I have been working out with Scott for the past year and have been loving it! I can't say I was one…read morethat stuck to any particular workout routine for very long but have found that I am able to at OBFT. I have really enjoyed the combination of strength training and boxing within one session - keeping it fun while also being a great workout. Scott is great at motivating you to push harder without being too intimidating! I have noticed great improvements in my strength and endurance. Scott pays particular attention to form during the workout which I appreciate as I know so many that have injured themselves through inappropriate training. I can't speak highly enough of Scott and OBFT and would highly recommend them!

Obft is a hidden gem. It's located inside national fitness and they also have a new location at…read morelakeshore. The classes are great and definitely make you work a sweat. I recently tried their 30mins class and I found it great especially after getting back into working out. Would definitely recommend for people to try it out.

This is a great gym…read more I'm going to give this place a 4.49/5. Still an awesome gym. I did one of their bootcamp (circuit style) classes and it was a great class (run by Dani). Definitely got my HR up. I also played around with the equipment a bit. All their equipment is amazing. Four squat racks, four lifting platforms, 2 bench press racks (technically 6 if you include the squat racks), farmer walk bars, Assault bike, Assault runner, 2 sleds, lots of dumbbells, battle ropes, plyo boxes, etc. If you know what you're doing, it's a great place to workout. If you don't, the owner (Jason) is very friendly and easygoing and I'm sure he can help you out (so don't be intimidated even though you'll see guy deadlifting 400+ lbs). The turf is also very long and wide, so multiple people can use the turf at the same time. The rates are very reasonable for this type of gym ($45 to $55 depending on your term). So why 4.49 instead of 5? Change room is kind of small and doesn't have showers. But really, you're there to work out, not have a spa day. Would recommend to anyone. They also have very good hours too.

Millarfit owner, Jason Millar, has been training me personally for roughly 18 months now. After…read moreyears of "on and off" attempts at truly changing my lifestyle and getting fit on my own, I was feeling a little discouraged. So I decided to seek some help to accomplish my simple goal - felling better and stronger, both mentally and physically. Luckily for me, Jason is one of those trainers that clearly just gels well with everyone. I didn't have to trial a number of trainers before finding the right fit. Jason is awesome! Very positive, professional, experienced, patient, knowledgeable and super personable. He really knows his stuff, keeps me on track, and he's always available by email/text/phone if I have questions. Obviously, it's still work and there are no shortcuts, but with a great trainer, it can be fun too. I HIGHLY recommend Jason!

Jason is a great personal trainer. I've been working with him for a few years now. He keeps our…read moreworkouts fun but challenging. He's punctual, always in a great mood and keeps me motivated. I am in my 40s and in the best shape of my life thanks to him!

Instructor: The instructors all have really good energy…read morelevels. Rami is by far the 11/10 best trainer I have ever had at any fitness studio including F45 and Orange Theory locations throughout the GTA and Toronto. I would really recommend his classes. He is really knowledgeable about form and correcting you and has the perfect balance of pushing you when needed and also knowing when to lay off if you are struggling or at your limit. There is one personal trainers during the class that go around and motivate you, correct your form, ensure you are pushing yourself while being safe and enjoying the class. Class and Atmosphere: The intensity is quite good with 500-600 calories burned on average. The class is usually divided into 60 mins: 20 mins treadmill, 20 mins weights, 20 mins rowing. The one instructor is shared amongst all areas of the class. The instructor will call out instructors for all 3 sections. There is TV screens to provide video examples of how to perform the weight-based exercises. The classes get booked VERY FAST and it is hard to get a time slot that is popular such as 12PM on a Saturday unless you book it in advance. Cost/Benefit: I found that the sharing of the instructor was a bit less interactive, than other studios like F45 where you get more attention from the instructor and do not have to rely on a TV screen or peers as much. I also found the cost of the class to be a bit high considering you are more self directed on the treadmill and the rowing machines, so 2/3 of the class cost is really to do things without alot of attention or instruction. Fitness Level: The demographic is truly a range at this location from 20s-50s. I would say this is the "fittest" group of participants I have ever seen in the GTA. If you get motivated by watching other people absolutely CRUSH the workout, this location is for you. Lots of highly motivated and fit individuals. It can be a bit intimidating, but everyone is lovely and supportive. I would say there are certain injuries that would be hard to do in this class. If you have a leg or back injury this would be difficult with lots of burpees, running, rowing. Those are common exercises that would be difficult to modify. Amenities: There is a water bottle station. There are areas to place your belongings but they are not locked. The stations are well cleaned, and instructors provide cleansing wipes for the equipment as you switch to different parts of the class.

My health is worth more than the membership…read more Those that don't like the price should jog outdoors and stop complaining. Save the membership fees and also not gain the benefits of the scientifically designed exercises that do much more than develop muscle groups. It's a family/team environment, membership has many more rewards than the those found in other fitness facilities. I'm a tough sell and bought into the theory.

A personal trainer is not just a teacher teaching you how to use the weight machines but a PARTNER…read morewith you on your fitness journey. From my past experience with personal trainers, Alan stands out as THE BEST one I've ever had. He took the time to understand my fitness goals and tailored the workouts to meet my personal needs. While we met only once a week for an hour, he kept me accountable throughout the week as I had to take a picture of EVERYTHING I ate and send it to him. He also checked-in with me on my stress levels (where at times, were pretty high), and the amount of sleep I got every night. Because of Alan's holistic approach (physical, nutrition, stress-management, and sleep), what I thought was impossible when we started became a reality almost seven months later as I was able to not only reach my goal weight but GO BEYOND it. YEAAAHH!!! We did it...TOGETHER!! Thanks Alan! Before I trained with Alan for 30 sessions, I also trained with Eric for 10 sessions. Eric was great in making sure the workout/movements/weight-lifting that I did was not causing any physical injury, which is common for any athlete. He also made sure I was feeling the muscle(s) working and wasn't doing the repetitive motion mindlessly--these were lessons that I took with me when I trained with Alan. Although I did not feel Eric was a right fit to help me reach my fitness goals, he is a trainer that I would recommend for someone who is already a personal trainer looking to improve their own training or getting back to working out after an injury. I am grateful for Eric's part of my fitness journey! Lastly, I want to mention the InBody machine at FITting Room Fitness Studio. You stand on the machine and it gives you a breakdown of your muscle, bone, fat, and water weight. You are also able to see your how much muscle you have on your right and left arms, trunk, and legs. The assessment is insightful because you can see the breakdown on how much muscle, bone, and fat you have in your body and how much weight you need to lose and muscles you need to gain. Remember, your weight is more than just a number! When I went on a cruise last year, the fitness guy was promoting the InBody assessment for $149 USD per person but as a discount for attending the fitness seminar it was only $99.99 USD for two people. I am so happy I got to do this assessment MONTHLY for FREE as part of my training. This alone makes FITting Room Fitness Studio stands out as a premier personal training studio. And... in case you were wondering, the fitness studio and bathrooms are clean. ;) Happy Training!

Great private gym in Markham, good environment, and friendly trainers. The trainers definitely take…read moreyou to your goal if you put it in work!

I signed up for one month of Bang's hybrid training program. Overall, a highly recommended…read moreexperience! The context: I was super active in my 20's - crossfit, MMA gyms, and at-home training. I've since become quite a couch potato in recent years, and wanted to get back into training in a safe and sustainable way. I've had too many false starts where I would hop back into a strenuous regime and skip gym days because of extreme soreness or disappointment. The owner, Geoff, convinced me this was the right place. The good: A training paradise. Tons of the best gear, including hard-to-find things like battle ropes and a sled. Never having to fight for space to train. Super knowledgable staff that are just fun to be around. Fun and varied routines that got me back on track and feeling confident by the end of the month. Everything is clean, tidy, odour free. The bad: I can see cost being an issue for some people. I'd suggest talking to the staff to see what works best for your fitness goals.

In a downtown Toronto gym long, long, long ago...(a year and a half to be exact)…read more A not so young gym jedi (me), fought to free her republic from the criminal gang known as FAC. (Fats, Alcohol and Carbohydrates) Pursued across the GTA restaurant scene by the Imperial forces, she fought valiantly to resist the dark side (inactivity). Using the teachings (workouts) of her Jedi master; Obi Wan 'G' (Geoff) Kenobi, she was able to build strength and improve her mobility. Together with her devoted and wise side master Kazim and her foam roller, she battled and battled....Then finally decided she needed a change of scenery and moved to another galaxy. May the force (i.e. Protein) be with you.... Whether you're a budding star athlete or a joe schmoe looking to improve your body composition, Bang Fitness can help you with physical development needs. I've had the privilege of training with Geoff and his great staff at Bang during my time in Toronto and I've definitely noticed some changes in my physical form, energy and mentality. While it wasn't all roses all of the way, they made some great strides over the past year in their staff, facilities and programming. Seriously these guys are ready to rock. I'm happy with the changes I've seen in myself and I'm keen to continue my progress even though sadly I'll be leaving these good people behind. Whereas before I used to bellyache about lifting heavy weights or pushing massive objects I now find myself relishing round after round of sweaty punishment! What makes Bang awesome: 1. People come here to work. There's two main options for gym-goers here: semi-private training under the guidance of several coaches or regularly scheduled classes such as kettle bells or metabolic circuits. Each visit, I see gym goers of all ages strutting their stuff and pushing their limits. Vanity gym bunnies: check your egos at the door. 2. Old school programming. Prowlers, bumper plates, kettlebells...all the good stuff is here. You worried about form? They'll show you the basics and graduate you on to harder exercises along your journey. Long term success is not compromised for short term results. 3. Passionate and down to earth staff. They'll let you know if you can perform that set with a heavier weight. They're concerned about your movement but they also want to see you working to your fullest potential as well. Caveats? There are a couple. The shower and change rooms are small and merely ordinary. In fact, the whole space will come as a let down to anyone used to training in a boutique gym environment. Substance and functionality before style. And yes, it's expensive. Bang is by no means cheap but the prices are reasonable for what you get in return. You could bang it out (no pun intended) on the machines at your local Goodlife but you would not get nearly the amount of personalized attention and advice at this independent outfit. If you're serious about making some gains in your physical fitness, check these guys out!

I joined this gym franchise about a month ago and have been going to this studio specifically the…read moremost. Overall it's a great concept. There are different routines each time you go with a different theme such as strength or endurance. You spend a certain amount of time on the rower, treadmill and doing floor exercises. So there's a great variety and all the coaches are really experienced (they're almost too by the script sometimes). The music is always high energy and the Orangetheory screen which shows your heart rate/calories burnt/splat points is really handy to keep you motivated (provided you have one of their heart rate monitors). This particular studio does get a bit crammed when the class is more than half full (12+ people, which is often) as there isn't a lot of room in the waiting area. But it's not an issue when you're working out. It does get fairly busy as there's only one studio in the city. So you should book your spot in advance through their app at least a day earlier. Parking is generally easy to find although workday evenings you might have to park a bit further away. Everyone is friendly and the exercises are easy to tailor to your abilities. I'd recommend this gym and location.

What a great work-out with Danny! This is intense! But the great thing is, they have different…read morelevels made for what you can handle. I consider myself to be quite active, and participated in the more intermediate level... It was hard work! But with a great instructor, and great motivation, this can be a great option for that 1-hour activity.

Amazing place. Helpful and happy staff. Clean and always a rack to use. Overall everything I…read morecould've asked for and more.

I have been training with Daniel for over a year. He kind and gentle. He is respectful of my likes…read moreand dislikes. He has been instrumental in improving my flexibility, mobility and overall wellness. Daniel creates custom workouts that keep me going. Overall Body + Soul Fitness is a great place to work out with a trainer if you can handle the cost of this type of workout space...