Bloor Street Fitness & Boxing Review

I have not been attending very often recently although I am still a member. I have been a member for ten years. I have seen the boxing part of this gym deteriorate quite badly. Not just physically, but also in the quality of training (classes). I have since found a more "boxing-specific" gym. Although, Bloor Fitness does have a great fitness area with a good number of treadmills and other equipment. I also like the 24-hour access. However, this is not really a boxing gym. It is basically a fitness center with boxing equipment. If you already know how to box and don't need lessons, this is a good place to train on your own. There are a few heavy bags and a ring, but sparring is not allowed unless supervised, but there does not seem to ever be anyone there who is qualified (certified coach) to supervise. This gym should have kept up their boxing program. I would have liked to stay on as one of their boxers.

Pretty decent gym. Its best feature is the location. It's small, smelly, and a bit dirty. Group classes are worth it though, most of the time. And the staff is friendly.

Great gym, staff is super easygoing and fun.
Best , you can hop into any of the offered classes. Muay Thai here is by far my fav !

Best gym in Toronto for serious lifting enthusiasts and athletes. Pricing and attitude that can't be beat. Real people with earnest hard work as their mantra. You are respected here, its a family.

I came from states to visit a friend in Toronto for week and needed some workout and talked to a person name Mikey or micheal who works at the counter about a best possible good deal for me and he let me workout for one week pass for free, shout out to him and the gym is nice

I love this gym. It s got a community vibe and I love all the things about it that other reviewers probably hate. It s not fancy or the biggest but it s got heart and wonderfully friendly staff. I always think of it as my local not-for-profit community centre as they always have activities and charity events, and even a class for at-risk youth. It s got no frills, a very reasonable monthly fee, which includes free towel service, 24/7 access, and unlimited group classes (which are, really, really fun!). They also recently opened up a nearby location to include all their yoga, pilates, and movement classes. It s a small space but the staff and members make it work. I find they are not pushy about selling personal trainer packages, which makes it a more relaxed environment. But I see they are always busy with clients when they re not teaching a class. I love this gym for it s positive vibes and would rather go here than any of the other box cutter gyms.

Love this place! I have never exercised in my life and now I go to the gym 3 times a week, no mean feat for a nearly 70 year old! I value everyone for their skills, joy and expertise. And I have the best trainer ever!

CONSUMERS BEWARE: Bloor Street Fitness contracts are abusive to customers

After cancelling my membership in person in 2010, the gym has charged me over $50. per month for 8 years (over $4,800).

- staff allow customers to sign lifetime contracts without being fully informed of what they are signing. Staff will not tell you this is a lifetime agreement, the membership is presented as monthly.

- you will not receive any communication from gym such as an auto renewal notice, notice of in activity (after 5 years), or general gym information.

- the gym s name will not appear on your bank statement. If asked, your Bank is not allowed to provide you with details of who is making this withdrawal.

If you ve experienced a similar issue please contact: Consumer Protection Ontario and the Better Business Burea

When I started training at Bloor street I weighed 309 pounds. Its been two years of hard work and encouragement and now I am 240 pounds, self confident, and happy with myself again. The environment is built for you to succeed, and the trainers are all the support you could ever ask for.

Love this gym! Totally judgement free which makes me feel comfortable trying out new exercises and machines. The staff are also super friendly and helpful whenever I have any questions. Another perk is that it's open 24/7 which is ideal for me since I do shift work.

I love this gym. It's where I learned to love boxing and fitness. Sure, it smells a little like a gym, Sure, there's some rough around the edges boxer types using the ring, but Hey! What do you want in a gym??!!
The equipment is always well maintained and clean; the boxing area is one of the finest in the city and the staff is awesome. This place has a real personality. But if you want a sterile, fancy gym with hi-life amenities, then go pay some massive company that owns the market already and help push out the local spots that make neighborhoods real.
This gym has great classes and it is comparatively cheap. I hear others say it's too pricey and they go to planet fitness. Planet fitness is faceless and how cheap do you gotta be for something that will improve your overall quality of life. Just sayin'

They have everything you need and more. If you are interested in bodyweight training, or the big lifts it s all there. Very welcoming people there as well. Thanks for the free week of training. Greets from the dutchie

Not your prissy little gym. Older equipment with a well worn feel. Everything works great, and for me that s what counts. I like the atmosphere here.

Nice cozy gym with more than adequate gym equipment and staff. Their customer service was excellent and was able to respond to any issues promptly. I highly recommend this place for those who are serious about working out.

This gym has excellent service and such a cool vibe. Great hours. Michael at the front desk is a gem. So happy to be a member here after feeling like a stranger at my other gyms! I would highly recommmend joining.

Really love this gym - really kind & knowledgable staff, very chill but motivating vibe, facilities are always clean, and machines work well and they actually post signage when not working to acknowledge it... 10/10 would recommend!

This gym is a very casual, easy-going vibe. They have machines, as well as sled and other free wight equipment. There is a boxing ring upstairs where they host events sometimes. If there a are no classes, members are free to plug in their own music, use the timer and boxing bags, etc. I'd recommend this gym to anyone who prefers a grunge training vibe. It does not attract the goodlife crew who care to observe themselves in the mirror for hours. This gym is more down to earth.

Since it is small, it does get busy.

Great gym, great space, great people and great classes. BSFB harbours a real sense of community. A fantastic place to grow as a person both physically and mentally.

This is the Best Gym The People Are very Nice To you When you Walk in the Door Everyone greets you it s like coming to my Own House Lets Go Bills mafia Boo Patriots They cheat To Much like Russia in World Cup Soccer Cuz There Playing in Russia They Have Good Classes Like hit Hit magz Boxing Melanies Class and heather s class Most of Them Are At 5:15 But I don t know for sure so you Guys Can Get the schedule Of Workout Classes At the Front desk Sara is the best Manager Shawn it s junk food cuz he s a patriots Fan They Also have a good Gym equipment for cardio and etc. Bless Everyone with the Colombia Gods

the Gym is full, doesn't have all the equipment I would like, and smells of balls and sweat.....and some times I have to share the equipment/weights I'm using., BUT guess what! I come to WORK OUT and get my work shift done. That smell is the smell of normal joe's working 2 jobs and then coming to the gym to grow, lean, and feel above the norm, The area is small but it works, were everyone helps every one else. I bet you if you asked any body builder or any fit guy / girl their for assistance, they would do it. because that's that GYM or at were every man women can be considered the rock of that establishment.

Great gym with lots of character. There is cardio equipment, weights and and upstairs "Rocky style" training area. Good vibes and had fun training here.

Like the gym at first....But its really small and there is hardly any staff to help you first day i showed up couldnt even get a towel cause there was no staff there.....but I have cancelled my gym membership now over and month and a half and they keep going in my bank account up too 2 days ago.... I have 250 nsf chargers cause they wont stop going in my damn bank account i have called and have went in and they still wont take my bank info out of there system will never go back to this gym again

STOP GOING INTO MY BANK ACCOUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love this gym. I've only been here for less than a month, but I can tell from the friendliness of the staff, and the overall quality and general well being of the clientele that it is a good place to workout. It is not as big or as modern as some of the other gyms out there, but what it lacks in those areas, it more than makes up for it in personal service and overall good vibe. Will continue to go here for the foreseeable future, and would definitely recommend it to my friends and whoever is reading this review.
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This is a great gym. The staff is very friendly, efficient and welcoming and I would highly recommend to folks in the area. They are also well located on streetcar routes and are close to the subway. Mikey on their staff is a gem there, always enthusiastic and forthcoming on the phone and in person

Great gym and definitely isn't like any of the big name chain gyms. Best go early or late as it can get busy.

Was going to go sign up here for the boxing until I read all these reviews. This place used to be dead, now it's fairly busy when I go by. I could easily see the money driven aspect overshadowing any sense of customer service... Very troubling that they would treat more than 1 customer this way. Being busy and having an off day is acceptable. But multiple reviews of not letting people cancel and going into their bank account is VERY TROUBLING!

Male change room has been underconstruction for almost a month now, and the showers were inoperable for months now. Very inconvienient and they still charge $70 a month! Not to mention their weight lifting equipment can't compare to gyms like l.a fitness and goodlife. Only thing good about this gym is that its 24hrs. Other then that its not worth 70 a month.

This is a hidden gem open 24 hours. Very well managed friendly mature group of members. great trainers and knowledgeable. It pretty clean for a 24 hr place which amazing. A member for over 2 years. O free boxing classes. Affordability rates. one of the best gyms i would have to say.

This gym has so much character and is very unique. The instructors and personal trainers are so knowledgeable and the front desk staff always goes out of their way for you. Best part, this is a no judgment zone. Very welcoming to newcomers.

Didn t communicate with me that they were unfreezing my account and deducted membership without any notice. I froze my account mid March at the start of the pandemic as per their instructions. With no further communication I was led to believe my account would remain frozen until either they or I confirmed otherwise. Really disappointed that after years of on and off membership with them they care so little about members.
Strongly recommend finding another gym with better customer service and management.

Each time I'm there I feel my energy build up Intimate place full of powerful athletes. I love lifting here, I feel awesome by the time I leave... its a keep coming back gym Always wanting more Thank you

I love all the different classes offered (from boxing to yoga) and the staff is super helpful and know what they're talking about!

Hands down best gym I have belonged to! Staff are so friendly and warm, they feel like family. Great range of classes, and great energy in the gym. No judgement or attitude

One of the best boxing gyms in Toronto everyone is extremely friendly, great classes offered along with a full schedule showing the times of them. Trainers are all great and extremely experienced. If you ever want to learn how to box or just get a great workout this is the place to go for both beginners and experts.

Great place good gear like boxing then you found the right place

Late review cause I quit going here a couple years ago but when I joined it was because I wanted to start boxing training again. No skipping ropes (apparently people stole them) and the speed bags didn t have proper swivels and when someone broke the last one they didn t replace it. Not exactly what a good boxing club would do. And only one bench for sit-ups when I was going there. If ya already know how to box and just want a place to train, this isn t it. Go to a real boxing club. Decent amount of stationary bikes, ellipticals, treadmills and weights but it s far from a real boxing club, even if they do have a ring and trainers. Try Sully s if ya want a real boxing club in the general area. I never worked out there but I ve fought some of their boxers back in the day and they produce good boxers.

Friendly, approachable staff who share space and equipment. Clean facility with new, excellent equipment and an old school vibe. Any gender and skill level seems comfortable training here.

Friendly, all the equipment I need. This place's unpretentious vibe, and genuine willingness to help, will actually make you GO to the gym!

Small and very crowded most times. Also when it comes to cancelling your account these people are so incompetent that you still get charged even after cancelling. Worst gym ever. Wouldn t recommend it.

Bee a member here for at least 7 years. Love it. Good equipment, great staff, nice vibe. And I love supporting a place that is rooted in the community and gives back with its powerful youth programs.

AMAZING classes, the most flexible hours, friendly staff and a laid-back overall vibe!

been going here for a long time way better then LA fitness the staff leave you alone here to actually work out!

Good atmosphere, nice patrons, none of that I'm-better-than-you attitudes that you find at a lot of the other gyms *cough Goodlife cough*.
Classes are great, good selection of machines and equipment, and has boxing training equipment and ring. So pretty much everything I want, minus a pool, but that's okay.

What sets Bloor Street Fitness apart from the rest, is their warm and welcoming staff! I don't just feel like another nameless member. I'm almost excited to get to the gym after work... almost. ;)

Great gym, trainers and members. Exercise classes are among the best, and they always made me feel welcome. Something you don't get everywhere.

Maybe you guys shouldnt scare your costumers one day i forgot my key couldnt open the door waited for someone to open it up guy who came out physically didnt allow me to enter he didnt work there said that staff told him to do so after he have let someone in last time said that they saw him do so throw the cameras so he wont let me in as he was scared to get in trouble. Witch made me feel very unwelcomed in the gym and feels like the gym cares about money more than there members.

Great facility with loads of character. Very unique space. Enjoy going when I can find the time.

I've been a member here for YEARS now and I love it ! I'm glad that they were able to pull through the tough COVID times ! Just writing this review to ensure that they are following COVID protocols and I still feel VERY SAFE returning here with all the safety protocols in place ! Love this gym and will always continue coming here ! No other gym has the same " vibe " to me ! They all feel so fake and make you feel intimidated while here you feel comfortable and at-home! Not to mention the other members are very friendly and down to earth !

great gym., amazing staff... reasonable price. the classes are fun and I love all the instructors. this gym is 100% fantastic!

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Great gym. Staff are great and all the gym equipment you need

Has everything you need and is open 24/7. One of the cleanest gyms you ll ever step foot in. Extremely friendly and professional staff.

Best gym in the hood, by far. Love the energy, love the people, love the facility.

Bloor Street Fitness is like a second home full of friends and inspiring, professional, and passionate people. I've only had a great experience there. The spirit of camaraderie always puts a smile on my face and sweat on my back :)

classic boxing gym with a strong helpful and supportive team.
A great community place to work out at, with deep roots in the neighborhood.
this is a gym where people can come together help each other obtain their goals, not one of those glitzy joints where you throw your headphones on and pretend your the only one there.
thanks for the new rowing machines too!

Friendly staff and good equipment, however some of the other members are very judgmental towards those who don't immediately know what they're doing. It's a bit of a turn off, and the upstairs where all the classes are held gets extremely hot and sticky in the summer. They also never figured out how to charge my card each month resulting in me needed to retell them my info every month.

Joined Bloor fitness a few weeks ago and absolutely love it! The staff is so friendly and motivating! I've never had this much confidence at a gym before!

Bloor Street Fitness is the best gym I have ever been a member of. The staff is very friendly and encouraging no matter what your fitness level is. I also find the trainers are willing to help you if you re unsure of how to do something or have a question about anything fitness related. I was worried about hurting myself with my form once and Ian really helped me make sure I was doing things properly to avoid hurting myself. They seem to take safety very seriously and want to make sure everyone is okay and having a good experience. I recently hurt my knee working out and they were very helpful and made sure I was okay which I greatly appreciated. The gym also has a lot of different equipment, as well as one of the few gyms I have seen with a trap bar and many benches so you re often not waiting for one to open up. I really like the atmosphere of this gym and I don t feel inferior when I am here. They really try to promote an atmosphere of inclusion and positivity. As a trans identifying person, I feel safe here ( I left my previous gym due to safety issues) and I feel the staff would have my back if anything were to come up (which it hasn t). The monthly rate is also very fair and I appreciate the 24 hour availability. I am really happy it is so close to me and I hope to be a member for a long time. Thanks for the great experience!

Easily the greatest gym in Toronto, if not the country. Totally worth the visit. Mickey is greatest. Trainers are the best know what they are talking about!

I chose to join because I was told by two staff members that I would only have to pay full price for 3 months and then get a discount starting after that. Instead they were going to charge me fourth months' worth of membership at full price and then give me the discount. When I first joined I though it was a great incentive so I told a work buddy to join and he did. But I was definitely misled so now I am cancelling my membership. I really feel I was lied to and the staff there don't care about it. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else and just as I got them one extra customer I'll make sure I spread the word to the people I know not to join the gym. Plus gym isn't maintained after hours, horrible stuff.

I don t come here too often because I don t live in the area. Every once in a while my friend and I drop by and join of the classes. Fav one is boxing. Awesome energy and awesome instructors. Highly recommended

The owner is so rude. I had a membership there a while back and when I wanted to cancel, the owner got offended and charged one month extra. I wouldn't go there even if the membership is for free. Membership fees are exaggerated for the old dingy place!

I joined this gym March because I thought I would be able to have boxing classes, there is so many members, the classes are always full and if you are not one of the very old members you will never be able to reserve in a class, after trying many times to reserve for a class I just give up, I paid them 2 months and I was never able to get into a class and I went 4 times in Total, now they charged my credit card for $29, because I didn't pay a 3th month and they are still requiring me to pay $69 on the top of that to cancel (in total I will be paying $236 for going 4 times in total for the tread mill , don't believe the positive reviews those are most likely staff or their friends, there is many gym not far from here wynn is one of them which are way better than this one, for guys there is only two tinny showers....... save your money look for a better gym, Wynnn, planet fitness, Anytime fitness....

Best gym in Toronto.

Great facility, great staff, get your weight up, get your muscles lookin good, get that loose body lookin freaknasty.

Great place, they have all the equipments you need for a full work out. The staff is super friendly which makes it a welcoming environment.

When I joined Bloor Street Fitness couple of years ago, I had never had a gym membership before. I was concerned that it wouldn't be my thing and that I would be intimidated by "gym" culture. Not the case at all. The staff at the dupont location are exceptional. Tim goes out of his way to make you feel welcome and satisfied. I worked for a few months with Charles Lin, who is a knowledgable and helpful. They've got great nutritional advice and they really seem to be a place about total body health and well-being, and not just about getting strong.

It's been over 5 years that I've been training here and I love this gym. Bloor St boxing has helped me change my life for the better. I love the environment and energy in the gym - located in one of Toronto's best neighbourhoods and open 24 hrs!!!

I've been a member here for just over 6 years - it's not as fancy or shiny as the big box gyms, but it has all the correct machines and a moderate amount of free weights - the vibe is very community-oriented and the staff generally take the time to learn your name. The second floor of the gym has the boxing ring and offers classes in Yoga, Muay Thai, Boxing, and various conditioning classes - the clientele is largely bereft of meatheads and gym bunnies or people who are just doing it for the 'gram - folks are generally trying to improve their health and lives and the trainers, who have various levels of experience and specialization are able to meet the diverse spectrum of needs that the clients have

The gym operates 24/7/365 schedule, which is one of the primary reasons I chose this gym, but the staff and atmosphere are the reason I stay

There are plenty of machines and enough space, without the added gimmicks of franchise gyms

Having recently relocated to Toronto, I wanted somewhere close by where I could go to train, but also hang out. The atmosphere is something else.. sometimes I wonder if this is where they shot the Rocky series. I really feel like i'm the stallion himself down in Philadelphia.. I mean if that doesn't motivate you then head on over to GoodLife, where you get to run into your mom's coworkers and chat about how little Joey is doing. Staff is seamless and pleasant but also not afraid to lace things up if you needed an extra partner to spar after hours.

I just moved to Toronto 2 months ago and got referred by a friend. This gym is great! The trainers are super nice and really try to help you in the best way possible. During a yoga class I was in terrible pain and they noticed it right away and sent me to Travis. He immediately knew what was wrong with back and set up a program for me to help me fix my back. They are spot on and very professional. Coming in to the gym is like coming home to your family, they always greet you when you walk in and take the time to talk to you and get to know you. Being a member is like being part of a community. Everybody is so friendly and respectful. It doesn't matter what your age is, what size you are or what the color of your skin is, you are welcome and they let you know. If you have any trouble with the administrative/financial part of your membership Michael, at the front desk, is always happy to help you and does so in a customer-friendly way. Also a great shout out to Sarah the manager, she is such a bubbly happy and professional person and knows most members by name. If any of you are interested, Jazz gives the BEST boxing classes with great music, she really motivates you and you always feel so good about yourself after class. Totally would recommend this gym to everyone!

Lots of machines that are occupied until 8...
Gave it two stars because I liked the class trainers.
Small place, smells, and don't fall for it... You never get the towels you pay for and the 'free' trainer every four months is a consult not a session.

Great place with friendly and knowledgable staff! It's not your typical franchise gym, it's the kind of place you go to workout hard, have a few laughs at the front desk and take a few of their intense classes.

Love the location and high motivated staff!!
If you want to learn combat, self defence, amateur fights, and much more, this is the place to be. Best part about it...24/7, Available at any time of the day come and go as you please, make your own schedule.

DEFINITELY USE THE CLASSES ON THE SECOND FLOOR!!

The instructors are cool and they try to make the classes really interesting for you.

Magz is the best.

That place became a second home for me fir long time until I moved from that area.

I bet those previous reviews were from other clubs.. this place is by far at one of the top gyms in toronto.

walked in looking to join while staff didn't acknowledge me as I stood by the front entrance for like 10 minutes therefore I walked right back out.

Honestly I wish I could have given this place a better rating (as the staff are very friendly), but unfortunately this place simply isn't deserving of anything more than 2 stars. The only redeeming quality to this gym are the classes, which are generally quite good. Other than that, it's almost all negative: The place smells incredibly foul, equipment is constantly out of service (and takes ages to get repaired), the change rooms are small, dirty, and old, and it took them almost 3 months to repair the men's showers earlier this year, which closed the entire mens locker room for ~3 months. Unfortunately just a disorganized, old, outdated and somewhat amateurishly run place.

Also: When you cancel, they will keep charging your credit card (as they did to me and have done to several others), so be sure to check your bank statements regularly!

Stopped comming here reason being anyone without a gym membership can just waltz right in at any hour of the day. It didn t seem fair or safe for me as I was paying monthly and going in late nights. Their needs to be some sort of attendant present not hiding in the back room. I will go else where.

Great gym. Freat atmosatmos, Shawn and Mike are super friendly.

Awesome gym! Staff is the friendliest and most helpful I've ever experienced :)

If you are not into big chain gyms, this is the place for you.
Highly recommend the classes upstairs, there is a variety for every taste and the instructors are all very knowledgeable! Not to mention the friendly staff.
Some areas could use extra cleaning, bit that s the only downside. Pricing is super fair too, they charge more for private classes but that s understandable.

Great atmosphere, great equipment and super friendly staff, 10 out of 10 would recommend :)