Breakdown Fitness

Fantastic experience: One year ago the universe connected me with Alex of Breakdown Fitness. I was 66 years of age and feeling like an old man with no upper body strength. After meeting with Alex, I agreed to sign up for two workouts per week. Today, I now have muscle, energy and strength. Not only have the workouts improved my physical well being but also my mental state has improved considerably.

Fantastic experience: Great gym! Great people! No need to worry about sharing equipment in an overcrowded gym filled with people taking selfies. The best part is you just show up, workout and the results follow. Not having to think about workout plans makes it so much easier! Jensen has been great. Strikes a great balance between pushing me when he knows I’ve got another rep and adjusting the workout based on my recovery. Alex and judds are both awesome as well. Positive vibes all around!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Breakdown Fitness! Judz has been an awesome trainer to work with. He's knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about helping me work through my goals. It's always a positive and welcoming environment which is very important for me personally. Looking forward to my next session!

Fantastic experience: Been going for 2 months now. Judz is extremely knowledgeable and pushes me each set. Great atmosphere and team. Highly recommend!!!

Fantastic experience: Found this fitness gym by happenstance walking in the neighborhood. The owner came to the door and the following week I booked a try-and-see session. Almost a year later of weekly one-on-one training, and I couldn’t be happier. My fitness trainer is personable and knowledgeable and workouts are fun and include a variety of weights and floor work. I prefer the new location and facility and there are a number of coffee shops and restaurants around. I would easily recommend this boutique gym to any seasoned workout folks and newcomers looking for a one-on-one fitness trainer gym to get into better shape.

Fantastic experience: alex (owner), judz, Jensen and Jaclyn are all such nice and kind trainers! They care about if you want to lose weight, gain strength and of course to feel better! This is hands down the best gym in Toronto!!

Fantastic experience: What a SPOT! I searched long and hard to find the right gym and I couldn't be more happy to have found Breakdown Fitness. The space itself is amazing — you'll often have it to yourself and your trainer. But what really shines is the team — Alex is so great, super welcoming, and makes every visit fun. Jensen is an incredible trainer who has (in only a few months) really helped transform my relationship with strength training and make me feel more confident in general. If you're looking for a gym that's not intimidating, super friendly, and will whip you into shape, this is it! I truly cannot recommend this wonderful little spot and this even more wonderful little team enough.

Fantastic experience: Have worked with Alex the owner of the gym almost a year now. Great guy and professional coach.

Fantastic experience: These guys are awesome! I’ve been going to BDF for about a year, and it has been one of my best life decisions. The owner, Alex, is wonderful, and I can’t say enough good things about my trainer, Judz. He is knowledgeable and attentive and has helped me navigate some health issues while building core strength and achieving my fitness goals. The results have paid off in all my activities of daily living. I feel great! The accountability that comes with personal training has also made a huge difference for me, and I'm so grateful I've had Judz to guide and motivate me along the way.

Fantastic experience: I’m not someone who was ever really interested in working out at a gym, but I have wanted to build more body resilience, so I gave Breakdown Fitness a try. I have been attending training sessions there for over a year now and have really enjoyed it. Alex and Judz, who I am currently working with, are really friendly, encouraging and attentive to my training interests. I’m getting pushed in all the right ways and seeing results. Highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Excellent shop. Alex is solid, knowledgeable and has really helped with my goals. As an older guy I'm comfortable and feel much better physically and mentally since going.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training with Alex for 3 years now. He simplified my workouts, breaking it down to basics. Helped me progress much further than I ever could on my own. I see myself training with Alex for the foreseeable future due to his commitment to help his clients reach their goals and push themselves a little further.

Fantastic experience: Love this gym. I feel really comfortable coming here. I became much stronger after a few months. All the coaches are hot. Jensen is professional and nice.

Fantastic experience: Breakdown is an awesome gym with experienced, knowledgeable and thoughtful staff. I've enjoyed my time training with Judz and am seeing great results within my first few months. He's been super accommodating and is taking the time to really consider my workout goals. Highly recommend both Breakdown and Judz!

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Fantastic experience: Alex is a great trainer. He is super knowledgeable, understands what your goals are and gets results! The gym is clean and there’s a good variety of equipment. I would definitely recommend Breakdown Fitness!

Fantastic experience: I signed up for the Power Lifting 6-week program with Judz at Breakdown and it was a great experience! He is very patient, super encouraging and has a lot of attention to details; he really took the time to focus on form and small tweaks where needed which is really important when lifting heavy weights. Overall a great experience with Judz and I would highly recommend him for beginner to very advanced training needs.

Fantastic experience: Amazing culture and atmosphere. Most importantly, amazing trainers. Personalized and definitely helping in every way Alex and Jensen have been amazing and I cannot recommend this gym enough

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much to Judz. He's an amazing trainer who is not only enthusiastic, passionate, but also very knowledgable. I participated in a power lifting meet and I was able to hit my goals. Even when I worked out myself and sent him videos, he would give me tips on my form and how to improve. I highly recommend him as a personal trainer. Thanks again Judz!

Fantastic experience: I’m a long-distance runner struggling with running injuries and muscle imbalances. Physiotherapist prescribed me to include strength training as part of my routine, especially to strengthen my hamstrings. I walked into Breakdown Fitness a year ago, hoping they could help keep me accountable with my training. Alex and Jon were awesome trainers. We had clear communication of my goals, and Alex taught me a variety of functional exercises. He was very patient, good at fixing my form and helped me to understand the exercises and workouts. I have now developed new habits and enjoyment in strength training. I am able to put exercise plans together with confidence on the days I exercise outside of Breakdown Fitness. I am at my best shape ever. I look forward to reaching more personal bests with Breakdown Fitness.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Breakdown Fitness! I felt motivated and supported throughout my journey. I came in with a straightforward goal of learning how to use free weights. I exceeded my goals and really enjoyed my time with Alex and Jensen. I highly recommend Breakdown Fitness.

Fantastic experience: I started looking into personal training because I have hypermobile joints and chronic pain and I used to injure myself every time I went to a gym. I’m very happy that since I’ve started training at Breakdown Fitness, I haven’t injured myself while working out a single time! Judz is a fantastic trainer who is great at adjusting workouts to suit your specific anatomy and abilities. He’s very encouraging and emphasizes good form over having a higher number of reps, which is perfect if you’re someone who is used to pushing through pain at the expense of your form.

Fantastic experience: Breakdown will get you in to shape whether you're new to training or a pro! Alex makes working out fun so you have a healthy and enjoyable outlet to lean on. I was always resistant to weight training because I didn't think it was for me and it would be boring but it's probably been the best thing I've done for my body to-date (besides yoga - I'm originally a yogini!).‍♀️Incorporating weight training into your workout is key to well-being and it's something I now look forward to throughout the week. Thanks, Alex!!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic location and amazing training. The staff worked diligently to create a custom training plan and follow through with it keeping me accountable and pushing me every workout. Results are starting to show as I feel better and have visibly seen significant changes. I highly recommend this training studio.

Fantastic experience: Kalum is my trainer at Breakdown Fitness since December 2022. I have always had difficulty with upper body workouts due to a previous shoulder injury, and from our first session together, he has adapted my workouts to strengthen my shoulder while avoiding potential harm to the area. My endurance has vastly improved and I can now handle a much larger variety of upper body exercises without pain, thanks to his guidance. The gym is very clean and well-equipped. Alex, the owner, keeps a welcoming environment and I always look forward to going back. Also: shout-out to George, Alex's dog, of whom I am a huge fan!

Fantastic experience: Alex is awesome! He is very down to earth and has no ego. That is what initially drew us to him and his studio. He doesn't make you feel self conscious or bad about yourself if you are unable to do something. His sessions are never boring. We highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a personal trainer for the first time....but we would prefer to keep him for ourselves.

Fantastic experience: Love it here, Great Location right off Queen Street East. Alex is a very knowledgeable and dedicated trainer and he works with me twice a week. Definitely recommend, especially if looking to work with a top quality personal trainer!

Fantastic experience: I've been going to Breakdown Fitness since it first opened. The trainers are incredible. The one on one time you get with trainers like Alex is great because they focus on your goals. Alex is committed to helping his clients with their fitness goals and pushes them to do better appropriately. I've seen real results in not only my body but my lifestyle, mental health, and overall happiness.

Fantastic experience: I train with Alex at Breakdown Fitness regularly. He is always attentive and tailors client routines based on their goals. I highly recommend this gym for anyone looking to improve their physical and mental health through exercise.

Fantastic experience: Great gym, best atmosphere, LOVE Alex!