Edgemont World Health

I love this gym I have been a member for many years. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The trainers top notch! Love the pool in the summer with my family

My only problem with this location is the lack of parking space. As the building is shared with the squash court and a swimming pool, good luck finding parking when there’s a tournament! More than once I was late for teaching my class (or didn’t get to workout at all) because I couldn’t find parking and I had to park across the road in the residential area, and it’s not even a guarantee that you’ll find a spot there since obviously I’m not the only one with that idea.
I finally had enough and switched to a different gym with ample parking all around. The gym itself isn’t bad, though. Hence the two stars.

Let me preface this by saying, yes I understand the stigma surrounding commercial gyms, and that if you’re looking for specified training in certain sports, globo gyms are probably not your prime destination. Commercial gyms are convenient and we stopped here while visiting town.
So…
World health promotes that they have equipment geared towards Olympic weightlifting ie bumper plates (meant to be dropped) and platforms to lift on. The absurdity in this is that the unqualified trainers, who say stuff like «if you can clean it, you shouldn’t have to drop it.», enforce a blanket policy that you can’t drop the weights… ON THE PLATFORM.
To train Olympic lifting properly, you are supposed to train only the concentric and to avoid eccentric.
The trainers say stuff like «catch the weight and put it down slowly after a clean, jerk or snatch». Not only would this make the training less effective, it is also dangerous to catch a near maximal effort Olympic lift on the way down. It’s dangerous for the shoulder joint, dangerous to your back. Your knees can also get clipped during this process leading to a severe knee injury. It is very clear in the sport that you are supposed to drop the weight after performing the lift. Simply put, It is MEANT TO BE DROPPED.
It’s like you have people who have never participated in the sport, telling people how they should train.

I’ve been going to this World Health location since last fall and I really enjoy it! I love the variety of group classes that are offered and their times are very convenient with my work schedule. There is a MASSIVE cardio area with very new equipment as of recently. My favourite feature is the Ladies Only area. I love how quiet it is and provides the same equipment that can be found in the regular areas of the gym, mind you the cardio and circuit equipment in there are a little more dated. The staff are super friendly and are always there to answer my questions. The cons would have to be how crowded it can get during peak hours and the difficulty to find parking that goes along with it. Lots of vehicles can be found parked on the hill beside the main parking lot. As well, they charge an extra $ 20 a month due to the towel service and possibly the pool upkeep, which is unfortunate as I rarely use either. However I prefer it over the other locations regardless so I am willing to pay that little extra!

I think world health is a great gym especially edgemont! It is a great clean facility that has the option for women’s only area. It still has tons combined space. I have not yet used the pool but it looks nice, the sauna is a very nice benefit. I think its a great gym and a good environment.

I reccomend this gym after 9pm (maybe early morning too). It’s a decent gym but not the place to go to lift weights during peak hrs. In my opinion, when compared to other WHCs I’ve used, this location caters to crossfit. As a result, be prepared to have someone teetering on a balance ball or jumping around you as you have 200 lbs of iron pressed over your face. Also members here love to make a mess. Anywhere you go upstairs you have to navigate a mess of trainers, weights, rollers, stools, and whatever else the newest exercise fad requires. Don’t be surprised to see the squat rack occupied by people doing curls and pushups and there isn’t even a standard standing calf machine, nor hack squat. If you dislike meatheads do not worry, there are not many here! Full of jabronis, however, who love wearing Hugo Boss beaters and tilted caps to their daily bench press comp and curl fest. These jabrones also love lifting beyond their ability with bad form so they can drop the weights to show everyone how badass they are. Overall though, the facility itself is pretty good and is enough to work your muscles; the clientele will work your patience.

This gym is A-​OK if you live in the NW, and is really WHC’s flagship location in town. The facility itself is quite spacious, and includes some special amenities like an outdoor pool with poolside service from the Edgemont Grill, an adjacent infrared sauna, and tennis courts. I would say these amenities are their main competitive edge. The space also allows them to have a considerable number of exercise machines, though not the most I’ve seen in town. The change rooms are modern and well maintained.
If you are the type of person who can stick to a workout routine, and not plateau, you could be happy with the amenities and price point of this gym. Of course, WHC will offer you a dizzying array of options for membership, but in the end the simple truth is that long commitment is the only way to get a decent rate. Purchasing personal training packages at signup will save you money over the normally exorbitant rates. Why do it? Because for many people who can’t push themselves hard this is the only way to get a body-​reshaping experience at a normal gym.

This is a complicated review for me, lots of pros and lots of cons.
I came to this gym originally with Stephanie S. and had a decent workout for sure. I’ve gone back a few times, but I’m definitely torn on if I will continue.
First off the price is atrocious. $ 40/​bi weekly. You’ve got to be kidding me. Especially when I can workout at Talisman (which I think is a nicer facility) for a fraction of the price. Parking can suck, but I generally go at weird times.
Locker rooms are always clean and quiet spacious which is nice. I do love the infrared sauna, as opposed to traditional saunas. I have yet to use the pool, it would be way better if it was inside and you could use it all year, not the 4 months we kind of get summer in Calgary.
Last time I was there, all the bosu balls were flat, I couldn’t find a medicine ball to save my life. People had their stuff every where and had no routine to how they were working out and a small selection of kettle bells in light weights.
I’ve wanted to get into squash, so it’s great there is a pro shop and so forth there, but you have to pay extra money. Which again I think is a rip off, especially when other gyms provide full use.
I don’t think I’ll ever get a membership unless they offer some wicked special, without all the fine print crap and just do drop ins when I feel the need or if I’m going with someone.

Love this gym.
Recently I decided that I should get off my butt and hit the gym once in a while, especially since I’m no longer able to eat whatever I want and get away with it. Since I live close by (and had a horrible experience with Gold’s a few years ago), I decided to check out WHC in Edgemont. They are a bit more expensive than the average gym however I feel it’s worth the price I pay.
I’ve heard a lot of people gripe about the parking and maybe I tend to go on the slower days, but I’ve never had a problem finding a spot. If you have to park in the overflow (which isnt even that far), SO WHAT? You’re going to the gym anyway, consider it a warm up. The gym is spacious, modern, and clean so nothing to complain about. They recently renovated the change rooms and they’re really nice, although I’m not a huge fan of the shower area (loud heavy doors, completely see through glass) but not a big deal. All of the equipment on the floor is in good shape and well maintained. Lots of machines so you can usually get one right away. The classes that are included in the membership are great, I love the yoga although it’s a bit more fast paced than you would get at a yoga studio. Also, not that relaxing because weights are constantly being dropped on the floor above you. Staff is friendly and the trainers are really helpful without being pushy. I joined here and about 6 months later decided to use the personal training services and I’m very happy I did. I’ve been working with Brittany for a few months now and I can always count on our sessions to get a great workout.
The biggest draw for me is the Infrared Sauna. It makes my workouts worthwhile and sometimes I will come just to use it. The outdoor pool is awesome in the summer and the pub inside the gym will serve you drinks poolside. The restaurant has wicked food, the pasta bar is amazing, and I LOVE my protein shakes after a workout.
Again, I love this gym and I feel it’s worth the extra money.

You may not believe me, as my body does not look like that of your average gym rat, but I’ve been a member at quite a few gyms over the years, and this one is among the best.
It’s a big, spacious place with a good amount of cardio equipment, a decent free-​weight area and two other areas with miscellaneous equipment. If you’re looking for it, chances are they have it.
The staff seems friendly and helpful, which is less common than you think, and they have a bar/​restaurant for an after workout drink. Add the racquet ball courts, tennis courts and massage services and you’re doing alright.
Like any gym there are peak hours that it gets busy, but I have seen a lot worse.
I do have two gripes. First there are an incredible amount of World Health personal trainers on the floor at one time; I literally stopped and counted 15 at one time. It’s not a huge issue, and it is their business model (they have to make money), but there are times that it seems like a whole section is taken over by personal trainers.
That can be forgiven, but what can’t is the parking situation. It is mind boggling to the point of frustration. They simply don’t have enough, or anywhere close to enough. People have to park on the grass, across the street– you name it. I am not one to embelish to any great degree, and I have no problem saying it is horrendous. I would rate this place 4 stars if it wasn’t for the parking.
Definitely go here … but get dropped off, walk, take the bus, anything that avoids hunting for a non existant parking spot.

As an avid squash player, this location of World Health Club is fantastic. The availability of courts, squash leagues, pros and junior programs is one of the best in the city.
The recent locker room renovations coupled with toiletries and towel serice have made this one of the nicest gyms in the city. The club has a good selection and amount of cardio equipment however alot of it is somewhat dated and could be replaced.
Getting your weight routine in order is somewhat difficult as the weights are located on two levels and the weight benches for different exercises seem to be moved on a very regular basis.
With onsite massage, chiropractors, physio, and the Edgemont Bar and Grill to socialize after a workout, it is hard to beat.

I am sorry about the previous two bad experience, because I cannot say good enough things about this gym. I know this is not the cheapest gym and I have other options, but I personally choose to stay at this gym. The gym emphasizes on personal training so much that they would give you two free sessions when you sign up for a membership with them. Then during the course of your membership, there will be people calling you asking if you would like two more free sessions as part of their nutrition program promotion. I ended up joining the personal training program for good. Believe me. It helps. No matter how good you think you are at motivating yourself, having a trainer is always better. You’re bound to be corrected on forms on exercises you’ve always thought you have done right. Most people without trainers do exercises wrong without knowing, and this is coming from my personal trainer.
The best part is that my personal trainer would give me a free session here and there. He did not charge me for my first week training with him and the last week (so four sessions there) just because he was a nice guy, and whenever he had to cancel on me the night before, he would give me a free session to make up for it. I cannot count the number of free sessions I’ve gotten.
You might think that only a desperate trainer would give so many free sessions, but nope, he’s one of the most reputable trainers in Edgemont Club. He is really tough on you and make you work out like you never have before, and he is picky about form and would never let you go uncorrected.
The only criticism I have of the gym (which really isn’t directly related to the gym) was that I got treated badly by the restaurant owner (the tenant of the gym) and his daughter, and I asked the gym’s general manager to help me, as there was nobody else to complain to. He was sympathetic but was also sticking up for the restaurant owner and his daughter. I could use more support there, but like I said, this is not directly related to the gym but just the tenant.