Innovative Fitness Toronto (Riverside)

Negative experience: It takes a truly disappointing experience for me to write a review but I want to help other avoid the way my wife and I felt leaving this gym class. During the workout, the trainer offered no support, modifications if injured, and was rude. He refused to let us lift weights that we were comfortable with by physically taking them out of our hands and placing heavier ones in front of us. My wife told him on several occasions during the workout that she felt light headed and his response was "I don't care you are here to train, you can puke outside". This continued for 45 minutes. At the end of class, he came over to chat for the sole purpose of insulting us saying "I thought you said you guys work out before. That was embarrassing. Why are you so sweaty that was only a 3/10. Maybe don't take this class again." I have tried hundreds of workout classes in Toronto and this was by fair the worst. The most disappointing thing is that the faculty is actually quite nice. Strongly recommending looking into new trainers.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym! I have tried so many big gyms and smaller boutique style gyms, but I have to say that Innovative fitness is my favorite gym in the city! I love the smaller group classes and all the personal trainers are extremely detail oriented. I have struggled with some injuries in the past, however all the trainers are very attentive to my needs and always pay extra attention to make sure I have correct form. Even though I consider myself someone who is fit and loves working out, I always learn something new there! I want to do a special shoutout to Erkan and Scott who have really helped me learn more about my injuries and helped me towards my fitness goals! Truly recommend this place to everyone!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training here with Ryan throughout my pregnancy and now postpartum. It has been so helpful having a personal trainer that has experience working with pregnant women. I felt completely safe weight lifting (lighter weights of course) while pregnant knowing I’m in good hands! He has also helped me ease back into my workouts postpartum. So grateful!!

Fantastic experience: I started some personal training sessions in December and absolutely love them. The hour flies by, and I always leave feeling energized and that I have really accomplished something for myself. The gym itself is modern, welcoming and very clean. The trainers are very professional and super encouraging. It is important for me to feel comfortable with my surroundings and my ability level and Innovative Fitness certainly makes this happen.

Fantastic experience: This place is an absolute gem. It offers all the best attributes of a solid company (with other Toronto locations as well as BC). At the same time, it’s a real neighbourhood find with a unique boutique feel. I’ve trained with both David and Andion. Each of them has a unique approach and brings valuable attributes to the table. The equipment and workout areas as well as the change facilities are brand new and kept spotlessly clean. I think I’ve found my home away from home. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with awesome instructors. Very clean and modern. Super responsive staff. Everything you need!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic place, top of the range equipment and the instructors are awesome and very knowledagable. They offer a wide range of workout styles to fit you which was great for me and my lifestyle. Thoroughly recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: Tough (in a good way!) classes, great gym equipment, and good people involved. Recommended if you're in the area!

Fantastic experience: This place has been a great addition to the neighbourhood & have been a member from the beginning. I love that it offers both a regular gym with equipment & small group classes - a huge fan of the classes. It’s nice to see how involved the owners David & Ryan are in the gym & the community.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym, daily classes are great as well as the open gym to work out whenever. The place is clean and has great equipment. Highly recommend this gym.

Fantastic experience: IF came into my life at the perfect time. After trying out several gyms via ClassPass, I was determined to commit to one. I had 4 credits left, EOM approaching, and IF seemed way too daunting. But I decided to give it a shot, thinking that all I had to do was survive one class. To my surprise, that one class at IF turned out to be the best experience among the 7 other gyms I had visited (SO to Maria). The following week, I signed and fully immersed myself in the IF community. Even if you're not initially drawn to IF, I encourage you to give it a try. You'll likely be pleasantly surprised and well on your way to achieving your fitness goals. Wishing any reader the best of luck on their health journey. I'm so happy that IF is a part of mine (major SO to Moose!).

Fantastic experience: I wish I could give this place zero stars. I signed up for a class and waited outside in the cold for ~20 minutes. The door was locked and no one was inside. If you’re debating whether to try this new gym, don’t. Save your time and money. November Update: The team reached out shortly after my review and offered me two personal training sessions with Scott. I had a great experience working with him and would now recommend trying out Innovative Fitness if you haven't yet!

Fantastic experience: Great new gym in Leslieville! When I went to the gym to see it, I signed up on the spot, and I have no regrets. This gym is smaller, but not packed, it’s clean and aesthetically pleasing. The hours are fantastic, and it really feels like the trainers and owners are a part of your journey. The classes are small and led by industry experts (Moose has his kettlebell certification renewed on the regular) and David is an excellent personal trainer. The vibe makes it a great place to work out!

Fantastic experience: Was introduced to Innovative Fitness Riverside via ClassPass and I’m so glad I discovered it. It’s just a 5 minute walk from my home so it feels like a hop, skip and jump away which is super convenient when you’re half awake in the morning and doing a 7 AM class. The trainers I’ve become acquainted with thus far are awesome (Moose and David), the classes are well structured and small, meaning if you’re the only person signed up for a class it’ll be like a PT session otherwise it’s more like a small group training class because it’s member database is still growing. I decided to sign up for the monthly plan which includes unlimited classes and access to the open gym because it’s significantly economical and simply a better experience than the other gyms in the east-end downtown Toronto neighbourhood. They’re also building a calisthenics gym in January 2024 and I’m SUPER excited for that. Anyway, extremely happy to have discovered this gem of a gym!

Fantastic experience: Am a big fan! High levels of cleanliness and maintenance. This includes the cleanliness of the gym, lockers and equipment, as well as the overall maintenance of the facility Staff and customer service are extremely friendly and helpful, and their knowledge and expertise is on point. David is a very positive and encouraging personal trainer and comes highly recommended. The quality and availability of equipment, as well as the overall layout and design of the gym, is fantastic. Bonus points for aesthetic design. In my opinion the gym offers good value for the price. Convenience is also a big factor. The location of the gym, as well as its hours of operation, are pretty good for anyone living or working out of the east end. Looking forward to more growth and gains at Innovative Fitness Riverside!

Fantastic experience: David is easily the best personal trainer I've ever worked with. There's never any judgment. He comes prepared every session and I've been feeling way better since working with him. My energy and motivation has sky rocketed! Great gym and great personal trainer!

Fantastic experience: A much needed addition to Riverside: owners David and Ryan are welcoming, and the aesthetically-pleasing space makes for a great place to train. IF is currently the only spot in the area with an open gym concept (they also have small group training classes and personal training), and is very competitively priced. An added bonus is the fob access, which gives you real flexibility to work out early in the morning or late evening.

Fantastic experience: As a new Gym in Riverside, the personal attention that David is able to give during our Personal Training sessions is amazing. He's very attentive and super helpful. I'm just getting over a knee injury. The exercises have been tailor made to help me lose weight and gain muscle and strength, while training just twice a week, all while being very conscientious of my knee, which has become so much stronger as a result. I've even taken some Strength & Conditioning classes, which were very easy to sign up for through a handy-dandy App. Overall, this boutique gym in Riverside is well-maintained and has all the devices you need to reach your goals. I'd recommend it highly.

Fantastic experience: I have had a great experience at Innovative Fitness Riverside so far. The facilities are brand new and very clean, and there is never an issue with the gym being too crowded. I have tried the Cycle and Core/Mobility classes so far, and I throughly enjoyed both. I look forward to trying some of the other classes as well. The owners and staff I’ve met so far (David, Ryan, and Garth) have been great and helpful. I definitely recommend Innovative Fitness.

Fantastic experience: Nice boutique gym with good equipment and friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: New gym in Riverside. Very clean, friendly and unpretentious employees and patrons. You feel COMFORTABLE working out here. There are classes, personal training and lots of equipment available in this space. Definitely renewing my motivation to go to the gym.

Fantastic experience: I had a great session at IF! The owners are so friendly and helpful, and the space is amazing! I can’t wait to try all the classes they offer; the workout was so fun, the instructor was great and the sweat was so real!!

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing full body intro training session with David , at the new Innovative Fitness Riverside location. The workout was challenging, yet fun. Extremely pleased a functional gym and training space has opened up on the east side. The space is clean and inviting. Looking forward to being a part of this gym community. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Was so happy to see a gym coming into this space. Went in to sign up, owner’s are great. Really down to earth and friendly. Most important to me is that the space is clean and not packed. Lots of space even when others are working out. No lines for equipment and everything you need for a functional workout. Can use FOB for access outside of staffed hours. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This space is great - lots of machines, classes, great value for a boutique feel, and friendly people everywhere. Highly recommend for all the East Enders.