unlike gym personal trainers where money talks and then they walk, or hey maybe you don't even get…read morea HELLO until you buy into personal training, Tanya is about so much more than that. She's professional and caring from start to finish, one on one in her personal gym, with her availability right at the end of your phone when you need it. Whether it be dieting or weight training Tanya is there encouraging you and pushing you to your limit with care and concern, turning you into the best YOU you can be!!

This is the only program I have ever been motivated to stick with. In and out in 35 minutes with…read morefabulous coaches: life changing

I LOVE THIS PLACE. Doing my daily morning classes and feeling rejuvenated and pumped for the rest…read moreof day. Great classes. Great fit instructors. Great Prices. Great Vibe. #1. Check it out people.

Everyone was very welcoming at the Calisthenics Centre, you can really feel the positive energy…read morewalking through the door. Kudos to Johnathan for building a supportive community and the equipment is fantastic. They have something for every skill level and during the group sessions, the positive vibes bounce from one person to another -- it was motivating. I highly recommend checking out a class as this is a great spot!

The Calisthenics Centre is one of the best gyms in the Kitchener/waterloo region. The set up and…read moreall of the equipment is next level and it's always an enjoyment to train there. Big shout out to Johnathan for pursuing his dreams and making them a reality! I highly recommend this gym :)

Awesome! The very fact that you've reached this review means that you're considering CrossFit…read more That's amazing. Don't worry, it's really not scary, and you can start no matter your age, weight, or fitness level. Everyone at Royal City CrossFit is behind you 100 per cent. I don't just mean the excellent ownership, nutritionists, and coaches, but the other members too. This is a fantastic community that is dedicated to making you a better version of yourself. I've been attending Royal City for nearly 2 years now, and I'll never again look to a commercial gym for wellness. Let's be fair, when you first walk in it can feel a little intimidating. The music is playing and there are probably some people sweating throwing some dumbbells overhead. You'll also be greeted by some friendly members, and welcoming staff. Everything you see happening on the floor can be scaled to your abilities, and like me, you can start right at the bottom. There is no judgement here, and you'll soon be in those classes getting cheered on by your new CrossFit family. Friendship, community, fitness, and nutrition. Royal City CrossFit has it all. Please come by for a visit, I'd love to see you there. Look for the guy that looks like a younger, fitter Santa (okay, in fairness I'm not as Jolly but I have a big beard) and don't be afraid to say hi!

Amazing club and staff and best price for what you get. No other options like this facility in the…read moreGuelph Area, do yourself a Favour and go check it out! Not sure about the previous post as in my 5 years experience as a member I can say machines are working and minimal downtime on broken equipment

This is a question not a review, I could find a question section, sorry. Does anyone know if…read morememberships can be used at all locations or just the one you bought it from? Thanks in advance to anyone who answers my query R

I have recently started classes here and love it! Each instructor is very knowledgable and the…read morefoundation class I took has given me a good understanding of Pilates and a great start to further my experience with Pilates. If you are new to Pilates or just need a new fitness routine, go here! You will feel more flexibility, more strength and feel longer and leaner. The studio is very clean, bright and calming. Lot of classes to choose from. Easy parking and great location. Registration is simple and classes always start on time.

I began taking classes at the studio having never tried pilates previously, and I can honestly say…read moreI wouldn't go anywhere else. The instructors cater to your needs and your body type so you get the most efficient workout possible. I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone! Plus there is a yummy vegetarian restaurant across the street :)

I would NOT trust this facility and would rather never touch a barbell again than train or give…read morethis place my money. 1. This club is run by a longtime CPU (canadian powerlifting union, part of IPF) member. He was the president actually- he is aware of all the Ontario Powerlifting rules and still has the audacity to not communicate to people that have signed up for his meets, take money out of accounts that have already been closed and harass/shame people for wanting a refund. 2. They ran a powerlifting meet - this meet never occurred due to the pandemic. The federation ordered all meet directors to refund their participants. Every meet refunded everyone across Ontario. Except Vault. Who ignored all the lifter's emails/DMs/refund requests for as long as they could until it got blown up on social media. Then they issued a measly little instagram post (still with no email communication to everyone that's paid) saying they are willing to give a credit for a future meet instead. 3. The owner is not trustworthy and was willing to go ahead and steal people's money (some lifters are participating don't even work FT/couldn't even get CERB etc) 4. The place was confirmed OPEN during the pandemic and allowed their own members to train here and continue their memberships (confirmed by members and ex-members) - which was illegal. 5. The owner suggested instead of refunding everyone properly, that he would be ready to run a powerlifting meet in September. Ok- we are not the USA/crazy. People haven't been training, people are suffering during this time - nobody wants to be put in a forced powerlifting meet in September when COVID isn't over in the slightest. It is NOT SAFE to suggest a powerlifting meet in the midst of the pandemic, despite the federation's rules. Overall, very disappointing practices from this place. Though the people that train here may be strong - there are no excuses! Please save your money and do not ever give it to this gym under any circumstances.

The Vault Barbell Club is a magical (yes magical...you read this right) place where I go 3 times…read moreper week to be led by the magician himself, Mark Giffin. I could not be happy and healthy without him, his club and his two wonderful dogs, Daisy and Leoh. Mark is a very accomplished world champion weightlifter (with the physique to prove it). But he is much more than a weightlifter. He is a very very intelligent, well read and empathetic weightlifter. He knows how to show me what I need to do to improve and he does it in such a gentle way that, if I did not know him very well, I would miss the criticism and wrongly believe that I am actually doing well and pushing myself enough. Like Warren Buffett, he knows how to criticize by category but to praise by name. I dislike being criticized even when it is deserved. I have never been offended by him. When he praises me I recognize the difference between "this was truly good" and "this was good but you will do better in the next exercise". The Barbell Club is very well equipped with the best professional weight lifting equipment by Eleiko the Swedish brand that one sees in weightlifting competitions. Not flashy but extremely well built. Eleiko is the Steinway of weight lifting competitions, Steinway being the gold standard for piano concerts and competitions. The space itself is humble (it was a workshop in another time), located in a formerly industrial area of Guelph. I adore the location. Convenient to my house and in a part of Guelph that I particularly love. So that's what you can expect: a simple but extremely well equipped gym, run by a very talented trainer who will make a huge difference in your life, watched over by his two lovely dogs, Daisy, a beautiful St Bernard, and Leoh a chocolate colored retriever. They will both insist on meeting you at the door. Francis Tapon Professor of Economics and Finance Lang School of Business and Economics University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario Canada