*** This review is again only for the gym/fitness room of the cepsum and not the entire place (does…read morenot include the various squash, volleyball, etc. Rooms and the courses) Over time, the gym at the cepsum has definitely gotten better. The price is still very decent coming to about 15$ a month if you're a student at HEC, Poly or UdeM and you buy the 1 year subscription. They added a new multi room where TRX courses are taught and there's a bunch of cross fit equipment. Usually, the room is closed, but at certain times, those who are the gym membership have access to that room and can take advantage of the different equipment. The gym is fairly clean and even thought it says to wipe the machines, people don't seem to do it very often. You have to have a towel to get in. That's super important or they will deny you entry. Usually, it's pretty busy after 4pm on the weekdays. Before that and all day during the weekends, there's not too many people. I think the biggest upside to the CEPSUM gym is the proximity to the schools and the student discount. It's definitely not worth it if you don't live close and you're not a student/employee of one of the aforementioned establishments.

Pretty convenient place to play sports or to have a workout. The cepsum has a lot of things to do…read morelike field track, swimming pool, gym, studios, racquets squash, ping ping, gymnastic, a sauna, hockey stadium, ice skating etc. It is pretty inexpensive because the students have to pay a fee every semester to keep these buildings up and running. For a university student, everything is paid for except the gym. The fees are quite affordable compare to many gyms and the place is not always busy. I never reserved the machine I want. The complain I have is for the gym, there are too many cardio machines and not enough weight machines to go around. Overall, this place is pretty great for a sport enthusiasm. I would even describe this place as a god send for the sports athletes.

Excellent Restaurant!…read more The Indian garlic naan is to die for! Nicest waitstaff I have had the pleasure of meeting in the Greater Montreal Area! Hot tip, ask for the secret room in the back if you're craving a spiritual eating environment! Downsides, however, include the not-so-friendly wait staff and their belief in a lack of handwashing! (A fact they were very eager to inform me of!) as well as other diners being able to smoke inside the restaurant. I also wish they had a outdoor terrace because Montreal winters can get very cold! Overall, this is a very subpar dining establishment. 3/10 :(

This is your typical YMCA, except it's community portion is oriented towards Jewish religion…read more They have a great set of exercise machines, and a large weight room area. Their basketball courts are large, and enough for multiple games at a time. They have a pool, but you have to wear a head cap, and the changing rooms are nice. They have a large selection of classes which are included in your membership. I particularly like their elliptical and some bike machines, as they have their own individual tv's. Speaking of the membership, if you are under 30, it runs about $35 per month, and if you are over 30, it runs about $50 per month. You have to sign a one year contract, but then it goes month to month. My joining fee was waived.

I attended a wedding at Club Atwater recently and I absolutely loved the venue! The cocktail hour…read morewas held in the beautiful lounge on the first floor. The venue set up a massive charcuterie table and a seafood buffet, which were delicious! There was also plenty of room to sit and stand. The wedding ceremony and reception were held in a room on the second floor. The room comfortably sat 80 people and the joining room was used as the dance floor. The venue served some of the best food I've ever had at a wedding! The bride and groom at selected a burrata salad and filet mignon for the meal. Everyone's filet mignon was cooked to their liking, which is very rare at a wedding! All the staff at the venue were attentive and helpful. Highly recommend for special events!

Great Customer Service and a lot of activities , but it's really expensive. Bonus point for…read moreunlimited towels and free parking. It's really cool that they have a bar/restaurant inside the building. Please note that the gym is a bit small

Before Covid-19, I ran the Montreal Marathon each year... The pandemic slowed me down. I went from…read morewearing M to XL. I discovered Studio Fit U when I learned that a friend of mine was now in shape because of the help he got there. Before Covid, he used to be in terrible shape. This was enough to convince me. I have just started to visit Studio Fit U and I can attest that the personalized training did convince me that with the right training and nutrition, I can get in shape much faster than I hoped.

I have been training with Sami for almost 4 years for 3x/week .Still to this day I learn something…read morenew about anatomy, physiology or anything exercise related. Sami is a very down to earth person that give his 120% every day. Training with him changed my perception on training and that the best investment is in yourself. I highly recommend Sami and his private training facility to everyone that wants to live a healthier life.

Studio Undo is where the magic happens. I bet you've never been to a gym where you've sweated your…read morelife out while having a huge smile on your face. Fred is Undo's sensei that will help you sculpt your beach body, and lift your spirit. Don't be shy, this place is for all levels. When I started here, I was out of shape and single. Now, people mistaken me for Captain America and my ex-wife wants to get back together. This gym/studio works by appointment. There's private appointments or group classes. Ballers may be interested in private sessions, but I love the groups classes - there's nothing like breaking a good sweat with the rest of the amazing Avengers. In addition, the group classes are max 6 people, so it's still a pretty small, which allows you to have professional feedback along the workout.

I started working out here with Fred with my then- husband. We had never trained together and boy…read moredid it show. I started out with private lessons for a long time, because I was simply intimidated. But Fred's natural charisma and encouragement put me at ease immediately. I progressed and looked forward to going to the studio as often as I could. As a California transplant, I was not prepared for the cold winters and I could not get outside to run as I normally could. So I hunkered down for the winter and did what Fred told me to do. And it was always fun. I mean sometimes it sucked, but in a good way. Fred is always aware of where I am in terms of ability and knows when to push, when to encourage and when to make adjustments. He Then spring rolled around and I ran my maybe 40th half marathon. After not running on my own. I beat my personal time by more than 7 minutes. It was pretty fantastic.

It is a pretty good gym with a variety of equipment and gear. I can workout all my muscles and have…read morea good time. If I pick the right time then it is less crowded and I can use all the machine s I want.

This place is horrible! The equipment is dirty and very outdated. Often the machines are closed…read morebecause they are not working. They charge way too much and they keep pushing you to spend more money. The customer service is terrible. They are very condescending. Avoid this gym!

Beautiful gym where everything is top notch. This place reminds me very much of Equinox in LA. The…read moretraining area is very spacious with lots of equipment. They offer a variety of classes which I have not tried but I am pretty sure they are extremely legit! They have a fabulous steam room and sauna and beautiful showers. If you're looking for a high end gym in St-Henri look no further this is it!

Competition in the gym space is fierce.....there are new ones opening up all the time. Every now…read moreand then however, one opens that is truly exceptional. B52 is that gym. As soon as you enter you can see that alot of time and effort went into planning not just the layout and decor but also the quality and functionality of the equipment. It's all brand new.....a completely renovated space with roughly 20,000 sq/ft of facilities including a big and well equipped weight and cardio room as well as boxing, yoga, pilates, spin, crossfit, etc.....everything you need to get fit. Then go relax in the well decorated locker rooms for men and women with showers, steam, sauna, sitting room w/tv, or get a massage. On the way out, grab a smoothie or one of the prepared meals on offer to take home so you don't order Domino's or stop by McDonald's on the way home and then completely negate the intense workout you just had. There are trainers on staff at all times to ensure everyone is getting the proper workout and you always have the option of taking individual or group classes. All the gym equipment was carefully researched and chosen from an Italian company called Technogym. I've been working out there for 3 weeks now and my workouts are better then they've ever been. The machines are very well made and have better range of motion and support for areas like your back then other machines I've used. Also, in our high tech world, the cardio machines (elliptical, bikes, treadmills, etc.) allow you to access the Technogym app to track your workout and accomplishments but also integrate with your Netflix account so you can binge watch all your favorite shows while sweating like an animal. The location is great as well and there is alot of parking all around. It's right behind the Home Depot on St-Jacques, which is great because you can go get your lumber and soil right after your workout.......as one does :) Over he course of many years, I've worked out at the Sanctuaire, Victoria Park, Mansfield Club, and others. B52 got it right, a nice place to workout that has everything you need and most of what you want.......I say most because there is no pool, tennis or squash. If you're looking for a new gym, this is the place.

My first time trying an OTF out of the country. There is a cross-country charge levied - in this…read morecase it was CAD15. This needs to be addressed by OTF Corporate as it's not fair for unlimited members. The studio was well maintained and had secure lockers. The instructions by the coach is 20% in French and 80% in English, which was great! Their store had a lot of cool merchandise, which I was very impressed with. Overall a good experience in OTF Canada. Will recommend this studio and will return when I get back to Montreal.

I've been waiting for this place to open for months! So convenient for me and I know that every…read moreworkout is going to push me to my limit. There are three sections: treadmills, rowing, and strengthening. You rotate throughout your class and every workout will be different. There is no half assing here people. You are hooked to a heart monitor and your output is put on display on one several monitors. For you bashful types, don't worry. There is no shaming and the instructor will see that you are working hard. If you are hardly working though, you will get the encouragement you need to make your workout worthwhile. In the end, it's all about YOU working at YOUR pace for YOUR own fitness goals. Hope you give it a try. It's a great gym. Happy it is in Canada now.

I was a member with Énergie Cardio before it was bought by Éconofitness. Though I was hesitant at…read morefirst, I am ultimately relatively happy with the change. Econofitness is a no-frills gym for the basic membership but it has all I need in a gym. There is an option to get the membership that includes the fitness classes but the difference in price ($5.99 every 2 weeks vs $11.99 every 2 week) was too much for me. I am satisfied with the regular gym membership so far. The gym is rarely very busy so there aren't wait times to use machines. The changing rooms are clean and well maintained. The staff are borderline rude and are not very helpful. Because of the low price, I'm willing to look past this for now. Also, due to renovations, there are some leaks in the ceiling so water has been dripping into bins for the last few weeks. They should probably take care of this. One major complaint that I've heard from a lot of women is in regards to the cameras that are placed around the gym. This gym is for women only, which means that it may attract women who are not comfortable working out in areas where men are present. This can be due to religious reasons or not. Some women who normally feel comfortable working out are uncomfortable with the fact that there are cameras. This is something to consider before joining if this would be a problem for you. If you get the full membership (11.99 every 2 weeks), you have access to a pressure therapy bed, a massage chair, a meditation room, a tanning bed (cancer risk, don't do this!!!), free showers and access to the fitness classes with an instructor. The basic membership, which is what I chose, just includes the gym and fitness classes with a virtual instructor (prerecorded). The charge a lot for showers 1$/3 minutes so it is not worth it to me. Overall, I am satisfied with the changes from Énergie Cardio to Éconofitness. It is a budget gym that does the trick for my student budget. 3.5*

One of the cleanest and nicest Econofitness I've been to and god knows I've been to quite a few. So…read morefar the staff, unlike most reviews, as been really kind and professional to me and most machines were not even taken during peak hours (4-5pm where people usually finish work). Big changing room and roomy gym. The ceilings are high which let it breathes. And no Econofitness ever had cleaning wipes so I'm not quite sure why people complain although this is an issue that should be addressed in all gyms for sanitary reasons, of course. The least we can do is bring our towel which is in my opinion better than nothing. I actually went from the basic one gym only access to this gym (upgraded my subscription) so I could have my gym closer to me and I regret nothing.

One of the best gyms in Montreal! They offer a mix of classes and personal training. They took care…read moreof me when I had to rehab my hip after a major labrum tear surgery in 2018. Oz and Don are the 2 partners who own the gym and they're the nicest gym owners I've ever met. This gym specializes in functional training and strength training. They also have parking available both in front and in the back of the gym which is very convenient. Corexcellence also has their own facility in house where you can get Osteotherapy or massage therapy to help with your recovery - ask for Ora or Mike. Highly recommend this gym.

Hands down the best athletic conditioning gym in Montreal. I've been going here for over 5 years…read moreand absolutely love it! They are always updating their equipment to meet the highest levels of innovation in the fitness industry. They adapt their training exercises to meet them as well. The emphasis here is on circuit training with resistance and weights to build endurance and strength. Training can be done individually or in small groups of maximum 6 people. This ensures that you get the best supervision and guidance to carry out movements suited to your goals in their correct form. Each and every trainer here is wonderful and customizes the day's routine so that it's fresh and adapted to your needs. They're fun, motivating, and always have your best interest at heart! They also put together nutrition plans and track your progress to ensure that your health maintenance doesn't just start when you come in and stop when you leave ;) This place is for ANYONE with a body. Don't be put off by the idea of weights, I have seen them train everyone from champion athletes to heavily pregnant women to do extraordinary things. Corex has honestly changed my life! Special shout out to Vito, who has been working tirelessly with me to whip me into shape!