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

Totum Life Science - Trainers Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

An excellent gym for solo workouts, super fun and difficult classes, and top notch massage and physio services. I have used Totum King for many difference services and have never had a single complaint. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a gym, classes, or physio/massage services. Shout out to Victoria for excellent physio work and dry-needling, and to Sophie for targeted massage. You can't beat the quality of the space, equipment, and change rooms as well! read more

I came to Totum life Science to see Victoria Lavisnkas. She has helped to recovered from a nasty low back pain that has been lingering with me for about two years. The drills and exercises and the feedback and advice I am getting from Victoria is awesome. I am coming back with her help to my running workouts in a safe way. Thank you Victoria. read more

I went to Totum for the first time this morning. I took a 7:15am spin class, and I was not disappointed! 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! read more

I'm a GoodLife member, and have been for years and years. Switching to another gym was pretty much out of the question, as I had a very regimented routine I pretty much 'enjoyed' at Goodlife, and I'm very independent, so the lack of experienced trainers, etc is something I cared less about. Ya don't mess with a girls' schedule & routine! But I was curious, and when I saw the 30 day pass pop up on GroupOn pop up, it was my opportunity to check this place out .... While the monthly membership is significantly more than what you'd pay at a chain-facility, you're getting completely different caliber of (clearly) highly educated staff, classes that you'll actually continue to attend week after week, just so you can see yourself improve. It's only a bonus the trainers actually work out themselves! (unlike the 'fluffy' looking staff at most GL's) I'm not exactly the typical gym-goer; I'm not there just to go through the motions. I'm not a cardio bunny. I want a challenge, I want someone to show me something new. In fact, I didn't realized how stagnant my own workouts had gotten -- I'd been doing my own training, or I'd hire an online coach that specializes in what I was doing at that point in time. I'd always been providing for myself .. UNTIL i attended a 'group' class at Totum. I usually don't even bother with classes, as I never found them challenging or enjoyed them .... It was amazing. I had felt muscles I'd been working for years, but the variety kicked my ass. And I was hooked from week 1. I'm down 2.5" on my waist, and it's been 3 weeks of steady Bells & Balls classes, and a crap load of other classes that are guaranteed to get you into the best shape of your life if you're willing to put your heart and soul into it. I also love that the other members of this facility really do love working out, and pushing themselves ... which is a drastic change from a mediocre facility with a million machines, and personal trainers who are barely 'certified' under CanFit Pro. The staff at Totum are a different caliber: They're Kinesoloigists', they're Physiotherapists ...They've completed Iron Mans', triathlon's, they can talk to you about Paleo and Ketogenic dieting ... and they practice what they preach.. they're legit. They're the real deal. I am in love with this place. I have to admit. Ps. The staff here is pretty freakin' amazing. And I can be a bit of a 'difficult member' - but I love these guys! read more

This used to be my gym and perhaps some day when my hectic work schedule chills out, it will be again. At one of my jobs, a gym membership at Totum was part of the job benefit package (doesn't get much better than that - except perhaps dental). The staff gave me a gym orientation, showing me around all the equipment (including giving me advice on what kind of workout I should do to reach my goals), and explained the benefits of the other services they offer (like massages, yay!). I quickly realized that working out in the wee hours of the morning before work is where it's at. I recommend signing up for the 6 am and 7 am classes. Attendance is (or at any rate used to be) minimal which means you get a lot of one-on-one attention from the trainers. Several times this meant I got a free personal training session. Chill out afterwards in the steam room to get rid of all those pesky toxins out of your system and then use the outstanding change-rooms to get ready for work. They even have extra toiletries in case you forgot anything at home. Definitely worth the extra money for a membership! read more

Worst Chiropractic service ever! I visit and that was enough. Paid 150 for about a 15 min acupuncture service then a one minute cupping which had to be pulled off as it was causing a spasm up my back. Still feeling the pain of it. The Chiropractor didn't do any adjustments he said is was out of date treatment. I could go on but won't as I just will never use the service there again. The only good thing about the visit was the staff at the service desk they were amazing!!! read more

I've been going to Totum for almost a year now I think, and it's been great for seriously getting into weight lifting without having to navigate through clusters of bros and other gym jerks. Everyone is generally nice, respectful of space, and you know, no one is ever doing bicep curls in the squat rack. I still haven't convinced myself to go on a repeat visit to any of the 6am classes, but they exist for those pre-work workout fiends. I'm just too much of a night owl. I'm also lazy. Classes to chose from include yoga classes, Pilates, boxing, kettle bell workouts, spinning, crossfit, and a whole bunch of others. Lots of elliptical machines, 5-6 treadmills, and bikes. They also have a decent variety of weight machines, free weights, and other equipment to play with. There is one personal trainer that without fail will change the music station from some amazing techno/dub/remix (you know, perfect workout music) to some weird classic rock/easy listening/crud, so word of advice - bring some headphones if you're going in the middle of the day. The weekend hours are not as convenient (they close at 6ish), but I do like that they're open later than most gyms on Fridays. One other thing I like is that they have other sport related services available on site. In addition to personal trainers, there are chiropractors, RMTs, a holistic nutritionist, and an ND. It's nice to have the option of just going in, working out, seeing an RMT, or someone else, and going home. It's clean, friendly, and welcoming. There is a free week trial, and I'd totally recommend you try it out. But only if you're awesome. Worst/best thing - it's right next to Soma Chocolate. read more

Went here for about a year after trying a one-month groupon. It is by far the most attentive, boutique-like gym I've ever been to. The classes and instructors are TOP NOTCH. Better than anywhere else. Super friendly, will remember your name, and playfully jeer you if they notice you've been missing classes. The gym itself is pretty small, but I soon realized that this is the kind of place you come to take classes, not run on a treadmill anyways. Everything from Muay Thai, Traditional Boxing, kettlebells, Spinning, Yoga, Circuit Training, etc, all taught by experts in those sports. Theres a few things that keep me from giving this gym 5 stars: - The Price: $100+ a month is just a little too steep for me. - The Clientele: While the instructors are AMAZING people, I generally found clientele to be stuck up. Even after going there for a year, I never felt like I fit in there, which is weird, because I'm very athletic (I'm a boxer), so I usually feel at home in gyms... But everyone just seemed so serious... in the change room, in the classes, in the weight area (especially the corporate, after-work types) - it was like no one could crack a smile, and in a class atmosphere, if everyone is too uptight to screw up, make noise, laugh, and learn, it really detracts from the experience. Its just weird... - The Size: (as mentioned before), on the days when you just feel like working out alone, theres not much room to do that. Overall, if they offered a lower-priced package, I'd go back in a heartbeat for the instructors alone. But for now, I'm just going back to my Muay Thai gym, where people have fun while getting ripped and kicking eachother's asses, lol. read more

I went through a blitz where I tried tons of gyms around TO and it was always Totum that I wanted to come back to. I joined on a monthly corp rate and it was worth every penny. I'd usually go at 2PM or around 7PM and there was never any problem getting on a machine for my warm-ups. They've got little TVs in front of the elliptical machines, if you want to zone out, or you can hit the treadmill and watch the flow of people down on King below. What I like most is that the place always feels clean and serene. The interior is long and narrow which offers some privacy. Music is never overbearing either. (Diesel Fitness, which used to be around the corner always felt like a nightclub, the place planned out so eyes were drawn to bouncing bums or perfect pecs while music blared and people tried to chat you up. Totum isn't like that at all.) Winding down after workouts with a steam and then a shower rainforest-style completes the experience. I always feel strong, soothed and focused after my time at Totum. Only pitfall really (besides the lack of pool) is that staff, while they try to make the effort aren't always good at the follow through. I'd booked a free consultation when I started to set up a training program but was told I should visit their chiropractor (at about $110) to discuss my chronic knee and back injuries. I went to another trainer after that who said she'd help but got too busy. I also tried reaching the membership director a few times about extending my membership but never got an email back. Waiting to see if they bill me anyway. (Had to cancel 'cause I'm relocating.) In other areas their customer service is stellar. There are weekly seminars by experts in nutrition and fitness. I took one and learned a ton about balance techniques. The gym sends out monthly newsletters to get people engaged - they do seem to care about their members - and they're conscientious about the environment, encouraging everyone to stop buying plastic bottles and bring their own refillable. read more

After my issues with Fitness One I was reluctant to join another gym but after being given an offer, I couldn't refuse from the BF, I decided to give it a go. The first thing I noticed is how wonderful everyone is at this gym. Very personable, down-to-earth and just generally positive people. I also love that they won't take your CC but rather request you pay each month via debit or cheque. They also let you pay month -to-month which is a bonus as you won't be committed to 1 year contract. The classes are incredible and I am yet to have a less than fabulous experience in them. I also love the variety of classes they have to offer from Yoga, to Spin to Boxing to Pilates etc. They are offered at different times of the day and even a beginner can feel at ease participating. I also love the rain showers and the steam room. I couldn't be more excited to have a gym that is respectful and hip. Definitely worth checking out. They will give you 1 week free to try it. read more

Big fan of Totum. Like other reviewers, I was hooked after the one-week free trial. Very clean establishment. Staff are always helpful. Although the weekend hours (they close at 6pm on saturdays) are not so convenient, their AM hours work very well for me. Big bonus for their 7am cycling classes. Most of all, I love the clientele. Most of the member I have interacted with are health conscious, mature, and adventurous people that have encouraged and motivated me. And, if you need a treat after a rigorous workout, Soma is just next door. read more

TOTUM GYM: The gym is very nice, and generally not too busy. I don't do the classes, but I heard they are great. The machines are new and the gym is very clean. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is looking for a smaller boutique gym, someone who focuses on classes and not heavy weight training (not a lot of machines), or someone who is looking for cardio. ONE WARNING: If you like to work out from 5:30-6:30pm, you will not get a machine. SERVICES: I have used both Massage and Chiropractic within the gym, and recommend that you don't use it, it's a waste your money. I have gone a few times, massage is hit or miss and the chiropractor gives you 10 minute appointments, as opposed to the 20-30 minutes promised on the website. He is fairly good, but less than half the time is unacceptable. I always feel ripped off when I go to their clinic, and only went back because it is so convenient that it's next door to my house. If anyone knows a good massage/chiro in the downtown core, I would love to hear about it! Services at Totum=2/5 Totum GYM=5/5!!! --it's great! read more

I went to Totum for a week while visiting Toronto. Totally satisfied. The front desk staff was helpful in setting up my one-week membership ($44). They understood that I was only in town for a week and did not try to sell me on any additional products or training sessions. The whole process took less than 5 minutes. Totum is not a mega-gym. You won't find rows of machines or free weights. However, I did find everything I needed for my workouts (weights and cardio). There are sufficient free weights, two squat racks, a bench, pull-up machine, etc. I never found myself thinking "Hey, I wish they had this machine." I also loved the atmosphere. Clean interior, classy people, and never crowded. Totum definitely avoids some of the pitfalls of larger public gyms. I'll definitely use Totum again next time I'm in Toronto. read more

I just moved to Toronto and tried a few gyms before actually exercising my "try one free week" at Totum...and that's all it took to convince me. First, I live very close and get to go on foot, which is awesome. Second, the place is filled with people who actually think of "fitness"...not developping biceps the size of watermelons (not that there's anything wrong with that, just not the type of ambience I wish to train in). Third, the staff is amazingly friendly and competent. Whether it be the staff at the main entrance, the class trainers or the personal trainers, they are all great Fourth, the locker rooms are kept clean and plenty of showers to freshen up after the workout. It's also great having everything on site such as soap, gel, towels, etc. Lastly, the crowd is pretty respectful of your space yet friendly if you reach out to them (which can happen when you're new to a city and looking for cool people to connect with...lol!). read more

I've been going to Totum for about 3 years now and I love it! The value for the classes outweigh the higher cost per month. I love the midday yoga, pilates and boxing classes the most as they're scheduled at a good time. The friday yoga yin is the best, it always leaves body and mind in a peaceful state at the end of the week. The personal trainers and instructors are very professional and got me to a level I didn't think possible, and I'm far more aware of my body's little kinks, something that would have been ignored completely at other gyms. The cleanliness of the gym and friendliness of the staff (as well as other patrons) lends to a very welcoming and positive environment. The other great thing about Totum is the wealth of staff available for other aspects related to wellness. I've used their physio, chiro, massage and acupuncture services so far with great results. I may do more! read more

The good: beautiful facility, lots of classes, super great admin staff, awesome location. The bad: the free personal training session - I was advised not to do any bootcamp classes (apparently I would be predisposing myself to injury). This is silly because I am 24 with no health conditions, and have been exercising regularly for years. I know this was an attempt to get me to pay for PT - but it made me sad :( The spin classes were alright, but not a fan of the old bikes that didn't display the RPM. Maybe I'm not the right clientele for this gym, but I was also missing the pump up top 40 beats! Summary: All the classes were fine, but none were amazingly fun or awesome for $110/month. Maybe more accurate class descriptions would help members know the level and style of each of the classes. I guess specialty fitness classes are the way to go in Toronto? read more

Full disclosure, I've never attended a class or worked out in any way at Totum.... I'm here to tell you about their physical therapy. After having my left rotator cuff royally effed up at a yoga class elsewhere in the city (thank you Mr. Yogi that put me in that arm bind that my body clearly wasn't able to do) I needed some serious treatment. A friend recommended his buddy Dr. Waj Hoda at Totum and as my 4 stars indicate, Yay! I'm a fan! Waj is super knowledgeable and thorough. His treatments of deep soft tissue massage and acupuncture are precise and effective. This is not a shee shee foo foo massage. There shall be no nature sounds and flutes playing in the background. He's digging in with his thumbs and elbows and it hurts so good. You'll feel right as rain in no time. Appointments are a quick and dirty 20 minutes and will do you a world of good. As an aside, if I lived or worked in the westend, I'd totally be a member. Place is stacked. Not very often you find a really well-equipped gym that has stylish decor and doesn't stink. Oh, and for those that are driving, I recommend parking on Wellington after 4pm. read more

The people that work at Totum and the members are friendly but I hate everything else about the gym. 1. This gym is too small for the amount of people in the gym with poor air circulation so it can smell. 2. No water fountain, bottled water dispenser. Waste like 4 paper cups every time. 3. This is not the gym for you if you like to lift free weights. I went Saturday afternoon and they have two benches, one squat rack and one bench press which were all being used so I stood around waiting. 4. They have hard wood floor if if you dont drop your weights extremely lightly, the people doing physio directly below you can come up and complain. 5. What kind of spin teacher doesn't actually spin with the class? On the plus side, if you like cable based machines, they have a lot that are rarely used. read more

Best place to pump the iron as my guy John would say. We came and got a great sweat gonig on. We are setting up a time to start coming every other week. read more

I joined in February and have been going 3-4 times a week. I absolutely love the boot camp style classes as well as the boxing and TRX classes. You know which ones are the most popular from how fast they fill up during sign-up time. The location is very convenient and the staff is mostly friendly. The other gym-goers mostly keep to themselves but are nice enough. I can't comment on the equipment since I only do the classes. It is pricey but worth it for a good workout, and I am seeing results! I'll definitely keep going, even in the summer time, because there's no way I can motivate myself to do weight training the way these guys can. read more

Love this gym. The GM Jason is a sweetheart and love the actual facility layout with lots of light. Most of the trainers are professional. This is one of my favourite gyms out of the countless ones I've frequented over past 15 years. read more

I guess I'm the first person here to give them a bad review. Let me set the record straight first, I've only done personal training sessions at this gym and they were pretty good. What I'm writing today is to give everybody a warning to watch out for their billing system as I had the opportunity to take a deeper look into their billing system. First of all, if you sign up for their training sessions, make sure you closely track when you actually went for your session. They have a very inconsistent system that sends you email reminders about your session next day but they always miss it. They don't send you anything afterwards either. So it's your job to track your sessions in your own notebooks. Please track them because they DO make mistakes. When I went in for a session that I thought I still had, I found out that according to their system, I already ran out. They printed out these two pieces of paper showing me my history of sessions. I had already been training there for almost 6 months but I wasn't actively tracking them so I just sat down and tried to look it through. Don't get me wrong. I was not upset because there was an discrepancy. Right off the back, I said, I could've made a mistake myself but let's compare notes. I was simply expecting something similar in return. However, both of the trainer and their sales manager gave me this "no we cannot be wrong" attitude. The trainer claimed that he only confirmed the sessions in their computer after I confirmed with him. The sales manager told me that those two pieces of paper were my proof that I was there for all those sessions. I tried to make him understand that whatever is in his system may not be correct, let alone a "proof". Then he started wondering how I'm gonna go through 6 months of history and whether I was gonna sit there for 3 hours to go through it. When someone says that to me, I take it as a challenge. I told him that he doesn't have to stay there with me and I will figure this one out. He left and I found their error half an hour later. I was out of the country for a weekend and I had canceled with my trainer a week ahead of time (by the way, they have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you cancel within 24 hours, you don't get refunded, which I think is pretty fair). After I showed them the error, they were nice about it and corrected it for me. Another thing you should watch out for is that they AUTOMATICALLY charge you if you paid with a credit card. I initially bought 16 training sessions and they charged me in two installment. I thought after my 16 sessions, I'd get an email to ask me what to do next. Nope, without warning, without receipt, I was charged another 8 sessions after my 16 was over. I had to find it out from my credit card bill. I feel like although I paid them with my credit card the first time, it should not give them any rights to charge my credit card without my permission or at least a notification. And shouldn't they issue me a receipt at the very least after the charge? Finding out through my credit card bill was not what I was expecting. By the way, I feel like I was very generous with them because I agreed to continue for another 8 sessions. Last but not least, they do not tell you when your sessions are over. This one kinda overlaps with the previous one. So here's what they do and I found out from the 2 pages of account history they printed out for me, if you signed up for 8 sessions, say for 80 dollars total ($10 each session), they deduct $10 from your account balance each time. However, when the account goes to 0, they don't tell you. They let you have another session, which makes your account go to -10, THEN they charge you another 8 sessions, which again, sounds very sneaky to me. It feels like they are hoping to get more and more sessions out of you regardless of what you want. Even when I went into the session that I had but they said I didn't any more, I wasn't notified. I had to go to the front desk to ask them to find out. When I found out that their system showed no more class for me, I thought that since I was already there, I might as well do another session and figure it out with them later. However, when I came out of the change room, my trainer and the sales manager were already both sitting in front of the change room, all ready to "prove me wrong", no mentioning of maybe doing another training session for that day and deal with this after. I later on found out that their system already charged me for that day already. I'm just thinking, if the system had already charged me, shouldn't they actually suggest me to do another training session instead of just telling me to figure out the account discrepancy? It just made me feel that they were trying to rip me off. Well luckily, I proved them wrong. Anyways, the people who work there are nice. They were very reasonable after I showed them their mistake. These are just things you should watch out for. read more

Excellent service, very friendly staff and amazing instructors. Do note that most of the people at this gym are very fit and already in shape. read more

Nice non-pretentious gym. Not the best if you're a beast (i.e. the dumbbells only go up to 90lbs) but otherwise awesome for everyone else. Friendly and clean. read more

My frame of reference: I've been lifting weights and doing cardio for 12 years at various gyms across Canada. I workout for health and aesthetics. I like to engage in bodybuilding, weightlifting and powerlifting exercises. Cardio and classes are not my priority as I'm already skinny and get my cardio from sports. Totum is great for: 1. Amazing atmosphere: high ceilings, exposed light brick walls, lots of sunlight, hardwood floors. It's a great workout space. There's also a large area to stretch, punch boxing bags and skip rope. 2. Classes: I don't participate in classes, but they have a HUGE variety of them and the instructors' excitement is tangible. People who take the classes swear by them. They seem to run at all hours of the day. 3. Cardio: There are stepmasters, tons of treadmills, bikes, spinning bikes, etc. I haven't had to wait to access a treadmill since I joined. 4. Staff: The staff are friendly, especially the desk attendants. They offer chiro, nutritional advice, physio, the works. The personal trainers all seem great. 5. Towels: towels are included in your membership (small gym towels for while you workout, large ones for when you shower.) 6. Conscientiousness of members: people put their weights away and wipe up after themselves. They are also polite and friendly. Mostly young professionals. 7. Pricepoint: reasonable for the area and the quality level. On the whole, great gym and I'd recommend it. I'd give it 5 stars if it had a standard squat rack, a preacher curl rack and opened later on the weekend. They have a squat rack, just not the usual cage kind. They also have a smith press for squatting, for those who like the guide. read more