OBF Gyms

Great intimate space! The Coaches are kind, attentive and supportive. Coach Geovanny has made being a newbie fun and challenging. Awesome Team!

I loved my training and journey at OBF. Their team is exceptional. Joseph was patient and helped me reach my fitness goals. Kira is also very knowledgeable. Also, thanks to Joe for helping me resolve any admin issues I had along the way. Will definitely recommend OBF to my family and friends.

If you're looking for a community coached by compassionate data driven personal trainers - THIS - is your place. I recommend this place to everyone I talk to. 10/10

I started training with Joseph in November 2022. Not having exercised in a really long time, I was nervous to get started. Joseph has been professional, patient, and very understanding. His encouragement has given me the confidence that I needed to start my fitness journey. After 7 months with him, I’ve lost over 20 lbs and am very pleased with my progress. I feel much stronger and am well on my way to attaining my goals. Not only is Joseph an excellent trainer, he is also really great when you’re in need of recovery exercises.

I have been going to OBF since April 2022. The prices for the semi-private lessons are very decent and the gym has a variety of equipments. However the most important reason I joined and stayed was because of Joseph, my trainer. He is very knowledgeable about muscle functions and anatomy and modifies exercises based on your limitations to avoid injuries. Even though there are a couples of us at every session, he pays attention to everyone to make sure we are doing the movements correctly. I had knee problems when I joined and he placed a lot of effort in rehabilitating my knee and it has been fine ever since. He also very understanding and flexible if you have a busy working situation and will work with you to plan for sessions. Finally, he makes training a lot of fun. I definitely recommend OBF and Joseph to anyone who is looking into strength training regardless of age.

If you are looking for world class results, then this is hands down the Gym you NEED to be at. The Trainer's are top- notch, the environment and the equipment is unparalleled. I am not one to hand out compliments easily, but you feel how much they care about you here and how invested they are in seeing you transform here. Thanks OBF!

Joseph is an incredible trainer. Throughout my time with OBF, he was extremely dedicated and thoughtful about my program and progress to ensure we saw results. I originally came to OBF for lower back pain. I was completely new to training and had never even lifted a weight before. He developed a program that was accessible for me, but also focused on minimizing future back pain flare ups. It’s been almost a year since I’ve had any serious pain. In addition to focusing on my back, we were able to increase my overall strength and improve my body composition. Without Joseph coaching me every step of the way I never would have seen these results!

Started to personal train 2 months ago and got paired with Jon. Really liking my experience so far - Jon specifically knows his stuff and how to push me, meanwhile keeping in mind that I'm still also recovering post partum. Gym is never too crowded as well and has a nice tight knit community vibe to it. Highly recommend!

One of the best places to gym with a personal trainer! They will push you but make sure you’re comfortable and create a great experience! 10/10 would recommend

Hey there. I did the 28-day challenge and then the 12-week commitment. I think the gym is great. The trainers are excellent and very knowledgeable. As a person with an MD, I can vouch for that. I started with 30% body fat and lost 3% body fat and gained 5 lbs of muscle only in those first 28 days. Do note that the 12-week commitment is mandatory after the 28-day challenge. After that, you can even do monthly. The price is very reasonable. A private session with a trainer normally costs $100-150 in any gym. A group session with a trainer is half that price so $60 is the normal price. The gym was a bit hot initially; they were using fans (maybe saving on AC?), but now it's totally fine and has AC. The nutritional consult is nice but don't get carried away with buying supplements. Listen to the reasoning and logic, do your own research. Use evidence based medicine and not "word of mouth" or "trust". There are several supplements in the market and all of them will say their product is higher quality or better. Do what fits your needs. Nutrition is important but don't just blindly take everything and believe it will do magic. People are always looking for shortcuts. Instead, learn what your bad habits are and learn what not to eat. The hard work then is in the gym. Don't cheat your reps because you will cheat yourself.

The only downside to this gym I think is the location. It's surrounded by questionable people that could be in a gang or homeless. It is also located near a shawarma place so when walking up the stairs, unfortunately the smell of the shawarma can't be removed. Once in the gym though, it's clean and smells good.

I would recommend this gym to anyone. Weightlifting does give you more results than hours of cardio. It has been proven. More muscle mass will increase your resting metabolism which will burn more calories and shape your body. Do stretch after your workouts so that your flexibility is not compromised. Not all trainers will tell you to do this so you must learn to do it yourself. Drink lots of water. Don't take any supplements before your workout. The point is to learn as much as you can so you can keep those habits for the rest of your life. You get what you put into it. There is no shortcut.

Scammers. Stay away from them. They will take your credit card info without proper explanation, charge you & will not refund, even withing 10 days period of cancellation, they do not respond to your emails.

Despite my positive experience with the trainers at the Queen location, the sales/customer support arm of this gym promotes scamming and fleecing customers out of money and is not worth the headache.

My credit card (somehow they’d gotten access to my new number) had attempted fees charged when I’d requested to terminate my membership after an account hold, due to a healthcare break, at the gym had expired (April 2021). After being harassed by phone and email multiple times, I paid what the company claimed was “overdue account fees” at $200 over the phone and informed the sales representative that I wanted to cancel my membership as-of that day (May 2022). I was assured that my account would be closed and card details wouldn’t be saved. I asked for a receipt and was sent none.

Guess what? I was charged on the new number so I contacted my FI and handled my credit card details on that end.

A sales rep again emailed and called me today claiming that I owed yet another $200. Absolute madness!

I am an ardent supporter of small local business but not one like this. Please stay away from this scam of a company.

I have been with OBF gyms now for 1 year, and for the last 6ish-months, training with Tristan.
Unfortunately when I started training with Tristan, I was dealing with some injuries. With hard work and his dedication, I am almost back to "normal" and finally starting to feel strong again and pain free.
I highly, highly recommend Tristan and can't say enough good things about him. He has such extensive knowledge and expertise in personal training. Thanks Tristan!

I have been training at OBF Gyms for close to three years now. There have been some ups and downs mainly due to the COVID pandemic. Towards the end of last year, I decided I really needed to commit to getting back into pre-Covid condition and at the same time began seeing a new trainer Tristan Adrien.

He has been incredible. He is extremely knowledgeable not only on training but on nutrition and understanding how the human body works to build muscle and hit your fitness goals. After only a few weeks, he completely understood my body and fitness level and has tailored my workouts to focus on my weak points and achieve a full body fitness that I did not think was possible at my age.

His passion for fitness and attention to detail really show in his work. If you are willing to really commit, be disciplined and follow his instructions, you will see amazing results. I am in the best shape of my life at 46 years old and have continued to hit new personal bests on a variety of strength exercises. Now just to dial in my nutrition!

Hands down this is one of the best places when it comes to semi private training. I started my journey in May 2021. I was 180 pounds. Joseph, my personal trainer, helped me lose 25 pounds and achieve a healthy body fat %.

Joseph also coached me to eat right, track my food. This fundamentally changed the way I used to eat. Joe also helped me achieve mind muscle connection which is one of the most difficult things for beginners. In 8 months I have started deadlifting 250 pounds. It would have taken years to achieve what I just did in 8 months at obf. None of this would have happened without Joseph's guidance.

In summary if you are a beginner who wants to lose weight and build muscle, visit obf, ask for Joseph!

The trainers were great. They continued to charge me after I cancelled my membership. Do not give them you credit card information.
They are not being transparent in there response.
I contacted them multiple times and was assured they would stop charging me but they continued to change me.
They were charging me double the member ship fees for 5 mounts and have corrected that.

OBF has been a fantastic experience. My trainer Joseph couldn't be more helpful and observant. My workouts have been tailored consistently to focus on my weak areas and I've seen rapid improvement. These guys are the real deal!

One of the best training facilities in the area with arguably some of the best trainers in the province. Everything they do is quality… from the in person training to online coaching. Five star rating in everyday. Highly recommended!

I had a great experience at this gym. It was my first time having a trainer, and they helped get me to a point where I felt comfortable doing all of the exercises with proper form in a way that I wasn't going to injure myself (a problem I would run into training on my own). And once I was at that point I was regularly meeting my goals and growing in strength as we went through the programs. They were always able to answer my questions about what the target of certain exercises were, and any other questions I had.

I had two trainers, started with Marlee, and then trained with Harmony. Both of them were great!

This is the most tailored personal training experience i've ever had. Attention to form is just incredible. I've had a whole lot of injuries in my life and I've never felt as safe while still being able to push myself to the limits. Sessions are super efficient designed to get maximum results without overtraining. Would recommend to anyone looking for great results without messing up your body in the process!

OBF Gyms is amazing, professional, and they take their client's results very seriously. I've never been in a more motivating environment. The gym is well equipped and takes cleanliness seriously unlike your local big box gym.

These guys are the classic cautionary tale of why you should NEVER give a gym a credit card.

You think you're signing for a promotion that has a 28 day time frame, but most people don't realize a 4 week cancellation clause is added to that promotion which they then try to reinterpret to create an 8 week effective cancellation.

So basically when you think you're paying $128 for the first 4 weeks, you're really paying $728 on your credit card, which they won't stop billing, and maybe even more.

This is classic bait and switch b.s. With an attempt to perpetually bill a credit card long after the "service" is done.

Best advice is to pay them cash only, or nothing.

OBF Gyms is charging me for session after they acknowledged that they received my doctor's note stating I'm not able to workout or attend a gym due to complications from covid. Not only are they charging me while I'm not there, but OBF charged me for "sessions" after they closed on March 11 for covid forced lockdown. Not only did Iose 2 remaining sessions that week which they charged me$148, but they had the audacity to charge me another $148 the FOLLOWING WEEK when our entire country was under lockdown.
I got sick with covid, I kept asking OBF to put my membership on "freeze" hoping to get back to training one day when I get better, but they kept charging me for absolutely no sessions ever taken from them, while we were still in lockdown. I thought the only way to stop OBF gyms from charging me without notice was to cancel the membership. As the final blow, they actually "got nice" and told me they won't charge me the cancelation fee if I provide a doctor's note that I'm not able to continue training. I obtained the doctor's note for a fee to my doctor's office and sent it to them. I even asked in an email on August 28 that they don't charge me on September 1st when my membership "freeze" ends. They emailed back that "no problem, we won't", only to proceed to charge me on September 5th - yet another $148, even thought they confirmed that they received a note from my doctor that I'm not able to workout due to complications from covid (a note they asked me to provide)
Basically, their plan is to perpetually charge my card. Don't ever sign with these guys.

I love the trainers and ownership at OBF Gyms! They are always so accommodating and their knowledge is second-to-none! During the Pandemic they shifted to offering online training so that I could continue on with my results and they worked closely with me during my entire journey! They have themselves a loyal fan for life! Great job OBF Gyms!

One of a kind gym facility in Downtown with wonderful trainers that are second to none. I trained with Harmony and was amazed how quickly she got me back on track, clearing any doubts I had and become a major source of inspiration in rather challenging times. Keep up the great work!

My coach at OBF Gym was Jacqui and I did the 28 days program at OBF. I went after 15years without any workout experience. I went thinking there is no way I am gonna succeed this challenge but I had the best coach Jacqui she was able to help go over my fears and be able to build my body. I was looking forward to every session with Jacqui cause it was more easier the more I went and she was also suggesting the best foods I should go for. I would definitely recommend everyone to join OBF Gym, not only It’s clean and they clean all the time with this pandemic but you will see the results and start choosing good habits. If you could get Jacqui that will be even a plus, she was so wonderful to me and helped me achieve my goals

Started my fitness journey with OBF a few years ago and now I’m finishing my certification to BE a trainer at OBF. I love this gym and all the trainers, 10/10 recommend!

UPDATE - I've now worked out at OBF Gyms for almost 6 YEARS now, and I have to admit, this has been life changing for me in every way!
I was so inspired by the culture at OBF, the space it creates for myself and others to feel comfortable and get strong and healthy at the same time, that I changed my career and I now work at OBF as their Head Coach!
That's right, I did a whole career change for this gym! OBF has become a part of my life. I feel healthier than I ever have before, both mentally and physically, stronger goes without saying because that's what I expected I'd get from joining a gym. What I didn't expect, was the lasting friendships I've formed throughout the years, the community, and the space that feels like a second home to me.
I'm so happy to have OBF in my life!
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I've trained at OBF for 6 months now and I've seen incredible results in gaining lean muscle and lowering my body fat percentage. I've had other personal trainers before, and gone to other gyms, but no one has been as encouraging as Jon. I asked Jon once "Do you ever get tired of motivating people? " and he said to me "Do you ever get tired of being yourself? " It just comes naturally to him - Jon is a true motivator, a true leader, and I'm so happy he's my trainer.

Amazing experience with OBF Gyms! They truly care about their clients! I was working with Georgia from January to April and continued after my 28 day challenge (had great results!). Georgia was communicative and was always checking in with food logs, etc. You really hold yourself accountable! After the gym reopened in August, I’ve been with Jacqui and have really seen a lot of changes in my body. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. I would 100% recommend going to OBF if you need that extra motivation and challenge!

I’ve always hated going to the gym because I don’t like crowds and I don’t know what to do. My worst nightmare is working out alone. If you are someone who doesn’t like chained and overcrowded gyms OBF gyms is for you. If you want to work in a friendly, awesome energy and spotless gym, this is the gym to join.
I had the please to have Katie as my personal trainer. She is such a great motivator, energetic and empowers me to push/workout even harder. There was many times I felt I couldn’t go on but she knew how to push me beyond what I thought I was capable of. Katie helped me set small goals for myself and provided me with excellent advice on my lifestyle. She transformed my attitude from "can't do" to "will do" and helped make fitness and exercise a routine part of my life.
I highly recommend joining OBF gym!

I trained with Nadia to get stronger. We tracked the weekly progress and saw massive gains over time. She pushed me hard but is also extremely patient. I really appreciated her ensuring my form is correct so I don't end up injuring myself as I always had trouble with proper posture when doing deadlifts.

My experience at OBF Gyms was overall a positive one. I did the 28-Day Challenge and trained with Jacqui, who challenged me to persevere through rigorous workouts and did a great job helping me to maintain good form. I highly recommend PT Jacqui and OBF Gyms for anyone who is serious about achieving their fitness goals!

I had a chance to work with Nadia and it was fruitful and productive. I recommend reaching out, just might be a good fit!

My trainer treats me like a friend and personalizes my experience as much as possible. Never left me any step of the way, highly recommended!

My experience with OBF Gyms was so awesome! I did online training and got fantastic results. Jacqui is knowledgeable and friendly. It was a pleasure learning from her!

I've had a great experience so far (2 months) at OBF with Harmony. She always pushes me to go harder each work out and keeps checking on my nutrition

Their Covid response has been flawless too. Temperature screening, Sanitizers and the trainers all wear masks. I definitely recommend OBF for your fitness goals!

Have been working out with OBF since January this year and I’ve loved my experience! They keep things interesting with the workouts, are flexible according to your schedule (and depends on number of ppl signed up - some time slots are Popular), and great with their communication - I had no issues making up any of sessions due to covid. My trainer Katie was fantastic - she pushed me just the right amount and I saw a lot of strength gain in myself.

Every trainer in the gym is very friendly and helpful. It is located on the second floor, it's a smaller space but the gym has everything you will need. If you enjoy customized trainings and nutrition plans, definitely check out OBF gym.
I have been training with Harmony for months, she is a knowledgeable, attensive trainer.

A while back when visiting my parents in Brampton, I met up with my old friend Nadia who is a trainer. She helped work with me to help me develop a fitness routine that worked for me. Since I came back, and travel wasn't a luxury, Nadia has been helping me via video conference call now. As someone who is in an office chair the majority of my day, she helped me understand the importance of working on my hip abductors and balance. Her knowledge was invaluable

Here to give a great review of my trainer, Nadia! It is always a pleasure to work with her. She's super prepared, positive, and understanding of personal needs/boundaries/challenges. She is also willing to take the time to talk through what an exercise should feel like and how to execute it correctly (even when I ask lots of questions!). Also awesome to get to work with a woman.

OBF is the best gym for anyone interested in getting real, customized, hard-hitting results!

All the training staff really want what’s best for you and your situation and will help you create a customized HIIT plan to get there. The facilities are clean, hygienic, and climate-controlled with all sorts of equipment for the humble beginner (like me) to more seasoned pros. I started training with my amazing PT Jacqui during the 28-day introductory challenge as I wanted to tone up my body, and her dynamic, caring approach enabled me to refine my eating habits, build my stamina, and tone parts of my body I didn’t think were muscle-worthy.

I can’t wait to see how far we go together in the 12-week challenge and beyond!

OBF Gyms awesome when it comes to actually getting a personal experience and trainers that ACTUALLY care about getting you the results you want. I feel my trainer Nadia is passionate about what she does, and cares about getting me to where I want to be.

In a covid world, honest, going to big franchise gyms made me feel extrmely uneasy. OBF is the perfect size for limited guests at a time and are extrmely clean with anti-covid measures in place, along with social distancing that makes me feel safe.

I signed up with them excited to get back into shape about 2 years ago. I initially went in on a 28 day promotion but was told it wouldn't benefit me very much and that I should consider signing up on their regular plan. The plan was much more expensive and initially I planned to sign up for 3 months. The trainer selling myself and my two friends at the time said I should sign up for a year and if I needed to cancel anytime all I needed to do was give 30 days notice. That was enough for me to sign up for the year.

I enjoyed my first 8 months there and felt the benefits but then I was forced to move due to life circumstances. I wrote them giving my 30 day notice and was told that it didn't exist. After some back and forth with no avail, I re-told the story of my signup. The owner John said if that was what Antonio said, they would honor it but that it was against their policy to offer that. I bet you can guess that Antonio "Forgot" that happened so I was stuck. They offered a pause on my membership but said I would be billed even though they failed to provide me the contract and lied to me to get me into the agreement to begin with.

WORST experience of customer service ever. All for a few grand. What a scam of a business this place is. Warning to EVERYONE do not enter into long term agreements with them as they will not honor their end of the deal.

OBF is a great gym, i would recommend it to anyone; particuarly, if you are injured or have chronic body malfunctions, and want to be healthier and stronger at the same time. The trainers are positive and knowledgeable, and certainly are very supportive in attaining your goals.

I've never really accessed the gym but from the reviews, it seems like the trainers are great and the overall gym is great.

What I would like to comment on however, is the aggressive approach you have for new clients. My experience with Adam in particular was an unacceptable interaction and behaviour, which made me feel uncomfortable and reluctant to ever try this gym.

One evening I saw an Instagram ad and impulsively filled out a trial form. The next few days, I got an email and a text from OBF gyms. My plans had changed and I could not proceed with the trial. The email said, if you're no longer interested, simply ignore the email and so I did. The next day Adam calls me on my phone and asked if I am still interested. I told him some plans have changed and I can't go through with the trial anymore. He then bombarded me with unnecessary questions maybe hoping that I would change my mind if he kept asking questions. It honestly felt like he was suspecting that I was just making up excuses and trying to make me slip up so I can just say "okay fine I'll do the trial". This was unacceptable. "Why can't you do it anymore? Oh you're going to be out of town? When are you leaving? Where are you going? How long will you be gone for? If you're going out of town, then why did you fill out the form? Etc. " I told him that I'm not comfortable answering the questions and that he is being very demanding. He then responded rudely, "I'm just asking you very simple questions. " I replied that if I said I can't do it anymore, then I should not feel the need to explain myself. He hung up on me. Hi Adam, if you're reading this - that is not how you talk to potential clients. Plans can change and I am not obligated to tell you any details.

Have trained off and on at OBF for the better part of two years. It’s a great gym with great staff. I trained with Antonio, and can testify that he is extremely knowledgeable, a motivator, and the utmost professional. I would recommend OBF to anyone.

I have worked out with Antonio for just over a year and a half. I have been impressed by his knowledge and also his ability to push me to reach my goals. I cannot stress how much he has helped me with my diet, posture, and overall health. He encourages us to push our limits not only during the training sessions, but helps us with exercise plans for our off days.

Antonio is a fantastic trainer! Very knowledgeable, encouraging but also can push hard when needed. Who knew I would be looking forward to waking up early to work out for one hour twice a week?

I've been working out with Antonio for 10 months and I've seen great results in terms of body fat reduction and my level of energy. I've also never felt so strong. I worked out all my life and tried many different things.this is the best so far! I used to see a chiro every two weeks for back/knees pain - this is no longer necessary.

OBF is a great place to work out. It feels like you work out with a bunch of friends because after a few weeks, you get to know everyone in the gym.

Highly recommended!

I’m so glad that I signed up with OBF. I signed up in a whim for the Transformation Program, and it went so well I signed up for the 12 week before the first one ended. Jacqui is a great trainer and is always gives me the encouragement I need to push myself. The structure of the program and working with a personal trainer has really improved my workout. I feel stronger and am sleeping a lot better then before and I wouldn’t have gotten there without Jacqui or OBF.

Jacqui is an incredible trainer! She is kind, helpful and pushes you outside of your comfort zone. If you are looking for a personable trainer that will get you results definitely ask for Jacqui.

I have had nothing but great experiences and results at OBF. I joined the gym after noticing how much my friend was enjoying her workouts and liking the results. I could see it for myself too and knew right away that’s what I needed to get myself in shape. Jacqui has been a great trainer. I love every workout and how much she pushes me to reach my highest limits. I like working hard and training tough and Jacqui has been the most perfect trainer for my needs.

I've been training with Jacqui at OBF Gyms for about 2.5 months now and I truly enjoy every session with her. She is always very encouraging and cheerful.

Been working with Antonio for the last month. Everything has been great! Learning more about my capabilities and look forward to heading to the gym to train each week.
Antonio is a great motivator and I would recommend him to anyone.

I'll write a more detailed review of this fantastic gym later as I'm pressed for time, but I just want to take the time now to Thank my Coach Jacqui for getting me to where I am today. I was in complete awe when I hopped onto the scale this morning. I lost 25lbs in 3 months all the while building muscle! To me, thats insane! I've had training before, but nothing like this. One would think that after going to a gym for 15 years that he (me) would be doing lifts properly with proper form and boy was I wrong. Jacqui not only fixed my form, but now has me doing lifts properly to better optimize my growth, strength level and most importantly prevent injury. I can honestly say that today is the best shape I've ever been in and that's thanks to Jacqui! I'm still a little ways away, but with Jacqui I'm confident in achieving my goal. Thanks again Jacqui and OBF.

Antonio is a great trainer, highly recommended. OBF is a very positive and welcoming place to train. The results speak for themselves.

I was in Toronto for 12 weeks this summer and OBF had a 12 week program which was perfect for my situation. I got to train with Harmony, who was so fun and motivating to work with. She made my 3 weekly training sessions the highlights of my week and something that I always looked forward to. All the workouts here are carefully crafted with specific rest periods and tempos to follow. Harmony took every client I saw her work with seriously and genuinely cared about not only their physical health but the clients overall well-being. She recognized when I was slipping and getting unmotivated, and she messaged me asking me questions that made me realize I was undoing what I originally worked so hard for. I ended up with amazing results (that could have been even better if I didn't go easy on myself in the last few weeks: P)! Harmony was very patient and went into detail explaining all health related (or random) questions I had for her no matter time and place. Our training sessions were always super fun and exhausting. I wish I could stay in Toronto longer and continue working with Harmony. I highly recommend OBF and coach Harmony! (The other coaches are super nice and professional as well!)

Working out at OBF with Antonio has been fantastic. The workout are always incredibly challenging and I am constantly being pushed to the limit.

I have been training at OBF for over 3 years, Antonio is the best trainer and really pushes me every time I go in! He is very attentive and makes sure I do every exercise properly. He helps me achieve all my fitness goals!