Academy of Lions

Expérience fantastique: As an avid Crossfitter, I was visiting Toronto and wanted to get into an affiliate club for a work out. The Academy of Lions was recommended to me by my trainers at my home club and I have to say that I was not disappointed. Dhani was very accommodating to me and welcomed me to the club. When I first walked into the club, I was excited to see a general store that sells everything Crossfit from shoes to shirts to exercise accessories. There is also a great Paleo bar for drinks and food. The workout area is a bit intimate and the classes are capped but the Academy makes it work. As a visitor, I felt very welcomed and got a very high level of instruction from the trainers. I loved the energy and positive atmosphere during the workout. Getting changed was easy as there is a separate change area upstairs (also space for warming up and warming down after a workout). My only complaint is that there are no showers available but that is reasonable given the location. The location is in a nice central area of Toronto and there was ample street parking when I arrived. For anyone living in downtown Toronto area and want to be part of a great Crossfit affiliate and community, I highly recommend you check out the Academy of Lions.

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in Toronto. Great programming, coaching, and community. The new space on Dundas is amazing!

Expérience fantastique: Woah, what a gym & community. As soon as you walk in, you're welcomed and treated like family. The instructors are punctual, knowledgeable, hard-working and helpful. They truly are passionate about what they're doing and you feel it every time you step into the gym. Great facility, high ceilings, all around great atmosphere. Thank you so much Academy of Lions, job well done!

Expérience fantastique: Coffee from the cafe is excellent, the staff was all lovely and the gym is amazing when covid doesn’t have it shut down! 10/10

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym with awesome coaches and awesome people. Great experience!

Expérience fantastique: Stopped by for a coffee the other day and it was outstanding. The service, the friendly barista and the latte were all incredible. Been a big fan of the academy for years! Took a fun intro class a few years back, but never stopped in for a coffee until now! Highly reccomend these guys for all they do, but if you're in the area, definitely stop in for a coffee and some friendly conversation. Keep at it guys! Toronto needs you!

Expérience fantastique: I’ve lived in 5 countries and been with multiple gyms and this gym/club is the BEST I’ve ever been to. Great range of classes, including informative classes on mobility. No other gym has focused on stretching and mobility as much as this gym which made it a great experience. The staff are really encouraging and down to earth all with a range of different sporting backgrounds. The WODs are the best and the booking system really good as well. They’re always seeking feedback, have a smoothie bar and some real cool merchandise. They even sell skipping ropes and lacrosse balls. Even though I spoke to no one lol it has a great culture and everyone is keen to get sweaty and sore.

Expérience fantastique: Home Away from Home!

Expérience fantastique: As someone who has been to lots of different gyms, Academy of Lions is truly the best. A great sense of community, high-quality coaching staff, a good variety of class times, and good vibes all around. This gym makes you want to go to the gym everyday! They make it easy to learn Olympic weightlifting and gymnastics, improve your cardiovascular fitness and general overall health and well-being. I always rave about AOL to my friends and family!!

Expérience fantastique: This is by far the best crossfit gym in downtown Toronto. The coaching is amazing - everyone is highly knowledgeable, they have specialty coaches in gymnastics, olympic lifting, mobility, stick mobility and strength and conditioning. The atmosphere is friendly and inclusive but also cool. And the community is outstanding. Even if you just drop by for a coffee in the cafe, this is a fun place to hang out for an hour. But take a class! You won't regret it!

Expérience fantastique: I've been going consistently for the past 6 months and absolutely love it. The energy people bring is amazing, the coaches know what they're doing and take the time to make sure you do everything properly. I personally LOVE Brian's mobility class on Thursdays. It's a special class that I try to take every week. He does a great job in explaining the benefits of each pose and position. Overall, I love this community and being a lion.

Expérience fantastique: The best place in Toronto to start cross-fit and many other programs. Great atmosphere from the members and professionalism from the staff who are very knowledgeable and helpful. It is worth the relatively high prices

Expérience fantastique: Incredible community with extremely engaged, friendly and knowledgeable coaches. I began my CrossFit journey here just over two years ago and have never looked back. So much camaraderie and support from everyone at AOL including its staff as well as the membership from day 1. I simply can't say enough about how much I love this place.

Expérience fantastique: The Academy of Lions is so much more than just an amazing gym- it's a community. A place where people find not only friends, but family. The variety of classes and seminars are all taught by extremely knowledgeable and approachable people. There is a class for everyone here, so if the first one you go to doesn't speak to you, don't give up- the staff will be there to support and navigate you towards something that works best for you. AOL provides a place where you can be yourself and reach your goals, all while ensuring that you are safe and most importantly, having fun!

Expérience fantastique: I have been training at AOL for about 2 years now. I cannot rave enough about the quality of their coaches and class options. This gym has changed my life and I can't imagine doing crossfit anywhere else. Thank you and keep up the great work!!

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been a member for almost 6 years and the Academy of Lions is like family to me! I have made friends for life here and we compete and have fun together. A very special place!

Expérience fantastique: Looking for a gym that has soooo many layers that you are constantly learning? Look no further! Academy of Lions offers up CrossFit, MetCon, OlyLifting, Mobility, and Gymnastics. The layers between these offerings are endless, you can get personalized programming and most importantly the most knowledgeable, attentive functional strength-training coaches. When I first joined this gym just over a year ago I was looking to start with building endurance, I started with Metcon then a few months ago I included CrossFit into my learning. It's a welcoming learning community like no other! What golden is you end up challenging yourself while making friends. Do yourself a favour and check out Academy of Lions...there's even a free CrossFit/Metcon mixed class once a week so you can get your questions answered!

Expérience fantastique: Greatest crossfit in town

Expérience fantastique: Best gym ever with the best coaches and best community!

Expérience fantastique: AOL has been my gym for approx. 2 years - as someone with no prior gym experience it has felt like a safe space to take things at my speed, while ensuring I didn't hurt myself or push too far. I've loved the workshops I've attended, and have just worked one on one with a coach (Brian) for a personalized program that is built for what I need that I am really excited for. I also appreciate that it is an inclusive gym - all are clearly welcome.

Expérience fantastique: Amazing space, coaches, programs and community. Such a great vibe!

Expérience fantastique: Great box, coaches are super helpful and patient

Expérience fantastique: Best community. Best programs. Just, the best.

Expérience fantastique: Dropped in here for a weightlifting then a CrossFit class and loved it! You walk into the eclectic little coffee shop then in the back is where the fun happens (you walk through the coffee shop to get to the gym). People there were super cool, I even bought a shirt to bring back to Winnipeg as a souvenir! If you're a traveling crossfitter or a local, check these guys out!

Expérience fantastique: Great classes and friendly staff!

Expérience fantastique: it's a great place to do a cross fit workout. it's a pretty big cross fit place

Expérience fantastique: Joined my daughter and granddaughter for a mommy and me workout, staff was great checking me in and the class was challenging and fun with all the baby and toddler's running around. Thank you

Expérience fantastique: Coaches are great to work with and knowledgeable. Great community vibe.

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in Toronto

Expérience fantastique: Great classes, great coaches and a real community feeling

Expérience fantastique: Love the sense of community. Been there for almost 5 yrs now

Expérience fantastique: as tony the T would say "get rrrrrripped"

Expérience fantastique: I can’t NOT give them a five star! Academy of Lions welcomed me with open arms for my open gym needs, since I had a coach and a personalized program. They have an area to get changed, a clean bathroom at all times, and more than enough open space to train. Don’t forget the bar in the lobby for coffee and protein needs. The owners and the administration were more than helpful when I wanted an extension of a couple of days before I left. In conclusion, the place is big, clean, and well equipped. The classes are beyond trained and are extremely fun! It’s three floors filled with space and different classes. I wish I had that in Florida! AOL, thank you for taking good care of me. I will be back!

Expérience fantastique: Hot guy central.

Expérience fantastique: Yesterday was my first day doing crossfit; ever. The sign up process and trainers were extremely helpful. The trainer was extremely professional and even more importantly, patient with my learning process.

Expérience fantastique: This is been the best workout experience I've had in the city. The classes cover a vast range, so you can find whatever it is you're looking for, at whatever level best suits you. My biggest criticism with crossfit in the past has generally been that it often sacrifices form and function for reps, time, volume etc. But this gym has an incredibly well educated and experienced staff, and they seem to focus much more on proper technique and biomechanics than numbers. As a former athlete with a slew of nagging injuries, I'm grateful to have found this place and I'm looking forward to many more workouts here. In short, I couldn't recommend it more.

Expérience fantastique: Refreshing to see a staff that are intrinsically motivated by what they do. This place has such a great vibe to it. No bravado here. Even beginners feel like they belong right off the bat.