HOUSEFIT PERSONAL TRAINING TORONTO

To be grateful for “ Housefit ” is an understatement!
In my 60’s, frozen shoulder, stiffness and accepting of my love handles, has now changed. Only 8 weeks in, down 12 pounds and almost cured of my frozen shoulder. I’m active again, eating more and maintaining a healthy journey. Thank you Alex and Naz! You are so appreciated! !

This program has been life changing. It positively impacted my relationship with food, fitness, and my body over the course of 6 months. I started with the fat loss phase and lost 23lb, and will start muscle this week. I have PCOS so it has always made fat loss a challenge but Alex was incredibly supportive and provided a custom weight loss and muscle program for my needs.

Unlike other trainers I’ve hired in the past, Alex provides a comprehensive program that goes beyond physical training by providing a custom meal plan that takes the guess work out of the nutrition planning. He tells me exactly what to eat, how much to eat and when to eat. Alex also takes the time to educate his clients on the science of food and fitness. He is there every step of the way, answering my questions via messages and verifying my grocery purchases. I am in the best shape I’ve ever been, and look forward to continuing into the muscle phase and cut phase with him. This is one of the best financial and time investments I’ve made in myself and could not recommend Alex more. This program’s benefits and impacts are worth more than the price it costs. I did this program with my partner and would also recommend doing it with your partner, it makes it easier.

I tried this program earlier this year and I have to be honest, Alex’s diet is unsustainable and dangerous.

The diet consists of:
One egg and a piece of bread for breakfast
Two pieces of bread or “palm size” quinoa with palm size protein for lunch.
Nuts, a wedge of laughing cow cheese and a couple Melba crackers, or a half cup of yogurt and a snack.
And palm-size protein for dinner with veggies.

You can’t have any sodium at all. All the low reviews are right, this is extremely dangerous! I got so sick and I told Alex several times but Alex brushed me off. I lost so much money here, even my trainer felt bad and knew what Alex was doing was wrong.

So let me give those considering HouseFIT advice: I listed the diet above, up the protein, and instead of spending 2-3 grand a month on his “program”, go to Orange Theory or F45 about 4-5 times a week for 200-300 a month instead - and you will see what a ripoff this place is.

Bonus: the trainers at these gyms are all certified and will give you a HEALTHY meal plan (bigger bonus: they won’t charge you for their time)

Joined housefit in November post rib injury. Alex and Rolf came together to work on my diet, to rebuild strength. Even when I had travel they came up with a customized plan for those days that I don’t compromise on my progress as well as making sure I enjoy my time. Highly recommend to anyone who intends to go through a transformation with great mentors.

I trained at Housefit for about a year and a half after leaving high school. Alex and his team are excellent, professional, and highly knowledgeable. With their help, I dropped from 200 lbs to 165 lbs. One of the best parts of Housefit is their trainers will keep you accountable to your diet plan with check-ins at every work out so they can log your meals. This helped me because I've always struggled with dieting properly because I lacked an accountability mechanism. The other plus to losing weight at Housefit is that they really build up your strength with resistance training so that you're shedding pounds of fat not muscle. By the end of their program, you'll be a lot slimmer and have a great foundation for further strength training!

I've been with Housefit for the past 11 months. It is a boutique fitness that focuses on exercise and nutrition. I was able to lose 45 lbs of my pregnancy weight with Alex's program. I was stuck with my postpartum weight for a good 6 months (no change) until I started his program. Would highly recommend.

Alex and his team at Housefit are the best personal trainers!
If it wasn’t for my training at Housefit I wouldn’t have learnt to workout the way I do now and lose weight which was my primary goal when I started training here.
They teach you about health and nutrition holistically and help you stay focused, whatever your fitness goal.

I found Housefit when I was at the lowest point of my overall fitness due to Covid at 243 lbs, 48" waist, not able to walk for more than 5 mins and with different joint pains. I started with Alex and Rolf and almost immediate saw large improvements with moving around and of course reducing the weight. I have been with them for about 9 months and lost around 70 lbs. If you are like me where I was, give these guys a try if you are serious about reaching your goals and maintaining a strict diet and fitness regime.

Results!

Results. What better review can be given? Ok. Ill try.

Was a varsity athlete (decades ago) and have always been reasonably consistent with exercise.

As time goes on, however, and especially post covid (more drinking anyone?) It was clear to me that DIY wasn't going to work.

A good number of my friends are in great shape and I discovered that they all came to Housefit

The difference here to me (vs classes or other trainers) is it is not simply a collection of training and diet advice. It is an ENTIRE WORKING SYSTEM. Alex has a 30 year track record and it's foolproof, even with 90% commitment (sorry Alex! I need my glass of wine)

Im down 27 pounds since November and feel lighter, stringer, faster, more energetic than I have in the last 20 years.

My trainer is Jenny. She is outstanding. She probably weights half of my starting weight but easily demonstrates all my exercises with ease WITH THE SAME WEIGHT. (Am I weak or is she strong? Let's go with the latter)

Any time I feel tightness or slight pain she is able to adapt on the fly to an alternative that works the same group but with different joint emphasis. Her physiology knowledge and training experience likely helps.

The diet program is not low anything. It's healthy and has lots of variety. I NEVER FEEL HUNGRY unless I stay up late the cravings come.

If I could give 6 stars I would

Part of me wants to give 1 star because I don't want them to become so popular that they raise prices or lower quality haha.

Seriously. Just do it.

Alex and the Housefit team are amazing! If you are looking for quick efficient results, this is the gym. I've lost 15lbs in less than 6 weeks training 3x a week and following Alex's nutrition. I am seeing dramatic results in such a short period of time, I couldn't be happier. I'm excited to see my final results and get to my goal weight, I've never been more motivated.

I was someone who ate fast food and takeout 7 days a week, I didn't know how to cook, and I never counted a calorie in my life. When Alex first gave me my meal plan, it was daunting and I didn't think I would be able to do it. Alex was so patient, answered all my texts about food questions in minutes, and made a very easy to follow meal plan and grocery list. Now I can't imagine going back to the way I used to eat. He truly changed my entire diet and taught me so much about nutrition. Honestly, what I learned about food and diet would have been worth all the money alone.

My trainer, Timea, and I get along like a house on fire. She pushes me to my limits in every session, I'm leaving a trail on sweat every time I leave lol. She started easy and slowly ramped it up so subtly, I'm amazed how much stronger I'm getting. It's also never boring, she gives me a large variety of different workouts. I never know what I'm gonna get that day and it keeps it fun and fresh.

I found this gym on Google and if you're someone deciding if this is the right gym, GO FOR IT! You won't regret it.

Just finished my program with Housefit. I feel lucky to find this place and my trainer Jonathan is very professional and friendly. I enjoyed my every session with him. Highly recommended.

Absolutely loved Housefit! Alex was very motivating, and my trainer Timea was the MOST FUN! She always pushed and helped me to do the most, so I could feel stronger and healthier than ever!

I went there for an interview, the owner was super RUDE, and had terrible attitude, the gym was nasty and smelly very small, too crowded.

Housefit’s holistic approach gave me a deeper understanding on how nutrition and strength play a role in my life. I now eat more mindfully, eating good food that fuels my body, and this helps me build muscle strength and become stronger. In just two months, my resting heart rate is now 10-beats lower (means my cardio health is better), I can now hike with my boyfriend for 12km without dying, I am more confident in my clothes (from size 16 to size 12), I can feel some muscles where there never was before, I have much more energy and living a more vibrant active life. Grateful!

Wife and I joined HouseFit at different times, both of us really enjoyed the program and ultimately the results! Trainers are friendly, knowledgeable and adjust to any issues/ailments you may experience. Thorough and well thought out meal plan is provided and Alex takes the time to explain the science behind why you're doing what you're doing. Totally worth the investment in your health and wellness!

This was an incredible experience. The meal plan/diet Alex suggested was very easy to follow. I didn't need to buy too much groceries. The trainers were very ambitious and patient to train their clients. It would be great if Alex could have retained their trainers while I was training there but I also understand it can't be his fault. Equipments in the gym were simple but enough to train my body.

Today I finished my 6 month course. Lose 20KG from 92KG to 72KG. This gym and coaches are very professional, especially ROLF brother. And Alex would video call every once in a while to see if everything was going according to plan. If the weight is stuck, it will help us to find out the problem carefully. A big thank you to my good friend Flora for bringing me here. From winter to summer. I am very happy! Maintain a healthy lifestyle Come on!

Great gym! Alex is really good about keeping things easy and coaching you in your nutrition and training. The trainers are really knowledgeable in the gym for the personal training as well!

My wife and I started training with Alex and his team to prep for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with the results we've achieved in the first 2-3 months. Alex is super knowledgeable and a true master at his craft. His customized nutrition plan and work out routine is all catered to your own body type, lifestyle, and more. Very detailed and it works! We're now 4-5months in and amazed of what we accomplished with the knowledge we've gained through his program. Shout outs to Jon as well for keeping us on top of our fitness game! Looking forward to keeping our summer bods!

I joined housefit about 3 months post-partum and the results have been amazing! I am stronger and leaner pre-pregnancy and I've only completed the first part of the program. Alex and the team were there to keep me accountable and pushed me whether it was for my eating plan or during workouts. It is hard work but 100% worth it!

Housefit was life changing for me. The owner, Alex, and all of their trainers are absolutely fantastic. Housefit helps you learn to push your boundaries in all the right ways. I always struggled to push myself on my own and keep myself accountable and that's where housefit made the biggest impact for me. My trainers kept me accountable for my meals - which Housefit helps you plan - and helped tailor my workouts according to my preferences while pushing my limits safely and effectively. I had to move from Toronto to Thunder Bay so I couldn't continue my journey with Housefit but everything I learned and practiced, I've continued to implement and have been in the best shape physically and mentally than I've ever been before. Just remember it's important for you to commit to the program, the lifestyle, and yourself.

Absolutely love this place! Alex (the owner) and his trainers are amazing and plan the workouts and the meal plan which is nutrient dense and so easy to follow. Alex is extremely knowledgeable, Rolf my trainer is awesome, he has whipped me back in an awesome shape and stamina. This is the fittest I’ve ever been! I’m extremely pleased and very happy with Housefit!

Alex and the trainers were very attentive to my goals and provided great personalized direction to all aspects of health and fitness.

Alex and team are incredible. I’ve been with Housefit for almost 4 months now and it’s exceeded my expectations. Not only do they have their program down to a science, they also listen to your goals and tailor their program/workouts etc to you. What I like most is that they are a kind, caring small business and genuinely want you to succeed. They are not gimmicky – they put in the work so that their clients can see their best possible results. My fitness trainer Johnathan has been amazing – he carefully thinks through the workouts, tailors them to me, is motivating, professional and listens. He also switches around the workouts to keep it fun. The great thing about Housefit is that it’s not just about working out, they help you and evaluate your overall fitness (sleep, nutrition, water intake etc). They help you adapt better habits that will help you be stronger, healthier (body and mind) and that will stay with you for the long run. They are also very responsive. If I have a question about working out or about nutrition or anything else, Alex has always there and will respond with great advice. He’s there for his clients even outside of the times you’re at the gym. After being in a major slump, Housefit has helped me get excited about my goals again – I have not only lost weight but have also become more focused in other parts of my life and have had a confidence boost. It’s really helped me turn a chapter. Would highly recommend this gym! Won’t disappoint.

Extremely motivational, staff is so friendly and professional. Learned so much from Alex and the team. Love HouseFit!

I felt guilty not writing a review to warn people so here I am. This is the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

THE GOOD - My trainer just started working there a few days before I signed up and he was fabulous.
My trainer asked how much weight Alex (the owner) expected me to lose, and he was the only one that asked, "but do you want to be that thin? " I was not asked how much weight I wanted to lose, but assigned to it, which is not good for body dysmorphia. At least the trainer was the only person who asked me what goals I wanted in order to feel good about my body.

THE BAD - Only after one week, I was hospitalized because the weight loss diet plan is NOT SAFE. After many tests (negative for covid, heart test, etc.) and two blood tests, two doctors and the nurse told me it was because the diet plan was dangerous, made my body undergo ketosis and lack essential things that my body needed. I was completely healthy aside from that, so I was hospitalized solely due to the diet plan. I told my doctor what was in the diet plan and he disapproved. I had faintness, weakness, the inability to focus on work or tasks, and I couldn't sleep from the constant headache.

THE UGLY - After coming out of the hospital, he did not apologize for his diet plan doing this to me, but rather apologizes that I had feelings. He does not take ownership of his mistakes. He wanted to get me back into the gym while I was still recovering from needing to go to the hospital and wanted to charge me again to make adjustments to the diet plan that sent me to the hospital. Where was the empathy? The owner made me cry and he couldn't be bothered to feel bad at all and INSISTED ON CHARGING ME FOR HIM TO FIX HIS MISTAKES. If you go here, you will be seen as a walking bag of money. I asked for a copy of the contract I signed to review it, as I have legal rights to, and get a copy for when he goes back into the office, but proceeds to tell me he's busy with many clients and that I'm not the only client he has. I was reasonably asking for my basic rights, but he choses to belittle me. Initially, he refused to send me a virtual copy, but after some tearful discussion, he sent me blurry, barely legible pictures of the contract close to midnight. He is so high on his horse he doesn't realize that he is not the only personal training gym in the area. The price doesn't match the level of professionalism or quality.

I wouldn't want anyone else to go through what I did. After all that, he couldn't apologize on his own initiative. I sent him a formal complaint email, but that didn't change anything, as I see another 1 star review was left recently. Please, take my review into consideration. Thank you for taking the time to read this, I appreciate it.

Housefit is great! I have really enjoyed coming here! Very simple process and the diet plan is easy to follow and not time consuming at all. The results have been amazing!

Signing up with Housefit was one of the best things I have ever done! Alex and team provided me with both nutritional counselling and workout plan that fits my body type.
Jonathan is an excellent PT, who always encourages and pushes me to be the best version of myself!
I definitely recommend housefit for a overall amazing experience and transformation.

Housefit is a fantastic gym! Alex is extremely professional and works hard to develop a nutrition plan that's simple to follow and catered to individual religious and medical needs. While the meal plan takes dedication and can be tough to follow, when coupled with the workouts it leads to real results! The entire team at Housefit is welcoming and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. I've never felt healthier - I've seen clear results in my weight loss and improvement in my stamina and strength! I'll definitely be recommending Housefit to family and friends!