Trainers Fitness Centre

Great gym especially if you want a no-​frills weight room! Prices are good ($ 49 a month) and the weight room is great and takes up the main basement. Not used the cardio area much or the room for classes, but they seem decent. Staff are friendly and signing up was simple. you can also rent lockers $ 15 which is a great plus.

This place is great! There are 4 gyms all within walking distance from my home and I chose this one. Why? 1. I don’t need super fancy, crazy expensive glam workout classes 2. I don’t want to feel like I need to put on makeup and buy a new wardrobe to work out, and frankly, 3. I can’t afford something super fancy (like the ones with a swimming pools and saunas) and really am not sure how comfortable I’d be at those other places (plus would likely excel in my workout avoidance techniques by sipping smoothies and having spa treatments I couldn’t afford). Julia, Chris and Bruce (the owners) are all super friendly and helpful. I feel comfortable and warmly welcomed as soon as I walk in the place (but not like you’re walking into a shoe store where people are paid on commission). It’s casual and relaxed. There’s cable tv (WOO HOO — huge motivating factory in my working out, I’m embarassed to admit), lots of equipment, a yoga/​workout room with mats and one of those swingy boxing bags that hang from the ceiling (clearly I’m an Olympic boxer). On the main floor there are treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, weight machines, a climbing wall, rowing machines, an interesting looking ladder climbing machine and lots more that I have no idea what they do, but am planning on discovering. I feel totally comfortable going up to Julia, Chris or Bruce and asking them how to use a machine if I’m not sure (luckily my friend comes with me and she knows how, but when I go alone, I feel just as comfortable). I go in the late mornings during the week and find that it’s never crowded, always a few people around, but I like that there are all ages and ethnicities there, so I don’t feel like it’s some snooty 20-​something all white place either. There’s almost always a trainer working with a client and it’s nice to see that there are all different ages/​body types in the place as well. Downstairs is a weight room with barbell-​like weights (obviously I’m an Olympic weight lifter as well), but I’ve never found there to be creepy muscle guys anywhere in the place. People here do their own stuff but are nice and it’s really the perfect kinda feel if you’re serious about getting your workout done. It’s a practical gym. As a woman, I find that it’s comfortable, I always feel safe here, never bothered/​ogled/​harassed. Membership includes classes (most are around lunch and dinner times during the week, and on the weekends). I believe that if you sign up for a one year membership, that you get one session with a personal trainer. I’ve seen 3 of the trainers there in action and they all seem friendly, professional and seem to really know what they’re doing. The women’s change room is big, with a wide wooden bench, toilet stalls, hair dryer and showers. I also gotta admit that since I was only able to afford signing up for the minimum (2 months), I wasn’t sure if I was going to renew it and didn’t want to waste money on a lock. They thoughtfully have locks with keys you can use during your visit (for free), which, admittedly makes my life easier. The pricing here is good, less expensive than most of the other gyms nearby. I really hope that I have the budget to renew my membership because I’m super happy here and do want to keep coming back!

I’ve been a member for almost a year now, and like it a lot.
For a student membership (no BS, just show your student card) it comes to $ 45/​month including tax, and they waive the set-​up fee.
Lots of cardio machines — even on a weekday evening I’ve never had to wait for an elliptical. They take care of any out of service machines pretty quickly, too.
Of the group classes that are included in your membership (boxing conditioning, body sculpt, Zumba, boot cam, and several varieties of yoga class) I’ve only been to yoga, but it has been far and away better than other gym group yoga classes I’ve attended, and has never been too crowded.
The only downsides are that it is sometimes hard to catch the attention of the front desk staff (there’s only one person on hand for both reception and back-​office work, it seems) and the showers, which are dingy, take a while to warm up, and don’t really have anywhere to hang a towel or put your own soap/​shampoo/​etc. Both issues are minor, and far outweighed by the excellent value — I just shower at home!

Trainers is an excellent, simple gym that has all the amenities one needs to stay active or get in shape. Friendly staff, a variety of classes and accessible equipment make it an ideal place for a reliable, no-​frills workout.
This is not a high-​end gym. You will not find top of the line equipment nor spa and smoothie services here. Instead, you will find equipment that rarely has a wait time – no matter what time you go – and people who thankfully seem to lack the gym froufrou of other establishments. Its monthly pass is affordable and the personal trainers are great. I trained with Harry and he was awesome and encouraging, without being afraid to challenge me in my workouts.
This facility has two floors. The upstairs is home to its cardio equipment and single fitness class room, with downstairs for weight lifting and training. This makes it a good place for girls who are self-​conscious at the gym, but don’t get the wrong idea: girls love it downstairs too.
When I lived in the annex this was my go-​to place and now that I’m frequenting the area again, I am seriously considering re-​joining.

A very comfortable gym, rarely crowded, even at peak time. Most members are nice. They have a good collection of ellipticals and big windows to watch the streetcars go by, but the equipment is old and it looks like they don’t want to put any money into upkeep. The one drawback is that the place is very dirty and dusty, bathroom sinks and faucets and showers are not clean, downstairs walls are collapsing. A couple of the staff members are not helpful.
The membership has changed for the worse, as they’ve taken on some heavy duty serious members and a slew of trainers from another another gym that closed down, early 2015.
This entire building and corner of Bathurst and Bloor is coming down in the next year, I don’t know where this gym will relocate.

A no frills gym at a reasonable price. While Trainers Fitness Centre may not have the ‘perks’ high end gyms offer, you can work out in peace here.
When people write negatively about other gyms; its either about small /​unsanitary conditions, or being nagged to buy services, or having problems canceling membership. Those problems aren’t the norm at Trainers Fitness Centre.
So to recap: No big positives, but no big negatives. Its an average joe’s gym that is conveniently located at Bathurst and Bloor. Staff is friendly, and so too is the membership.

Trainers is a solid no-​frills fitness facility smack bang in the middle of the Annex (Bloor/​Bathurst) — a great little independant business that serves its community well.
A high 3.5 stars. To break down the bigger picture:
* Facilities
— Plenty of lockers, but there could be a little more space to get changed
— Showers are very basic and there’s some open/​communal as well as some curtained; areas can be a little dim, depending on what stall you pick. Water temp can be tricky, pressure is fine.
— Toilets are fine and clean, sink area is spacious and there’s hairdryers available.
* Classes
Decent variety, although not as frequent as other gyms; all included in membership price:
— Yoga
— Zumba
— Boxing conditioning
— Pilates
— Various cardio
— Boot camp
* Equipment
— There is plenty of cardio equipment — bikes, crosstrainers, treadmills — but all of it’s a little more out of date than new gyms, and it can take a little trying out of everything to see what’s best for you rather than hopping on anything and just going.
— Weight machines range in quality from older to up to date, but all function well and are in fairly decent condition
— Free weights area downstairs has a good range of hand weights, bar weights and assisted weight machines.
— There’s some weights in the group exercise room, and often a punching bag left hanging in one corner.
* Space
— None of the areas are too crowded
— There’s a small area for stretching/​ab exercises downstairs, and also a stretching/​misc area near the cardio machines upstairs.
— The group exercise room is spacious and it’s almost always free when i’m there so I use it for stretching/​misc non-​machine exercises. Definitely a plus.
* Staff
— Friendly
— No-​nonsense
— Helpful, when you have their attention
— Don’t try to push you to buy any extras if you’re just interested in a membership
— Can sometimes be hard to get the attention of, as there’s no one person always stationed right at the front desk.
* Costs
— A good $ 20 cheaper per month than the lower student/​corp rates at chain gyms
— They have a flat rate of $ 44 (plus one off admin fee) if you sign on for 12 months, pretty great for these facilities.
I like the no-​nonsense approach at Trainers. I see all sorts of people coming in, it’s a great mix of folks that’s not overwhelmed by gym freaks there to check themselves out and loiter around in the way talking to each other about protein shakes. I really appreciate not being badgered to buy personal training sessions — i’m on a tight budget, hence my shifting to a lower scale gym.
Obviously this isn’t shiny and polished like your Goodlifes and Extremes, but i’m not there to pose or bask in glamour — i’m there to sweat and keep fit, and i’m finding everything I need at Trainers.

Space:
When my girlfriend and I were looking for a fitness centre to join, we – of course — looked to Unilocal to help us with the decision. After seeing Josh N. describe Trainers Fitness as ‘like the Honest Ed’s of gyms’, my girlfriend proclaimed «Perfect, we’re like the Honest Ed’s of couples».
The reviews that talk about the scrappy underdog qualities of this gym are accurate. It isn’t the prettiest place, but you’re getting more value. It’s a fairly large space with two floors — including a studio on the first floor and a weight room below. It is well lit and easy to find, just off Bloor on Bathurst.
Equipment:
Just about everything here looks like it may be past its prime — but it all works just as well. What’s more, because of the lack of brand-​new equipment, your registration is much cheaper than other gyms. While they may be older, the gym certainly has all the different type of fitness equipment you may be looking for, even a few more obscure apparati, as well as a large selection of free weights.
Services:
All the classes that are offered at Trainers Fitness are included in your registration and monthly payments (45 dollars), you don’t even have to sign up for them — just show up! They include a standard variety of fitness club classes, boot camp and yoga, etc. There are tvs in the cardio area — they’re old, but they’re there.
Rating:
Four stars. While this place may not look like the most amazing fitness club, it packs a lot of value for your fee. And let’s face it, what are you really missing by not going somewhere else?

I live rather close to Trainers Fitness. It’s not only convenient for those who live in the annex and close by, but they are very affordable. My membership is 45 a month and includes all of the classes you expect from a Goodlife or Extreme Fitness.
The difference is clear, however. This gym ain’t modern. The equipment is pretty ancient, reminds me of the equipment used in the Rocky movies (and this isn’t an exaggeration). But this also means that you’ll be building muscle and getting ripped the old way. In my opinion, this is the better way.
The best part of the gym is that it’s relatively empty at all hours before the after-​work rush. Even then, you’ll have weights readily available. For me, the weight room (located in the basement) is one of the largest I’ve seen. It also has all of the equipment/​machines you need for your full workout.
The worst part is probably the old cardio equipment, the attached entertainment centre, and the showers. The tv’s are small and old. The showers look like they’ve been featured in too many horror movies.
But for the price and weight room, this is a great gym.

Great local gym that I was happy to be a member of when I lived in the area.
It’s quite no-​frills; basic machines (sometimes out of order), plain walls, older TVs, however this is all value that is passed back to the gym member.
The staff are usually helpful, and sometimes friendly.
They do have personal trainers on staff who will build a program around your needs (for an additional cost). Boxing, spinning and yoga classes are included at no extra cost and generally run on a fixed schedule.
If I still lived in the Annex I would definitely continue to be a member at this gym.
It’s kind of like the Honest Eds of Gyms (which is a few doors down — meant as a compliment to those who know and love Honest Eds)

Trainers is the type of gym that may remind you of Average Joe’s-that gym from the movie Dodgeball with Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller. But, it has everything a gym should have without the frills.
It’s quiet, and usually pretty empty, but it’s a great place to work out nonetheless. It may not be pretty, but I’d take it over the megatron, beefcake fitness centres any day. Whether you’re an athlete or an average-​Joe, Trainers will fit your needs.
It has a gigantic weight room on the bottom floor, cardio machines upstairs and a small studio for fitness classes of all kinds.
Memberships are $ 44/​month and there are student discounts as well.