Freddy's an awesome trainer. Knows a lot of techniques and is a great motivator. He's got such a…read moregood reputation for a reason.

From the owner: One-On-One Personal Training. Fat and weight loss. Muscle building. Muscle tone and definition…read more Specific sports training. Public Gyms, Home Gyms and Office Gyms. Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Physique, Figure and Bikini competition Preparation. Nutrition and Diet.

Amazing gym! Jess (Smash) is a phenomenal instructor who…read morefocuses on the individual needs of every client. He took the time to understand my goals, strengths and weaknesses and then connected me to a group that he knew I would thrive in. The community of people who attend this gym are amazing. Everyone is encouraging and supportive. I highly recommend them!

Jess and the Strength Lab have changed my life and transformed my body. If you are tired of going…read moreto the gym by yourself and not moving the needle and making progress, give the Lab a shot. Jess has a coaching style that can push you beyond what you think you can do. It's a fun atmosphere and not intimidating at all. Jess has helped me get in the best shape of my life. Try it out!

My first visit in I had an email the next day asking me why I had walked in with a friend (person…read morewho got me signed up). They were worried I was sneaking people in. My second visit they said I had made their machines dirty, although I was probably the only person in the building to wipe down my machines, and clean up after myself. (they said my indoor GYM shoes were dirty. The only thing they could be dirty from was their gym.) If you want to be nagged by someone from the gym, this is definitely the gym to choose for you! If you want to have a gym where you have no nagging, no emails, no bull I would definitely spend the extra $20 and go to Goodlife or Movati. It is worth your buck! You get a ton of machines, pools, hot tubs, proper tanning beds, etc. All for an extra twenty loonies... I wish I would have made the better decision. Anytime Fitness is a very cheap gym, with not a lot of machinery to use. (Which is understood when signing up for it, I just didn't expect most of the machines to constantly be in use when I wanted them.) Goodlife or Movati you would have more selection, and more machines. Unfortunately, I cannot cancel my Membership. When signing up for the contract, I was told it was 3 months before I could cancel. Now I have emailed someone from the gym they're telling me 6 months. This is an inconvenience in my life because I would love to drop the Membership. But, instead, I will have to go until March. (OH well. Then I will be joining a much better gym) Spend your money wisely!!!! Don't get a Membership at Anytime Fitness lol. Lesson learned!

Last Fall, when I was looking around for a new gym to join, I called the Barrhaven location, and I…read morewas promptly called back by the franchise owner. I was at first impressed by this, and later joined. However, the customer service seems to stop once they got your signed yearly agreement and first bit of money. There was a few situations that I saw and even brought it to the attention of one of the trainers, but to no avail was it looked at. A few weeks ago, what started out as a misunderstanding, escalated for both the owner and I getting into an argument, where I am no longer a member there, nor will I ever return. I've taken the time to read some of the other bad reviews and can see how the owner (JP) has a total lack of customer service with his members there. He starts you out with an open end contract, where he believes you've handed him a Carte blanche cheque to your bank account where he can simply take money out at anytime. And the minute I challenged him or his staff, he calls me rude. I didn't use any vulgar or even insulting language in my complaint, yet he first cancelled my key-fob, without telling me, and when I complained further, he cancelled my membership, which I was going to do anyway, at that point. Not only does this owner lack total customer care, he's extremely dishonest and a real reactionary hot-head. Someone mentioned he use to be a used-car salesman. That is what you get there. A real slick seller of contracts with no service to back them up. This location is a prime example why gym memberships are the number one consumer complaints in Ontario.

Honestly love this place and they do their best to keep up with the high demand and overload of…read morepeople. Whoever says anything negative about this location is wrong. The staff are so friendly and kind, as well. Hands down my favourite place to be every day.

It's not cheap as others will tell you but why not scrimp on something else? Like... Ex. I make my…read moreown coffee daily. I love this gym... I prefer being outside hiking my dog but when I do go here.. I enjoy it. Get a buddy to come too.. accountability Lots of classes... Included in cost Quality equipment Decent staff Women's area if that's your thing with your own pool and hot tub Main pool. Hot tub. So... 2 pool areas. Clean washrooms and locker rooms. Bring your own lock. Winter... Boots get taken off up front Smoothie area. Place for you to relax with your laptop if needed over a snack. But I get in.. and out. 1 hour 15 min. So that makes me more consistent. Large space with different floors Filter attached to the water stations. Yes!!! Love the bikes Pay a bit less $ if you commit to just the one gym ex Kanata Signing up was easy. Great tour. Training session included but the trainers move on... They don't stay long here Lots of parking but... It's right across from Costco (danger !!!!) so, the area is beyond busy. If there is a hockey game in season that night... Forget it Best qualities for me re a gym Close to home Clean Safe Good equipment Parking This place checks my boxes. It's higher class without the snootiness. But.. I've only been to the Kanata location It pays back to invest in yourself

Great equipment and staff, but need to curb people videoing themselves posing in the men's change…read moreroom while people are trying to change.

I have only been here for the tour but read the review here. They have benches now and personal…read moretrainers classes all day long for cardio and mostly strength building Check it out again Better than fit for less which has a year commitment PF has NO annual commitment And you're right the price is right The hydro massage beds are amazing for that price I left movati which I really enjoyed but far to $$$ at $65/month

Burke's method is amazing. I've lost about 40lbs in 6 months, but most importantly, I've kept it…read moreoff. There has been no "yo-yo-ing" back and forth and my motivation has been high all the way through. He isn't the type of trainer who will yell at you and shame you into doing more. Burke's philosophy - and he'll tell you the first time you see him - is about sustainable weight loss. He's not about the 20lbs in 20-days garbage. If you're looking to make positive change, this is the guy you want to contact.

After years in school and not making my body a priority in my life, I decided to change. Looking…read morefor a personal trainer in Ottawa wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. There are many and most fitness centers have mixed reviews. I met with Burke and was quickly impressed by him... His approach was thoughtful, calm and collected. Looking back, I think it was how fast I felt comfortable around him that gave me that extra push to do this. It was a combination of weights, cardio and, most importantly, learning new ways to eat. I trained with Burke a few times per week. Once I started improving we reduced that to twice. It's been 2 years and I'm still feeling healthier than I can remember! My results speak for themselves: lost 40 pounds in 6 months. And yes, those were my old pants in the pic I added in my gallery! If you're considering Burke and have any questions, feel free to PM me. I'm giving 4 stars for the sole reason that I don't want anyone to think there's a perfect solution. The change that I went through was extremely difficult. It's important that people know that a lot of it comes down to you.

a NO for me. It was…read morevery confusing for me to find their entrance. The doors are located right next to the garbage bins, so the smell will be "pleasant". The receptionist was really nice to me. Their freaking toilets are dirty, nasty and smelly. The equipment is very old and there is only one cable machine which sucks. The smell inside the gym itself is really bad, so I suggest they would turn on the fans. Overall, I was disappointed because their reviews were mostly 5 star. Maybe they were just friends with the owner, Idk. P.S. The prices are great though $49 for students and $59 for regulars, but they do not even have a normal water fountain for reusable bottles.

The gym is a new thing for me and I'm not one for treadmills. That said, I've been working from…read morehome a lot recently and felt I needed something to help me get moving even when the weather is yucky outside. Elgin Fitness was a great choice for me because I don't feel any pressure from staff or members and there isn't a big financial strain. I was given a day pass to try out the gym before committing to a membership. There were no sign up fees and there isn't a contract (if you sign up for automatic payments, they want you to stay around for at least 5 months though) and no penalty for cancelling (just a 30 day notice). The rates are really reasonable--we got a couple's plan for $80 and you can't really beat that anywhere else. I really like that the membership includes access to yoga classes. I went to one today, my first ever, and found it to be a relaxing and invigorating experience. The instructor wasn't overly serious and she was open and made the environment feel safe. When I couldn't hold a pose for as long, or had to modify a pose, there was no judgement and I felt positive about my body. The change rooms have been clean and well kept every time I've gone. They even have hair dryers! There are showers, bathrooms, lockers, and a space for beautifying oneself. The change rooms have never been crowded and I've never had a problem getting a locker (free, just bring your own lock). The gym itself is everything that I need and nothing more. There are a variety of cardio machines--treadmills, stair climbers, ellipticals, upright bikes, recumbent bikes. I've never had to wait for a machine and everyone I've seen use them remembers to wipe them down after use. There is also a good assortment of weight training equipment and a stretching room. The stretching room has swiss balls and mats and the yoga classes are held here--which means the room isn't open to everyone when a class is in session. So if you're within walking distance of this gym, I would recommend trying it out.

I love this gym! It is always clean, the equipment is new, and the trainers are fantastic. They are…read moretruly passionate about helping people achieve their fitness goals and create a great atmosphere for clients. In particular, DJ is a very dedicated trainer who makes working out fun yet focussed. He has a good individualized plan for each of his clients. After moving to Vancouver, I really miss training with him one on one! It is hard to find a trainer with his level of passion and professionalism.

From the owner: Welcome to your friendly neighborhood gym in Ottawa! Whether you're a beginner or a fitness…read morefanatic, Anytime Fitness will help you get to a healthier place.

I love this gym! The vibe is amazing, so clean and and the staff are super friendly…read more Lots of parking spaces available.

Old equipment that needs replacing, sanitizing tissues that never get restocked, sanitizer pumps…read morethat haven't been refilled for months, weights everywhere, etc. Filed a harassment complaint earlier this year, been months and still haven't heard back. Matter of fact, saw the perpetrator working out and yelling aggressively at other patrons the other day, lol. A joke of a gym, if ur gonna choose a gym, the GoodLife Fitness nearby is better, for the most part.