Markville Fitness

Fantastic experience: Great club

Fantastic experience: Alex is the best staff worker out there, very kind and very much a chill guy. The gym is clean and it always has kind people to help you out.

Fantastic experience: Very nice staff, especially Alex. Great gym

Fantastic experience: Went here for almost three years, best gym I’ve ever been to. Amazing staff and the entire environment surrounding you is friendly and motivating.

Fantastic experience: Has everything you need for a great workout. And on top of that it’s easily the best priced gym in the GTA.

Fantastic experience: This gym has a wide range of equipment although most of the equipment is quite old. However, it is still amazing for its price.

Positive experience: Very Professional and active manager Mr Nishanth.I got New membership in Just 5 minutes + Good permotion for Annual membership. I am totally Satisfied and Reqummend to Pepoles of Markham. BiG Hall.Unbeatable Prices & packages.

Fantastic experience: exceptional service at a superior price. team has enjoyed the club for over 10 years

Fantastic experience: Great place, great price.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Friendly staff, lots of equipment available to work out. They offer daily programs from yoga, zumba, and HIIT group sessions. Change room can use some upgrade but for the great price they charge and what they have to offer... no complaints! I've been going to this gym for the last 3 years and have no intention to switch to any other gym.

Fantastic experience: Great Value, Friendly Staffs.

Fantastic experience: They offer great deals for membership. Has everything you need from a gym I think but could be a bit cleaner/kept better like the sauna. I have been going to this gym on and off for many years and recommend it especially for local people. I am mostly leaving this review to call out "Ivan Fungs" review. I am a member and was present when they called the police on them. First off Ivan was a woman and she was extremely belligerent and literally assaulted the guy working at the front desk literally screaming as loud as she can for an apology. Based on how they wrote their review versus what I saw, I would not trust a single thing from that 1 review. Also, PLEASE BRING BACK THE WATER FOUNTAIN IF POSSIBLE. Have to bring your entire water supply to the gym, fill your bottle in the washroom or buy water, no place to refill.

Fantastic experience: Amazing co-op students, working really hard everyday keeping the gym very clean

Negative experience: Terrible customer service. The manager is not friendly. They charged more than $200 by mistake, but the manager refused to refund me by cheque, asked me to resolve with bank which is impossible for me. Will never deal with them again!

Fantastic experience: Amazing equipment, extraordinary community and everything you need, with a good price.

Negative experience: It was a torture experience that I wouldn't recommend to anyone. I joined their promotion $299 fitness plan. First, the environment is too crowded, and I noticed that the location is a bit far for me. So I decided to ask for refund. I waited for two months the refund still not completed. I just afraid I am being scam. So I do a couple email back and forth a few times by the email to confirm the refund. Still got nothing in my bank. So I called the bank asking for the transaction, the bank answered me the transaction didn't go through yet, because the gym didn't accept any refund requested from the bank. I had a feeling that something is not right, so just went to the store and asking for the refund issue. They hook me up for the "manager", the manager seems not so friendly to explain the issue. He just kept saying wasting his time to explain all this. He tried to be rule to me, he started saying "f" word in the conversation. I felt insulted by him, tried to ask him for apologize but he refused. He even asked the reception to call 911 because they claim that I am trespassing. The police came, I explained everything but stilI was banned from the gym. Police warned me I will get arrested if I get in again. I am really upsetting about that. They haven't solve the refund, and they are trying to use authority power to scare away people who tried to solve the problem. WHAT KIND OF BUSINESS IS THIS! My money is gone!!! Higher not recommended!!

Fantastic experience: I’ve worked out on and off at Markville Fitness for a number of years. Down to earth gym with plenty of equipment. Large facility that’s usually not crowded. They offer classes also. Owner Chris is very personable.

Positive experience: Super affordable but just expect to get what you pay for so everything's the quality I'd expect.

Negative experience: I have been a member here for some time and I can’t believe what I witnessed. As unbelievable as it sounds, it appeared that many of the younger members were wrestling/fighting each other in the aerobics room. It even looked like wagers were being placed. In the last year this gym has gone down hill with, what seems like, them allowing anyone whose parents are willing to sign the waiver to come to enter. It’s a truly a shame as a long standing gym in the area.

Fantastic experience: Highly appreciated the Service department of Roger Lam and Lydia Cheung, who they provided us professional advices. Gteat thanks....... We love Toyoda

Negative experience: Terrible facility and even worse customer service. I was told I can pause my membership indefinitely by one staff, but they go ahead and restart it a year later without an email or phone call. I emailed the staff for at least some money back because I had a year and a half left when I paused it, and they told me to take them to small claims court if I wanted anything back. (Literally I wish I was joking) Please please please just pay the extra money for GoodLife or don’t go here. Extremely unprofessional.

Fantastic experience: The front desk guys are always there to greet you and help you out. Even though the gym is not as good as the other gyms in terms of equipment. But for the low price you can't complain!

Fantastic experience: Cheap and has all the equipments you’d need

Fantastic experience: Great deals on the memberships and the equipment is very durable. Lots of cardio machines and friendly staff too

Positive experience: At $250-$300 for a year (or more), this place is great value for money. The machines are in good shape , the staff is friendly and it's overall a good experience for someone looking for a serious gym and not a place to socialize. They have group classes and sauna as well. My only 2 complaints would be that there are no drinking water fountains or dispensers, and the locker room and lockers are not as well maintained or clean as they should be.

Fantastic experience: Lots of weights and different machines for all types of workouts. Classes are also included with membership, which is a bonus

Fantastic experience: Great pricing on memberships and lots of equipment

Fantastic experience: Attentive and professional staff with all the necessary equipment on site. Very satisfied and will continue to recommend.

Fantastic experience: Best price In the town

Fantastic experience: Personal training with Rick Court and Donna Carpenter at Markville Fitness I have been training at Markville Fitness with Rick and Donna (of Total Body Fitness) about 3 times per week for many years. They bring a wealth of experience and passion to their 90 minute sessions, with a focus on total body fitness for health and longevity. Each session is well-planned and includes proper warm-ups, as well as stretching during the session. Every work-out is unique, vigorous and fun. Rick and Donna watch carefully for correct form and ensure proper adjustments -- whether big or small - are made to maximize the benefit of each exercise and to carry out the exercise safely. Highly recommended for a vigorous and thoughtful total body training experience.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff great gym never really too busy at least based on the times I go which is in the late PM...

Fantastic experience: Friendly staffs and services, as well as fair price. Plus free yoga sessions included in the membership. I usually work out in the morning and it has few people in that time. I'm very skinny and had been thinking about getting started in working out for a very long time in the past but afraid of getting started. Until some dramatic changes happened to my life, I decided to make changes to myself. I randomly picked up this gym because it's near me and had a good rating. I am glad I chose here. Trainer Roberta helped me a lot getting started on basic forms and get me ready for working out by myself.

Positive experience: To the owner stop being cheap with the AC disgusting in here

Positive experience: Friendly employees but the gym could use a lot of work. It’s a bit outdated and needs some new machinery.

Negative experience: We joined this gym a day before the pandemic forced them to close against my better judgement but the owner offered us extended usage and seemed like a good start in a new regime, however this place with filthy. Layers of dust on equipment, studio room were gross, washrooms had sewage issues, pretty nasty. Regardless, we support local businesses. Pandemic forced them to close however upon reopening required patrons to be vaccinated to use the facility. This was not an option for us to have the vaccine however, we waited until the mandate expired. Trying to resume our membership were informed and confirmed by the owner this will NOT be reinstated since the club had opened earlier and we were to use the space at that time. After explaining our own experiences HE (the owner plus his worker) couldn't be bothered to honour their contract. Who the hell is he to tell us when and how to use our membership, especially with what's happening in the world? Disgusting behaviour to say the least. If you want a clean place with updated equipment and not a greedy money-hungry mongrel as a business owner, try GoodLife, Anytime or ANYWHERE ELSE that has professional business practices. It's a poor excuse for local business owners and since then, I would be more than happy to share pictures of this poorly run, dirty facility. This has no reflection on the staff. What goes around comes around I hope the owner gets taken advantage of twofold for his actions towards those a little older and cautious and his money can't buy back he health and respect.

Fantastic experience: Staff is very helpful and the place is very clean.

Fantastic experience: Affordable membership fee and the owner treats you with courtesy

Fantastic experience: I've been coming here for years! The people are amazing, and they continue to get new equipment all the time!

Positive experience: I've been going here for yrs now. It's an alright gym to get your training in and meet cool people. With that being said, they could definitely do a better job with equipping the gym with more barbells since there's not enough per rack and most are bent. The men's changeroom/washroom also needs a ventilation system since the whole changeroom always stinks and makes it unbreathable when someone goes number 2. These are some things I hope the owner can take a look at and improve.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place full of amazing energy and great equipment!!! Everyone there is extremely friendly and I would definitely recommend it.

Negative experience: BEWARE: I did the trial and found the gym wasnt for me and requested a refund. There's a week grace period before you can cancel your year membership and I cancelled in 1 day. Now It's been a over a month and I still haven't received a refund. I have contacted the owner multiple times and he says he will get on it but hasn't to this day. Please beware of this gyms refund process as there doesn't seem to be any. UPDATE: The owners still refused to give me a refund to this day. After seeing the above review, I was told I would not be receveing a refund. Then they said they could provide me cheque, only if I remove the above review. I did not remove my review as you can see and had to dispute this with my bank. Do not not go to this gym, very unprofessional and childish owners.

Positive experience: Solid family run gym, maybe not as aesthetically pleasing as others but it's a great place to pump some iron and go about your day. Also they offer yoga classes as part of the membership which is an added bonus! Happy to renew my membership for next year. Update, I renewed.

Fantastic experience: Most gyms never have good prices for the holidays but Markville Fitness had a awesome promo! Not only that, the gym is top notch and has everything you need. The staff is awesome and Roberta is a awesome employee

Fantastic experience: The owners are amazing and friendly!! The staff are professional and social!! The culture is also very friendly. An amazing place for growth and improvement!!

Fantastic experience: After paying a lot of money & unmotivated at Good Life for years, I joined Markville Fitness! This is the friendliest gym I’ve ever been to, people really encourage one another! A game changer for me. Chris and Diana, the owners , welcome all customers as they come through the door daily! This is so rare. I’ve been personal training with Sandra Marino for two years. I love her enthusiasm & commitment to Fitness! Sandra keeps me motivated and accountable. Working one on one with a personal trainer has helped me tone safely…& injury free! Learning how to use the the machines at first was intimidating. Now, I know my way around the large floor of equipment and I have confidence using it all. Sandra sends me personal encouragement and notes through the week and even notices when I come in to do cardio! Markville Fitness has a real great vibe! There’s no gym like it!

Fantastic experience: I'm a member of this gym for over three years. Everyone is so friendly here, from the owner to other staff and even people who are coming there to exercise. On top of that, I have the best personal trainer; Sandra, that I love working out with her. Thank you all

Fantastic experience: A great place to workout. A large space with lots of different types of equipment. There is also a ladies only workout room. I workout with Sandra my trainer. We have fun, but she makes sure I have a great workout. Keeps me inspired for the following week. Come check it out for yourself.

Fantastic experience: Been going here for years, love this gym. Selection of equipment and perks is amazing never mind how good the price is.

Negative experience: Customer service is non existent. Highly dont recommend this gym for its price. Youll be better off signing with goodlife or fit4less

Positive experience: cheapest gym in Markham probably bc equipment and building are pretty old

Fantastic experience: Unbeatable Pricing! Friendly staff, lots of space, lots of machines. Classes are included in the membership. It’s great that their is NO waiting! Unlike other gyms.

Fantastic experience: It's not the fanciest place but they have tons of machines and you don't usually wait long to get you circuit done. I've been going since summer 2019 and they've been open on and off through covid. It's very reasonable to join and lots of young people go.

Fantastic experience: Awsome to be able to work out again, especially at this professionally run gym, owners are great and very accommodating, prices are very reasonable and they have been around a long time, highly recommended to anyone looking for a gym.

Fantastic experience: Love going to this place. It has lots of room and machines, not very often do you have to wait for something

Fantastic experience: I love coming here. There's so much equipment you almost don't know what to do with yourself. The staff are also very nice, and take care of their clients. 10/10.

Negative experience: Got a one month membership back in November before lockdown. The manager or whoever runs the gym told me the pass would be extended to when the gym opened back up again. Now that Markham is open, I was told that pass is no longer valid. So basically they just took my money and said “that’s too bad” not to mention they now charge $12 PER WORKOUT! No appointment booking system, first come first serve. Last time I was there even the few days I worked out I found that many benches either had missing seats or had not been maintained at all. If you have low expectations and are fine with a gym that does not maintain their equipment then this is the perfect place. I hate to give such a bad review but this gym has left a bad impression on me.

Positive experience: My go to. Nothing fancy.

Fantastic experience: Always great

Fantastic experience: I have been a member of this gym for 4 years now and absolutely highly recommend everything it has to offer. Exercise equipment, cardio machines, weight training area and equipment are all excellent! The owner and his staff are very polite and kind. The membership fee cannot be beat either. Its very cost effective and much cheaper than most other fitness facilities. 10/10. You will not be disappointed with Markville Fitness.

Fantastic experience: Great staff and gym

Fantastic experience: Nice place with a lot of equipment, also very affordable

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff. Clean facility. Great equipment and lots of it. Can't beat the price!!!

Positive experience: This fitness center itself is small space with lots of machines to work out plus lots of weights too. It's bit crowded, by going there at least you get your work out done. It's not a fancy place like other gyms but it's old fashioned one. If you are old fashioned type then you will like it. Personally for me it's different because I am not gym person but gets my work out done.

Fantastic experience: Great facility with tons of equipment. Constantly upgrading and bringing in new machines for their members to have more variety in their workouts. Great community gym with a loyal following.

Fantastic experience: Markville Fitness is great. The yearly fee is almost impossible to beat, and their selection of equipment is very good. I enjoy the mix of patrons who visit this gym. Very diverse crowd, not just a group of young muscle-heads focused on working out in front of the mirrors. Folks actually come here to work out, and it's a very friendly environment. Employees are also very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: It’s inexpensive and it has all equipment you need. It’s not cleanest, it’s not the newest equipment but honestly value wise you can’t be beat Markville. In terms of equipment or cleanliness GoodLife slightly better but quadruple the price. If you want better amenities you need to pay a lot more. People are diverse all races all ages talking making friends, improving themselves. That’s my favorite part, welcomes everyone, people get along. It’s a microcosm of a functionally diverse community of liked minded people. Highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: I love working out here. It’s a friendly, supportive vibe. The membership is extremely reasonable. They keep the gym clean and well-maintained.

Positive experience: Kinda run down but it has affordable long term membership. Pretty expensive for drop in tho.

Positive experience: Cheap, decent gym. Limited amenities and older equipment.

Fantastic experience: Affordable gym with lots of equipment, I just wish the hours were open later on weekends

Fantastic experience: I've been going to this gym for many years. It is more of a family gym so you see people of various ages working out there, from some children, teenagers, adults, to the elderly. I've stayed with them for many years for several reasons: the gym has a non-intimidating non-judgemental atmosphere, staff never push you for personal training or add ons (which I found to be extremely frustrating at other gyms like GoodLife), it has all the equipment I need (weights, cardio machines, crossfit and women's room, classes), and they allow to you put your membership on hold and resume (perfect for me during my studies in University when I was out of town or when I was travelling out of the country). Unfortunately, I had to move out of Markham so could not continue going to this gym. The owner, Chris Mulchinock, was very understanding and offered a refund immediately. The refund took several months, but this was more so due to difficulties with their bank. Chris was able to get that sorted for me. I would highly recommend this gym to anyone!

Fantastic experience: Although I don't work out here, my dad has been a regular member for a very long time. After a workout, my dad had a cardiac event and Chris&Steve (another club member) saved my dad's life! These guys are amazing and because of their quick thinking and gods grace my dad is doing just fine now. Not only did they administer first aid but in the weeks that followed they called and checked up on my dad to see how he was doing. We are very grateful to these gentlemen!

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out

Fantastic experience: I paid $199 a year while they are on promotion. It is basic gym and you get what you pay.

Fantastic experience: My teenage children train with Donna. She is very motivating and positive. She makes the experience of getting in shape and healthy an all round good time. I would highly recommend her and Markville Fitness. Convenient hours of operation as well.

Positive experience: I've been working with Rick Court, Donna Carpenter, & Chris Mulchinock for several years and have been very pleased with my progress. I've lost 20 lbs. and have increased my muscle mass and strength. Weight training has reduced my BMD report from osteoporosis to osteopenia and I no longer need medication to treat it. As a 70 yrs old+ it is important to continue to lift weights and do cardio to maintain good health. If you want to improve your lifestyle you should book some time with Rick or Donna. They have all the knowledge to make a workout perfect for "YOU" as an "individual", regardless of your present ability or age. They make the time fly and leave you pleasantly exhausted

Fantastic experience: I joined Rick's strength program 7 years ago, it's an amazing, efficient and well structured and I will keep attending these session for very long time, all because of his dedication, knowledge and passion. Rick & Donna work as a team to empower the trainees with all needed strength. Surely I will highly recommend Rick, Donna and Markville Fitness. Sami Majdalani

Fantastic experience: In 2004 I started training with Rick, a Markville Fitness Personal Trainer. Shortly after Donna joined his team. And together because of their excellent knowledge and sincere passion for fitness and nutrition, I was able to attain and maintain my personal goals. Meeting so many awesome people and the friendly atmosphere has also added to this great experience. For these reasons I highly recommend Markville Fitness, Rick and Donna!!

Fantastic experience: Great place to get into shape and health

Fantastic experience: My name is Emily. I had worked out at GoodLife, LA Fitness, A4A Advances and some other place but end up settle down at Markville Fitness. High value price with equipment for what I need for my workout. The owner Chris is a fantastic guy who really know how to satisfy his clients with unbeatable price of both memberships and personal training programs. I have brought some friends to join the membership and they love the place. There are experience trainers to help you achieve your fitness goal too. Even though I only have time to train once a week with my trainer Donna or sometimes together with her trainer Rick, I have still built strong muscle and people who know me kept seeing my improvements. I'm not picking on the place looks fabulous or not. What I care is whether I can achieve my goal here or not and my answer is YES. That’s the reason why I give it full marks.

Negative experience: Do not join Place is dirty . bathrooms not clean. Do not give credit card number to them.

Negative experience: Owner of the gym-Chris is a scammer and has absolutely no regard for his customers. Asked for a refund which was promised to be sent on October and still haven’t received it today. Please don’t go to this gym

Fantastic experience: I determined to focus on my personal health, which meant adding physical fitness. A friend recommended Donna to me. I signed up and since early October I have dropped weight, increased my strength and feel so much better. There have been times where I just didn’t want to continue and Donna has kept me focussed and enthused about my progress. I am astounded at what I can do now and while I have to do the work, this wouldn’t have occurred without her support, skill and confidence in me. This is about communication and setting a tone and she has done that. The journey continues I am not done. Helen W

Positive experience: Equipment has a mixture of old and new. But you come here to workout so if you can look past the dumbbells and you like the old rustic garage gyms then this is your place. Besides I highly doubt any other gyms can beat their membership price.

Fantastic experience: Old school gym with eveything you need to make gains plus tons of carido equipment. Membership fees are so cheap it feels like a steal. Also, staff is super friendly.

Fantastic experience: great and welcoming place not that expensive has separate rooms for spinning, yoga, cardio and cross fit but the place badly needs renovation and new equipment

Fantastic experience: Good price, good gym.

Positive experience: If they can stay open until at least midnight, this would be the best gym in Markham.

Fantastic experience: This gym has everything you need to get a good workout. Friendly staff and good environment

Fantastic experience: I joined Markville Fitness for personal training 13 years ago. I was paired up with Rick Court as my Trainer. He changed my life! His knowledge, passion and drive to help his clients reach their goals was so impressive, it inspired me to become a Personal Trainer as well. To this day I work with and still train with Rick. I recommend him to everyone!

Fantastic experience: I joined Markville in 2013 and have been a member ever since. The people are amazing and the training I get from Donna and Rick is off the charts. It's a total body workout and all I can say is my body has never looked this good. Thank you Markville and trainers!

Fantastic experience: Been working out here for years, everyone’s friendly and can’t beat the price!

Negative experience: I don’t like this gym, I joined the membership since feb n wanted to request a refund for personal reason, I have called 20 plus times, but no one has taken care of that for six months, I always get the msg that someone will be contacting me, but no one ever called me back. So frustrating, I felt like I wasn’t value as a customer .

Fantastic experience: Great gym.. perfect price and all the gear needed

Fantastic experience: The gym and staff are great...only inconvenience is the people who never ever put their weights back in their places after use even thought there are signs everywhere saying so..

Positive experience: Nice place to real work out people

Fantastic experience: Great place to train hard and get treated like family. Chris and his team are top shelf!

Fantastic experience: Affordable membership, great equipment, friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: Great staffs and machines are great!

Fantastic experience: Made the switch from Goodlife to Markville Fitness recently. Been a Goodlife member for the past 8+ years. Made the switch because of the price. Right now paying one third of what I was paying at Goodlife on a corporate contract. Its not as clean and new but for the price its fine. Towel service is $5 a month or $60 for a year. There will always be machines available to use at all times. There are a few group workouts classes throughout the day, women's area, cross fit room, sauna and so on. I recommend this place if you want to really workout.