We live near the 'newest' location on Ottawa Street North. I cannot comment on the other…read morelocations, since I've only been to this one. The gym is clean and well kept, although the front door setup allows a lot of grit to be tracked onto the gym floor-so maybe not so good for doing floor exercises in certain spots. They have a lot of equipment and various cardio and resistance machines. Jacob's ladder and the vertical rope machine are two unique but challenging machines not commonly found in a gym. Momentum does a lot with the community and has 'people perks' that provide members with discounts at associated businesses. We got in with the 'opening' membership price which is locked in for life, so that is definitely a bonus! Darren was originally the coach only here, but Steph joined as well once the membership numbers came up. Both are exceptional, with a genuine concern for goal setting, proper form and focus on weaknesses or injuries. They do offer package deals a few times a year that let you work one on one with the coach during half hour or full hour sessions. That is definitely a bonus if you have specific goals. Other locations do offer a selection of group classes, but those are an extra cost on top of monthly membership. There are also 'clubs' that members can join for more social interaction with other members. Also, they do organize social events to bring members from all locations together outside the gym environment. Overall very happy with Momentum, its coaches and the involvement they have with the community.

I have been a member with Allure fitness for years. The owner is one of the most hardworking and…read moreinnovative woman in business I know. The instructors are very positive, kind, personable and supportive during your fitness journey. The atmosphere is very welcoming to all ages, backgrounds and shapes. If you have considered working out here, then definitely give it a try. You won't regret it.

Got a deal for intro pole-dancing. Was a lot of fun and perhaps unconventional way to get fit. The…read morestaff was nice and helpful. It was fun to try, but for me personally, probably not something I'd continue. For those of you interested though, there are different levels of classes (not just pole dancing, but also aerial yoga, etc.) to do. Sometimes hard to find parking since the lot is small. But there's lots of residential parking nearby (2h limit during the day).

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

I popped in last week for a Mat class while I was on a work trip near Hamilton. Adrienne was…read moresubbing for the class. She taught a fabulous, dynamic, thoughtful 55 minute class. Small studio space, with plenty of equipment- several reformers, a Cadillac, at least one chair. Enough room for 8 mats. Great boutique studio feel! Easy to find location in Westdale. I would have spent more time there to be honest, seemed like a great neighborhood. Being from out of town, I inquired through Facebook. Karina was prompt to reply and made payment easy through etransfer. Great experience and I would highly recommend forsure!

I absolutely love this studio for so many reasons. Karina is an amazing teacher she makes sure…read moreeveryone is doing each move properly to maximize the exercise and make sure it done safely. She knows her clients showing personal interest. The private intro lesson was beyond helpful she gave me stretches for my problem areas which have been very helpful. The other instructor Kasey is amazing too super friendly and willing to help. The class times are good and the variety of the classes is awesome. So glad I decided to try pilates

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 :)

Fantastic gym, Mark and his staff are always so encouraging and push you to be your best. They…read morealways have an adaptation when life or injuries get in the way too. I live my workouts here in such a small, supportive group!

Best gym in town! Fun workouts, small class size and great coaching.read more

Amazing gym for kickboxers, boxers, and anyone trying to learn the art of MMA. Not just that, if…read moreyou are new, they give great advice on how to become a better fighter. Just there for self-improvement, perfect! Everyone is full of motivation and is completely unjudgmental. Both of the coaches are amazing people who have personally helped me through a lot, even when I wasn't the best to them. They have made me a better person, as well as teaching me how to manage my anger in better ways. I 100% recommend this gym as I have been going consistently for more than 4 months. I love Valhalla MMA and everyone who is in that building. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's success, as well as the newcomers who want to improve themselves. THANK YOU VALHALLA MMA!

This is the best gym I have eve been a member of and I tried quite a few over the years. Gail, the…read morehead coach, is not only a skilled and accomplished athlete but also a great person and a motivating teacher. Each class is different, thought through and definitely pushes my limits. I've been at this for a year and made a huge progress - from learning new skills, to losing weight and feeling healthy, to making new friends. The best martial arts place hands down.

I've been around - gyms and crossfit boxes that is - and CrossFit Kitchener is as awesome as a…read moreCrossFit box can get. At 5,000 sq ft it has plenty of space for any Workout of the Day (WoD) and the owners, Joanne and Lance Mittelhotlz have invested in all the best CrossFit equipment. Everything from Atlas Balls to full Olympic weights, sleds, GHD machines, 15' ropes, KB of all weights and so much more. They have showers, change areas, LCD tv playing WoDs and most importantly highly trained Certified CrossFit trainers. As with CrossFit, community is big, and the members of CrossFit Kitchener are welcoming and fun. Everyone supports each other and the atmosphere encourages self development and pride. It's located centrally located with free parking and the hours/classes are extensive. It offers everything from Boot Camp to specialty competition classes. Seriously, CrossFit Kitchener is the place to be if you are serious about making fitness a sport.