I came here for a Namaste: Yoga + Goats event. It was a collaboration with the Thistle Hill Petting…read moreZoo. We had a 45 minute yoga class with adorable baby goats and baby lambs wandering about. A very distracting but super fun class! The venue was spacious enough for this type of activity. I had plenty of opportunities during class to play with the cute baby goats and baby lambs. The staff were very friendly and attentive. They even helped to create some memorable photo opportunities when the class was finished. Eg. Tabletop yoga pose with a baby goat on your back! We had 15 minutes at the end of class for cuddling and posing with the little babies. Although there were some minor but expected accidents (poo and pee) the staff were very quick to clean the area. They had a mop bucket on standby. There were also disinfecting wipes available afterwards to clean our mats or any other spills. This was my first time here and I had a blast! I totally recommend coming here for a yoga class...especially with baby goats and baby lambs! I love that this venue offers this unique experience!

I have never seen a business deal with a problem so quickly. Thanks to Tyler, who got it all sorted…read moreout, and Joyce, who showed me around, I am now a happy patron of this establishment - meaning I love this gym! This place keeps the equipment in good shape and there is enough space and enough variety to allow all the people there to do their own thing. Also, the change rooms are clean and well set up. I have a one-month membership, with no credit card on file, and I look forward to renewing it regularly.

I've been training here with Devon Chang for a while and I definitely enjoy it. It has been…read moredifficult for me to get back into going to the gym these days, but having a trainer makes a huge difference. One thing that is great about it is that if you're into cardio (like me) you will never have an issue finding a cardio machine because everyone there weight lifts. It's also never too busy so that is a plus, especially during this time. In terms of COVID safety, I think they're doing well. Masks and sanitizer everywhere as well as barriers between all the machines. I feel safe enough.

The facility is fantastic at what it does. I had a great experience specifically with the…read morekinesiologists and their athletic tests, measuring my strengths and deficiencies. I haven't tried any of the chiropractor services or training, but I am sure they are also amazing at what they do. Unfortunately, they are also great at wasting people's time. The reason for the 1 star instead of 5 stems from the latter of what they excel at. Originally, mutual interest was expressed regarding having me on as a trainer for the facility. I even went as far as visiting the place in person for meetings, as I did not live in Edmonton at the time. A verbal agreement was reached , originally having something in place for August of this year. However, nothing came of it, with zero communication coming my way. No updates, no phone calls, nothing. A subsequent in-person meeting in September had me waiting 30 minutes for the GM who was late, also taking a phone call in the midst of what was supposed to be a professional meeting. All of this happened, just to find out that there was nothing on the table yet on paper and that I'd be contacted with more details about employment within the following week; explicitly telling me there was still interest and value in having me on board. Attempts to reach out to the GM regarding this have been unsuccessful. I've called and texted them, just to be told that my messages had gone to spam or were lost; still without any clarification or updates about our last meeting. I followed up and asked again about the situation, but was met with no response. When that didn't work, I attempted to contact the owner, which was also met with no response. Eventually, I gave up on working here and stopped trying to contact anybody at ATHX. A direct yes or no would have been fine, as at the very least, I could have looked at other options . This whole experience has been frustrating to say the least as I moved to Edmonton. The amount of stress dealing with this place probably took some years off my life. The time, resources, and patience I've used trying to make it work here could have been used elsewhere. To be treated like an absolute joke is unacceptable and I caution anyone who is interested in working here to be mindful that there's a pretty good chance that they will waste your time.

The team here is unreal, I was a frequent flyer then moved to Toronto for 6 years and was so…read morepleased to see the growth of services and the same people there. Thanks for always fixing me and keeping me nimble! Big kudos to Brad and Derek there!

I have been in-and-out of No More Excuses for many years and I absolutely LOVE everything about…read morethis gym. What you get from NME are workout classes (Strength, Spin, Tabata, Zumba, Pound - to name a few). You also get an AMAZING community. Aside from classes, NME frequently plans outings (white water rafting, axe throwing, etc) and events in the gym (meal prep, workshops to promote wellness). They really care about the WHOLE person, not just the packaging..... and I love this!! The last thing I want to add is that Cheryl, the owner, cares - about everyone. You'll see what I mean, if you try this place out. It's WAY more than a gym, it's a community. Everyone is welcome.

I have been going to this gym for a little more than a year, and I really like it! As soon as you…read moretake your first class you can feel the different vibe as compared to other gyms or group fitness classes. They will notice that you are new and help you get set up for class, and all the instructors make working out feel fun and inclusive. Regardless of your fitness level, you will fit in and feel welcome. The owner, Cheryl, cares about each member and takes the time to learn everyone's name- plus she's funny and entertaining to take class from, she helps you forget the pain of the workout (at least a little bit)! The only downside I can say is that it can feel a bit pricey if you're comparing to a monthly gym membership, but if you work out the per class cost it is really reasonable and definitely worth the extra money. Paying in advance for registered classes is great motivation to keep going to class, something I always struggled with when I had monthly memberships. Definitely check it out, especially if you are just getting started or getting back on track with your fitness/exercise journey- you won't regret it!

I started using the West pool in May, 2022…read more The Summer hours were limited. The East pool was mostly closed, so I had no choice. It's got lane swimming and a deep end for diving and fooling around. You access it by the Universal change room annex. If people identifing as ladies want to change in the separate locker room on the East sideof the building, one has to keep their access card in hand and run across the main hallway, re-swipe the card and walk through a unisex change room into the pool area. I decided to just use the "no nudie pants" Universal locker room. However, after I shower to go home, I will trek across the hall to put my makeup on in the ladies only dressing room. As I've been told by my male friends, they really hate it when ladies use the mirrors in the Universal room. It's too close to the bathroom stalls where we might hear them pee. Wah!! We don't like listening to you pee either. I went into the gym twice. It's pretty nice. Now that classes on campus have resumed, you can't get a machine. They are swamped. Long lines and crowding. Not for me. The only reason I stay in this facilty is because my membership fee is waved because I'm the spouse of faculty. Otherwise, I'd go back to the Kinsman.

The replacement U of A gym for students and alumni, attached to the old gym building (Van Vliet…read moreCenter) and the Butterdome. Well equipped with everything a good gym should have: variety of cardio equipment, dumbbells, barbells, machines, stretching areas, and a dedicated powerlifting area. It also contains a personal training only area and a state of the art climbing wall. An obvious budgetary omission is washrooms, using requires exiting of the facility and a short walk to the Van Vliet or Butterdome. Hours limited during the summer and holiday periods. Crowded during peak hours.

A great place to really get your sweat on! If you're looking…read morefor something different from regular gym memberships or more challenging workouts, might I suggest a CrossFit studio? With smaller class sizes, you can get more personalized attention/help from the instructors during classes, and make sure you are completing the exercises in correct form so as to prevent injury. They offer a range of memberships and classes/exercises not usually seen in other gyms/workout studios, like the multitude of arrangements and heights for bars, rings, and ropes. For those looking to try it out, I'd suggest the kickstart program - a 4 week program (12x one-hour sessions) that goes over every movement they offer and how to progress from whatever level you're starting at, which means ALL levels are welcome! A drop-in/punch pass is also a great place to start if you're wanting to check it out and get a feel for the space and instructors :) Remember to bring a water bottle and SMILE!!

One of the best crossfit gyms you will ever go to. If your in the area, drop in for an intense and…read morefriendly workout! The Coaches - Each and every coach, from the 4 owners to the new Level 1 coaches, are very knowledgeable. Whether it's your first time at a crossfit gym or your an elite competitor, they will give you tips on how to improve. EVERYONE gets some 1 on 1 instruction from a coach throughout the class (often there are 2 coaches). If you are struggling with something, they will put the extra time and effort into either give you new verbal cues, demonstrate a lift, show video clips, or researh new ideas - trust me, there's no movement you can't conquer! I have found that many coaches at other gyms either don't care about helping you improve and would rather chat with their buddies, or they just don't know how to help you.These coaches LOVE crossfit, and it shows. The Gym - The gym is bigger and better after they moved one door down - a larger space, new rig, extra weights, and new toys (ie axle bars, tires, atlas stones, punching bag, you name it). Plenty of space for the class, plus personal training, plus athletes doing their own workouts. Sometimes the workout is in the back parking lot, and there's a good running loop with minimal traffic. The Schedule - Armoury has the BEST schedule out of all crossfit gyms. They are pretty well open 6am-10pm, and are even open for a few hours (not just 1 or 2 classes like most gyms) on Saturday AND Sunday. The WODS - The workouts are programmed weekly by one of the coaches (regional competitor). There is always a new focus but the workouts are always unique. I have found that many gyms stick to the basics and it seems you're doing a similar wod every week, but Armoury is very good at throwing in new movements and pushing your limits! There is always a strength portion and a wod, plus extra credit if you must! And of course there are always tons of scaling options - technique comes first, and you only push yourself as hard as you want to. The Atmosphere - Everyone at the gym is very friendly, male and females, age ranges from late teens to senior. Come for a workout a couple times a week, or become a regular and get competitive - they've got the tools and resources to send people to regionals if you so desire!

I went to Travis initially because he believes in altruism and also because I needed help doing…read moresome stretches that I was hoping would heal my muscles faster from workouts. He started out with a 30 minute lecture on the anatomy his stretches would stretch out, and while the information was kind of interesting I could've done without it. Once we finished the session and I was doing the stretches at home I found they were doing nothing more than making another part of my body sore, so they were having the opposite effect of what they were supposed to, so I abandoned them. My body seems to have loosened up organically on it's own, so this problem seems to have solved itself. Overall I was disappointed in the value I got for my $85. The only thing that prevented the review from being a 1 star review is I found he was very patient in teaching me the stretches, so that's a point in his favor.

The process of healing the self, whether physical, emotional, or both, is less daunting with the…read moresupport of a few trusted people around us. Travis has become one of those people for me. He is intuitive about people and uses this to find creative ways to draw out his clients onto paths towards better health. I am grateful for the small progressions we've made already and I look forward to so much more. I am admittedly not the easiest client to work with, but I am getting into the groove. Some people, like me, are a bit afraid to jump all in. But I think that fear does go away. Travis is a person who conveys hope -- nothing could be more important in encouraging people to embrace a healing journey, whatever that might look like. He is one of those rare human beings who genuinely cares about others. He has finessed the balance between being encouraging and challenging; this is not easy (especially with a sensitive type like me!). Working with you, Travis, is a gift. Thank you.

I've recently returned to the gym scene after being absent for the past 5 years having two kiddos…read more In the past two weeks, I've visited 4 gyms and 3 yoga studios. I must say that this gym location, GoodLife Fitness, in St. Albert is my favourite of the gyms I visited and hence my new membership here. What I like: It's brand spanking new. All the equipment, the building, the sauna, and exercise rooms - everything is clean and sparkling. As you enter on the main floor there is loads of cardio equipment with a huge television on the main wall made up of many smaller screens as well as individual screens on the cardio equipment. The main floor also has a weight circuit and a personal training area. Also on the main floor is child minding and the locker rooms. There are saunas in the ample locker rooms and plenty of space for getting changed, locking up your valuables, and getting showered/dressed after a workout if you so choose. Just before you take the stairs to go up, there are several reclining massage chairs. Upstairs is where the free weights live as well as another complete set of circuit equipment. There is also another washroom upstairs. Now here's what made me choose this gym, the exercise rooms are great! The group fitness room is wider than it is long but ample for for 60 participants and there is a dedicated cycle room with state of the art spin bikes (ready for clip shoes) with LOTS of fans which is a must for me in a spin room. There must be more than 40 bikes - lots! What I like about the group fitness schedule is that they have classes ranging from 6am to 8pm with many back to back in case you want to combo top a Jillian Micheal's 30 minute shred class with a Les Mills Body Flow (yoga, tai chi, pilates combo) class. Speaking of Les Mills group fitness classes, that means they get new releases with new choreography and music regularly for Body Pump, Body Step, Body Flow, Body Attack, etc. They also currently offer CXWork and Zumba. All classes are included with your membership fee! There are yoga mats and everything you need all ready for you in the group fitness room if you don't bring your own. The staff have been welcoming on every visit and the parking lot has ample lighting for anyone nervous about late nights or early mornings because this gym is open 24 hours a day! The cons - This is the largest of gyms and there aren't any ladies only areas but that won't deter me any but I know this could be a deal breaker for some. I'm definitely excited and motivated to put my health first and GoodLife is just the place to do it!

Good place to work out People friendly…read moreGym a bit small Equipment is good and maintained