Information about FRST Fitness

Bank St 1408
K1H 7Y9, Ottawa
+1 613-695-5400

Opening hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Functional Rehabilitation Strength Training (FRST for short) encompasses all avenues of fitness under one roof. We Offer structured small group fitness classes.Think Personal training in a small group environment. Our classes allow you to see progression and track results - "Work Smarter, not Harder". We Offer 1-1 Personal Training, customized to your specific goals, needs, and scheudle. Our personal training focuses on "Education Through Exercise" - empowering you with the right information to help you move safely and efficiently toward your goals. We offer Open Gym (O.G) times throughout the week which allows our members to access our private facility. No waiting for equipment or having your weights disappear!

Our comment from FitFit Canada about FRST Fitness:

FRST Fitness is a premier gym located in Ottawa, Canada, characterized by its cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere. Users have praised the friendly and supportive staff, who are both knowledgeable and committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals. Many have expressed appreciation for the high-quality equipment and well-structured workout programs. The gym offers a variety of challenging fitness classes suitable for all levels, led by outstanding trainers like Nate and Spencer, who motivate and push clients to reach their potential.

Clients also appreciate that FRST Fitness is a judgment-free zone, making it an ideal environment for those who may have previously felt out of place in a gym setting. The focus on integrity of movement and personalized attention ensures that everyone can train safely and effectively.

While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there have been a few mentions of controversies related to its operations during the pandemic. Nonetheless, the reviews emphasize the gym's commitment to providing a safe and clean environment for its community, making it a recommended choice for anyone looking to enhance their fitness journey.

FRST Fitness: Opinions

4.5/5 (32 Opinions)
Courtney Ayres 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: Enjoyed a great class! Clean space and friendly staff!

FRST Fitness

Hi Courtney. Glad you enjoyed the class! Thanks for the nice rating.

David Tremblay 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere and vibe! Nate is an exceptional trainer and changed the way I viewed health and fitness my entire life, I definitely recommend especially for people who might have avoided gyms thinking they wouldn't fit in or have any success.

FRST Fitness

Hi David, Thank you for the kind words, Nate knows his stuff, we’re lucky to have him on our Team.

Justin Thiboutot 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I've been a loyal client here for 3 years now and always look forward to my workouts and movement sessions - positive guidance, great programming, and a thoroughly equipped space make this my go-to space for training mind and body every week!

FRST Fitness

Hi Justin, Thanks so much - your consistent efforts week in and week out are a pleasure to see, and the results speak for themselves! Happy to have you as part of our FRST community!

Lori Brooks 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome trainers, fun and super hard workouts, a great mix of classmates of all ages and fitness levels and super convenient schedule!

FRST Fitness

Hi Lori, Thanks for the kind words. Keep crushing it in the classes!

Supreet Jaiswal 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: An amazing gym. It took me years to find a gym that I felt comfortable going to. The staff is supportive, friendly, and motivating. They want you to reach your goals and guide you accordingly. A judgement-free zone gym - nothing better than that!

FRST Fitness

Thank you so much, Supreet! Your hard work, consistent and persistent efforts that make the difference. We are lucky to be in your corner, and love to see the progress!

Josh Stokes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: FRST Fitness is an amazing gym with a friendly, supportive atmosphere. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful and the equipment is top of the line. I have improved my fitness levels significantly since joining FRST Fitness, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great gym experience.

Jellyfish 242 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and well around workout programs

Michael Spratt 3 years ago

Negative experience: They held an anti-lockdown rally and deliberately flouted COVID rules.

FRST Fitness

Hi Michael, We're sorry to see your review, however, from our records we have no interactions, via email or in person of anyone with this name - Have you visited our location, or taken a class with us?Please be sure that you have interacted with our business, or have visited us before leaving your review, as it's possible you have reached out to the wrong business. If you have a specific inquiry for management, please send us an email at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All the best!FRST Team

Deven Thompson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing Staff and Quality!!!

Eric Laliberté 3 years ago

Negative experience: Held an anti-mask/lockdown protest, obviously unsafe. Upsetting to see this from a place that people said was safe, makes you question some of the other reviews left here.

FRST Fitness

We're sorry to see your review. From our records, we have no interactions, via email or in person of anyone with this name - Have you visited our location, or taken a class with us? Please be sure that you have interacted with our business, or have visited us before leaving your review, as it's possible you have reached out to the wrong business. If you have a specific inquiry for management, please send us an email at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All the best!FRST Team

F R 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: great place. very clean and friendly. good equipment.

Kristin A 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The owners of this gym are amazing people who genuinely want to help improve the lives of everyone. Please ignore the negative reviews from people who believe in authoritarian rules that are meant to destroy small businesses. Everyone is essential and should have the ability to stay open and provide for their family. This pandemic has been extremely hard on our mental health, so keeping gyms open is necessary for the well-being of so many. Staying open and providing a safe and clean environment for those who have been struggling during these times is extremely commendable.

J Hughes 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing owner!! Welcoming environment, clean space and courteous staff.

Dane Kelsey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome Gym!

victorianbulldogmeatball 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality Amazing Staff and Quality!!!

Zach Martin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent people.

koko 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you for your courage❤️❤️❤️

Chylow Hall 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The gym is super clean, very friendly atmosphere! It’s nice to see the gym staying open in These trying times! More businesses need to follow FRST lead! Open up and support small business!

C Singh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: FRST is one of the best fitness facilities around. The trainers are amazing - Spencer and all the weekend staff - super friendly and welcoming to! They always try to push you to your limits. If you like CrossFit / Hit FRST is the place to be! No judgement and super clean!

Julia Hatherell 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: spotless, well-equipped facility with extremely welcoming and friendly staff!

Joe Elliott 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great facility, extremly clean. Very knowledgeable staff and owner is very passionate about the physical and mental well-being of his clients. Highly recommend.

Chris Anderson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and friendly staff. Excellent coaching during the classes. Will definitely be back!

Jennifer Power 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: FRST Fitness is a neighbourhood gem! Spencer and the other trainers are incredibly knowledgeable, professional and genuinely care. The classes take the guess work out of your workouts; they are well thought out, very challenging, efficient and effective. A good mix of high intensity and strength training. I feel like I would never push myself this hard if I was working out on my own and it feels great! The trainers provide that extra touch of making sure you’re doing the exercises correctly, making sure you don’t injure yourself, meeting you at your level, but also challenging you to up your level and see real progress. If you want to get fit, challenge yourself and see results then I highly recommend FRST Fitness!

Luca Nicastro 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I trained with FRST for 4 months to better prepare me for Division 1 Soccer. Spencer did an amazing job on pushing me and developing every aspect of my training. Before I worked with FRST, I was hardly able to do a normal squat. They helped me improve my form and showed me little details and I am now able to squat 240lbs. It is a great gym, in a prime location, with excellent trainers. I highly recommend FRST Training to everyone.

Kelsey Guillemette 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Spencer and his team at FRST Fitness are so welcoming, professional and knowledgeable! They take the time to educate you on the exercises, and keep a close eye during workouts to make sure your form is correct to prevent injury and maximize results. Their three styles of fitness classes offer something for everyone! I highly recommend FRST Fitness!

Heather Earle 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: FRST Fitness is first-rate! Friendly, welcoming staff and patrons. Variety of challenging, structured workouts led by instructors whose primary concern is that training is done properly to maximize effectiveness and avoid injury. For those on public transit, bus #6 stops out front; vehicle parking is in the lot or on the street.

Rachel Blake 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym with knowledgeable trainers and thoughtful programming! Really appreciated their attention to detail in prioritizing integrity of movement and also offering personalized modifications to ensure you’re getting the very best workout possible.

Brad Lafortune 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: If you're looking for a gym that gives you personalized attention, a flexible schedule, great class variety, and the knowledge to keep you safe and healthy throughout your training, this is the perfect place for you - highly recommended!

Kelsey E 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Spencer and his team at FRST Fitness are so welcoming, professional and knowledgeable! They take the time to educate you on the exercises, and keep a close eye during workouts to make sure your form is correct to prevent injury and maximize results. Their three styles of fitness classes offer something for everyone! I highly recommend FRST Fitness!

Nadia Vizcardo 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Extremely welcoming team, will definitely be returning for more classes!

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