This is a yoga studio that opened in December 2022, so as of this writing it's still very new…read more I love this place. There are currently two teachers, Jennifer and Mackenzie. They have different styles, but both are fabulous. It's a great place for beginners and they clearly are very skilled at what they do. It is not hot yoga. It's room temperature. It's a small studio with big windows and a clean, beautiful atmosphere. You can sign up for a free first class, and an introductory month of unlimited classes is very cheap. If you are looking for or are thinking of switching studios, check this out for small class sizes and wonderful teachers.

Movati's management is only interested in your money ; they have no consideration if you're sick,…read morethey don't even freeze your membership when you have a broken leg or arm, they don't care at all when you're unwell. Their goal is money, money and more money. There are no reasonable accommodations in certain circumstances as stipulated in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the staff is unprofessional, and the list goes on. For those who give 5 stars and criticize the lower ratings, please understand that everyone has had their own experience with Movati and is giving their opinion. Therefore, you don't need to comment on that opinion.

It's not cheap as others will tell you but why not scrimp on something else? Like... Ex. I make my…read moreown coffee daily. I love this gym... I prefer being outside hiking my dog but when I do go here.. I enjoy it. Get a buddy to come too.. accountability Lots of classes... Included in cost Quality equipment Decent staff Women's area if that's your thing with your own pool and hot tub Main pool. Hot tub. So... 2 pool areas. Clean washrooms and locker rooms. Bring your own lock. Winter... Boots get taken off up front Smoothie area. Place for you to relax with your laptop if needed over a snack. But I get in.. and out. 1 hour 15 min. So that makes me more consistent. Large space with different floors Filter attached to the water stations. Yes!!! Love the bikes Pay a bit less $ if you commit to just the one gym ex Kanata Signing up was easy. Great tour. Training session included but the trainers move on... They don't stay long here Lots of parking but... It's right across from Costco (danger !!!!) so, the area is beyond busy. If there is a hockey game in season that night... Forget it Best qualities for me re a gym Close to home Clean Safe Good equipment Parking This place checks my boxes. It's higher class without the snootiness. But.. I've only been to the Kanata location It pays back to invest in yourself

I can't believe no one has reviewed this place yet. I love Reform!…read more This is a pilates-esque workout on a contraption called the Reformer. You pick how hard it is based on some adjustments you can make to the machine. The workouts are 25 minutes each (includes upper+core or lower+core), or you can opt for a "double" which is just 2 classes back-to-back. I'm glad the classes aren't longer because the workout is so challenging that anything more would level me. The instructors are all so nice, and super willing to help you get to know what you're doing. The class sizes are small (10? 12?), and you get lots of individual attention. You do have to buy some grippy socks. If you have yoga socks with the grips on the bottom, that'll probably suffice. I saw someone with those neon pink grip socks you get at the trampoline park. They're pretty chill about it. I think if you sign up for an introductory class, you get some free socks with it too. The facility is nice and new, and there is free parking available. There are also free lockers in the facility. I think there are some additional services, like body composition testing, but I don't know too much about that. Anyway, if you're into fun fitness classes that are motivating and make you feel like Britney in 2003, go on and give Reform a try.

Welcoming instructors and staff, along with effective and safe workouts makes reform a spot worth…read morechecking out. I had been lucky enough to have used a mega reformer in Toronto and when visiting my parents, was introduced to this awesome place. I can safely safe I'm hooked! The workouts kick my butt every time. The best part is that no matter what level you are, beginner to advanced, there are always modifications or ways to make the workout more challenging or scale it down. If you're looking for a workout that gets results, offers a motivating environment and supportive community, I highly recommend trying a class or two. You may end up hooked too! :)

I drove by here and umm...the sign caught my eye to grab a coffee…read more When I dropped it, it's not what I expected. There's a cafe counter when you walk in but it looks like they serve brunch type meals on one side and there is a clothing store in the back right which leads to an exercise area. Turns out it's all of the above. I didn't do any of the exercise courses from spin, yoga and what looks like many others. I didn't try the brunch. I did however get a coffee which looks to be made by Equator beans. Not bad, staff are friendly but there's a lot more inside for you to explore!

The gym is a new thing for me and I'm not one for treadmills. That said, I've been working from…read morehome a lot recently and felt I needed something to help me get moving even when the weather is yucky outside. Elgin Fitness was a great choice for me because I don't feel any pressure from staff or members and there isn't a big financial strain. I was given a day pass to try out the gym before committing to a membership. There were no sign up fees and there isn't a contract (if you sign up for automatic payments, they want you to stay around for at least 5 months though) and no penalty for cancelling (just a 30 day notice). The rates are really reasonable--we got a couple's plan for $80 and you can't really beat that anywhere else. I really like that the membership includes access to yoga classes. I went to one today, my first ever, and found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience. The instructor wasn't overly serious and she was open and made the environment feel safe. When I couldn't hold a pose for as long, or had to modify a pose, there was no judgement and I felt positive about my body. The change rooms have been clean and well kept every time I've gone. They even have hair dryers! There are showers, bathrooms, lockers, and a space for beautifying oneself. The change rooms have never been crowded and I've never had a problem getting a locker (free, just bring your own lock). The gym itself is everything that I need and nothing more. There are a variety of cardio machines--treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, upright bikes, recumbent bikes. I've never had to wait for a machine and everyone I've seen use them remembers to wipe them down after use. There is also a good assortment of weight training equipment and a stretching room. The stretching room has swiss balls and mats and the yoga classes are held here--which means the room isn't open to everyone when a class is in session. So if you're within walking distance of this gym, I would recommend trying it out.

a NO for me. It was…read morevery confusing for me to find their entrance. The doors are located right next to the garbage bins, so the smell will be "pleasant". The receptionist was really nice to me. Their freaking toilets are dirty, nasty and smelly. The equipment is very old and there is only one cable machine which sucks. The smell inside the gym itself is really bad, so I suggest they would turn on the fans. Overall, I was disappointed because their reviews were mostly 5 star. Maybe they were just friends with the owner, Idk. P.S. The prices are great though $49 for students and $59 for regulars, but they do not even have a normal water fountain for reusable bottles.

I trained at N1 for nearly a year before having to stop and it was a great experience. I walked…read moreinto the facility with no background in Muay Thai, or any other martial art experience except for a few karate lessons as a kid. By the time I left I'd learned a lot, met some great people, and found a new sport I love. The building is located in Little Italy and parking is limited to street parking or a large private lot that is right next door. The private lot charges $3 while street parking is free after 5:30. I found if I'd get there early I could get a spot on the street the majority of the time. The facility itself is very nice with two large rooms for classes, male and female locker rooms, showers, and a full size ring. For beginners they provide all equipment you need including gloves and pads but it might be worth buying a pair of wrist wraps when you sign up. The sign up procedure is very straight forward. Your first lesson is $20 and includes 20-30 minute one-on-one period with an instructor so you know the basics and can follow along with other level 1 students. After your first class, if you enjoyed it, you can pay month to month, or sign a six to twelve month contract. The longer contracts are cheaper on a per month basis and you get an additional discount if you prepay 6-12 months upfront. Plan on spending between $75 - $150 a month for unlimited Muay Thai, Boxing and BJJ classes depending on your contract length and any promotions they might have going on. All new students (that haven't studied Muay Thai elsewhere) start in level 1 and remain there for about 2-3 months until they have the fundamentals down and pass a proficiency check with the owner of the school. The classes themselves follow a basic pattern. You start off by skipping rope and doing situps for about 5-10 minutes followed by 5 minutes of shadow boxing. You shadow box in both a western and thai boxing stance and the Kru (instructor) will go around making corrections to your stance, punches, kicks, knees etc during this time. After the warm up is finish you'll pair up and do some various drills. Different instructors like to focus on different aspects which works great since you get to work on a variety of things on different days of the week. You general work in pairs doing various drills with thai and focus pads for 30 minutes. After that for the remaining 15 minutes you either do conditioning drills or maybe touch sparring. By the time class is over you'll be dripping with sweat and have a smile on your face. Class size varies widely and I couldn't figure out why. Some nights there might be 6 people others there might be 16. The instructors do a good job of keeping an eye on everyone regardless of size and they make sure to check in with you on just about every drill. When you're done level 1 classes you move on two level 2. Level 2 starts off the same way, skipping rope and occasionally shadow boxing but after that things start to change up. You are more likely to rotate partners throughout class and spar, or do complex drills. Everyone is expected to have a mouth guard, shin pads, and groin protector on for class as there is more contact between students than in the level 1 classes. While the level 1 classes were fun and did a great job of teaching the basic it was level 2 that i really loved. All of the instructors and fellow students are very helpful. There are no attitudes and everyone really wants everyone else to succeed and have fun. The instructors were all very approachable and willing to stay with students after class if you have any questions or need some help. They also offer private training, something I wish I'd taken advantage of when I was there. They also have Brazilian Ju Jiujitsu classes (gi and nogi) and western boxing. The BJJ classes were really fun but my enjoyment was hindered by my lack of flexibility. I'm sure it would have gotten easier had i gone to more than 10 classes but I was enjoying Muay Thai so much I always want to do that instead. The instructor, Pat, was really helpful in explaining the basics and since I was the only one in class with no previous grappling experience would often partner with me to help explain things better. Each class would include warm up, drills, and sparring and were always a good workout. They also have "competitive" muay thai classes specifically for people who want to enter amateur fights around Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto etc. I never attended any but from talking to people who did they focus much more on ring technique, and what to do in a bout. Most people who attend these classes also go to the level 2 or level 3 Muay Thai classes. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at N1, the instructors and fellow students were awesome and the quality of instruction was great. If I wasn't in and out of town so often these days I'd still be a member.

I keep finding myself back at N1 throughout the years, The staff has always been great, the…read moreinstructors will go over the drills in detail and will go around the class to point out and go over the specifics of the drill with you. I love the set up there, they have heavy bags through out the gym, there's a section of the gym where you can lift weights and a BJJ room. Been going there for years and there's a reason. The staff is fantastic and I have learned a lot there, the staff has been supportive in helping me reach my goals.

I joined a yoga teacher training at Empower ME Yoga with Marla Ericksen here in Ottawa. Turns out,…read morethere was false advertising and the school isn't registered and therefore not recognized so even if I complete it, my certificate won't be valid and I won't be able to do any continued education. A refund has been refused and now the content is no longer being provided to me because I complained. I contacted the Yoga Alliance but there is only do much they can do. I assume this has to be illegal somehow. On top of this, she advertised it as completely online and is now adding in person mandatory classes that I cannot attend. She has missed multiple sessions and she stopped teaching the Yoga classes that were included in the fee. I have written evidence of all of this. I want the refund that I am owed.

Friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make this studio a hidden gem! If it weren't for my passport to…read morepranha card, I would have never known that this studio existed. It is one of the newest studios in Ottawa and I made my first visit today. The rooms were candles and white christmas lights creating a very welcoming and warm environment. There is plenty of space for socializing before class which is rare in many studios due to the amount of people that make it out for class. There are three private change rooms in addition to a men's and women's bathroom. They also have complimentary tea and water which I really appreciated. My first class was taught by Danielle and she was excellent! Her power class flowed very well.

Great equipment and staff, but need to curb people videoing themselves posing in the men's change…read moreroom while people are trying to change.

I just joined planet fitness one month ago & I love it.The staff is great…read more I enjoy the atmosphere.Price wise it is a great deal.