushy interaction, her not listening to me put me off and I won't be coming back now. Do I recommend the place? Yes. If you live in the area or don't mind commuting a bit, if you have steady schedule, if you're looking for good work outs in smaller size classes then definitely go for it. It's evident Joseph, the owner, is very passionate about the business, I'd just make changes to how upselling is done and cancellation fee/notice.

Disclaimer: I have not worked out at this gym yet, but I did visit it once and have interacted with…read morethe manager as well. Opening date: 10/16/2017 From what I saw, it looks like this gym has potential. What I've found about this company thus far : 1. They appear to be all corporately owned. 2. All of them are 24/7 3. They will have 5 locations as of 10/15 and are opening another one soon. Pros: -24/7 (as mentioned above) -Access to all locations -Price appears to be reasonable at $49 month, no contract, no initiation fee but they will do the standard and take first and last month payment. -This location seems pretty nice. The upstairs appears to be your typical gym with some cardio machines, assisted weight machines, free weights and a studio. -The studio has 4 boxing/kickboxing bags and a good floor as well. -Within the $49/month, it includes all classes. -From what the manager told me, this specific location is planning to have all types of fitness classes (Kickboxing, yoga, bootcamp, etc) whereas some older locations only have limited classes. The classes won't start until December 1st though. -Now the basement area is where it's at if you're a hard core gym rat. A few more squat racks downstairs, a turf area, sled, kettle bells, and battle ropes. Basically the functional fitness area. Cons: -I can't really say anything bad, but I don't think they have or will have tires to flip, but it has pretty close to everything. -Only two personal change rooms. Verdict: TBD, but I'm pretty impressed. They seem much better than Planet Fitness, at least in concept.

Great gym if you're looking for a peaceful place to get a good workout in. Never overcrowded and…read more24/7 access. I enjoy the fact that I can go there on days that normal gyms are closed.

I'll start with reviewing the gym: super fancy, all the amenities you could need, all the equipment…read moreis in great shape, AND there are lots of cool things you wouldn't expect to find at a regular gym (um hello warrior ropes). Now on to my trainer Asad: have you ever woken up the morning after an intense workout and thought to yourself "my very existence is causing me pain right now" - but like in a really good way? Yeah that's me after every session with this guy. He kicks my butt in the best way possible. The great thing about him is that he makes working out fun as hell. There hasn't been a single session where we weren't cracking jokes and having a good time. But the BEST thing about him is that he really cares about your goals and he pushes you to be a better version of yourself. I once made the mistake of telling him that my program felt too easy. I have never regretted saying anything so much in my life, because the next day I came in and I was sweating buckets within the first 6 minutes. He's the guy you LOVE to hate. The one you can't wait to swear at under your breath as he's adding more weights to your trap bar, not to ruin your life (as you most likely will be thinking in that moment), but because he knows you can do better. The one that encourages you to push harder and be stronger. The one that makes you go for that last dreadful lunge even as your legs are collapsing under you, because he refuses to let you give up on yourself like that. He's not the trainer you need, he's the trainer you deserve. So he'll kick your ass. Because he knows you can take it. He's a vigilant mentor, a faithful spotter. A great trainer.