At first glance, the gym looks good. However, after spending a couple of months there, I was…read moreunimpressed. The place is packed after 4 pm, and the only time the pool is available is 7 AM. The Manager Rho Demeris is extremely surly and rude! She refused to give me her business card or even write down her name. There are umpteen fitness trainers wandering around the gym, flirting with one another and focused on their phones. There are other gyms in the neighborhood that offer better value. This gym has an extremely pretentious attitude and I would steer away.

It's okay. That's the best way I could describe it. Management couldn't care less about you. As…read morelong as you're paying your membership, god forbid you want to leave. You can sign up for the gym membership online but have to submit a letter to management to have them to stop charging my card. But nonetheless, the cleaners are nice, changing rooms are okay, and they have decent selection of machines.

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!

Best spot in the city if you're actually here to work. I've been to a dozen gyms in Toronto, but…read morethis place has the right energy. No ego, no influencers taking up the racks for selfies - just people pushing their limits ‍ The equipment is solid and well-maintained, which is a big deal for me. The coaching is sharp; they catch your form mistakes instantly, which helps you hit those PRs safely. It's loud, it's intense & it's efficient. If you're looking for a spa, go somewhere else. If you want to get stronger and faster, show up here.

* This review is solely about the Smoothie Bar *…read more I found Academy of Lions through my Ritual app last year and have since become a regular customer. Academy of Lions is primarily a gym, that has a coffee/smoothie bar and merch section at the front entrance. The staff at AOL are super friendly; greeting you with a smile...even if you're just grabbing a smoothie and aren't a gym member LOL All of the smoothies are delicious but my personal favourite has to be Chocolate banana and peanut butter. Their prices are also very reasonable when compared to alternative smoothie sources in the area.

Carrie is kind and makes you feel comfortable or for a better word SAFE. she talks you through…read moreevery step with words of encouragement and it's really surprising to find the time go by so fast as she has a way of really motivating !! Thank you Carrie for all the encouragement I really feel your love I think the best gift you can give yourself or someone you love is fitness by Carrie :)

From the owner: Mobile personal trainer catering to women in the Humber Bay, Lakeshore West and Etobicoke regionread more

great coaches great amateur program richard is very knowledgeable and observant and spends a lot of…read moretime developing his fighters

Amazing service and fitness! I signed up for a few classes…read moreand was blown away by the leadership and focus of the instructor, he helped me out with my form and techniques and gave the whole class a great workout I would definitely recommend anyone looking for fitness and boxing classes to go here, the location is a bit hard to find but i can say it's definitely worth it!

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.

Impossible to cancel. These guys kept charging me after I tried to cancel, made up some BS about…read morehaving to pay for another month after I cancel which is illegal in Ontario. Kept trying to charge me after cancelling and kept repeatedly phoning and emailing. This place is like Hotel California you can check in but you can never check out.

I'd highly recommend this branch. The front desk staff are great, the coaches are amazing too! I…read morenever thought I was a "group fitness" person, but man do I love it!

My experience at the Loft was incredible. I was apprehensive at first, as I felt like I wasn't the…read moretypical clientele, but they made me feel comfortable and welcome right away. After trying out several classes, I worked with the instructors to determine what would work best for me as I was recovering from a back injury. Sean Waldie's Eldoa classes became my go to. His knowledgeable and passionate approach to his craft made the difference for me. He made sure we all knew what the exercises were that we were doing, why we were doing them and how to get the most out of each class. He even filmed me performing my personalized stretches using my phone while explaining each step, so I could do these exercises at home. Sean is an inspiration, and I can't recommend his classes enough... no matter who you are. The Loft is one of the things I will miss most in the Junction when I move. If you are curious, drop in and I promise you won't be disappointed.

I have been doing pilates around the city for a couple of years now and I totally love it. Then one…read moreday I signed up for a class at Loft. And it changed EVERYTHING. The instructors are amazing and every class that I have done has fundamentally changed my approach to Pilates. They are so excellent, and can detect the minute corrections that you need to make to have the biggest impact on your practice. This studio exposed me to ELDOA, which I am sure will be the next big thing in Toronto. Check them out, challenge yourself to get in tune with what is happening with your body and believe me, you won't regret it. LOVE this studio and all of the instructors. Sean and Riikka are super fantastic!! I totally love their approach. They do group (mat and reformer), private and semi-private.