Trainer Jo is by far the best and most effective weight loss I have ever experienced . He gives you…read morethe most healthy way of losing game weight plus also help you make a lifestyle change so you do not gain it all. Here is proof whatever he make you do works !

I was tired of my weight creeping up, and decided that I'd had it when I gained almost 30 lbs…read moreduring Covid. I needed some help to cover not just workouts, but what my food should be. So I decided to work out with Jo. From the start, Jo is not your typical trainer. He pushes you to be the best and talks straight about your results. He won't encourage you without you earning your results first. Fast forward to today, 3 months later, and I'm down almost 20 lbs. Forget the weight; my muscle mass increased while fat loss decreased. Nutrition: I realized how quickly carbs affect me negatively. Some people are more resistant and some aren't. Guess I'm the latter. My meals changed from junk like burgers, fries, pizza, burritos, etc. to food like salads, grilled vegetables, salmon, grilled chicken/pork/beef, etc. Luckily I've never been much of a soda pop person, so keeping up with just water and coffee was easy; I just need to increase my water intake to 3-4L per day. I also don't really need to eat 3 meals a day. I'm down to 1-2 meals a day (a 500-1000mL protein shake doubles as a meal on busy days). Workouts: The workouts are basic in the group sessions. Pushups, chinups, squats; a lot of them. Working with body weight till doing 50 pushups, 100-200 squats, and 15-20 chinups per set without a break, burns calories easily and increases muscle. A 40 lb dumbbell at the gym doesn't do much when you're pushing half your body weight per hand through body weight exercises. Finally, keep a budget to replace the clothes you are going to lose, as you're going to shrink clothing sizes every month. I would recommend that you complement your workouts with a run, swim, or a 2nd workout about 3-4 times a week.

I was only impressed with this gym for a short while. After I incurred a few injuries they were…read morevery rude to me regarding the status of my membership. When my first injury occurred I asked them if I could do the weight segment of their workout twice instead of the cardio and they told me they could not accommodate me. When my next injury occurred and I could not do the weights either I put my membership on hold but they put me through hoops to accomplish this. I could barely walk and they wanted doctor notes and x-ray results. It was pretty awful. A few months later they started bothering me again telling me I either had to return to the gym or cancel my membership. I asked if they would charge me to cancel the membership and they told me they would. I stated to them, if they cannot accommodate me and are forcing me to cancel my membership to clear their system I will not be paying one months membership when I cannot participate in the workouts. I went through a bunch more doctor notes to them and head office to prove my case. No, I would not recommend this gym.

All I have to say is if you can afford it (cuz it's pricey) do it. I was hooked and loved the…read moreentire program I just couldn't afford to stay on. Some people say you get what you pay for which in this case I agree but it's pretty steep for the average person. The staff is fantastic! You will feel like a millions bucks (don't let the first very intense session deter you). Super positive environment, encouraging, and insanely motivating, educational, feels like team work and lots of incentive! I travel a lot out of country and around Canada and was able to use part of my pass outside of the location where I purchased my membership. Also, month to month payments! Which is amazing when circumstances change in life. 4-5 stars only cuz of the price! 5 out 5 for overall experience just less a star for the price. Sorry!

I found them, I love them. I'm hooked!! I didn't think I would crave to go workout but I do. With…read morethe meal plans and the studio workouts, since Thanksgiving 2018, I've lost 33.5 lbs. I can't say enough how good the classes are and the all the trainers are awesome. I finally have some one to ask questions about diet and nutrition and kick my ass in the studio. I love the way I look. I have a better and healthier physique now than I did in my 20's. My only regret is that I wish I found them sooner!!!!! Rose J (HG Markham member since Oct 2018)

Love hourglass! I am a life time memeber ! I love the circuits, I love the hit cardio , I love the…read moremuscle training, most of all I love that it's different exercises every class ! No one likes doing the same routine week to week . It's good to change it up ! Hourglass keeps me happy , and confident . Sue really knows how to kick your but in class , sometimes literally ! Haha . Francine is always full of energy and just knows how to make me sweat with a smile at the same time . Judy , always has really tough circuits, most times I can't walk for a day or two after haha . It's the best feeling because you know you kicked but . Honestly every trainer is unique and amazing in their own way and I'm so happy with all of them. They all share one big thing in common . They care about your fitness goal and will help in any way to get you that much closer to it .

I have to confess... I AM ADDICTED TO ORANGETHEORY FITNESS!!…read more I first heard of OTF when I was living in the US, it was advertised as "the best one-hour workout." I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical... how could a one-hour workout be that amazing? After moving to Canada, I finally gave OTF a try earlier this year and I must admit, IT IS the best one-hour workout I've ever had. The name Orangetheory comes from their fitness philosophy that focuses solely on your heart rate. There are five heart rate zones: grey, blue, green, orange, and red. Grey is like your resting heart rate, blue is like a light walk from the bedroom to the kitchen, green is like a relaxing walk around a park, orange is like a jog, and red is like a sprint. At OTF, the goal is for you to spend 12 of the 60-minutes workout in the orange (and/or red) zone. For each minute you spend in the orange and red zone, you will get one "splat point." Their theory is if you have at least 12 splat points, you will experience the "afterburn," where your body will continue to burn calories up to 36-hours after the workout. Since OTF is all about the heart rate, it puts everyone--from professional athletes to your average mom--at an equal playing field, because it is not about how many miles you run, how much power is behind your row, or how many pounds you could lift but purely on how many splat points you're able to get at the end of class. The heart rate monitor shows you how much you need to push yourself (or hold back if you're in the red zone). It is hard to describe the workouts as it differs each day based on its focus: either on power, strength, or endurance; and of course, there are days with special themes like "Everest" and "3-Group." The anticipation of not knowing what your workout will be is actually quite exhilarating. If I knew ahead of time, I may avoid going. ;) Essentially, the workout comprises of three components: 1) treadmill, 2) rower, and 3) floor. You will need to purchase a OTF heart rate monitor to wear while you workout so it could track your progress. You could use the heart rate monitor to track your out of studio workouts too--which I absolutely looooovvveeee!! As much as OTF is great for helping you lose weight, I joined because I thought OTF can help me condition for my runs (I am training for a half-marathon next year). In just a few weeks, I noticed my speed per kilometre has increased. This is amazing and the reason why I am addicted to OTF--BECAUSE IT WORKS! Now onto the cost... I agree with other Yelpers that OTF is EXPENSIVE. A basic membership is $89 and you only have 4 classes per month, Elite membership gives you 8 classes per month at $129, and Premier gives you unlimited for $179 (by the way, these prices are BEFORE tax). So yes... it is on the pricier side but here's my question: how much are you willing to pay for better health? Something to consider but I will honestly say: OTF is YOUR best one-hour workout! :)

First off I would like to start off by saying that this review is not a reflection of the trainers…read moreat the gym. I think they are fantastic and enthusiastic and find that they really care. However, my problem is with management. Paul seems great at first when he is trying to sign you up for a membership, but in the end it's all about the $$$ for him and this studio. I pay $90 a month including taxes for 4 classes a month as I currently have memberships to 2 other dedicated sport fitness facilities and can not justify spending another $200+ on the premium plan. $22.50 for an hour of class is not cheap, but I do it because the trainers are great and I enjoy being there. Today I showed up 6 minutes late (this is my first time ever coming late for the past 7 months since they opened) due to major construction on my street and both sides of the road being blocked by construction vehicles, and I was denied entry into the class. And I was not given the opportunity to come at a different time and just lost hat class, so in other words I just lost $22.50. I understand that policy is policy, however, policy needs to be consistent amongst all members. I have seen other members who (spend more money than me at the gym) be allowed to enter the class 10 minutes late. This is not good business practice. I don't care that they don't try to get to know my name even though I'm there once a week, what I do care about is knowing that I am not getting the same membership experience than those who willing shell out more money. No where in the membership comparisons does is say Basic members get less customer service than a Premium member. If it weren't for the trainers, this review would be a 1 Star. Don't go to this gym unless you're ready to pay $200+ a month, otherwise, you will be shafted.

Joe, the owner of Body Form Fitness, is a knowledgable trainer who has helped me achieve incredible…read moreresults over the past year. His sessions are reasonably priced and take place in a semi-private studio that has all of the equipment you'll need to get excellent results. He will ease you into a program that is customized for you and ensure that the entire process runs smoothly. For anyone looking to get back into shape, I could not recommend Joe more.

Great facilities with fantastic staff. I really like the intimate nature of the studio. It is far…read moresuperior to the mega gyms out there that are overcrowded. My trainer is very knowledgable and has always been able to answer my questions and assist me with specific concerns I've had surrounding my personal program.

Had a great experience doing the 6 week challenge with Joe. It was a great start to my fitness…read morejourney. I learned a lot of how to look at food and exercises which will help me greatly in the future. Being held accountable for working out and eating the right types and amounts of food is key. Without Joe, I would definitely not been able to get the results I got.

Great community, great coaches. Good combination of strength training classes and kick boxing…read moreclasses

Kathleen has been my personal trainer for about 2 years now and this may sound cheesy, but I feel…read morelike a whole new person! I was paired up with her at another gym, and I was looking for someone that can help me with my endurance (but I hate cardio) and alignment/stretching, with some strength training too. Kathleen is so well rounded and so knowledgeable that she can accommodate anything and anyone. She works me hard, but with the variety of exercises (she still introduces something new every time I see her) you barely notice the time passing by. She's trained also for pilates and has a reformer at the gym. I like that I get a bit of everything - interval training on the xtrainer, pilates, abs stuff, sliding around on gliders, mat work, weights on machine or free. I don't know where she invents these exercises but they work! I really started seeing results after 6 months. I can hold my planks comfortably, I can do more than 10 push ups. I can run for more than 30 seconds. Sounds lame, but the healthier and stronger I get, I actually enjoy going hiking and doing active stuff. And yoga got easier to handle too. And the best part? It's like a made a new friend. The time flies by as we're chatting away about anything and everything. We even have a mutual friend! And you're working with someone that is passionate and has an avid interest in well being. She also started advising me about eating habits and nutrition too. She works with people of all ages, and will adjust the exercises based on needs and ability. i.e. for my mom, she doesn't make her do pushups on her weak wrists, but against a wall so it's less force. Just check out all her credentials on the website. She's everywhere too. You'll see her articles in all over local newspapers, the web and magazines like Chatelaine and Glow. The other good thing is that I don't have to pay a gym membership or anything. Her fees are $70-80 depending on how many you get per 1hr session. And that's it! You can go as often or as little as you like. Okay enough bragging, but she's changed my life!

Amazing gym, friendly trainers who help rebuild strength and confidence post-injury, amongst other…read morespecialities. Super knowledgable about activity level, strength, coordination, flexibility, diet, the whole package. Spent 4 happy years at this gym training with Morgan, who's the best!

Horrible gym. Trainer cancelled half the time. And had audacity to charge for sessions that…read moretrainer cancelled. Gym stayed open during lockdown. Very unethical!