GoodLife Fitness

Goodlife has brought out extreme fitness and so my previous review is obsolete. This place is pretty decent again

What you’d expect from this type of gym: it’s a meat market for singles, it’s a factory for people to come & go with little to no instruction doing harm to their bodies, and not really doing much positive for their fitness. This place, in my opinion, is really only suitable for people who actually know what they’re doing, and have some anatomy knowledge under their belts. I can’t count how many times I saw people doing exercises with poor form, which is not that surprising. What is surprising, however, is how staff with «TRAINER» printed on their T-​shirts would repeatedly walk by without correction or comment. Of course they want you to pay for their personal training, but it’s absurdly expensive (1hr of personal training = MORE than 1 hour with a regulated health care professional, like a chiro, physio, or RMT).
I would have given this place one star, except they have heavy bags, & I love heavy bags.

I was reluctant to try this gym because of the reviews on this website — so I’m glad I didn’t listen.
Those who have had miserable experiences with creepy staff members and misleading sales reps have not had the pleasure of dealing with Claron.
At first I was intimidated by the young Chris Bosh lookalike, as I am generally awkward and completely out of shape but Claron immediately made me feel at ease.
A lot of people say that Extreme Fitness is all about the hard sell and that their trial offers are a bait and switch but all of the pricing details were laid out very carefully and I never once felt that awkward pressure that one can feel from a pushy sales person.
Once the payment options were outlined, I was able to decide whether I wanted to continue with absolutely no pressure and the rules for cancellation were also stressed BEFORE I agreed to a plan. He also reminded me of my consumer right to cancel within ten days which is something I don’t think they are required to do.
This is a great sales tactic as I am ten times more likely to buy when I encounter this method instead of a pushy sales jerk who shows no interest in what I’m actually looking for.
Anyways, on to the gym. A big part of the reason that I picked this gym is I heard there was a steam room, whirlpool and sauna. And there was! So now I don’t have to abuse my health insurance and go down to Elmwood Spa for a massage every time I want a steam.
There is also a comfy sitting room with a big screen TV in the ladies change room.
Unlike the YMCA etc, there are hair dryers, hair gel, body lotion, deodorant etc available in the very large women’s change room!
Free Towels!
There are two computers with Internet access available for member use in the lobby.
The unlimited classes that come free with membership are abundant and there is lots of variety.
Also, my membership gives me access to all other Extreme locations in Toronto.
I am sure I will enjoy my membership here, but if I don’t, I can cancel in ten days. No pressure!
*Update* I just had my fitness assessment with Nathan — great guy — not intimidating at all, took extra time to thoroughly go over my problem areas and where I need improvement. Very nice and understanding person. Of course there was a bit of a sales pitch for personal training but it wasn’t pushy and I never felt that awkward guilt trip that some sales people create. All around this gym is a great experience and by finishing my workouts off with the steam room I leve feeling relaxed like I’ve just come from Elmwood spa!

Like a bad break up that just won’t end.
I understand that I have a one-​year contract that I can’t be rid off. And that you emotionally black mailed me into purchasing a number of personal training sessions that did me no benefit. But when I leave you 2 voice messages, and 3 in-​person messages, you can have the decency and professionalism to get back to me.
Eventually, since no one from the gym would return my call, I dropped in. They made me wait thirty minutes, as I watched a number of employees (between 5 to 7) walk around aimlessly. When I got seriously irritated, one of the employees that had been previously occupied staring at air, decided to assist me. They were of no use at all. And the person that I had actually came there to see, never did end up answering my questions.
I just wish you would get the hint Extreme. You and I are no more.

I workout in the mornings. So I have no clue what the gym is like at other times.
The gym basically has two levels. One level has the cardio equipment (bicycles, cross-​trainers etc. The second floor has the weight machines + free weights and at least 10 treadmills facing Yonge Street.
SERVICE/​ATMOSPHERE
Generally warm reception.
Some Personal Trainers are plain rude and /​or laissez-​faire toward their non-​clients. If you are standing in the way (and ts very clear that you are)…move your a_​s! How rude.
Best time to workout, in my view, is 7am to 9am daily.
Mens change-​rooms are immaculate and always fully supplied.
Not a very chatty gym (like good life down the street). You go there and do your work and get out. To distracting yakky friends — save the yakking for the bar.
Gym Membership Renewal was a breeze with the new assistant manager.
PET PEEVE
Expensive Parking. Green P City Parking Lot behind the gym. 1hr = $ 4; 1−2hrs = $ 6. Really City Council Really! I’m parking to workout… to be healthier… and you want to charge me for parking… Really!
VERDICT
…PASS. I go 3 – 4 a week. And will continue for another year as i’ve just renewed my contract. ⁵⁄₅ if parking were free for gym members.