The Calisthenics Centre

Expérience fantastique: Whether you’re a trainer looking for a spot to work with clients, or you’re looking to get into shape yourself, The Calisthenics Centre is a fantastic option. The facility is clean, spacious & fully equipped with all the gear needed for a great workout. Highly recommended.

Expérience fantastique: Great community & the classes are so much fun!

Expérience fantastique: Coach Johnathan has been a pleasure to work with for 1:1 coaching. My programs are personalized for my goals and made flexible for the way I like to train. I’ve seen great progress since I started working with him almost 5 months ago. He’s also encouraging and easily reachable for any questions I might need answered. He’s also very knowledgeable and has lots of ideas to help me reach my goals. His facility is clean, and functional plus full of fun apparatuses for all ranges of expertise levels. I’ve really enjoyed training with him and look forward to continuing the year with him and getting more gains!

Expérience fantastique: Best Calisthenics Center in KWC. I recently started training at the Calisthenics Center, and I couldn't be happier with my experience! The facility is top-notch, with plenty of equipment and space for all levels of fitness enthusiasts.

Expérience fantastique: I've been training at The Calisthenic Centre for a while now, and it's easily one of the best fitness centers I've been to! Johnathan is very knowledgeable, supportive, and truly passionate about helping you progress, whether you're a beginner or advanced. The facility is well-equipped with everything needed for bodyweight training, and the community here is incredibly motivating. I've seen significant improvements in my strength, mobility, and overall fitness since joining. If you're looking to master calisthenics, improve your body control, or just get in great shape in a fun and supportive environment, this is the place to be! Highly recommend to anyone serious about their fitness journey!

Expérience fantastique: Great coach with a lot of knowledge! I highly recommend trying a class out and see if Calisthenics is what you want to do. John is an accommodating trainer with a positive attitude. Once again I Highly recommend!

Expérience fantastique: Great gym, great members and an amazing owner! I highly recommend coming here if you want to work on calisthenics or even as a complement to your current fitness regiment. Ample parking and is centrally located in Kitchener so getting here is easy.

Expérience fantastique: First, only and the best calisthenics gym in KWC. Group classes for everyone from beginners to Advanced. Johnathan(coach) is very knowledgeable and co-operative. He pays attention to everyone and suggests tips for improvement. The community is great and they have regular meetups every saturday.

Expérience fantastique: Johnathan is growing an incredible tribe at The Calisthenics Centre. Everyone is so welcoming and is there to put in the work and have fun doing it. Highly recommend his personal training, any of his classes, or just get the membership, get in there and start or continue your fitness journey. It's a space for everyone no matter what level your at. Johnathan is experienced, personable, knowledgeable and all around amazing human being.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been coming to this gym since it first opened, and I absolutely love working out here! It’s fully equipped with everything you need—whether it’s for strength training, mobility work, or stretching. No matter your goals, this gym has you covered. Jonhathan is amazing—always available to offer guidance, answer questions, or help you improve your form. You can really feel how much care and passion they’ve put into creating this space. This is hands down the best calisthenics gym in the area! If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out. Stop by and check it out—you won’t be disappointed!

Expérience fantastique: I was not going anywhere in my Calisthenics journey for almost a year and then I came to the Calisthenics Center. Now I've unlocked back-lever, dragon squats, handstand pushups, straight arm handstand press, ring muscle ups, and I've done my very first reps of bar muscle ups this year, and I owe all of that to the environment Johnathan, or Superman as we call him:), has created at TCC an his bringing people together to learn from each other and inspire each other.

Expérience fantastique: BEST CALISTHENICS CENTRE IN CANADA!!! The owner, Johnathan, is friendly, knowledgeable, and a wonderful teacher. I do the 6 month membership deal and I've made so much progress since starting. If you're looking for a community to push you to reach your calisthenics potential, this is it. When I started, I could barely do a pull up and barely do a push up. Now I can do pull ups for reps, skin the cat, handstands, split lever, dips, push ups for reps, pull over, my flexibility has improved, and there's a lot more to come!!!

Expérience fantastique: I have been going to The Calisthenics Centre since spring/summer of 2024. It's the best gym in the region if you're looking for calisthenics training or to get outside of the bench press : ) I go to a standard gym as well, but my strength and mobility has improved greatly since starting calisthenics. The training is functional and geared towards longevity. The class sizes are small enough that you get lots of time for questions and help with form. Thank you Johnathan!

Expérience fantastique: I highly recommend The Calisthenics Centre! I joined when I was recovering from frozen shoulder and in less than two months, attending the classes helped progress my shoulder recovery - and my family and friends noticed more tone in my body! Using body weight to build strength is amazing - I LOVE it! The group classes are fun, inspiring, inclusive, and challenging. Jonathan is the best fitness coach! He’s super attentive and mindful of any accommodations that need to be made, and he customizes exercises to meet every level of ability. Coming to this gym will be one of the best decisions you make!

Expérience fantastique: I was nervous to try calisthenics for the first time, but Johnathan and the community he's created at The Calisthenics Centre are phenomenal - welcoming, supportive, and inspiring. The community helps each other out and Johnathan provides top notch, personalized instruction, no matter your experience level, both in his specialized classes (one of few dedicated handstand classes in the region!) and for general gym members. Something to love and challenge yourself with for newbies and pros alike - highly recommend :)

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been training at TCC now for 1.5 years and have noticed a great difference in my overall strength and mobility. I enjoy the Coffee & Calisthenics classes 3 days a week to kickstart my mornings and Johnathan offers a great variety of exercises to challenge you no matter your skill level. I highly recommend you give TCC a shot if you want to change the way you workout and learn exercises that you can do anywhere regardless if you’re at home or travelling for work. TCC is top notch training and the place for me.

Expérience fantastique: Extremely happy to have found The Calisthenics Centre. The classes are challenging and engaging while still be accessible to all levels. From your first class you'll see the community is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The best place to do Calisthenics in Kitchener Waterloo.

Expérience fantastique: the best calisthenics centre that I had the honour of being a part of when I lived in Kitchener! Very affordable for students, there's even a squat rack. Jon is also super open to any questions you have, and always curious. I did have to move, but if I'm ever back in KW, will definitely join back again

Expérience fantastique: Hands-down the best calisthenics gym in the KW. Has an amazing community and vibe. Johnathan is awesome: very helpful and super motivating.

Expérience fantastique: One of the best if not the best Calisthenics gym in the Kitchener Waterloo area. I started here in September 2024 and I'm loving it, Johnathan is the best Calisthenics coach I've ever met, extremely friendly, fun and full of knowledge. If someone wants to start their calisthenics journey, this is the place. I'll always remember this place as the place where I did my first muscle up.

Expérience fantastique: The Calisthenics Centre is easily the best calisthenics gym in Kitchener-Waterloo. The owner (Johnathan) is a very knowledgable personal trainer and fosters a sense of community within the gym. The gym also has some unique equipment that makes training more fun and refreshing! Always a good atmosphere and it’s cool meeting other people there that are into calisthenics.

Expérience fantastique: Beautiful clean calisthenics gym and great calisthenics classes with expert training for all levels

Expérience fantastique: I had 3 months of 1: 1 training with Johnathan. I have a Crossfit background and wanted to do more specific training to improve both my bar and ring muscle ups. We worked on overall strength and explosiveness drills which improved my muscle ups and gave me much more confidence. I would highly recommend Johnathan to any Crossfit athletes who want to dial in their pulling strength. Overall an extremely positive experience.

Expérience fantastique: Consider this the best place to improve your focus, strengthen and build up your exercise skills.

Expérience fantastique: The results speak for themselves. I came across Coach Johnathan on instagram after trying and failing to make any progress in handstands for almost a year. Coach Johnathan helped me get over the hump. He tailored the training to my specific situation and needs. If you want to get your handstand, work with Coach Johnathan.

Expérience fantastique: It’s been a week since I joined the calisthenics centre! Intimidated by gyms I decided to give this a shot and messaged Jonathan on Instagram. The calisthenics centre is probably the most welcoming place in kw to get fit with an incredible community. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or an expert there is always something to learn for everybody. With every class you will feel more confident and begin to trust and understand your body better! Jonathan is a warm soul with so much wisdom and goes the extra mile to make sure you leave class feeling worked out, maybe a little sore and full of laughter and positivity. I’m looking forward to being a part of this community

Expérience fantastique: Jonathan is an incredible coach and person. He’s in it for the long haul - strength and mobility!!

Expérience fantastique: I did other sports before with a semi-private trainer, but I did not receive the attention that Johnathan gives to everyone in the calisthenics classes to make sure everyone is doing the right thing. I express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional guidance and personalized attention during the classes. Johnathan's dedication to ensuring that each individual receives tailored tips for improvement has increased my confidence that I am on the right track, although that I am still a very beginner. I truly appreciate the care and expertise that I receive every session. Thank you for everything so far and for your patience during my learning journey.

Expérience fantastique: The facility is clean and spacious. The classes are a ton of fun and a great way to meet people. I’ve been attending handstands class for 3-4 months now and my strength and understanding of my body in this position has noticeably improved! I can tell I’m much closer to the goal. Johnathan is awesome- welcoming and friendly, super knowledgeable, and FUN thanks John for all your help and support!

Expérience fantastique: This is an awesome gym for calisthenics training regardless of skill level. I highly recommend it!

Expérience fantastique: I've been to Calisthenics Center a few times and Johnathan has always been so knowledgable and informative. The facility is well kept and organized. I would highly recommend the Calisthenics Center to anyone looking for a challenging, exciting and friendly environment.

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym, wonderful owner, great people.

Expérience fantastique: My transition to calisthenics was a solitary one, brought on by the pandemic and having a hyperactive can't sit down undiagnosed ADHD personality mixed with a dash of adrenaline junkie. While I found inner balance through this relationship to challenging my body to being upside down, I was missing the community aspect. When I moved to Kitchener at the beginning of September, the first place I was welcomed was by this community-based calisthenics center- and even when the owner wasn't around since he was visiting family in Newfoundland, I was welcomed by the trust and warmth given to me to try out the gym while he was away. I could sense in the air of the gym that this was a place I would feel safe to play, explore, and meet like-minded people who value the functionality of their bodies and have fun while doing it too. I felt like I could let my inner child free, which I felt I was missing at other gyms, with a focus on toxic gym culture. I am Palestinian, and the past two months have been a nightmare I can't wake up from everyday. But this community, the owner's authentic compassion for humans, and reminders to check in with my body, permissions for rest, and persistent invitations to meetups despite my inconsistency have been a rock in my life. Thanks Johnathan for creating this space. It is one of the only places I truly feel safe and at home right now :)

Expérience fantastique: If you're serious about weight-lifting and want a gym that comes with a coach every class/session, then Lil's Gym will be your second home. Dan is incredibly knowledgeable and beyond patient.

Expérience fantastique: This gym is unique! It has an amazing bar system for calisthenics and bodyweight training. What makes it stand out is the use of colour, the white and especially the orange theme makes it pop! I also love that it has a turf and sled for some weighted exercises. There’s even a squat rack and bench press/ some free weights that can fold up if you would like to use the extra space especially during larger events or future competitions. I have been enjoying the peaceful atmosphere during my workouts. Grateful that there’s many gymnastics rings. I have also taken advantage of the foam roller, rods, and swissballs for my corrective exercise program. The owner Johnathan is super friendly and helped me set up my passcode to access the gym whenever I need. I highly recommend

Expérience fantastique: Nothing but good things to say about the Calisthenics Centre! I’ve been training there since it first opened, the layout of the gym and all of the equipment is amazing and the community that Johnathan is cultivating is very inspiring! It’s a privilege to be a part of it! Thank you Johnathan for making your dreams into a reality! If you’re looking for a place to train and expand on your strengths The Calisthenics Centre is the place you should go! If you’re wanting to take it to the next level Johnathan is able to help, and that’s coming from experience when he was my coach in the past he helped me immensely with all of my fitness goals, he is filled with knowledge and has a passion to help! Thanks again Johnathan! :)

Expérience fantastique: GREAT training!!!! Johnathan is extremely knowledgeable and helpful in teaching newbies!

Expérience fantastique: Been having an awesome time taking classes at the calisthenics centre! Awesome workouts and even better people. Johnathan makes everyone feel welcome and pumped for a great workout. Highly recommend if you are a beginner like me

Expérience fantastique: Johnathan (owner and trainer) has a way of facilitating a whole class while offering individualized challenges once he gets to know your fitness level. I have seen my strength improve in 2 months attending his Tues/Thurs classes. His classes are welcoming & inclusive, great for beginners and still challenging enough for the competitive at heart. I'm glad this facility is in such a great location.

Expérience fantastique: Johnathan is an amazing person to have as a trainer. He is well knowledged and has a great passion for what he does. He really hears your concerns and will help and even modify things to make sure that you're not only comfortable but also helps you reach your goals.

Expérience fantastique: Great workout and wonderful people. The entire group is so welcoming and the atmosphere is fun. There are options for all levels, many new tricks to learn, and I leave feeling supported and strong. (Fundamentals & Foundation classes)

Expérience fantastique: I recently joined The Calisthenics Center and have had an incredible experience so far. The space itself is absolutely amazing, providing a perfect environment for my fitness journey. However, what truly sets this place apart is the exceptional coach, Johnathan. Johnathan has been incredibly accommodating and supportive throughout my pull-up journey.He truly believes in his clients' potential and goes the extra mile to help them succeed.If you're looking for a top-notch calisthenics center with a coach who genuinely cares about your progress, The Calisthenics Center and Johnathan are the perfect fit. I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking an exceptional training experience.

Expérience fantastique: Finally, a calisthenics gym in KW! I've been looking something like TCC for so long now and am so grateful to have been introduced to Johnathan and his team. If you're looking to get into Calisthenics or level up your skills - I highly recommend checking it out/trying a class :)

Expérience fantastique: Great space and location. Very welcoming and friendly. I would highly recommend The Calisthenics Centre to any beginner or advanced person looking to get stronger and fitter. Great workouts!

Expérience fantastique: Truly the best and only calisthenic centre in the area with experienced coaches and super awesome and welcoming community of people who encourage you and support you along your journey. I joined the community last year in November and its the best thing I’ve done. The Calisthenic centre is packed with a variety of brand new equipment and everything you need to improve strenght and learn new calisthenic skills. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced athlete you’ll fit in! This place and community is the only reason now that keeps me in KW!

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym for calisthenics. I've been looking for one forever and we finally got one

Expérience fantastique: I was visiting from the states and met such cool people in Waterloo! Thank you Calisthenics Centre, such an inviting crowd! It was delightful playing with other adults! Felt like being at a playground, except we're all grownups lol. ^_^ And they got dope footage too. Everyone was so inspiring. Now I have more reasons to visit =D Thank you again, for a great time! For sure coming back! <3

Expérience fantastique: It's a great community! Very motivating and uplifting. You learn alot about Calisthenics because everybody has different experience and skillset! I like that even the most beginner levels come out too. You may end up getting more then what you expected like making deep and meaningful friendships with the trainers and the other calisthenics enthusiasts!

Expérience fantastique: I started training with Coach Johnathan before the Calisthenics Centre moved to this new and improved space. He was the first coach I had that didn’t push a particular program and instead was willing to work with my goals and what was feasible with my lifestyle. This is the first time I’ve been able to stick with something for more that a few months. The calisthenics community is so welcoming and the work we do is a lot of fun. I was able to feel improvements to my endurance and strength within a couple weeks and seen had even more improvements over the past 8 months. I also feel that a lot of my aches and pains have subsided thanks to the careful and safety/oriented training. Coach Johnathan puts a lot of care into his business and his clients, always looking for high quality equipment and resources. I highly recommend the Calisthenics Centre and Coach Johnathan!

Expérience fantastique: The Calisthenics Centre is a unique gym for a few reasons. Not only is the equipment specialized, but the trainers are quite experienced. Johnathan A. is incredibly knowledgeable about proper form and sequential training for difficult exercises. Since starting at this gym, I've become stronger, more toned and my mobility has greatly improved. This place is a must for anyone looking for a different experience in a gym. From the equipment to the camaraderie, The Calisthenics Centre is truly unique experience.

Expérience fantastique: The Calisthenics Center is a remarkable facility that offers exceptional training with experienced trainers. The presence of brand new and diverse equipment further enhances the training experience. As a resident of Toronto, I make every effort to commute to this outstanding community every weekend. However, when circumstances prevent me from reaching the center, it becomes frustrating because I genuinely wish to be there all the time. The dedication and passion of the trainers, combined with the top-notch equipment, make The Calisthenics Center a must-visit for any calisthenics enthusiast.

Expérience fantastique: As a beginner to Calisthenics (I only started a few months ago), I have found it to be the best place to train because you are always learning, constantly inspired, and immediately accepted among the community! I find myself getting stronger every week and enjoying my workouts more. :D

Expérience fantastique: amazing place