I was interested in testing out some new gyms in London and I was lucky that Orange Theory was…read moresigning up people for their soft opening. If you signed up, you could get discounted monthly memberships, and 4 free classes. The sign up was kind of long and confusing but in the end, I was signed up and ready to hit the classes. The staff here are working out the kinks as it hasnt actually had its grand opening yet so I dont want to judge them too harshly. They are helpful and welcoming which is all I can really ask for at this point. The classes are essentially high-intensity interval training (HIIT). They actually promote the same process as my current gym, the 'afterburn effect'. When you do short bursts of intense activity for a small period of time, your body continues to burn calories during the day. I know that this process works for some people, as I've been working out this way for a year, and I've seen many people lose a ton of weight due to this type of routine. Inside the orange-lit workout room you have a row of treadmills, a row of rowers, and a row of weight stations with a trx, bosu ball, free weights, and an ab dolly. During the workout, the trainer will let you know what you need to do. Every workout is different. No 2 workouts are the same so if you dont like doing the same thing over and over, this spot is for you. I have to say, the best thing about these classes is the technology. Before you enter, you are given a heart rate monitor. This is a cost of about $80 but these things arent cheap so its worth it. When you walk in, the staff can see that your monitor is on and working (or not working and you need to adjust). When you go into the workout room, the monitors above you tell you your heart rate, along with everyone elses. The goal is to get into the 'orange zone'. This is where you want to be to get that 'afterburn effect'. For every minute you are in the orange or red zone, you get a 'splat point'. I dont think there is any reward for getting splat points other than getting to a final goal that your trainer may set for the group. They say that you should attempt to get 12-20 splat points in a session. You'll start in the grey zone, move up to the blue as you warm up, the green will show your warmed up, the orange is the spot where you are working, and the red is where you are going all out. You'll spend a few minutes here, but they ensure you are not uncomfortable or at risk of hurting yourself. When your workout is done, you actually are EMAILED your results for that session. The minutes you worked out, the amount of time you spent in each zone, the calories burned, and splat points earned. Coolest. Thing. Ever. If you are someone who likes a smaller class, likes to have instruction, and wants something new and exciting each workout, this is the class for you. However, if you are like ME and you are not a fan of running...then maybe you will want to try a few classes and figure it out. I am no cardio bunny. I like body weight exercises and I like the bike or elliptical but I loathe running. I went to a few workouts, the first had about 20 minutes of running (intervals of slow, medium, and fast pace) and another class had 10 minutes of running, and a bunch of rowing, and then more running. Oh my goodness, my legs were burning. I don't think I will end up signing up for Orange Theory simply because I am at a point where cardio is actually doing me a disservice. I need more weight training. While there are SOME weights here, it is lower weight, high reps, at least for the classes I attended. I definitely suggest checking this place out and giving it a try. It's very cool and the heart rate stuff is not as gimmicky as I thought, it's pretty awesome!

I absolutely love Orange Theory Fitness! The staff are always very welcoming (usually always greet…read moreyou by name when you walk in the door) and the coaches are all excellent. The workouts are tough but fun and I love that they are different each time. I highly recommend OTF to anyone looking for a killer workout in South London

I have been going to this great place for over 3 years . I tried few places before ,none of them…read morehave the value this place have , spaces are great , staff is just amazing , the place going through a transfer period due to ownership change , the new owner is doing great by renovating lots of things , from fixing the roof ,and the pool , carpet change and lots of other nice changea , keeping in mind that this place is 40 years old , I understand changes will take time too , you have my full support

I will never join a gym again because of this place. Easy to sign the contract, but they will…read moreskin you alive to rip you off when you try to get out of it. Joined with my son and was paying for both. My son moved out of town and I stopped going since January of last year but continued paying the dues because I know COVID was causing hardship for local businesses. I cancelled my membership but they won't stop taking money out of my bank account. They insist my son has to end his membership. He says They insist that this be dealt with by snail mail or in person. No compromises. If I stop payment they have threatened to ruin my credit. What happens if a couple sign up and the relationship breaks down, then one party refuses to cooperate? I will never ever join a gym again.

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Sahyl Singodia of Goodlife Fitness @ London Masonville…read moreLocation. Our work-out extended over several sessions. Sahyl courteous attitude, friendly nature and well organized work-out has left an indelible positive mark of Goodlife Fitness. I found Mr. Singodia to be considerably gracious, considerate and dignified. I am also, touched by the welcoming attitude of Todd and his colleagues. I am very pleased to have joined the Goodlife Community. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Sahyl and Todd and all the Management teams of Goodlife Fitness Mamoun Gamal

The 3 free workouts is a scam. Nobody showed for my appointment and I was rushed into membership…read moreand personal training. They said that they didn't know of any 3 workout deal.

Moved from the Westmount location to the Wellington and Baseline location for convenience. It just…read moreopened in the new year and I don't think the equipment has ever been wiped down. I never see anyone claiming except for the washrooms. The equipment is covered with dust and sand. Make sure you wipe the equipment before using. Very disappointed!

this is a heads up review for anyone considering using the new Fit4less that is going in at…read moreBaseline and Wellington. there will be no parking. Too much in that plaza and already not enough parking when this place opens good luck finding parking and as well the side streets are full with people from the hospital parking on the streets

This is the best gym in town. Such an incredible community, amazing coaches, very high quality…read moreprogramming, and the members who stick around for a long time achieve amazing things! Not your average gym. 10/10 recommend if you want to break free of the big box gym rut!

I cheated on my gym a little. Forgive me. I was curious about the classes at Hybrid Fitness so I…read morefilled out the form on their website. I was emailed within a business day and I got more information on the classes and signed up for a Sweat and a Strength class. Their website is really easy to use in terms of finding out the schedule. I also found that in their portal area, you can even see the kind of things you will be doing in some workouts. This gym is pretty huge! There is an open reception area with a spot for people to stretch and roll out before and after classes. There is an open gym area where people can come in and work out on some of the machines and free weights. Keep in mind, this is not the type of gym where you run on a treadmill for 20 minutes. If you want to lift heavy objects and put them down, hang around on some bars, and swing on some rings, this is a good place to do it. The women's locker room was really big with multiple showers (including a handicap stall), lockers, and room to do makeup and hair. There's hair blowers, products, and straighteners available to use as well. For both classes I was in, it was around 20 people which is apparently uncommon. They had an influx of people from another gym come in so they were dealing with some additional bodies. Either way, the workout was adjusted to ensure we could all do it at the same time AND there were 2 trainers there to help out. The workouts are very crossfit-centric. Where I'm used to bootcamp with a timer, this is more "do ___ reps within this time" or "for ___ minutes do as many sets of ___ movement and ____ movement". This was new to me as I am used to doing however many reps I can get in before the buzzer goes. It was tough but it was doable. You can scale it back if you need to but they did ask for everyones reps at the end which may be a bit intimidating for newbies. I really really loved how the trainers were on top of helping your form or giving you props. I also loved how everyone high-fived each other after the workout. I'm very glad I took a chance and came out to Hybrid. Definitely take advantage of their 3-free classes. If you want a tough workout that builds muscle, but also conditions your body, the sweat and strength classes are great. They are easy going and casual. If you want some competitive action or big lifts, they also offer those types of classes as well. While I have no intention of leaving my current gym at the moment, I now know a very good spot I would flock if I do.

3 years I've been attending this gym and I've had no complaints. It has everything you need from a…read moresauna, to tanning rooms, and even massage chairs that you can use. Pricing is very reasonable considering you have access to premium squat platforms, treadmills, stair-masters, and weights. The gym has great staff and trainers if you ever have any questions and will be quick to assist you; one of which stands out is Jorge who actually assisted me with questions I've had in mind. The gym is overall amazing and it disappoints me that it has negative reviews because for it's price and equipment you have access to is very generous. To conclude my review I can safely say that this gym is pretty elite and has overall great vibes and people. But unfortunately I have to give it 4 stars not because it lacks anything that an individual may ever need at a gym but due too the fact that it doesn't stand out amongst the rest of the gyms in london. personally, I would definitely add friendly competitions and a leaderboard regarding the squat, bench, and deadlift; even other things such as treadmill records and stairmaster records which would overall keep people coming in exited and working towards achieving the best versions of themselves. That is my review!

I have had a great experience doing morning classes. The staff have been fantastic my classes are…read morechallenging and the variety is great. I can't imagine going anywhere else.

This is an amazing gym. I would recommend this gym to every single person I meet. All ages come…read morehere. They have plenty of qualified personal trainers, high quality machines, and their dumbbells go up to 150lbs. They also have an amazing protein/smoothie bar I highly recommend the nutty monkey and blueberry goodness. The price is reasonable and if you're a student or live nearby you get a discount. It is open 24/7 all you have to do is scan your key fob, which you can also scan on the treadmill and it tracks your progress. The staff is extremely accommodating and welcoming, every time I go I feel so incredibly comfortable. Please consider this gym, you will not be disappointed.

I've been going to forest city for a little while…read more The truth is I've had a good experience, and from the moment I arrived to this gym I was welcomed and treated well, especially by the manager Randi. As far as the facility itself is concerned it is smaller than the average gym perhaps, but it is extremely clean and well stocked. Further, the members are very respectful, and at any time the members working out will be one of the helpful trainers. Add to this that the facility is open 24hours with a member key-card (which you get by paying a refundable deposit), and that you also get access to the Berkshire Club's pool next door, I am very glad I came. The prices are reasonable, especially if you get a groupon.

Been going here for years, the staff is friendly and the gym is huge. The women's section is nice…read moreas well if you prefer to have a more quiet experience I've done their personal trainer program too, the system is smooth and the person who trains with me understands my needs well :)

People working here are so beyond rude. Friend gave me a pass to test it out as I was in the market…read morefor a gym, but they treated me like I was doing something wrong by using it lol, like don't offer free passes to try out your gym if you don't want people to come an use it. Other than the bitchy staff, they have a great equipment and a nice pool. Management just needs to pay closer attention to hiring people that don't show how much they hate being there.