Vive Fitness 24/7 Bathurst Toronto

It's a hole in the wall gym, that's got all your basics covered. 24 hour access is very convenient and it's located right next to bathurst station. Plus it's almost never crowded!
Downside, badly maintained, has been under construction for 4 months. The washrooms are right next to some workout machines. And no dedicated changing or.locker rooms.

A very friendly, positive space. I always found gyms really intimidating, but Roman (my trainer) totally changed that. He is an amazing trainer and one of the best people I know. Highly recommended.

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I joined Vive Fitness (Bathurst branch) at the start of April, and started my weight loss & strength training regime with Roman Romanenko.

In 4 months, I lost ~10 lbs while building strength. Went from squatting 0 weight to touching 150 lbs & bench-pressing 45 lbs to now 100 lbs!

All of the above requires dedication but the journey felt much smoother with Roman’s guidance and attention. He is careful with every set and every exercise, is very professional and great in communication! I highly recommend working with him on your personal journey of weight loss, gaining strength or becoming fit overall!

I've been training with Roman for two years. The dude is awesome! When I met him, I needed help reaching my fitness goals to apply to school for my dream job. Two years later, I've been accepted to school and I feel confident in my ability to keep up with the job requirements of being a firefighter. I have a lot of respect for this guy

The price was not reasonable at all. Like a 100$ for one month. But still it looked neat from the inside. The competition is hard. So, you should consider your pricing.

I signed up for a trainer at Vive to help me get back into shape after the (very long) COVID break. I had some reservations as a woman going alone but the gym staff and clientele have been very friendly, kind, and welcoming. Most importantly, I started training with Roman, who has been amazing! He's incredibly knowledgeable and motivating, and his personable and friendly but completely professional approach made every session enjoyable. He took the time to understand my fitness goals and limitations and tailored his guidance to suit my individual preferences. His positive attitude and genuine care for his clients created a supportive and encouraging atmosphere that really helped me get back on my feet. If my financial situation hadn't changed, I would continue working with Roman for as long as possible. He helped quite a lot even in the few months we trained together and I advanced much more quickly than I ever did on my own. If you're looking for a trainer, I wholeheartedly recommend Roman to anyone!

Been using Viva Fitness over the past 6 months. Easily goes to one of best gyms in the area. I love how they keep the space clean all times, big enough for take the crowds during the peak time, all equipments you’ll be needed. Not to even mention, great staffs!

Great gym, 24/7, fairly clean.
Saw a rat there once, but management was receptive, adding traps and bringing in inspectors. Have had no issues related to this since.

Good trainers, great location. No effort whatsoever to keep the gym in good condition. Machines are often broken, minor accessories for the machines are falling apart. For over a year every TV is off or has a stupid error display on it. I cut then some slack but it doesnr take that long to fix a tv output

Although the gym had state-of-the-art equipment and was well-maintained, I found the cost of membership to be quite high compared to other options in the area. While the staff was friendly and helpful, I didn't feel like I was getting personalized attention or guidance during my workouts. Overall, while the gym had some great features, I'm not sure if the price tag is worth it for me.

This gym is very nice because is not too full, is complete with all you need and also washrooms are wonderful. I was going to vive fitness located at Dundas west and I move because during no staff hours the gym was power off, no ventifllation, no fans, and it is horrible to do exercise without any type of ventilation and I decide to move here. Unfortunately now this gym is having same issue, it is 1: 27 pm Sunday, everything is off, found exercise is horrible and frustrating, at least to open a bit the window. If they are offering a gym 25/4 hours they should have a good location with amenities all 24 hours not just during staff hours. I am in this gym just because is 24 hours open but this is cheating, you can not do exercise properly

This was my gym for 7 years until I moved from the neighbourhood, and I couldn’t have been happier with my experience. It doesn’t have all of the frills of some of the bigger gyms, but the space is very well-stocked with all of the necessary equipment regardless of your level or goals, and all of it is kept in good condition. Besides how good the space and equipment are, the staff have always been friendly and helpful, and the other members have always been respectful. A great neighbourhood gym with a great neighbourhood vibe that I’ll really miss. I’d highly recommend.

The location of this gym is extremely convenient and is also 24/7. Staff is super friendly.

They don't try to upsell you any plans or classes when signing up and the price is really good for the value you're getting. 100% recommend this gym!

I was impressed by the gym. Enough space, good cardio machines, a few little extras like punching bags and neck pads for the squat bar. It doesn't have classes running yet, but once they get going, it will be a great spot. No change rooms, so come prepared or change in the washroom. Friendly people greeted me and I had exactly the workout I needed. Thank you Vive!

I've been working out at Vive Fitness Bathurst for over three years, and it offers exactly what I'm looking for in a health and fitness. The Vive Fitness makes for a super efficient and effective workout (<45) and the personal trainers are all knowledgeable, helpful, pleasant. The Vive is all about quality, not sheer quantity (equipment, classes and staff) and they take a long-term interest in your fitness goals. If you're looking for an efficient, workout experience to get to the next level, let these folks help you get there.

Location and staff is okay but machines are pretty old and not enough. Even, there is no weighting machine in the gym expect for old and useless one.

Great gym, love that it's 24 hours and it's usually not too busy. Great equipment and staff. Been going here forever and will continue to do so.

The staff is amazing especially Heather is very helpful. The gym overall is a perfect size. Not too big not to small. The equipment is perfectly balanced.between two floors.
Treadmills, ellipticals rowers and bikes.weight machines and my favourite free weights. There is also a turf with a sled on the ground floor!
The are a lot of free weights on both floors for light or power training

Joined a week ago and so far it's been good, staff is friendly and I really enjoyed my Zumba class with Noa. They've had some tech issues lately but otherwise my experience has been 5 stars.

I’ve hopped around to a few different gym chains in Toronto and Vive is by far my favourite. It has a private gym feel, and yes it is on the smaller side however it is never too busy and it has all the equipment you need. I rarely have to wait for a squat rack which is a huge plus. I also signed up with Roman R for personal training and he was very kind, motivating and knowledgeable! I highly recommend signing up for personal training, you won’t regret it! All of the staff there are really friendly as well. The gym in general can sometimes be an intimidating place but at Vive, everyone makes it feel like home.

Roman at Vive is hands-down the best trainer I've ever worked with. He legitimately cares about each one of his clients and their goals. I have seen huge transformations in my body since I started working with Roman. Could not recommend him more.

Great location, really good service, felt welcome. The gym is also very well organized and clean, excellent boxing lessons

I moved 3 times and have visited 3 of their locations. All of them great.
Gym is not overly big, but well outfitted with great perks:
- shower
- 24/7 access
- wi-fi
- group classes and personal training
- kettlebells, trap bars, punching bags, TRX ropes, weighted duffel bags, dance/stretch room, cable machines.very comprehensive offerings!
Service was friendly at all times, facilities clean and organized.
Great value!

This particular gym is right in the Street subway station at Bloor. I was considering a membership but it's awfully expensive on a monthly basis and the gym itself looks pretty shabby. It looks like a gem for weightlifters. But in any case you have to judge for yourself since I didn't actually take advantage of their facility so I'm not in a position to really pass judgement on them. The price seems to be very high considering the alternatives are available with more attractive facilities an options.

Friendly staff, clean place, good equipment, and great location! Love this gym! Shout out to Amanda who always manages to assist the clients!

Amazing fitness center, well equipped, very clean, super friendly staff, experienced and knowledgeable personal trainers, perfect location and extremely affordable memberships without long-term contracts

Very convenient and love the option to go 24/7. Equipment is clean and all works, kept in perfect condition. Highly recommend if you live anywhere close.

Very friendly staff that make me feel welcome. The gym is clean and has a great selection of machines, weights, and other equipment. I love working out at this location.

Great gym, it’s clean and with showers. There’re enough stations to go around for everybody during busy times, and an absolute vibe to work out here early mornings or late nights. The members and staff are helpful and kind. I’m an athlete who needed equipment to get better, and it was all here. I saw my self gain so much muscle. Food spots everywhere around and the subway station next door are a big plus. Recommend this place for sure, cheers.

If you're looking for a new gym, go elsewhere, Vive on Bathurst is one of the worst gyms out there. The facility is extremely small, (the 2nd floor is so cramped), and it almost always reeks in there. Also, their machines are super limited. If you're looking for a gym in the area, you're probably better off going to Hone on Bloor.

Furthermore, they are NOT transparent with when they will charge you and refuse to refund you when they do, (even if the gym was closed during lockdown).

The gym owner, Darius, is an.unusual person, and has been rather rude the times I have had to communicate with him over the phone.

/TLDR:
Don't bother with Vive on Bathurst, management is rude, facility is tiny, the space smells incessantly like B. O

/UPDATE TO OWNER'S RESPONSE:
Yes, I am a patron of Vive Gym and I have emailed you, you should check it as I have not received a response. (Additionally, in response to your comment about this name not showing up in your system, this is my maiden name, and my account to post reviews from, which does not make my negative experience a fabricated one).

My comment about the gym smelling like body odour still stands, as it implies that the gym has poor ventilation. When I frequented the gym during the summer before the pandemic, the windows would always be fogged up, (another indication of poor ventilation, and not enough A/C).

I think that you should concern yourself more with providing better customer service to longstanding members of your gym, instead of fielding negative reviews, (that may not exist in the first place if you did your job right the first time!).

Great place. I just started a membership with them. The staff and manager is very friendly, not pushy, though informative and helpful. The facility, environment, energy, etc, itself seems fantastic. I look forward to many fantastic fitness progressing sessions at their location.

Joined this gym 2 months ago and really enjoying it. There are plenty of machines available and a personal training area. The locker rooms are always clean, machines in good working order. I signed up for personal training and my personal trainer Roman is very professional, He's a motivator and is very committed to helping me achieve my goals. He makes it fun but still results driven and ensures I get a good workout in each and every time. He's highly recommended!

Loved this gym when I attended - the facility was great and all the staff were awesome.

Rating this one star as I cancelled my membership in July and was charged for the month of August. I cancelled via email and responded to the same email confirming my cancellation and asking for a refund for the charge. I haven’t received a response after multiple follow ups (phone and email) and was just charged again for this month. This is really disappointing and I had recommended this gym to multiple friends but I feel taken advantage of in this situation and have had to reach out to my credit card company directly. If someone sees this who works for the gym feel free to respond to my email and send me a refund directly!

Hands down, best choice I’ve made training at Vive Fitness. VERY friendly team (Especially Amanda who has been extremely friendly since day 1). This gym is so amazing that I get excited to get my workout done. I look forward to walking through the doors and always feel amazing when I leave.

I am so glad I found this gym! For one, it's very spacious and the workout machines are good quality - forget those scratched leather seats with foam spilling out! It's always clean with modern water station filters, and the air conditioning actually works (some gyms I've been had issues with that). They have a lot of space for different classes which you can also use when there's no classes! It's a 24/7 gym which is great when I need to go later - and there's a camera system able to identify guests coming and going to make it super secure. To make things even better, Amanda the manager is great! She is super friendly and was able to clarify all my questions and help me sign up super quick! I highly recommend!

Convenient location. Staff and patrons are nice and friendly. Some equipment could use some repairs otherwise, it gets the job done. It is barely crowded which highly appreciated especially when you live downtown TO.

The new staff is really nice.

Very friendly coaches and warm welcoming. Awesome machines, i didn't feel there was a certain workout that i couldn't do.

Purchase a membership a few months ago but since COVID I haven't had the chance to used it, now I have moved far from the location and want to cancel my membership but there is no response from their team, tried calling and sending emails NO answer, Would be happy to change this review when the situation is solved.

Edit: Issue was fixed thanks to Amanda, she provided a valuable solution in a timely manner.

Great gym and located conveniently by Bathurst Stn. The staff are very friendly and the gym is clean. The equipment is of good quality as well. There are two floors so there's ample room for workouts.

I purchased a membership about a month before COVID shut everything down in early 2020, and I've since moved far away from the location, but I'm sad to have to cancel my membership! They gave me no trouble at all with the cancellation, even though I'm sure it's been tough times through COVID. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Best gym in toronto.
Everything is just perfect.
Today was my first day of workout after covid felt hella awesome.
Thanks guys.

I have already trained in Gymnasiums in 11 countries and I want to highlight the Super Professionalism of Manager Amanda who served me in an excellent way, leaving me totally at ease. The structure is clean and organized in order to leave the members at ease. Thank you Vive Fitness

Great gym, not too big, but not small at all. They have everything necessary for a good workout

Great location, friendly/knowledgeable staff and all the equipment needed for a a full workout. I feel safe with the space and procedures in place to prevent the spread of COVID.

I have been going to Vive Bathurst /Bloor for almost a month. Just one month have been a very good experience for me as I have achieved so much from Vive. My life style has changed and most important, I have learnt how to spend life healthy and fit.

Vive Bathurst is by far my favourite gym that I have done in the city. The staff is very motivating and friendly. The equipment Is great. The entire gym is also very clean. I feel so good after the workout and I am so happy I am a member of Vive!

I’m so happy that I joined Vive Fitness at Bathurst and Bloor. At first I was reluctant, as I was used to going to a big box gyms or a very small class studios. The beauty of Vive is that it truly has everything. Open 24/7, not too big, not too small, (but never too crowded) It has every thing what big gym can offer but it also has the group training like the small class studios. HIIT, boxing bootcamp, yoga, etc. Since I have started a few months back, I have seen a noticeable improvement in my physique. I feel strong and have more flexibility. Vive has become an integral part of my overall fitness training,
Also, safety and cleanliness has always been a priority for them
I enthusiastically recommend Vive at Bathurst and Bloor to anyone who wants to radically change their life for the better.

The main floor is nice. The second floor is run down and depressing.

After-hours, people don't clean up. People let in their friends for free. It's 24 hours with no one managing the gym. Doesn't feel safe both with cleaniness and personal safety. Shocking they allow this during the Covid pandemic.

Best place if you want to make a serious change in your health and fitness lifestyle!
The front staff, the trainers and members are genuinely friendly, supportive and will keep you motivated to stay on track. Best gym I've ever joined!

I have never been into working out. I’ve tried and failed with the small class studio, big box gyms and at home workouts, etc.but then I joined Vive Fitness at Bathurst and it’s really been incredible. I never thought I would be the person who wakes up and actually looks forward to an early morning workout but the staff, the new trainers and the environment are so welcoming and encouraging that I wake up with a smile the moment my alarm goes off.

And of course, the results that I am already seeing are motivating as well ;) I feel more energized, strong, lean! Can’t wait to continue on this workout journey with Vive

The gym inside is almost brand new and it is right of the Bathurst and Bloor subway station. Everyone is nice and inviting. Equipment is great and perfectly organized for circuit training. Two class studio is huge bonus.
Highly recommend!

I am so glad that they reopened!
The gym is so clean and organized and I love the fact that is not so busy
The safety protocol is posted around the gym and so far it seems like everyone is following it

I have been working out at Vive Bathurst for over two years. Awesome people, great staff, everyone is so supportive. Gets you in a great mood everytime!

I have been training at bathurst location for few years and I have absolutely loved it there. The atmosphere is so motivating and the people are so friendly.
There are 2 studios but the one downstairs is my favourite. I can’t wait for the HIIT group classes to start.

I started working out at Vive Bathurst and Bloor since its opening and love it!
The variety of equipment; cardio, strength and resistance keeps me engaged and the staff Is very friendly. This has certainly exceeded my expectations.

I've been a member for years. This is my primary location but I've also used the Little Malta location and the Gerrard India Bazaar location.

Good facilities, fair prices. They get full marks for their customer service during this COVID period.

I have been Vive member for about 3 years
The gym has great community, and it is well maintained
I would definitely recommend trying it out

The concept of Vive is great in itself, but the Bathurst location takes it to the next level.
Open 24/7, super clean two floors great equipment, free weights, weight machines and enough of cardio for everyone. Two class studios; one with punching bags and the second one for HIIT group training. Awesome staff, great atmosphere, and really great community amongst the members.

Vive Bathurst location has been a fantastic experience. I always look forward to my workout. The staff is the best. Loving my experience and so is my body.

Been a member for over a year now and Vive Bathurst has changed what I can achieve! The staff is amazing and so supportive, and the entire community there is so positive and great! If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re late to the best thing in downtown Toronto

I highly recommend. This is a great environment to get and stay motivated. All staff is amazing and truly care about your well being and fitness goals.

Awesome gym! Love everything about it, from the cleanliness to the variety of equipment. My workouts are challenging yet fun, I can have a different type of workout evey time from cardio, to strength training to HIIT. The energy from the staff and members are infectous, great atmosphere that just keeps you coming back for more.

Best Gym in downtown. Dedicated, passionate staff that know what they're talking about, great facilities and open 24/7. Love it.

I have such a great experience at Vive, Bathurst location. The staff is welcoming, knowledgable and friendly. It's a great environment filled with accountability & support! My workouts are always challenging because there are so many equipment options; power/ squad racks, 5 sets of dumbbell racks, weight machines, 2 class studios, heart rate monitoring system. I love being a member at Vive

Vive is a great gym! Both the Staff and the Members are super nice and friendly. There is definitely a warm, welcoming vibe. It is also great that they have different class studios each with a different focus (one for Boxing/ yoga and the other for HIIT group training) I will definitely be a member as long as I can

Can’t praise Vive Bathurst location enough. The facilities are incredibly clean and everyone makes you feel welcome and comfortable. Staff is very knowledgeable, hands on and helpful. Highly recommend, great gym!

Haven't been to a Gym like this before, it's great! The layout is extremely efficient. The staff is awesome, they help you as much as possible. The two studios space is super clean and the machines are excellent quality. The HIIT group training studio on the main floor is my favourite.
Would recommend 100% It's so good!

Great little walk-in gyms. 24hr card access which is great for all us non-standard shift workers. Stuff is clean and new. Owned by 2 guys, one of which I know and is a nice guy who puts real effort into his business.

I tried most of the Vive locations and I love them all but when I walked in this one I felt the best energy.

Ive been a member for a few months the gym is bright and clean. The manager Sam is awesome very nice guy and very welcoming. Ive had a great experience with my trainer Jerome hes been amazing. Tell them Ray sent you.

I used the 7day for $20 pass to try it -with the promise that if I decide not to buy the membership they will give me a full refund.thank you very much, it was a good idea.

I did get the refund but it took the person at least 20 min to find me on their system.
What it bothered me the most was that the card that they gave me to use temporarily had my information and I asked the person working there if they shred it or clear the info of the card to reuse it later.
At first he didn't understand me at all. He was impatient to the point of being rude.eventually he told me that they keep it as is.that the info belongs to them.
During all this interaction he was just plain abnotious and his knowledge of his own system was very limited.

I just wish I discovered the VIVE - Bathurst gym sooner. It is so easy to get to by subway, it is clean, large (2 floors!) and functional, with helpful and knowledgeable staff, friendly gym goers, with equipment available even at peak evening hours - all at an amazing price! What an unbeatable deal!