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.

Came here as my friend recommended it. She's a member check-in was a little confusing, but I think…read moreit's because the person was trying to leave as he was done his shift. Class definitely kicked my ass. It was so good. Very engaging coach would recommend to anyone who is looking to get on the right path. I can't wait to come back.

After major heart surgery in May 2023, I needed physio during recovery, on a recommendation from a…read morefriend, I went to SNU, it was hands down one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I was initially intimidated, but after 5 seconds the staff made me feel secure and welcome, after the tour, I was in. But once I started my weekly sessions, they started me off at the level I was at physically taken care with literally every move. Now my fitness levels are the best they have been in 15 years ....and after a year, I feel amazing, I'm now back to running up and down stairs and running around. The place is built to make you want to progress and work. the physiotherapy rooms are on site. Everything is clean and spacious. It's not the same old gym, check out this unique experience, it will change your life for the better. and make it a steady part of your lifestyle.

Katie is a thoughtful trainer. She was engaging and collaborative during the intake session. She…read moreunderstood my goals and provided a clear plan of how we could achieve them together. The workout was awesome. At first, I thought the pace was too much, but I was able to gradually keep up. She paid attention to my form during the exercises. She was insightful with her input, to provide a safe and thrilling workout. I'm super-happy to have Katie as my personal trainer. I recommend Katie because she is knowledgeable, collaborative, transparent and a kind person, with attention to detail.

I have been using Striation 6's personal training service with Jessica F for the last year and I am…read morehappy about it. Last June I felt tired all the time and my clothes were not fitting well so I Google'd the nearest gym to me and found Striation 6. As mentioned in other reviews, the gym is not a large one, but there is enough equipment for a good, full workout. They also offer a number of classes like kettle bell, boot camp, yoga, and isophit. The staff are friendly and helpful. There's a nice sense of community here. It's very relaxed and I don't find that there's pressure to buy sessions, memberships, etc. The co-owners are always on the floor, which shows that they really care about the brand. A nice bonus is that keys to lockers are provided so you don't have to worry about bringing one. Good for: personal training, fitness, working out

Amazing community of knowledgeable instructors and committed members! Started attending their…read moreclasses in Dec 2021 and I cannot recommend them enough. Their workouts are dynamic and their equipment is all in fantastic condition!

Great place to rent out for private training sessions! Enough room for about 30 people to…read morecomfortably work out in with quite a bit of equipment. Location is also pretty central and easy to get to, with lots of free side street parking! Do note that this isn't like your GoodLife or LA Fitness - there's not a lot of cardio machines here but more of a focus on weights and other exercises. However, quite a bit of wear and tear all over the place (cracked mirrors, holes in the walls, etc) Overall, if you're looking for a reasonable place to rent out for group fitness sessions, def check this place out! They also offer classes / training sessions as well on their site.

Located at NE corner of Highway 7 and McCowan Road, this new 9Round Fitness franchise has been…read moreopened for exactly a month now, and a lot of people have been raving about it (including myself... I've been seeing results!) It is a 30-minute circuit training with 9 stations, including a full body workout; you work with in-house personal trainers, and you get to punch and kick stuff #whynot lol. Another good thing is that you can drop in any time; the circuit starts every 3 minutes - just jump right in! The only time you need to book a time slot is when you sign up via website for a free trial session to see if you like it :) Please do take advantage of it if you're curious/interested and if you want to make a different in your overall health! Honestly, I have been such a long time yogi; I was a bit iffy about kickboxing/circuit training when my coworker asked me to join - it does sound a bit rough and I'm too fragile and delicate LMAO. I have decided to give 9Round a try; I go with my coworker at least 1-2 times a week after work. You can do the training stations by yourself, or work in pairs - which is what we did - it was more interactive, we had a lot more fun, and we push each other to work harder! After a month, I noticed that I have become stronger (now with muscles!), toner and my metabolism has surprisingly increased (aka, I eat a lot more now! Food fuels my hungry muscles lol). The owners, Joe and Irene, are very welcoming and passionate people, and they know your names by heart right when you walk in... okay maybe not Joe, he still mixes me and Julie up lol. The trainers at 9Round are friendly and encouraging, and always cheering us on... even though I know they are sweaty and tired. So, thank you :) Overall, I see potential that 9Round will do very well. I have already seen improvement - the way the manage the time, the flow of the stations, the adjustments and alterations for kickboxers of varioius levels. A quick shoutout to trainer, Ken - thank you for customizing my last workout, I really appreciate that. #girlWHOhasFATarms lol. Keep up the good work, 9Round :) P.S. Make sure you bring your indoor shoes! Owners pride on keeping their place clean at all times :)

I can't believe I've been to 9Round since September 2017!! During last summer, I was told I needed…read moreto workout more to balance my food blogging hobby (eating WAY too much) and at that time I was introduced to 9Round by my fellow yelper and friend Cherrie. I came in for a 30 minutes trial with Joe and immediately felt in love with in. Talk about a FULL body workout, I recall I was in pain for 3 days after my free trial! This wasn't the ONLY reason why I joined though, Joe, Irene and their trainers are all so devoted in ensuring you get a good workout everytime and slowly increases the difficulties as they assess your progression. I can't squat AT ALL back then and now I can say I can do a pretty good squat hold. 30 minutes workout, 9 stations, 3 minutes each station really doesn't take too much time at all and you feel GREAT after. I try my best to come here 3 times a week usually after work, see if you can catch me at 9Round one day throwing some punches and kicks! Special shoutouts to the great previous and current trainers here! Joe, Ken, Michael x 2, Steve, Jade, Peter and of course Irene for making a 30 minutes workout intense AND fun at the same time!

I was never a fan of working out. but all that changed since…read moreI became a Member at OTF Elgin Mills. The staff are welcoming and the coaches give me the motivation that I need to keep going. it's a great class, give it a try.

Really motivating, time efficient workout regimen. The trainers are GREAT, the music is awesome and…read morethe all around approach to fitness and fantastic. For true fitness buffs, this likely will be a compliment to your core workout regimen - ie hit your standard gym 3x per week and go here 2x per week.

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.

great coaches great amateur program richard is very knowledgeable and observant and spends a lot of…read moretime developing his fighters

Amazing service and fitness! I signed up for a few classes…read moreand was blown away by the leadership and focus of the instructor, he helped me out with my form and techniques and gave the whole class a great workout I would definitely recommend anyone looking for fitness and boxing classes to go here, the location is a bit hard to find but i can say it's definitely worth it!