I have had a few facials at the spa and had such a great experience with Michelle. She's so…read moreknowledgeable and gentle - gives the best treatments and best massages. I feel so relaxed every single time. I have gotten a lot of facials before and I hate how some places slaps a mask on you and leave. Michelle does not leave the room, after applying a mask. She gives me an arm massage and ice spoons while my mask was on. They provide lockers, robes, slippers, access to the pool and sauna. At the end of your treatment, you're offered tea and a truffle. The ginger tea is my favourite and the truffle is out of the world.

Best class I've had this year. Though it was my first Hyrox class, Stefan was very clear with…read moreinstructions and they are easy to follow. This class had me sweating in the first 5 mins.

After trying for years and years to get fit and be healthy, Legacy is the first place that has…read moreactually allowed me to achieve my goals and have a ton of fun in the process. I joined Legacy without any experience with Indoor Cycling / Spinning, and I instantly fell in love with. It's a small and tight-knit studio filled with a smiling group of regulars that you will see daily. The instructors are very knowledgeable, extremely helpful, and most importantly...happy and fun people. The studio is led by a dynamic and passionate owner, Andy, who has a personal relationship with each and every member. I've been going for 3 months now, and have found that the diversity of instructors and classes give a great variety to the workouts. Weekday morning classes are a mix of Spin + Bootcamp (strength training), Bootcamp classes offer activities such as TRX and Kettle Bells, and there is even monthly "Ironman" sessions featuring outdoor runs, bootcamps, and spinning combined. On Friday evenings, there is a 90 minute double class that is an awesome way to end the week / start the weekend. I couldn't recommend Legacy any more as a place to achieve your fitness goals and enjoy the process.

This spin studio is overcrowded, the change rooms are open to the spin room and too small to…read moreactually change in. The classes are crowded - don't expect to get a bike every time you go. The air circulation is also terrible. For the price I'll go elsewhere!

If you like convenience and are shopping for a one-stop shop, YOGAthletix conveniently combines…read moreinterval training, HIIT, Barre Fit and yoga all in one studio. Even if you're unsure, YOGAthletix very generously offers a 1-week unlimited free trial promo code when you sign up for their newsletter. REGISTRATION All administrative work happens online via MINDBODY's platform/mobile app. If you're comfortable navigating other apps and webpages, it's superbly easy to sign-up and cancel classes. Personally, I've tried to cancel classes at least 24 hours in advance, and have signed up for classes as late as 30-minutes before class start. Obviously the earlier you sign-up/cancel is ideal, because it helps the instructors plan for numbers and any group/partner work. As for what to expect when you arrive, there are no reception staff and you simply find your name on a tablet and check in. CLASS SCHEDULE With classes as early as 6:30AM during the week and as many as 3 classes on a week night, another bonus of YOGAthletix is its flexibility to offer something for diverse schedules. On the weekend, it has 3 classes each day, with a 8:30AM start on Saturday and 9:30AM start on Sunday. Many of these classes are also consecutive, with no extended breaks in between, making it easy to stack your visit with multiple classes. As well, the classes are scheduled in a way that you do get a break, i.e. HIIT right before yoga, followed by Barre Fit. Most of the classes are 50-minutes each, with approximately 5 minutes dedicated to warm up at the start and 5 minutes to stretch at the end. The 10-minute buffer is great to allow traffic to flow in and out and to allow adjustments in the set up. CLASS FORMAT In terms of the format of the classes themselves, GETnFIT and GETnRIP'D are both interval based training, where FIT is focused on cardio and RIP'D, as the name suggests, on strength and toning. Logistically, GETnRIP'D will move you through various stations in groups of 2+, and GETnFIT is all mat based---but don't be surprised if there are some partner work thrown in for fun like punches. In all the class offerings, GETnRIP'D is the only class where you'll need athletic footwear. All other classes are done barefoot with the option of keeping your socks. For tips on what to bring and what to expect, be sure to refer to YOGAthletix's FAQ page. In terms of yoga, I'm personally not as experienced, but having the 1 week trial definitely gave me a greater appreciation for yoga. Previous to YOGAthletix, the form of yoga I've tried to practice consistently---read once a month a few years ago, was Kundalini---not something usually offered in most studios. As a result, I was never convinced I would like yoga, but after trying YOGAthletix's Yogasana and its nameskae Yogathletix classes, I feel like I "get" the appeal of yoga. EQUIPMENT For both FIT and RIP'D, YOGAthletix has no shortage of equipment, from rowing machines, to punching bags and boxing gloves---from the looks of it, it might be because they share a space with DTS Fitness Education. As for their yoga classes, there's ample supply of straps, bolsters, and beautiful cork yoga blocks, but do bring your own mat! What I was not used to, were Ugi Balls. For weight training, I'm more used to barbells, free weights, and medicine balls, so using Ugi Balls felt very awkward. If you haven't heard of them either, it's looks and feels like the love child of a medicine ball and a bean bag. For the record, there's nothing wrong with using these, just a personal adjustment. If you need to hydrate, all restroom faucets have filtered water and there is a gender neutral washroom available. INSTRUCTORS Whatever your fitness level, YOGAthletix instructors will give you modifications to help you scale your movements to either heighten the intensity or lower the impact, which to me, signals expertise. During my 7-day trial, I had the opportunity take classes with various instructors and really appreciated different aspects of each instructor, i.e. from learning proper form for and how to scale my Chaturanga to my level of strength, to learning different poses to help me approach YOGAthletix's pose of the month--Bakasana/Crow Pose. Out of all the instructors and based on my previous experience, I enjoyed Barb's and Tricia's class the most. I loved Barb's class because she's the only one who's default burpee is chest to the ground, which is how I've learnt them. I love Tricia because she surveyed the group for feedback on both her GETnFIT and Yogasana classes (thanks to a small class size). Based on our feedback of wanting to target our abs in GETnFIT, Tricia ensure we worked our abs plus our backs to fully exercise the core. For Yogasana when I asked to stretch our quads, she did so and also included and emphasized poses that would stretch our piriformis, which I have a lot of trouble with in relation to my quads and IT band---a holistic approach!

I have tried both the barre fitness (with Sydney and director Jamie) and GETnFit class (with…read morefounder/director Glenn) here because there was a free 7 day pass special they were offering over the holidays. I first heard about the studio via social media because they were doing free classes at the Harbourfront during the PanAm Games. I was interested because they offer barre classes. While there are a zillion yoga studios in Toronto, there are far less options for barre. The studio: Great location in the heart of Leslieville (i.e. good post-class brunch/coffee options), easy to get to by the 501 streetcar and there is metered parking on Queen St. as well. The studio is on the 2nd floor. There is a spacious lobby, changeroom (with mat storage), big main studio, and a spinning studio at the back (that I never actually saw). The lobby doubles as an art gallery with rotating displays -- a nice touch. The exposed brick and high ceilings make this a really enjoyable place to work out. No showers or lockers, but most people bring their purses into the studio since there is a lot of room. Everything is clean and looks new. I think there are a lot of regulars here, because a lot of people seemed to know each other. It's nice to have that sense of community. One minor thing, for the fitness/barre classes, in addition to the yoga classes, you need to bring your own yoga mat. Not a huge deal, but most barre studios (e.g. barre3, barreworks, extension room) provide mats so you don't need to carry it around -- more convenient if you are running around before/after the class or coming straight from work. The classes: They have a wide variety of class times, which busy people will appreciate. I found even the weekday morning classes to be very busy, but it may have been the new year resolution crowd;) I enjoyed the barre fitness, which was more fast paced than other places I've tried. You'll definitely feel the burn in your lower body! It was less precision/alignment oriented than slower classes, so just make sure you have proper form from the get go. I liked that we used the UGI ball (a weighted ball that looks kinda like a small beanbag chair) after to really tone the upper body. It definitely feels more like a fitness class than a dance class, no fancy footwork required. The GETnFit class was more of a circuit/HIIT format and Glenn was awesome at providing encouragement the whole time. We used the UGI ball for most of it. I definitely got a challenging full-body workout here, and the yoga-inspired stretches at the end were a nice cool down. I've never seen UGI balls at other places, so I would come back to take this class again and switch things up from my usual weights/resistance bands. It's a place that seems accessible regardless of fitness level. There were definitely some super-jacked ladies in the classes I went to, but also many "beginners". Options were always given to dial up or down the intensity of the moves. If you're interested in checking Yogathletix out, follow them on social media because they sometimes have promotions or special events/workshops (e.g. bootcamp series, free women's self defense, outdoor yoga). They are also part of ClassPass.

The gym post-renovations look great! Staff are friendly and always keep the place pretty tidy…read more Other guests can sometimes be an issue - leaving paper towels, neglecting to wipe down equipment, or not putting equipment back where it should be. Hopefully rules/mindfulness can be enforced a bit more. Bring your own headphones because music is atrocious! Can't beat the price, though.

The washrooms are poorly maintained, there's always a stench of piss. The building itself is poorly…read moremaintained, it's always leaking. The machines and everything else is pretty good for what it is.

Joined at my trial visit ,due to travel never made it to the gym once for 4 months …read more So when I decided to cancel they still charged me 3 months extra " cancelling fees " terrible customer service ,typical gym scam no customer service . Not giving me credit even though they pitch discount packages on groupon . Pathetic

The Good: Classes are really great. Instructors are helpful, attentive, they really pay attention…read moreto how you work out and advise you on your posture and push you to work harder if they think you can. It's never crowded, I think the max is 12 people but its normally less than that (6-10 I'd say), people who come are in all shapes and sizes and represent different fitness levels and atmosphere is nice and non competitive (nothing like your standard downtown fitness studio full of Bay street crowd dressed in Lululemon). Work outs aren't grueling but they are tough enough to break a good sweat and have some soreness the next day. They also change constantly and my biggest appreciation came from the fact they don't make you work in pairs like many other bootcamps do. There is an app where you can book/cancel classes/track your progress etc. The Not So Good: 24 hour cancellation policy seems a bit much as other reviewers have mentioned ($20 fine if you cancel without adequate notice). The amount of marketing emails and text messages is over the top. Package prices are a bit steep: Unlimited classes run at $240 per month. Package of 4 classes a month will set you back $107. Here's what put me off in the end: I got a Groupon deal for 2 months to try it out, I'm moving to the Junction soon so was trying out few places with the intention of signing up permanently and I kinda wanted to sign with The Motion Room 2 weeks after my Groupon deal expires (I'd be out of the country during that time) but they got pushy. First I got a text message asking me to schedule a call with them which I didn't want to do since I tend to be busy enough after work and I attend teleconferences in the office, so no I dont wanna schedule a call and have another thing to remember about. Few days later I was asked to stay after class and one of the trainers did sales pitch, showed me packages and prices, great, no problem at all, its expected they want me to sign up and pay full price after my promo expires. I thanked him and said I'd sign up shortly. Then again few days later a female trainer asked me to stay after class for the same thing, I said I already spoke to someone, she said lets talk again, I repeated the same thing, she started asking when will I know for sure I'll be joining and if I pay now they can apply the membership to the start date of my choice. I also mentioned I was concerned about 24 hr cancellation notice and she said if I get unlimited package I can just chose to lose a credit rather than $20, even though now after double checking I can see their website states the opposite so I assume I was bullshitted to lure me into signing up, then she pulled a notebook asking me when can they schedule a call, I said not necessary, she kept insisting on scheduling a call which in the end just pissed me off, too much freaking headache. What am I gonna find out during the call that you already haven't told me? I said I didn't have time for calls and she looked like she took it as an insult. That pushy interaction, her not listening to me put me off and I won't be coming back now. Do I recommend the place? Yes. If you live in the area or don't mind commuting a bit, if you have steady schedule, if you're looking for good work outs in smaller size classes then definitely go for it. It's evident Joseph, the owner, is very passionate about the business, I'd just make changes to how upselling is done and cancellation fee/notice.

This was one of the Pilates studio that was near where I used to live. Parking is fairly easy and…read moreit is a spacious studio. I enjoyed every class that was offered by different instructor, some were more intense than the other. They are very strict about not allowing late entrance and I enjoyed the view showing from wide/long windows. There's is a coffee shop across the street which made it convenient to get a coffee.

I took the advantage of their Intro Offer (4 classes for $100) to try out a Reformer Pilate class…read morefor the first time. The studio is located in the Artscape Youngplace on Shaw st. Because of covid, the door of the building is locked so you'll have to wait outside before class. The instructor will come down about 5 minutes before class to let you up. The studio is nice and cozy with large floor to ceiling windows and lovely tropical plants all around the place. There are 5 reformers in the room which make it a smaller sized class which is wonderful. (Yay when I get more attention from the teacher! LOL) I was a bit nervous coming in for the first time but the teacher was very nice and explain every steps clearly and made sure I was set up properly between each poses. They even follow up with you by text after class to make sure everything went well or if we might have any questions. I loved the experience and I am excited to continue with them after I finish all my Intro classes. They even offer Teacher Training which might be something I might consider later on.

You wonder if you're in a loud club or a workout space. Wow, the blasting music deafens you so much…read morethat you're barely able to hear the instructor. My watch kept warning I'll go deaf. Outside of that, the class was motivating. They give you special shoes that fit into the groove of the bike because you're standing up on the bike a lot and moving. My instructor was Bea and she had a fun playlist. You do burn a lot of calories because of the intensity. She did 5 minutes of weights and 5 min of stretches. They pass out a nice cold towel at the end of the class. As a cautionary note, a lot of lockers weren't locking. So make sure to test it before you go into the class.

I stumbled upon Spokehaüs after traveling to Toronto for a family health emergency (everyone's…read moreOK!). And at such a high stress moment in my life, this studio is more than I could've asked for. It's convenient location (downstairs from the apartments where I was staying) served as a reprieve from what I was dealing with at home. The studio itself is extremely clean, with basic amenities in the bathroom/shower. Think--deodorant, hair ties, tampons. They offer extra cold eucalyptus towels after class which is a refreshing touch (passed out to each rider using tongs as you cool down post-ride). On my first check in, I was pretty intimidated because I had no idea what I was doing. Thankfully, I was attended to by a super friendly desk person. They gave me a lay of the land and made me feel welcome. They also helped me get set up on my bike because although I am an avid peloton user at home (WHAT'S UP PELOTON), these bikes don't have a screen to tell you cadence and resistance. For reference, these classes rely on number of turns to increase resistance and the beat of the music for cadence. Anyway back tot he experience! While in town I took full advantage of their intro special which is two weeks of unlimited rides for C$50. This was well worth it as I got into a practice of riding almost every day. Big shout out to Riley whom I believe is the owner, she always brought the energy EVERY.SINGLE.RIDE. Even on the last class I took with her, there were some sound difficulties and she dealt with the issue gracefully and pulled off the majority of the class with the mic. I always left her classes absolutely dripping in sweat and feeling like I gave the ride my absolute all. Her music range was wide from Bran Van 3000 ( day throwback), to Drake, and deep moody dance beats. Riley's arm workouts; whether with the towel or the weights were serious burners. I also really enjoyed riding with JWess, I rode his hot rides. Whew, I had no idea you could combine the humidity of a hot yoga class with a spin ride. JWess' rise style is challenging, energetic, and fun. This might sound cliché but the most advanced riders know what to do in order to have a safe, challenging, and enjoyable ride. Meaning no matter what level you're at, if the hand choreography is unfamiliar or uncomfortable for you, don't do them. If you can stand to add a turn to the right for increased tension, then add it. But if this is your first time, give yourself some grace until you get the hang of things, try a few different instructors and listen to your body. Thanks for the awesome time, Spokehaüs team!!

this is definitely my favorite Pilate studio in downtown Toronto. I've tried all reformer Pilates…read morestudios within the downtown core and some on the west end and I'd have to say MMC is truly the best in turns of hospitality , professionalism, convenience and cleanness of the studio all staff and instructors are very welcoming and warm, the classes there are really designed to help you grow lean muscles while helping you with your postures the instructors are truly amazing that if you've never done reformer Pilates before, this studio will set the standard for you so high (in terms of customer care & studio experience)that you'll notice the difference in trying other studios immediately after going throw all sorts of studios I find myself leaning towards spending more time in MMC.

Took Emily's class for the first time yesterday and I was blown away. Her class was gentle yet…read morestrong. It was well balanced giving an amazing full body workout. Emily was attentive to each participant and respectful of the energy in the room. I'm so grateful I got to take Emily's awesome reformer class.