Defy Functional Fitness

I am thrilled with the experience so far. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to assist. The atmosphere is motivating, and I appreciate the inclusive and supportive community, adding to the overall positive experience.

My workouts are great. Look forward to them! Getting stronger and feeling so good. Balance also improved significantly. Thanks to my trainer!

I was a soccer player and due to injury i had to stop and 3-4 years went by when I lost my conditioning and got into bad habits. I decided to join Defy and it changed my life. Not only Defy helped me to elevate my strenght and cardio to the highest level i have ever been, but also and most importantly it provided me with an incredible mental toughness i have never had in my life. The coach staff is top notch and people and social environment are great. Thanks Defy.

After trying out the regular and other functional fitness gyms, I landed up at Defy just before I got pregnant. The coaching team, which I cannot talk enough great things about, was well aware of my progress through every stage of pregnancy. Each exercise, even in the group classes, was tailored for me. It is these exercises, the amazing coaches and the super-supportive community at Defy that played a vital role in my smooth pregnancy and delivery. 6 weeks postpartum, with the encouragement from coaches, I am back at the gym rebuilding myself so that I can keep up with my active baby!
The journey from finding excuses to skip gym to structuring my week so that I can get exercise done - its all thanks to Darren, Michele and the team!

Amazing gym and really great coaches. I came with an injury and my coach is helping me train the right muscles, and to feel strong despite not being my 100% pre-injury self. Highly recommend it!

I can’t recommend Defy highly enough. The staff are excellent, friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable, the gym is perfect as is the location. I would encourage people not to compare Defy to other gyms out there in terms of cost, but rather by expected outcomes - put simply you’ll get more from dollar for dollar at Defy an any other gym I’ve experienced.

The gym and the people are amazing. This helped me transform my body and i'm thrilled with the results. Chris Wise is the best in the business.

Defy is the best gym I have been to and I am so glad I decided to join! I knew I was in the right place as soon as I stepped through the door. Darren was fantastic at figuring out what my individual training needs were such that I would get the maximum benefit from my training plan. Training one-on-one with Coach Sean (who is amazing!) helped me build a foundation for all the movements and the confidence I needed to join group classes. I was a little apprehensive about being the new person but everyone was so supportive. I love that all the coaches pay attention to my posture and correct my technique because it gives me the confidence that I can continue to get stronger without compromising safety.
Defy truly is everything I could want in a gym and I look forward to every workout!

Truly one of the best fitness experiences out there. If you are looking for a place that has incredibly supportive coaches that are always challenging you, this is the place for you.
Everyday is different at Defy - they are always keeping you on your toes!
I am incredibly grateful for everything Darren and team have done, and continue to do at Defy. Thank you!

I started at Defy Functional Fitness in February 2020 after deciding, for the first time in my life, to invest in my physical health. The 90 day program was the key to my success as it gave me a chance for one on one training to learn the fundamental movements and build my confidence before joining group classes. The encouragement, and coaching I received in the weeks leading to the pandemic shut down, continues with the online classes and I continue to see progress in my physical strength, weight loss and cardio health. I believe that Darren, Michelle, Chris and Stephane genuinely care about my progress and help make each work out work for me at my skill level. If, like me, you have stayed away from gyms for fear of being judged by others, I assure you the Defy Community is a safe space, with a community of people who will be cheering you on!

I love CrossFit Defy! The staff/owners are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. They push me to do better and it feels great! The community that has been built here is welcoming and encouraging. I highly recommend CrossFit Defy to anyone who wants to improve themselves physically and mentally. It has helped me tremendously.

Best gym ever. Amazing coaches who care and help you achieve results. Meticulous supervision and good sense of humour. The community is fantastic and it’s worth every penny. Every level is welcome as they are so good about tailoring the workouts for you. Thank you Crossfit Defy!

I can’t imagine my life without CrossFit Defy! Yes, I know, so dramatic, but it’s true! I love CrossFit, and the feeling of getting strong is amazing! But it’s CrossFit Defy’s Partner and Coach Darren Thornton that makes this gym extraordinary! He is so knowledgeable about everything fitness and always ensures form is the priority. This makes me feel physically safe every time I walk into the gym. I never feel there’s opportunity for injury. Darren also has an innate ability to know how to push each person individually while teaching a group! He makes every class a crazy hard workout, yet super fun at the same time! And the amazing community of members that Darren and his Partner Michelle have attracted to their gym is fantastic! Everyone is so friendly and supportive! I plan to be a member at CrossFit Defy for a long, long time!