If you are looking for a personal trainer, but don't want the typical gym experience, Korezone is…read moreyour place and Ciara and Angela are your go-to girls. I have not reviewed Korezone before now as I was a contract yoga instructor in their old facility and it would have been conflict of interest to pump them up. But I'm breaking the silence now because the Korezone team has moved - into the Pure Potential house on 122 St (+102 Ave) - and I am currently not working with them. Why does the world need to know about Korezone? What they offer, as people, as trainers and as health experts is so high-quality, so personalized, and so full of heart, you won't find a better guided fitness experience in the city. Everyone wants to get in shape after Christmas and before bikini season. Gym memberships sell like mad in the new year and at the end of winter but attendance drops off in February and the summer. These girls and the whole team of trainers at Korezone understand the barriers to true transformation from the inside-out and how to support clients through the burn-out phase of a fitness program. They go above and beyond, and treat you like family, and it is impossible not to thrive and discover your full potential under their wing. Finally, Korezone offers a boutique-style experience that includes an in-house massage service, offered by Tupelo Flo, which has moved with them into the Pure Potential house. The quarters are smaller than their first home in Oliver Square behind Safeway, however with less overhead and house-keeping duties, Korezone is free to do what it does best - help people help themselves be the best they can be.

Korozone is not just a gym or personal trainers, they truly care about their clients.read more

This was absolutely my favorite group fitness class that I have ever taken! The next day I really…read morefelt the workout, despite the fact that I had previously been working out regularly at Orange Theory Fitness. This workout hit tons of muscle groups that OTF had been missing! The equipment is also obviously quality- the treadmills are top notch and very supportive on the knees/body. I was impressed with the instructor Dom (informative, great tunes and energy) and have since returned and all the instructors have been awesome! The vibe at Runaway so welcoming and warm when you arrive that you almost forget you're about to get your butt kicked!! Can't wait to go back.

If you're looking for a butt-kicking HIIT workout, book a session at Runaway…read more They did a wonderful job turning a corner garage into a top notch gym. There are plenty of time slots to choose from, including an Oh:myghawd early session that fits your work day.

My husband and I have been going to the Machine Shop for approximately 6 years. Dean and Ang are…read moreclearly experts in this field. Each and every workout we have direction, support and education! We highly recommend the Machine Shop! Overall, the atmosphere is genuine and kind. I'm personally amazed at the organization and structure of the WODs; there is always more than enough equipment for everyone and the diversity of the lifts/WODs are fantastic! Two thumbs up for this gym and the coaching staff!!!

This is the place to meet and exceed your goals. The small class size assures you're getting lots…read moreof attention and the trainers care about your goals and will help you get there!

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.

You can come any time at any hour which is great and they don't over change you like other gyms for…read morecoming at any hour of the day super place to work out

This place is very odd i have been with them since summer now thinking of not renewing, first they…read moredont allow u in the shower more then 10 mins they put signs up then they took out paper towels out of the washroom which i prefer cause its nice not to mention hygenic more so then wiping ur hands on ur self or ur shirt cause the gym Is a cheapskate. they have no curl or ab machines just target muscle group machines the brand is ok nothing amaZing and mainly great for steriod junkies or gym rats literally anyone that has worked out and actually got results knows u cant just do targetted exercises on machines and expect to be arnold Schwarzenegger this gym Is scattered with useless machines and the ones people actually use are busy , the 1 good thing aside from all the ignorant notes they post is the hours being 24/7 i suspect management changed it was much more friendly in the summer not sure what happened. The washroom was nice now its not even clean with towel bins outside the door they used to be inside the washroom every action at this place has jewish or chinese bean counter written all over it no offense to jews and chinese we all know their religion is money ... but seriously its close to 50 bucks a month membership ur services are NOT cheap and ur limiting showers to save hot water and eliminating paper and what looks like ur counting towels people use to save on laundry!? If ur management reading this give ur head a shake dont think anyone will sign up here i if your treating customers like that facilities crashing ... timberrr. ....... Avoid this place like the corona virus save ur 50 go elsewhere i am done after my term is up.. kicker here cancellations are 50% of term lol typical bait and switch machine The only good thing i can say is atleast this place is better than kingsway location the women working there has so much pms from not eating she literally groans like she is going to give birth while trying to talk to you . Kudos to this location u dont have that issue

This gym is convenient and clean! I used to go here unfortunately I will be returning to south…read morelocation due to billing changes. Was told all gyms are switching from monthly to bi weekly. If you calculate its 2 extra payments a year and after calling to south side snap they confirmed they do not bill bi weekly. We were also told that each snap location is independent owners therefore cost varies? I wish we had known all this beforehand. We were told we can go to any snap fitness location for convenience. So ultimately I will go where I'm charged less

This Gym is CLEAN, FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND ENCOURAGING to go too. The owner and staff are…read moreknowledgeable and informed about trending exercises as well and know the basics. There is lots of cardio machines and weight machines that are easy to use for beginners and veterans alike. Just recently they did some renos which include some great inspiring messages and an awesome Canadian flag.

So my kid took ninja classes here for about 3 years. And the first two or so years were lovely. But…read morein the past 6 months the quality of the classes has decreased for my kid. Not only that but the staff communication has become contradictory and frustrating. Some of the coaches are better than others, sure, but my kid did get at least one bleeding nose that wasn't spotted by the coaches that day. Repeated nagging on billing issues that were already resolved, email advertising for a PD Day camp on a day that wasn't a PD day but rather the national day of Truth and Reconciliation, disorganized classes, and the no longer availability of lockable lockers for belongings all contributed to a worsening experience. There is now a lot of competition in the kids ninja gym space so we will go elsewhere. Sadly this was one of the only facilities that catered toward the really young kids when we started here, and it really was excellent at first with good transit accessibility, awesome coaching staff, and more. Now, the formerly 1 hour classes are only 50 minutes, some days there isn't even an obstacle course, and the seating in the viewing area is less comfortable. Following this business's NIMBY anti-safe consumption space advocacy, I find it hard to encourage anyone to go here. I definitely find that a lot more parents are unsatisfied with the kids classes. Plus it is quite cold in here.

My first time here was great! I didn't realize they split…read morethe gym in two parts though - one side for regular gym/fitness class stuff, and the other side (aka the fun side!) was for obstacle course practice/technique/training!! ** I am so going back for round 2 to experience the obstacle stuff!** The shop is quite spacious for the size it is, and easily hosts workout groups for 10 :) This place is kept pretty tidy, with everything back in its place for easy access for the next group, and the group members voluntarily also help put it back They have lots of free weights and treadmills, couple of different sizes boxes, balance balls, and some other fun stuff not shown in the pictures (like the heavy tires outside!). The trainer I had for the class, Stacey, kicked our sorry butts to the corner of the street and back! Her great energy and enthusiasm spurred us on, considering she was carrying a little human in her belly! I tip my hat off to you Stacey! In a nutshell, Great place, great peeps, and a burning desire to play on the other side!

I joined Fit Body Boot Camp in the new year to conquer my Covid 30 snd kick it to the curb. I…read moreselected FBBC for the variety of class times they offered from 530am to 7pm. The 30 minute format is perfect to squeeze into your workday. This location also has showers. The website mentioned a towel service but I'm guessing that's been put on hold due to the pandemic. From the moment I stepped foot in the St. Albert location I was impressed with the cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere. Trainer Lacey Lawson has helped me through several injuries old and new so that I never had to give up! She knows her stuff and never rests until we find an accommodation that still kicks my butt. Throughout Covid the workouts have been done online, masked, in 6 foot squares, or outside... that is until today! Today was the first time in over a year that FBBC was able to go back to their full body station workouts and it was AMAZING! I loved LOVED loved the variety today which included so many things we couldn't do previously such as TRX chest press, landline shoulder press, and battle rope jacks! I seriously can't wait to go back tomorrow and see what's in store.