These are the Best Fitness Studios in Canada

Whether they offer women-only workouts, childcare, or an outstanding juice bar, Canada’s gyms know how to cater to their clientele. Here are a few of our faves.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best class variety

GoodLife Fitness: Deemed Canada’s BEST GYM by Best Health readers, this chain has something to suit everyone, from personal training to group classes, including yoga, aquatics and even a HIIT program. With state of the art equipment, squash courts, expansive workout floors and studio spaces your options are endless.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best hotel gym

Westin Bayshore, Vanvouver: Working out away from home can be tricky, but this hotel will take your gym experience to the next level. Sure, the fitness centre is kitted out with the high-quality equipment you’d expect, but we were more impressed by the little extras: complimentary headphones and bottled water, New Balance gear available for loan, running maps for the city, and some super cool classes like Liquid Yoga, a flow class done on floating mats in the pool (which, for the record, is way harder than it looks!).

Related: This bizarre workout promises to burn major calories in just 20 minutes.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best shopping

SpinCo: The newest Toronto location boasts a wide range of workout gear for sale. You’ll find SpinCo branded wear from the hot leggings brand Lilybod and custom S’well water bottles, so you can treat yourself to the latest and greatest in activewear.

Related: Wondering what a SpinCo class is actually like? Here’s our review.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best equipment

Orangetheory FitnessMembers use a variety of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX suspension training and free weights to burn an average of 500 to 1,000 calories per workout. The goal is to reach this optimal zone with every workout to achieve more energy, visible toning and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-sweat sesh.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best atmosphere

Tight Club: This Vancouver fave is casual, edgy and embodies a healthy, no-judgments attitude toward exercise. Working out here is as much about sharpening your mind and creativity as it is about tightening your body. With a welcoming neighbourhood vibe, it’s easy to make Tight Club friends and feel like part of a community.

Related: Here are two other hot fitness classes in Vancouver you need to know about.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best luxury

Equinox: Aside from the towel service, steam rooms and premium shower products provided, you cannot go wrong with an on-site spa. The Caudalie facials are the ultimate in post-workout luxury.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best yoga

Moksha Yoga: With classes ranging from Hot Pilates to Flow, starting in the early morning and running late into the evening, it’s easy to #yogaeverydamnday.

Related: Love yoga and Pilates but don’t have time to do both? This combo class is for you.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best spin

SoulCycle: An almost cult-like following flocks to their indoor cycling workouts. Currently available in Vancouver and Toronto, candlelit studios and one-of-a-kind playlists set these spin classes apart.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best programs

YMCA: This studio boasts some pretty fantastic fitness facilities, but they’re also much more than just a gym. They offer Canadians of all ages and backgrounds access to health and wellness support through their membership assistance program, new immigrant support services, youth skills and development training.

Related: The fitness tips you need to know before joining your next workout program.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best access

Anytime Fitness: The name says it all. With 24/7 access to more than 3,000 locations worldwide, this has got to be the most convenient gym on the planet.

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best juice bar

Kensington Fitness: Based out of Calgary, this studio has a range of fresh juices and protein shakes available containing electrolytes, antioxidants and other nutrients necessary for post-workout recovery. No need to pack anything in your gym bag — just grab a liquid snack on your way out the door.

Related: We’re obsessed with these juice bar cookbooks — and you will be, too!

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best local studio

Bodhi Tree Yoga: This has long been one of Regina’s go-to spots for aspiring yogis to get their meditative stretch on. However, its classes aimed at alleviating chronic pain set it apart. Yoga for Cancer, Breast Cancer and MS are just a few of the options offered.

Related: Here are five amazing Canadian yoga wear brands (that aren’t Lululemon).

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best childcare

LA Fitness: Whether or not you’re able to drop off the littles for an hour can literally make or break a workout, most of all we love the clean and fun environment in their Kids Klubs.

Related: Can fitness help break kids out of poverty? This Ryerson University student thinks so!

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Canada’s best fitness studios: The best women’s only

Curves: For over 25 years this national studio chain has been delivering 30-minute circuit workouts for ladies of all shapes and sizes. A great place to start if you’re feeling intimidated by muscle men.

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Originally Published in Best Health Canada

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