Bloor Street Fitness

I joined Bloor Street Fitness because I really needed to lose weight and the location is super convenient. I joined when they had a promotion going on where after the first 6 months you only pay $ 20 per month. The only downside to this gym is that it is small. At least it’s open ²⁴⁄₇! It is not staffed after regular operating hours, though. The staff is amazing! I would recommend this gym to others!

I’m giving this gym a bad review because of the horrible customer service I just experienced.
I travel in and out of town for work. I’m never in town for more than a month at a time, but I still fork over the $ 72 monthly fee because it’s a lot cheaper than paying the $ 15 day drop in fee.
I went in to work out at 6:30 pm on a Sunday. Unfortunately, my previous pass had expired but I was intending on renewing. The guy «working» the front, (Daniel) would not let me pay for a new pass because he was not authorized to do so. Fair enough.
I asked him if I could leave him cash for the day fee or if he would leave a note for the sales associate, that I would be coming in on Monday to pay for a membership. He refused that suggestion as well and told me to leave.
Technically, he was doing his Job, but there is some grey area here. He could have recognized that I’ve paid my dues in the past and I had money in hand willing to pay for another membership. Sometimes great customer service goes outside of the box in order to keep the customer coming back.
Moral of the story, I’m no longer going to that gym to renew my membership. The way Daniel dealt with the situation has left a bad taste in my mouth and I’d rather take my business elsewhere.

Excellent staff. Clean gym. Can get crowded during 6 – 8 PM. Have trained at GoodLife in the past, but no plans to go back.

I love that place.
The customer service is great and all trainers are ready to answer your question and help you. I’ve going there for a few months now and I feel like it’s the best gym I’ve been a part of. It’s pretty familliar and I love it. Boxing with Kobe is great!!!

Good gym if you’re into your work outs. Not great if its just a pick up location like Xtreme. lots of classes, never get bored. I tried them and I’m staying here. Check it out too

Not bad for the price. Very convenient location.
Its a bit of a dungeonous gym, but I kind of like that about it. Peek hours are insane. The space is small so I sometimes find I am waiting for machines or weights. A big plus is that it’s 24hrs, so I try and go later at night. The towel service could be more consistent. The free classes upstairs are a great alternative from weight training.
Overall happy with the place.

I’ve been a member of this gym for a few years — machines are always broken, towels are not always available, the scanner at the door works part of the time, ladies room has toilet paper sometimes, it’s not clean on a regular basis… inconsistent is the only thing that I can promise…
It’s cheap and the location is right… therefore, it’s in business…

This is not a fancy gym, but it suits my needs: something close to home, reasonable fees, a good selection of weights and cardio equipment, and most importantly, a laid back, unpretentious and diverse environment. There’s a good mix of men and women of all ages and all levels of fitness, from beginners to people who clearly take fitness extremely seriously, and unlike some other gyms most people seem to be more interested in working out than flirting with each other/​looking at their muscles in the mirrors. (As a sidenote, the mirrors/​lighting are pretty flattering!)
I was pretty annoyed when management reduced the hours to 12pm-​10pm on weekdays and 9 – 5 on Saturdays (closed Sundays). The 24-​hour pass is only something like $ 30 but it basically forces people who want to work out in the mornings to shell out the money in addition to the monthly membership fees. I also wish they’d reduce the air conditioning in the summer; sometimes it’s blasting so much that it can be difficult to work up a sweat.

Pros:
1) Great location: Very close to Dundas West station and Roncesvalles.
2) Good hours: They’re actually a 24 hour gym if you want to buy their extra security card for about $ 30.
3) Month to month membership: I refuse to sign a gym contract. And I’m leaning in the direction of avoiding cell phone and other contracts as much as possible. Other than guaranteeing the gym owner some financial security, I don’t see how a membership benefits me at all. So, I’m grateful they offer $ 50/​month memberships without commitment.
Cons:
1) Cleanliness: My main issue with this gym is that it’s a bit dirty. There never seems to be enough spray bottles to clean the machines with. During cold and flu season especially, good sanitation is very important. It’s difficult to keep the equipment clean if the bottles are always missing or empty. I have asked the employees (who seem overly busy checking their hotmail) almost every time I go, and they’ll refill them when asked, but otherwise never. I’ve also talked to management about it, but it’s still not done well.
2) Lack of Washrooms: Only one washroom for men, one for women. When the gym is busy, there can easily be upto 20+ people working out. This might not seem like a big deal, but when I work out I like to drink alot of water. I think having only one (filthy) toilet for each change room is totally inadequate.
3) Not enough Cardio equipment: They have four treadmills, which are almost always busy. Maybe 10 elliptical machines. A few bikes. If I ever opened a gym, I would have at least 60% of the space filled with cardio and maybe 40% weights. This place is more like 75% weights 25% cardio.
Overall impression:
This is not the nicest gym I’ve been to by any stretch but it does serve a purpose. If they improved on the overall cleanliness and sanitation, as well as put in a bit more cardio equipment, this could be a great gym. The location is the best part for me as it’s literally 2 minutes from my home. My biggest problem with working out in the past has always been ‘getting there.’ If you’ve worked all day, and then have to take a bus or something to get to the gym, it’s easy to skip it and go straight home. But if the gym is near your home, you can go whenever you want. I love the month-​to-​month membership, but the quality of the gym has me questioning whether I’ll keep coming.

Standing at a cool 5’2 and weighing a mean 120lbs I’m not exactly the one you’d fear if you ran into me in a dark alley. (In fact, I’d probablly be the one to turn and run away.) But when it comes to my workouts I’ve found that traditional aerobics classes are not what I need nor enjoy.
Ex-​rugby player turned cream puff I am the type of city girl who loves to sweat and feel the burn days after my workout is done. I came in with absolutely no training whatsoever but their trainers and classes had me feeling like a pro in almost no time at all.
You don’t even have to buy your own gloves but I do recommend it, especially if you are on the dating scene. ;)
the gym offers a wide range of opportunities to box-​yer-​butt back into shape while having an absolute blast.

«You’re a WRECKING MACHINE Rock!»…well, you would be if you joined this gym, an establishment you can’t miss because of the massive boxing gloves guarding its entrance.
Obviously, they specialize in boxing classes/​free box, etc. but they also offer yoga classes and personal training as well.
(Why do I have «Eye of the Tiger» playing in my head suddenly?)
It’s a great gym, and it’s not all MANNISH (don’t think Million Dollar Baby). It’s very lady friendly.
Let’s see… can I reference any other boxing movies? Wax-​on, Wax-​off? Wait. That’s karate.