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!

I came here because I wanted to learn Olympic weightlifting. Coach Alex(Owner) is awesome. He is…read morereally knowledgeable and nice to beginners. For those who are not familiar with weightlifting, He was a legendary Olympic weightlifter in 1980s and I read about him when I was young. Basically, he is a demi-god in weightlifting. To make things better, Alex's class (4:30 pm) usually only has 2-3 people coming. So it feels awesome to have a semi-private session under the instruction of a former champion while I am only paying group course price.(I didn't join the membership, just bought the power course pack)

* 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

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.

If you can get over the Soviet-era architecture, lack of natural lighting, "asbestos" warning…read moresigns, and maze-like interior, then Athletic Centre is right for you. It will make you an athlete and there's plenty of equipment and facilities to show for it. Membership is already included in your UofT student tuition, but you can always opt out. The gym features an indoor track/field house, dance and fencing studios, squash courts, and Olympic-sized pools. In spite of the intimidating, performance-athlete-only vibe that emanates from the front door, you can still get inspired by the many jacked powerlifters and kinesiology students that frequent the SCC (Strength & Conditioning Centre). In this glorious facility you'll find at least 5 squat/power racks (grab them while you can), sizeable weights, and lots of cable machines. One of the leg machines are always broken but IMO they're not the important ones anyways. The olympic weightlifting platforms are where the gold's at. If lifting's not for you, then take advantage of the free fitness and conditioning classes on offer, or the paid lessons for finer things like karate or fencing. They're lots of fun, taught by masterful instructors in their field, and open to non-students too. In fact, unlike the rest of University of Toronto, a class at Athletic Centre will actually equip you with real skills. -1 star because you don't want to die alone in here, where the sun don't shine; the older AC staff are usually grumpy (always approach the younger student workers); and there really should be more cardio machines.

I spent a bit over a year as a member of the University of Toronto Athletic Centre. It's a…read moreperfectly adequate facility if it's free with your tuition; however, paying it for it was quite a waste of money for me. Unfortunately, I left more disappointed than satisfied. The GOOD: If you like to swim, they do have a nice Olympic size pool. I think this is by far the best aspect of this facility with good dedicated lap swim time. Also, if you like running indoors in winter, they have a 200 meter track. Hours are also quite generous. The BAD: They only have something like 12 elliptical machines...this is for a campus of 80,000 staff and students. Prepare for the hassle of signing up and waiting. The locker rooms are dirty, crowded, and dingy. The weight room is a mixed bag: they have a lot of equipment, but it's undersized for the usage and filled with more meathead types. Not an environment I like. The facility is also very awkwardly spread out without much natural light...kind of depressing. The UGLY: No treadmills, no stairmasters...how can these staples of cardiovascular torture (I mean fitness) be completely absent? Classes like spinning or yoga cost extra and are not cheap. OVERALL, I went here because it was close to my office. The waits and lack of cardio equipment resulted in under-utilization. I also just never enjoyed working out here. I've switched to GoodLife and haven't looked back.

I hired Kin Sze for personal training about 8 months ago. I couldn't be more pleased with his…read moretraining skills. My body fat percentage is down 11 percent and all of the pain I had in my back, hip and knees is completely gone. Kin is helping me with developing my core strength and I appreciate his expertise and conscientiousness. I am now renewing his services for the fourth time. I do not throw my money away needlessly and if I renew with anyone, their services are absolutley top-notch. Kin truly cares about your health and wellness. I recommend him without reservation. Hiring Kin is the best health decision I have made in my life!

From the owner: In-condo, in-home personal, customized physical fitness training according to your fitness goals…read more Specialize in weight loss, improving flexibility and range of motion, muscle building and toning, correcting body imbalance, strengthening weak knee, shoulder joints. Correct body mechanics to prevent injury, build core strength High intensity interval training HIIT, Tabata, metabolic training, kickboxing, martial arts based training

This cafe is actually not in Yorkville but on Davenport west of Avenue road. Having said that it…read moreprobably should be in Yorkville based on the pricing (expensive). At the same time it's got to be the best cafe in Toronto hands down. The atmosphere is very European, and the coffee delicious! I have to take photos of the inside next time.

The team at KX is terrific and dedicated to improving technique and endurance. I worked on building…read morestrength and cleaning up my diet, and progressed to doing push ups off the floor! It's great showing up and not having to think as there is a bottle of water and workout towel waiting upon check-in - pretty luxe and beautiful facilities! The program definitely works when you stick to it, and family and friends noticed the difference in my physique a couple of months in - I could feel and see the change, but it's also gratifying when other people notice! I highly recommend the training at KX Yorkville - honestly, the only thing I can think of that's a minus is the tiny ladies' change room, but folks are friendly so we manage :)

I went to Totum for the first time this morning. I took a 7:15am spin class, and I was not…read moredisappointed! It was actually just the instructor and I this morning (which she said was unusual), so she rode right beside me. I found it incredibly motivating, and we really pushed each other to ride to the beat. The class finished with 5-7 minutes of pilates, and 5 minutes of stretching. I would absolutely return to her class in a heartbeat (pun intended). The front desk receptionist was also lovely. She asked me, as I was leaving, how my class went. She had a genuine interest in ensuring my experiencing was elevated. The environment is very welcoming, and I did not need to fight anyone for a shower. The change rooms are large, and offer lots of room for blowdrying your hair or applying makeup post-shower. I will definitely return for more butt kicking!

Really cool gym, such a nice space in an old brick and beam and king and spadina. Fun classes,…read morereally supportive staff and physio is great.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Fun spin classes. Tons of amenities, including towel service. A…read moregreat selection of personal trainers available. I feel I get excellent value for my membership dollar. I am personally grateful for the professional and polite staff (security and fitness both). I am always welcomed every time I arrive, and wished a friendly goodbye when I leave. My only regret is not becoming a member sooner, since I have lived in the neighbourhood since 2001. Better late than never!

Dear Jamie and Priyanthi from Membership,…read more We've been loyal gym members for years, rejoining even after COVID. They've been increasing fees and such, but we wanted to support our local center. Over the last week, our credit card on file expired and we wanted to take a pause in our membership anyway due to upcoming travel. We called five times, left three voicemails and finally we received an email back one week later from Jamie to come in and resolve things. When we came, They said the membership director Jamie just went for a walk and we heard after 10 minutes that perhaps he wouldn't be back (uncertain since they didn't have his cellphone). Although the membership director presented some options via email, the junior staff refused to entertain them and said we could come back four days later after the long weekend to address it, even though we told them we were traveling for a few weeks afterward. Worst of all, Priyanthi, the staff member, refused to allow us to enter the gym! Physically refused us! Not only did they bill us for the month and threaten us with collections, they refused us to enter the gym until the membership director came back to follow through on his own offer via email! This is unacceptable and why everyone is abandoning this center in droves, leading to fee increases. Wow.

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!