FIP classes have brought back my strength which I hadn't worked on in years. Vysh, Gabby and Jenn…read moretake care with each class and have created a supportive fitness community. I do modifications and they provide an encouraging space for me to improve. I'm so glad I found a virtual community that feels like we're all in the same room.

I've been working with Vysh 1:1 for 3 months and have had the best training experience of my life…read more I came to her 2 months postpartum feeling disconnected from my body and dealing with a lot of aches and pains relating to the changes my body went through. I wanted to get stronger and focus on functional fitness to make my life as a new mom (lifting a rapidly growing baby) easier and pain free. She met me where I was and tailored our sessions around my goals, even going as far as practicing good form getting up and down from the floor with a baby in hand. We spend time each session checking in on where I'm at physically, emotionally, mentally and adapt the session as needed (like if I'm running on very little sleep). After only about a month of working with Vysh I had gotten stronger and most of my daily pain was gone. Now I continue to see my strength and endurance improve and am looking forward to continuing training with Vysh and working on my next set of goals together. Her trauma informed approach and the language that she uses makes it such a safe space, especially compared to other experiences at large gyms. For folks who may have had bad experiences in toxic gym environments and are looking for a trainer and a safe space for a diversity of bodies & backgrounds, I can't recommend Vysh enough!

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 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

I can see all the hype around Barry's Bootcamp. You'll see around you, super young, fit millenials,…read morewho are there to crush their workout. Already you feel this vibe of confidence and it can be intimidating, but I guarantee you feel superior part of this. I feel super pumped to workout when I step in the infamous"red room". This awesome night club-like, dark room vibe to amp up your workout and focus with blaring loud music to drown out your senses really helps. I'm not a runner, I absolutely hate cardio, but I think at the end of it I had a runner's high. The strength moves are really awesome conditioning. Like what some of the reviews may mention, it might not be as helpful to beginners because those that aren't aware of how to do certain workouts might not know how to perform the instructed exercise correctly as the instructor doesn't spend as much time to show and perform how it's done. But if you have some basic knowledge, you'll be fine. What was really nice is that before it begins, if it's your first time the instructor will meet with you to explain how the treadmill works and the instructions during class, and it's really nice because I got a shoutout for my first class and working hard, it was really welcoming. There's the flex room where you can stretch and even some weights if you're not done your workout, but you should feel like death after the intensity. The change rooms are so sleek. They've got fancy shampoo, conditioner, cleanser, body wash -- if you want to straighten your hair there's a hair straightener, nice quality hair dryer, and feminine use stuff. I love their bath towels and wish I could nab one home haha. Oh ya, no need to bring a lock because it's a combo you can set. Didn't do the Fuel Bar shake option, but very cool concept to pre-order and then have your shakes ready after you're done your workout. Clever idea. All in all, would do it again, the only thing that really sucks is how expensive it is, but it's a great investment in yourself and for your body.

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!

THIEVES here. DON'T COME HERE. BE CAREFUL. LOTS of THIEVES here. GOODLIFE DOES NOT CARE…read more A thief stole my wallet in the changing room yesterday. He destroyed the lock and got my wallet. He used my credit card on some stores, so I went to the store and got his photo. I talked to GOODLIFE management that I had his photo, but GOODLIFE said they wouldn't track his membership, his info or anything. GOODLIFE DOESN'T CARE. I also saw a guy reported someone stole his shoes after he went back the changing room from bathroom another day. Just 15mins and his shoes gone. He said this was not his first time. WOW! Imagine you just finish work, go to the gym with all your belongings (watch, wallet, suits, gym clothes...). Noone brings stuff when taking shower. It means the THIEVES can get all as GOODLIFE DOESN'T CARE. The THIEVES can still keep doing this as much as they want because it's under $5k. So stupid. GOODLIFE DOESN'T CARE. They wouldn't give you any information of the thieves even though you have their photos. I called GOODLIFE to talk to a manager next morning at 11:21 as the staff suggested. She was busy with another phone call and they said they would call me back, but she did NOT. So I had to call them again after 1 hour. She did NOT say sorry to not call me back. She did NOT know to care my case. The way she talked to me was like she did NOT care and I felt she put the fault on me. What a TERRIBLE customer service skill! TERRIBLE management! BE CAREFUL!!! DON'T COME HERE!

With COVID, everything is restrictive..... I get it. You now have to book your sessions, which is…read morefine.. I logon to their website search my preferred day and bam, its tells you how many spots are open. Perfect ..... I book 2 days with ample slots a week in advance, to later get rejected by email stating my bookings have been cancelled due to COVID restrictions. The max they can have is 10...... when I signed up there were 5/10 spots avail. Things that make you go hmmmmmm. Obviously complete incompetence in handling. Ive decided not to play the Goodlife lottery anymore and froze my membership.

I signed up for the 6 wk boot camp challenge just over 6 wks ago and I couldn't be more…read moreimpressed/happy w/ my results so far! I've been so happy w/ the program I even committed to a yr long program/membership b/c I can see how well it works! In 6 wks my strength has doubled in a lot of areas and I took my plank from 2:35 to over 6 mins and I've lost 11.5 mm of fat from my stomach and arm area. I wasn't really out of shape/over weight when I joined so to see these kind of results already is pretty incredible! Can't wait to see what the next 6 wks brings! I especially love how hands on all the coaches are. The morning classes that I do are relatively small and the coaches are there to guide not only your training but also your meal plan which is really helpful. Plus you get lots of interesting articles/recipes/motivational material from Rob via email and you can sign up for classes through an online program which is great!

Gordy is a welcoming and inspiring coach! I love this gym…read more I've been a member for six weeks and have found community, motivation and my waistline!!!

Colin is THE BEST!!! He has a variety of health and fitness education that is demonstrated with…read moreevery session. He has a deep understanding of my goals, I lost around 45LBS so far while working with him. I deal with a variety of health issues that can affect my performance and Colin will ALWAYS modify the workouts to make sure I'm comfortable, but still pushing myself. I'd recommend him to anyone, new to fitness or a pro!! Aside from his competencies in the health and fitness world, I feel like I've gained a confidant in him. He's supported me through so many unrelated issues and has always been caring and accommodating to my varying emotional troubles. Can't recommend him enough!! Thanks for everything you do Colin!

From the owner: Strength and conditioning coach for all agesread more

I signed up with them excited to get back into shape about 2 years ago. I initially went in on a 28…read moreday promotion but was told it wouldn't benefit me very much and that I should consider signing up on their regular plan. The plan was much more expensive and initially I planned to sign up for 3 months. The trainer selling myself and my two friends at the time said I should sign up for a year and if I needed to cancel anytime all I needed to do was give 30 days notice. That was enough for me to sign up for the year. I enjoyed my first 8 months there and felt the benefits but then I was forced to move due to life circumstances. I wrote them giving my 30 day notice and was told that it didn't exist. After some back and forth with no avail, I re-told the story of my signup. The owner John said if that was what Antonio said, they would honor it but that it was against their policy to offer that. I bet you can guess that Antonio "Forgot" that happened so I was stuck. They offered a pause on my membership but said I would be billed even though they failed to provide me the contract and lied to me to get me into the agreement to begin with. WORST experience of customer service ever. All for a few grand. What a scam of a business this place is. Warning to EVERYONE do not enter into long term agreements with them as they will not honor their end of the deal.

From the owner: Call us now to book an appointment. We provide 1-on-1 personal training, semi-private training,…read moregroup classes and an overall holistic approach to nutrition and lifestyle management.

It's a great small group training club. Maximum group size is 12, but classes usually have fewer…read morepeople because membership is not full yet. They have top-notch training equipment, and they make an effort to know and motivate their members! I didn't purchase their unlimited membership because 'unlimited' means too many options and actually demotivates me to go =) Once you sign up for monthly (4, 8, unlimited etc) membership, they'll give you a personal training session to let you know how to train safely and effectively and measure your body fat percentage - every four month you'll measure again and set goals. I find their training much different from the Goodlife group classes. For one, I want to go to FUEL and challenge myself, whereas it was a drag to go to Goodlife. (Could also be I live right beside FUEL..) I can't complain because of how competitive Goodlife's prices are, but FUEL is a more intimate environment and the trainers will correct my posture and tell me to stop if they think I might hurt myself. After all, it's how often I go and the end results that define what suits me best. Give it a try by registering for their free trial, especially if you live in the neighborhood. I'm sure the variety of training forms and bubbly personality of the instructors won't let you down.

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