The Pilates Reformer class introduced me to new exercises. The instructor was excellent.read more

Another PS for Studio In Essence:…read more After my very first pole dancing class, I feel it may be worthy to provide a little feedback on what my experience entailed! As previously stated, I'm less of a minx, and more of a mouse, so my nerves were a little on edge prior to the class. I know the studio for its playful energy and great instructors, and so with a few gal pals, decided why not. The class is absolutely not intimidating. Our instructor, Christy, was sweet, smiling and eased us in with fun stretches and conditioning exercises. There were lots of giggles and great body moving. The entry level pole class seems to be about building the proper muscle to support ones body weight, as progression entails more body lifting. Christy taught us some key exercises to help build and prepare our bodies for more intense moves that would come with time. Its very much an eased in process, and very fun! I'd suggest wearing pants as oppose shorts, as the extra slide from the fabric could making things a bit easier. The attention to body awareness and technique exemplified a superior knowledge of instruction, and its clear that the pole class is more than just a giggle or two. Great work out and a fun time.

No such thing as too muscular at this gym! But don't be intimidated. They are nice super hero…read morelooking people. I love going to Fitness Fx. If only for the fact that I am an average, skinny, 5'10 male. And a lot of the guys who go to this gym are professional body builder's! Its great to walk up to them lifting eighty pounds or more with one arm and I'm there with my nice and light fifteen or twenty pounds. I try to stare them down but they simply laugh at me. This gym boasts "a full stock of dumbbells ranging from 3 all the way up to 160 lbs." This is very true. I never find myself waiting for a dumbbell set because someone is using it. They have enough for everyone. And they are improving! they have added what they call a "cardio theatre." In other words, they have more cardio equipment. There is an open space concept which has its advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantage is that everyone can see you while you are working out. But in my opinion, just get some confidence and remind yourself that no matter what body type you are, you rock! Then rock it out! The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful. If you start talking to them you find out right away that you feel part of a team or a family. They are there to support you. It feels more like a team or family first and a business second. Which is very important to me. They also have a juice bar and a lot of televisions so you can watch Oprah while on the cardio machines. Their prices are the same as most other gym's. Not very expensive but not quite cheap. In my opinion, you definitely are getting a good price. With the addition of new, on site tanning beds they are showing that they are keeping up with the competition at a steady pace. Fitness Fx has been one of my favorite gyms for all of the above reasons. But perhaps the reason why I give it a fourth star is because they are improving with new equipment, more programs and store renovations without increasing the price of their membership. One of the most admirable things I have seen a gym do in a long time! And I definitely took notice. So stop sitting around, reading my reviews and head for the gym! Afterwards get a protein shake and go back to reading my reviews. :)

A great neighbourhood gym. When I first started coming here I didn't think they had enough cardio…read moreequipment - because that's my fall back - but once I became a regular I realized that's just not why people go to Fitness Fx. Whatever machine I'm interested in is usually available immediately or within 20 minutes. It's a very friendly place, and things are generally tidy and ready to use. I do find that depending on the time of day there are some folks who forget the "please don't drop your weights and scare the jittery among us" rule, and clang their weights pretty hard on the ground. That said, the management have responded well to this kind of problem and promised to remind repeat-offenders to control their dumbells lest they bounce on someone's toes and cause a more serious injury than a simple pulled hamstring. The rates are really reasonable, and they've been good lately at updating their class schedule too. ETA: Within hours of writing my review I went to get some exercise and found new cardio machines all set up! Well done, guys :)

Best yoga studio in the city! My second home. What an amazing community of staff, instructors,…read moreyogis and therapists. You have to try it!

Bright, open space studio (unlike most in the city) which is nice…read more I've recently started drop in Flow classes and have become a huge fan of this space. No pretention, excellent instructors, great location if you live in the west end. They have a great start special - unlimited classes for $23 - 10 days straight. Namaste.

I have been a client of Shyanne's for several years. Yesterday was my first 90 minute session with…read moreher. It has always been a great experience with Shyanne, but the 90 minute session took it to a whole new level. I do not plan to do any more 60 minute massages

I had several osteopathy treatments from David Braha at Bedford Health Centre and they were…read moreexcellent! After just a couple of sessions my right leg and hip felt much looser and comfortable and I was able to resume my skate skiing with ease. Thank you!

Great fitness club in Purdy's Wharf Towers by the waterfront in the heart of Downtown Halifax…read more Clean, intimate setting, with new fitness equipment. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. I loved participating in their "Mission I'm Possible" challenge and it really pushed my limits!

From the owner: General Fitness- Fully equipped cardio and strength area, Group Fitness, showers…read morePersonal Training, Pilates, Yoga, HIIT, TRX, Barre Boxing, Core Conditioning, Group Cycling, Bootcamp, Women Only programs

An update: The company called me shortly after my yelp review went up. (google alert google alert)…read more FYI: some program that messages you if your company name is ever used on the internet or something like that really cool stuff) Not that I intended on using yelp for any purpose besides simply writting a review. I only know about this google alert thing becuase I was once on a fourm asking about a company in the USA and another user poped in on us first post and said I am here to answer your questions. I own the company and then explained he is a google alert user when everyone was like weird how did you know we were talking about your company. LOL Anyhow the answer is no men are not allowed at the studio but they recomended another place to workout that allows men which is closeby. As for my metabody pass (see last review) whatever. The thing was 20 bucks for a 30 class card. I got bigger things in life to concern myself with other then why a womens only studio would get mixed up in a fitness pass sold to both men and women when men are not allowed to use the studio?

Beautiful space, friendly staffs, knowledgeable and caring teachers, lots of choices of great…read moreclasses!! They have special classes like backcare, weekly kirtan, also for cancer and chronically disease! The only studio offers such classes in Nova Scotia that I know!!

Erz... ma bad. Apparently Kim isn't the owner anymore and the space is now called "Ama la Vida"…read more(love life is the translation). I went to claim a Groupon I found for $50. TIP: judging by how many people have arrived using Groupon's... I'm thinking they frequently have promotions on there. What I don't like of the place is that the classes are 75% towards gentle or restorative yoga of sorts. Which is fine, but I only do these 1 or maximum 2 a week. I like the sweaty & strength classes! They used to have power yoga, hot yoga, summer body yoga!! Now the only workout classes are pilates (offered Mondays), Piyo (offered Mondays) or flow (offered 3 times a week). Furthermore, I think most of the classes are restorative because the place is geared towards an older demographic. Pilates usually only has a couple of us attend whereas the restorative classes are always full. The space is beautiful and they have free use of props... but once my month is up... i'll be looking for a new place. =(