I came for a group trial class last month and loved it!…read more If I lived southside I would be looking at drop in passes or membership here no doubt! The owner, Shara, taught us a group class and I loved it! She asked us about any injuries and took the time to come around and check in with us during our circuits for any modifications required. You'd be surprised how 30 second stations can kick challenge you yet leave you with enough energy to keep going. The warm up with the bands around our ankels, knees, and thighs was super challenging but also somehow stabilizing and didn't both my knees or back one bit! I loved the teamwork and atmosphere. The location is a bit off the beaten track in an industrial area but not a big deal. The inside is absolutely gorgeous! I noticed a sign that they also have "cold baths" and a "sauna." Sounds like the perfect way to end a workout here! I would absolutely recommend SVPT to anyone looking to challenge their fitness routine!

The other morning after some local MMA fights (and maybe a bit of overindulgence in the Strongbow…read moredepartment) I dragged my face off my pillow and joined my partner and other local mma fighter at SVPT to see what the hype is all about. I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Complete Martial Arts and Fitness alongside some of the best MMA fighters in the city, including a couple UFC fighters - they all do personal training at SVPT and only say the best things about owner Shara Vigeant and her facility. Upon my 9am arrival at the centre, I was greeted at the door by 2014 Global Women of Vision 2014 award recipient Shara herself. She was bright eyed and bushy tailed with a smile and showed me where to put my things. After taking a gander at the walls lined with signed glossies of winning athletes singing Shara and her trainers' praises, she had me sign a waiver and get right out on the turf. Our session started with a warmup. We did a bit of foam rolling, some stretches, box jumps, chucked a medicine ball around. I started breaking a sweat right away, but I wasnt uncomfortable. As we were working, Shara asked me about previous experience with working out, the gym, my jiu jitsu classes, etc. I am a complete beginner and have never experienced any form of serious gym workout or personal training. I was in for a treat! I had a great time sweating my ass of and hauling my weight around. I was amazed to see the strength and stamina of the athletes I was working alongside. The workout was quick paced and interesting. Absolutely challenging and even fun. I learned how to swing a kettle bell around, use some resistance bands, do squats with an elevated leg (tough one!) and even pushed a weighted sled back and forth - all the while thinking: My ass is gonna look great. The SVPT facility is incredible. Larger than I thought it would be and Immaculately clean. The air is fresh and moving, clean towels and access to water bottle refill station are available to clients. I'm no expert on what makes for up to date things at the gym, but the equipment seemed new, modern and well maintained. Half of the floor is green astroturf (all the better to push a sled across, i guess!) The garage style door at the back allows for natural light to come in as the sun comes up. After my session, I mopped the sweat from my head and headed towards the change room to shower and change. The beautiful modern change rooms were like walking into a washroom in a showhome - except times six! A line of sparkling showers with temperature controlled taps (not like the push-button, lukewarm and timed showers at gyms and pools) were closed in their own cubicles with private changing area. Clean sinks and well lit mirrors (even a little basket with some toiletries you may have forgotten) would make SVPT a great place to start your day and still be able to freshen up before work and taking on your day. (did I mention how clean it is? You know me... I like my public places clean!) All in all, I have to say I'm actually shocked that I appear to be the first review of this place! I had a great time, have nothing but great things to say about SVPT. Shara was an enormous help every step of the way, ensuring my posture was correct and pushing me to move forward. It was definitely a treat to see what all the fuss is about! I will make a habit out of this.

At first I didn't like this location. I felt it was too dark & kinda musty smelling, however I…read moredecided to go back & give it another shot and really glad I did. Most of the time the place is REALLY clean & I love that! The counterperson is always friendly & happy to answer questions. They play a lot of hip-hop music on the sound system and I appreciate that instead of the usual gym music, so that if/when I forget my headphones, I can still workout to good tunes! There was a problem once with no hot water - but the girl was on the phone pronto to get it fixed & apologized for the inconvenience. I was really impressed with how she handled the whole thing. Only detractors are that sometimes the bike - when pedalling- will skip a rotation and cause my leg to jolt downwards...after a few of those & you soon quit the bike. I've noticed some of the treadmills were down...and the elliptical trainer machines look ancient! Also, there is a room with hardwood flooring and while I trained there, It was often cluttered & disorganized :(

Really great gym! The atmosphere is inviting, the equipment is new, the staff is friendly and it is…read moresimply one of the best gyms I have ever worked out in!! Really recommend it!

This trainer does not understand what her contracts entitle her to. She signs her clients onto…read morefixed term contracts and then expects her clients to give her 30 days notice when the fixed term contract ended, which is not how fixed term contracts work. She's also not professional in her communications with her clients. Find someone else as a trainer unless you want your mental health destroyed.

From the owner: We live in a world that is constantly changing with circumstances outside our control. As a coach I…read moreempower clients to invest their time & energy into the variables we can control. Taking a natural Holistic approach to balance, strengthen & heal the Mind & Body by Temple

The gym is a small space and classes often feel over crowded…read more I feel like the gym has ridiculous policies - if you buy a 10 visit pass you have 10 weeks to use it and if you miss a class because you are sick that week you either make it up or you lose the money. I think with as busy as life is these days a little more accommodation is in order. I have bought passes at other facilities that give you an entire year to use their 10 visit pass. I wish they would reconsider that.

The classes are fun and the staff are in great shape especially Lara. The classes are geared…read moretoward cardio and endurance, so one isn't going to get a sculpted body by doing these kinds of workouts alone. Sorry, but "toning" doesn't exist. Nevertheless, there are a lot of positives, I like that they are ladies only, and definitely will help one develop muscle endurance and burn some calories. I don't think this is an effective way to a hot body, but something enjoyable to add for variety.

A place where you can get rid of guilt of eating french fries or your favourite fully calorie…read moreloaded food last night. Convenient from my place and fully equipped with the machines and gym accessories with a reasonable amount of membership fee. Rating: Cleanliness: 5/5 Staff: 4.5/5 ( Courteous and accommodating) Equipment : 3.5/5 ( I think they should upgrade their machines now)

The best gym in sout Edmonton hands down. Deadlift platforms and no shortage of bars and racks. All…read morenew weights.

This gym is owned by a local couple and they have 2 locations. F45 is such a great workout as they…read morealternate cardio days and strength days as well as combo days. The prices can be a bit expensive compared to your traditional gym but the workouts are all laid out for you so it's like having a personal trainer as well. They also have a body scan machine so you can see how much muscle mass vs. fat you have and work towards changing body composition. Really love Susie, Kim, and all the trainers here. The people who workout here are also really friendly and inviting. Highly recommend trying a free trial as they do offer one week free and see if you like it first. The trainers can help modify exercises for you if you have an injury or just simply unable to do some of the moves so it's great for all fitness levels.