November 25, 2021 | Neighbourhoods
Staying Fit In The West End This Winter
With the colder weather knocking at our door (actually it’s banging on the door by now) many of us will be tempted to hunker down for the next few months and stay inside. We’ve had enough of that, thank you very much! We’ve put together a list of some of the best fitness facilities in the west end, that aren’t big box gyms. Many of these spaces offer online training as well, if you aren’t yet comfortable going back to an indoor gym setting. Making time to fit fitness into your life is one of the best things you can do for yourself. With these local gyms, staying fit and supporting local has never been easier.
Monvida
Located at the foot of Queen and Roncy, Monvida has it all. With a stellar team featuring a holistic nutritionist, a performance coach, a sports therapist and RMT as well as a personal trainer, you pretty much have your bases covered with this one. The team at Monvida are new neighbours in Parkdale Roncy, but aren’t new the the west end. They recently moved south from their longtime digs on Geary Avenue, in the Junction Triangle. One of their specialty offerings is Cycle Strength training. A program designed to help you take your mountain biking skills to the next level through increasing your power to climb and upping your endurance. In addition they have the super duo of Steph and Liz Cardoso who run their amazing women-focused fitness online program, Monvida Femme, out of the space.
Monvida is located at 15 Roncesvalles Ave
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Stay Gold
Stay Gold, as the name suggests, is the outsider gym in this list. Located directly across from McCormick arena in the heart of Parkdale, Stay gold is a members only, 24/7 gym. They do have many excellent personal trainers on their roster, however their big offering is open time. A members only gym where you can come, anytime, let yourself in with a keycode, and do your own workout, on your own time. This gym also features dedicated time slots for BIPOC workouts as well as an exclusive time for women,trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming folx, so everyone can come get their sweat on and feel good. Added bonus, this location has some really amazing murals done by a some of our favourite local street artists, Trever Forever and Ben Johnston.
Stay Gold is located at 124 Brock. Ave
Auxiliary Fitness
Tucked away in the back of the Sterling Lofts, Auxiliary Fitness has been a Junction Triangle staple for years. Originally a crossfit gym, this space has morphed over time to include open time, multi-level fitness classes and even yoga. At Auxiliary you can learn Olympic Lifting and powerlifting. They also offer a quick 45 minute skills class where you can learn, brush up and hone your workout skills, such as rowing, rope climbing and even how to breathe properly. Online classes are available for those who prefer to work out from home.
Find Auxiliary Fitness at 213 Sterling Ave
Saor Studio
Perhaps the most stunning space on our list, this gorgeous studio in Bloor West Village is an absolute must see. With 4000 square feet of studio space, Saor’s open, warm vibe will have you looking forward to your training sessions, not dreading them. When people say they need ‘me time’ this is what they are talking about. With two beautiful warm (not hot) studios, one for pilates based classes and one for restorative yoga and meditative sessions, Saor feels like a warm hug on a cold day. Beautifully appointed with neutral colours and brass finishes, this is a truly modern take on a wellness space. It just feels good to be in here. However, if attending a class is outside of your comfort zone, they offer online classes in their digital studio. Join in on live classes, or restore on your own time by accessing their digital class library.
Soar Studio is located at 3465 Dundas West
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Soul Fuel
Located right at street level on Bloor St. West, Soul Fuel is a fun, inclusive workout space open to all fitness levels. They offer a full gamut of amazing classes from barre, to dance fit, to hybrid yoga classes and weight lifting! Everything you could possibly want, including private training in a private studio, one on one with a trainer. This fitness facility has one of the most comprehensive offerings we’ve ever seen in a gym. With a fun, upbeat vibe every time you step inside, this gym will make you want to move and make crushing your goals a breeze! Online classes are also available.
Soul Fuel is located at 1605 Bloor St. West
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