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Downtown Gym Recommendations

I'm getting back into working out after a *cough* two year *cough* hiatus. (after discovering the scene, Sundays at CZ became my cardio...)

But I'm back to running and feeling in my groove.. time for a new gym. I'm not looking for a pick-up joint and not looking for a women's-only gym.

Other than spinning and yoga, (which I do elsewhere), I'm not into classes - I like to focus on free-weights and cardio and want to work with a good trainer.

System Fitness in BloorWest Village is great but it's not convenient for me to get to anymore ~ ideally, I'm looking south of St.Clair/ north of Queen, and between Yonge and Landsdowne. It's probably going to end up being a choice between GoodLife and Extreme... opinions?

TIA

post pic please

I love my 24hr Goodlife in Aurora.

The choice between goodlife and extreme is really which one is the lesser of two evils. I would go with goodlife. Although if you're paying for spin and yoga elsewhere (which probably run you about 15-20 bucks a class, am I right?) have you thought about getting a small set of weights to workout at home? You'd be really amazed with the level of workout you can get with your own bodyweight or a small, uncomplicated amount of resistance.

As for cardio, spin burns so many calories...2-3 really solid classes/week will match 3-4 workouts in the gym.

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Originally posted by Skipper spin burns so many calories...

Spin is torture.

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Originally posted by Jennifer_P_ System Fitness in BloorWest Village is great but it's not convenient for me to get to anymore ~ ideally, I'm looking south of St.Clair/ north of Queen, and between Yonge and Landsdowne. It's probably going to end up being a choice between GoodLife and Extreme... opinions? TIA

I regularly go to the good life at Mount pleasant/ Davisville

its a not that far north of st clair/
they have lots of free weights, & lots of cardio machines
i dont use a trainer, but i see them there all the time...

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker Spin is torture.

lol! I love it. So much so that I bought a spin bike for my apartment actually!

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Originally posted by Skipper The choice between goodlife and extreme is really which one is the lesser of two evils. I would go with goodlife. Although if you're paying for spin and yoga elsewhere (which probably run you about 15-20 bucks a class, am I right?) have you thought about getting a small set of weights to workout at home? You'd be really amazed with the level of workout you can get with your own bodyweight or a small, uncomplicated amount of resistance. As for cardio, spin burns so many calories...2-3 really solid classes/week will match 3-4 workouts in the gym.

I'm totally into using alternative training techniques - the exercise balls are awesome for working your body in different ways. My old trainer was really innovative and switched things up each session - I was pretty-fit and I don't think I could have worked myself as hard without someone telling me what to do and pushing me. I wish I could kidnap him from Hamilton and bring him here lol.

Going to a gym is motivational - plus once you make friends, there will always be someone around willing to spot you which is really important when training hard.

I have heard GoodLife has good spin classes - But I still don't like doing yoga at a gym.

After doing some research - there are enough horror stories about Extreme being shady that I'm pretty-much turned-off. Plus their marketing screams "poser pick-up gym" to me,(inevitable with any gym but I'd like to avoid that type of environment)- so I'm leaning towards GoodLife.

Has anyone tried "Uptown Fitness" at St.Clair and Dufferin?

Thanks for all your input

new generation health and fitness, 24/7

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Originally posted by Skipper lol! I love it. So much so that I bought a spin bike for my apartment actually!

omg that's awesome hehe
one day I wanna get an eliptical for my place!

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Originally posted by Jennifer_P_ Sundays at CZ became my cardio...

LoL, I was doing the same thing like a year ago then I cut back zone and had to go to the gym

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Originally posted by Djsketchbag LoL, I was doing the same thing like a year ago then I cut back zone and had to go to the gym

haha - as Miss S will attest... I've been neglecting my CZ workouts for the past 5 months or so. (sorry Sarah)

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Originally posted by polkaudio new generation health and fitness, 24/7

I used to go to that place!

its like a prison yard!
work out focused
no fluff..

I had a horrible nightmare last night that I went to Curves.

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Originally posted by jennypie I had a horrible nightmare last night that I went to Curves.

lol - eek... total scam of a "gym" preying on our moms...

If you want a balanced work out that is sure to keep the pounds off, try Muay Thai. I've been doing this for a few months now, and it really whips you into shape in a hurry. I have a fast metabolism so keeping the pounds off doesn't apply to me, but I like it because in 3 short months I feel like I'm near the best shape I've ever been in. Many of the classes at my gym (www.tkmt.ca) have more girls than guys because Muay Thai training will result in a slender but toned body due to the nature of the exercises involved.

I've attended standard gyms on and off for 8 years, so I'm really liking this as a change. I feel that instructional classes push you that extra little bit beyond the level that you would nomrally get to on your own because you don't want to look weaker than everyone else in the class. Also, in addition to staying in shape, you're learning how to defend yourself.

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Originally posted by The Highroller If you want a balanced work out that is sure to keep the pounds off, try Muay Thai. I've been doing this for a few months now, and it really whips you into shape in a hurry. I have a fast metabolism so keeping the pounds off doesn't apply to me, but I like it because in 3 short months I feel like I'm near the best shape I've ever been in. Many of the classes at my gym (www.tkmt.ca) have more girls than guys because Muay Thai training will result in a slender but toned body due to the nature of the exercises involved. I've attended standard gyms on and off for 8 years, so I'm really liking this as a change. I feel that instructional classes push you that extra little bit beyond the level that you would nomrally get to on your own because you don't want to look weaker than everyone else in the class. Also, in addition to staying in shape, you're learning how to defend yourself.

I'm not personally looking to lose weight - stress relief and energy are my goals... but have wanted to try Muay thai- thanks for the link. I still want to train as my primary work-out but variety is good.

I totally agree - competition is the best motivator for me... I am not a competitive person but for some reason when I'm working out, I can't help but want to be kicking ass harder than the other chicks there lol.

btw- to add to the search for gyms... any good sports nutrition shops downtown? I know there's one on Yonge close to Wellsley (I think)... I haven't walked-in... Looking for product variety that's not over-priced.

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Originally posted by Jennifer_P_ btw- to add to the search for gyms... any good sports nutrition shops downtown? I know there's one on Yonge close to Wellsley (I think)... I haven't walked-in... Looking for product variety that's not over-priced.

Just go to GNC.

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Originally posted by Jennifer_P_ haha - as Miss S will attest... I've been neglecting my CZ workouts for the past 5 months or so. (sorry Sarah)

yes and i dont like it one bit!! when are you coming back??

and why did u make yet another account lol did you forget the password to the other 2????

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Originally posted by Miss. S yes and i dont like it one bit!! when are you coming back?? and why did u make yet another account lol did you forget the password to the other 2????

1. lol - it doesn't jive well with my healthy-living thing and if I say this week, you'll roll your eyes... but I'm publicly stating that I shall be there on Sunday (and maybe Fw on Friday... maybe). I miss dancing.

2. I can't really give an intelligent response for the new handle - lol I was too lazy to get my password re-sent last night

btw - if you have blades - gonna start going down to the lakefront and looking for blading buddies.

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Originally posted by love_child Just go to GNC.

Ya - GNC is there if need-be... it's just way over-priced compared to a lot of smaller stores.

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Originally posted by Jennifer_P_ but I'm publicly stating that I shall be there on Sunday btw - if you have blades - gonna start going down to the lakefront and looking for blading buddies.

im coming to throw rocks at your window if you dont show then!

as for roller blades, err no, i dont do roller blades lol

2s beach volleyball!

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Originally posted by Miss. S im coming to throw rocks at your window if you dont show then!

hehe - roomie would kill me so I guess I have no choice then...

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as for roller blades, err no, i dont do roller blades lol

err - well like duh Jenn...

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