Been a while since I tried a fitness botique studio, and Barry's definitely does not disappoint…read more Their customer service is on-point, the classes can be made beginner friendly, but also encourages you to challenge yourself and really push past your limits. The energy while inside the red room knows no bounds, and the post-workout shower always hits the spot. I would highly recommend trying out this space for yourself if you have never tried it!

Barry's is literally the best workout in the world. It always makes me happy when I travel to a…read morecity with Barry's because then I can workout with the best instructors. If you haven't tried, come for a class and you'll be hooked!

When I was working out more intensely I really enjoyed taking their group classes. I visited…read morethrough ClassPass just when the studio was opening up- I believe it was a bit over a year ago, and they've expanded exponentially since then, which I take as a really good sign. I've taken classes with Dustin, Sam and Barbara (my favourite classes were with Barbara). They were all super enthusiastic, knowledgeable, gave attention to each individual, and set up exercises/drills/circuits that were hard and diverse, and usually as challenging as I wanted to make them. Everyone in the classes I attended were at different places in their fitness journey, and I never felt any pressure from the instructor to go too ham or do anything I was uncomfortable with. Overall the vibe was friendly and warm and not competitive. Although I'm taking a break from circuit, HIIT, and more strength building classes- I can't tell you how much I've been *loving* the Yoga Bar(re) expansion they created upstairs. I can't express how happy I am to have a yoga/barre studio that's a five minute walk from my place. I did the Barre class this morning and it was the best Barre style class I've ever taken. I did think the change room upstairs was a bit weird- sorry to whoever designed it. I just think it's very small and there is no space between the change area and bathrooms stalls, I generally like more privacy between going to the washroom and changing. I think it would be better if they removed the stalls and put in a single room for a toilet, with an actual door, if that makes sense. Either way, I'm really looking forward to taking more classes at this part of studio. Another thing I think would be awesome was if they offered more retail wise- I guess I just like to shop. Like maybe some massage balls, ect.

Came here as my friend recommended it. She's a member check-in was a little confusing, but I think…read moreit's because the person was trying to leave as he was done his shift. Class definitely kicked my ass. It was so good. Very engaging coach would recommend to anyone who is looking to get on the right path. I can't wait to come back.

After major heart surgery in May 2023, I needed physio during recovery, on a recommendation from a…read morefriend, I went to SNU, it was hands down one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I was initially intimidated, but after 5 seconds the staff made me feel secure and welcome, after the tour, I was in. But once I started my weekly sessions, they started me off at the level I was at physically taken care with literally every move. Now my fitness levels are the best they have been in 15 years ....and after a year, I feel amazing, I'm now back to running up and down stairs and running around. The place is built to make you want to progress and work. the physiotherapy rooms are on site. Everything is clean and spacious. It's not the same old gym, check out this unique experience, it will change your life for the better. and make it a steady part of your lifestyle.

Great program and a dynamic workout every time. The team (staff and members) are supportive and…read moreencouraging. I have tried many different exercises and programs at a variety of levels and F45 keeps me challenging my body to become stronger, faster and lastly happier. The trainers are mindful of your progress and always set you up for success - being form, more weights and/or more reps. Everyone cares (team and trainers) about you doing well and because of this it does not feel pretentious. The support is not limited to your training session, F45 offers support on social media and the F45 Challenge app. All of these avenues provide useful information to excel you towards your goals. This training is for any level. I lost 50lbs in one year, the textbook way to do it - managing your macros, cardio days to burn the fat and resistance/weight training to build the muscle to burn fat. The commitment is not to the program but to yourself. F45 will keeps is simple - sessions are on-time, trainers are experts, professional and of course FUN! More to Measure: CLEANLINESS - 5/5 Equipment is in great condition - always wiped down during and after sessions. Showers - many of them and very clean. Changerooms also offer some toiletries if you might need some. Bathrooms - clean and fresh. Storage Cubbies, Coat Hooks & Shoe Benches - plenty of room to store your bags, water bottles and belongings. SERVICE - 5/5 Trainers - Experts, friendly, motivating and FUN! F45 & F45 Challenge App - easy to sign for sessions and follow. Session Times - convenient sessions early morning, midday and evening. LOCATION - 5/5 Direct access from Eglinton Station PRICE - 5/5 Better value than a personal trainer Sessions are intimate groups This has been the best investment in health I have made and I am glad I did and still am. I am just an everyday young woman whom has tried and I love it. Don't just try it, try it for yourself. *** Disclaimer - I won't lie the first week will have you sore in places that you didn't think you have soreness. But talking to the trainers they guided me through the best recovery methods and now its part of my lifestyle.

Went in for my second class today! Tried their newest workout called the "Mkatz", not the med…read moreschool test kind. I probably won't be able to move for a few days. Did my first ever assisted chin up!!!! And loved the 2 min plank at the end! Lovely facility, clean space, great ambience to get your core working without the brainwork required. Coming back again! Service 5/5 - Always greeted by their friendly staff. They really push you and watch your posture very closely. Sometimes I try to cheat and skip a few reps but then I'm really only cheating myself . The energy here is high and the staff are always pushing us to do better. I love all the fine details they have planned throughout the facility to make the experience better. I forgot to bring a hair tie today and found one in their little tray of goodies for people, q tips, lotion and hair spray too! Cleanliness 5/5 - Cleanest gym I've been to! Almost cleaner than my home - almost. Their showers and washrooms are spick and span. They must have someone cleaning the place everyday! Workout 5/5 - I was very intimated by this workout because I can see from the class right before mine they were doing chin ups and lifting heavy bar bells. Weight training is not really my thing. I'm a Zumba class kind of girl. Turns out the workout wasn't that bad!! It was fun actually and the assisted elastic bands really helps with the chin ups! I feel like a warrior! Half way through the workout I knew I could crush it! When the workout was done I was hoping it would be another 15 min longer! Price 4/5 - Joined as a foundational member and am paying a weekly price. Pretty expensive compared to the do it yourself gyms like GoodLife but of course you don't get the customized experience.

I joined F45 Empress Walk uin June 2023. I really enjoy this studio. The coaching team is great…read more. all very friendly and encouraging. They explain the routine thoughly and come around during the class to help you with your form and technique. Ownership is really great as well, they are always around and help out with the classes and everyone is very supportive. The bootcamp, circut training classes are very challenging and they alternate cardio and resistance training days. Everyday is different with the exercises, intervals and equipment. The cardio days are brutal!! haha. I tried the Bayview/Sheppard location but I didn't like the layout as much and it didn't feel the same compared the Empress Walk location. I go between 3-5 days a week with on average 4x. To date I lost close to 40lbs, got more toned and couldn't be more happier. The classes are difficult and they do push you to your limits. But, if you stick to it, you can reach your weight loss goals if you trust the process and figure out a meal routine that works for you. There is underground parking available. There is 1.5hr free parking, but you need to get your ticket validated at the studio. It is pretty pricey at $62.00/week after tax with ulimited access, but I am justy happy that I found something that works for me. Can't recommend enough.

I have a lot to say and before I start rambling here is my main point: This is an amazing place to…read morework out, build muscle, and lose fat! Why is it amazing? 1) Support: the support provided doesnt only come from the team of instructors but also the members who go there. You will meet new faces, re occurring members, and everyone will be be patting you on your back saying "good job" or "you can do it". Or even during the work out when you are struggling the team of amazing instructors will be there giving you verbal motivation or even modifying the workout so you dont quit mid way (to get you that 110%). Even your partner working out with you will say "you can do this! One more!". Bascially, you are never alone! What's more is that the team is super friendly and approachable! Got a question? Feel free and ask as they are more than willing to share their experience, passion and wisdom! 2) Hours: are you a morning person? Join the 6am class! Early work hours? There is the 6 or 7 pm class! Got that hour during for lunch and want to go crazy? Hop in the 12pm class. Missed a class and feeling bummed or want that extra burn? Make it up or push through in the weekend class. Basically saying, hours are flexible for you! 3) Cleanliness: this place is always clean and organized! The staff ensure that when you come in all your equipment is there ready to go! They have face towels to wipe that sweat. Heck after your intense workout go hop in one of their 3 showers to refresh yourself! 4) Ownership/Accountability: The team take pride in their work! They are passionate about what they do! Hence they ensure every member gets a rich and fulfilling experience. They want you to reach that goal! They want you to fit in that dress! Most of all, they want you to feel good about yourself! Meeting your goals, your victory is their victory. They will always ask how they can make things better, how they can improve. What suggestions the members can provide to help other members experience. 5) L-O-C-A-T-I-O-N!: Inside the north york center, this location is so ideal!. Coming downtown? Just hop on the north bound train heading to finch and just walk straight up. No going outside (which is amazing coz winter is coming!). Need to do groceries after? Well loblaws is downstairs! Finished that work out with a friend, partner, SO and want to chill? Cineplex is upstairs. Need to travel far? You are one station away from Finch Terminal for GO access. And for all drivers, you get to park inside the complex (safe from all that snow!) And oh yes they validate parking! My personal experience: I love this place for all the reasons I mentioned. I look forward to come to classes because after I feel energetic and that self satisfaction. I do notice an improvement!Maybe today I will meet someone new, maybe tomorrow I will share a high five with someone i met last week. In the end it always a great experience and I have fun! F45: Team training, Life Changing!

Overall the workout was fine and I did like the energy of the coach (Shaheed) but I think some…read morethings could be improved for the overall gym atmosphere. Firstly they don't have any front desk staff, so it was a bit confusing to locate the change area in the very back of the studio. There weren't any actual change room stalls, you just have to change in the tiny toilet stall which didn't feel that sanitary (uncovered plumber just sitting on the tile floor, no hooks for clothes inside the toilet stall, etc). Next, at the workout, the instructor just told us to grab a "light, medium and heavy weight" from all the dumbbells. Without any additional context it was hard to discern what an appropriate weight was - he should have given examples of the exercises we would be doing with each weight so we can judge what is appropriate. Furthermore the class was PACKED - I counted 22+ people attending, and you were basically shoulder to shoulder doing stuff like side lunges which meant you had to watch where you were stepping. Shaheed did do a good job of giving form corrections given how many people there were, but overall it still felt a little too crowded for the space. There was a huge variation of age ranges and body types in the class. Maybe for this reason the class seems a little bit more geared towards mobility and longevity than hypertrophy - we were doing some movements that I thought were strange (dumbbell curls while balancing on one leg). I can see the benefit for those that need work on their balance but for the average person it didn't seem that optimal for building muscle. Overall the rest of the studio (other than the bathroom) was open and clean, and the intensity of the workout was fine. Because of the negative points I mentioned in my review I don't think I'd come back, but I do see the benefits of this gym especially for those that have mobility concerns.

As part of a charity event hosted by the Toronto Trillium Lions Club, our class of about 20…read moreparticipated in a private workout class at Ferris360. This was a great group physical activity and I enjoyed the concept of working out together under the guise of a staff member of Ferris360. Ferris360 is an indoor fitness space located in midtown Toronto on Yonge Street just before Davisville and across from Davisville subway station. They have been operating since 2012 and have different workouts catered to different strengths and target areas like HIIT, Pilates, barbell, and strength training. On this snowy, freezing raining Sunday 11 a.m., we had a private class (that's not listed on the roster). It was an one-hour class. We started with some alternating warm-ups: about 1 minute of cardio on any machine to get the heart going (you could choose between the treadmill, the rowing machine, stair climber, bicycle, or one machine there you pulled down using both arms) and then a minute of mat work. There were two major circuits we did which also involved alternating between cardio work and work on the mat with three different level weights. We did chest openers and presses on the floor with the weights. We alternated leg lifts with the weights in our arms. We then did three rounds of 10 weighted squats, 10 squat presses, 10 sit-ups, and 40 shoulder taps with each round alternated with a different cardio activity of our choice. We finished off with a cooling session: child's pose, downward dog, and pigeon pose. The hour of class flew by. The instructor explained all of the different activities thoroughly, but I wish he stayed in front of the room and continued to demonstrate them while we were doing them so I could reference how to do some properly. Nevertheless, it was a fruitful and good workout. The next day, I definitely felt my armpit and connecting arm areas sore from doing the "fly" chest openers. Ferris360 has gendered change rooms and washrooms on site as well as water for purchase. Their collection of varied cardio machines is impressive.

I love working out here. I'm challenged and pushed in ways I haven't been since college athletics -…read moreand all in a fun and supportive environment. There's just enough of a competitive spirit to make me work harder, but still cheer on the person who goes a bit further than I do or lifts more weight. Metric has great people, a great facility, and top notch coaching! Classes are challenging and fun for beginners as well as seasoned athletes. It's like gym class in grade school - learning new skills, getting stronger and more agile, and having fun doing it.

It really takes an incredible experience to compel me to share a review on Yelp. Long time user,…read moreinfrequent poster. I went to the gym and sat down with the owner,to discuss my goals, and objectives. He took his time, explained all my options, and provided me choices that were designed to achieve them. He was also genuinely interested in helping me achieve. Making the decision to join a gym can be an intimidating experience, especially if you're like me and are starting on a path to get fit. Before deciding on crossfit metric, I went to a number of other local gyms and never had the same experience. Thank you to everyone there!!

This location is a girls only club which is amazing!! All the staff and regulars are very friendly…read moreand supportive. A good variety of equipment, but could use a little more variety in classes. I find the 6:30pm time slot always has the most boring classes. Cost is okay, $28 every two weeks. Worth it if you go 3-4 times a week. Location has lockers, showers, a sauna and tanning available as well. Lastly, shout out to Debbie at the front desk for being super awesome. It's great seeing the same person every evening :)

This goodlife is in the Real Canadian Super Store at Weston Road and 401. They have some unique…read moreclasses that I have not seen before during the week. I wish I had more time to attend. The machines are pretty ok. I like that it's reasonably quiet and convenient to work out then buy some groceries afterward. It's nice to try out if you get a chance.