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6 . BANG FITNESS
Location : 610 Queen Street West , 2nd Floor , Toronto Website : bangfitness . com
5 . HABITUAL HEALTH AND FITNESS
Location : 3611 Mavis Road , Units 12-15 , Mississauga Website : habitual . ca
Habitual Fitness and Lifestyle is the largest independent gym in downtown Mississauga . From its inception 15 years ago , it has remained under operation by local personal training legend Adam Trabulsi . Once you enter the 12,000-square-foot facility , you immediately notice a family feel with friendly staff and courteous members . Habitual has the best of both worlds : a traditional weightlifting gym , with free weights , machines , cable systems , and cardio equipment , as well as a functional area for athletes , which includes indoor turf , bumper plates and barbells , kettlebells , sleds , tires , ropes , rings , and more . Habitual has an extremely knowledgeable personal training team with a reputation for successfully transforming their clients . Amenities include free coffee and tea for all Gold members , including towel service , bottled water , and protein shakes .
Located in downtown Toronto , Bang has been providing innovative training solutions since 2008 . Founder Geoff Girvitz says , “ Even though we ’ re dealing with the details of human physiology , we have to remember that we are , first and foremost , dealing with humans . The process can ’ t just be effective ; it ’ s got to be enjoyable , too .” Bang Fitness prides itself on meeting anyone , at any level , and working together to create an exercise process that is sustainable and fun . The Bang Fitness team accomplishes this through a full-service membership that includes coaching , program design , nutrition , and oversight . Barbells , kettlebells , and bodyweight exercises are the delivery system , but it ’ s the quality of coaching , the personalized process , and the incredible community that make Bang the place to train .

REVIEW :

JUSTIN KAVANAUGH
Bang Fitness is a one-of-a-kind environment . They are changing the way we look at health and our training goals . Geoff has given me insights beyond that of a personal trainer ; he digs deep into the context of my situation and offers a great environment to train in .
7 . FORTIS FITNESS
Location : 11 Carlaw Avenue , Toronto Website : fortisfitness . ca
A community-based , 24-hour versatile gym that delivers results : that ’ s what Fortis Fitness is all about . This is no ordinary box gym . They take a page from professional and elite athletes and scale their specific volumes and intensities into something that will work wonders for you . Fortis provides an incredible array of cutting-edge equipment that you won ’ t find at the typical chains , including many designed for compound exercises . All new members are entitled to an orientation for the realization of their goals , including a session called “ Fat Loss 101 .” Fortis doesn ’ t require contracts or commitments and is available for use 24 hours a day . Coming soon : Fortis West , a brand new , state-of-the-art facility housing 6,000 square feet of training space in Mississauga .
8 . FIT FACTORY FITNESS
Location : 373 King Street West , Toronto Website : fitfactoryfitness . com
Fit Factory Fitness is one of the most awarded gyms in the city . It has a unique approach to fitness programs and is your one-stop shop to get in great shape . This versatile facility is led by co-founder Sgt . Tony Austin , a former U . S . Marine Corps Drill Instructor with over 28 years of fitness experience , working with both civilian and military personnel . Located in the heart of the entertainment district in downtown Toronto , Fit Factory offers over 200 signature bootcamp , boxing , strength and conditioning , and specialty classes every month . What sets its signature training program apart is their legitimate military-style fitness training . Fit Factory is famous for its “ O Course ,” a military obstacle program that prepares participants for popular races , like the Tough Mudder and Spartan Race .

FIT FACTORY FITNESS

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