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Afterburn Fitness

Gym Training center Fitness equipment store Fitness equipment wholesaler

One of the Top rated Fitness equipment stores in Toronto


Address

230 Nantucket Blvd #1, Scarborough, ON M1P 2N9, Canada

Website

www.afterburnfitness.ca

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (96 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: (Christmas Day), 5:30 am to 12 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: (Boxing Day), 5:30 am to 12 pm, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 5:30 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 5:30 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 5:30 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 5:30 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: (New Year's Eve), 5:30 am to 12 pm, Hours might differ

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  • 3/5 Honest and Anonymous R. 10 months ago on Google
    Overall a decent gym - it’s smaller than it looks from what’s shown on lifters social media posts but it has everything you really need. Would be nicer to have more space. update: Ownership commented asking to know who I was and poked fun at the idea of being anonymous and asked to know who I am (It must be easy to write “constructive” reviews like this as anonymous.). Needless to the say the point of wishing to remain anonymous has flown over their head - for the owner: I have dropped in a few times - enough to get the idea of what training here is like ( I don't live in the GTA and have came here a few times to get ready for competitions or just when travelling) . Note that I did not say the facility was in bad shape or lacking in equipment - simply that it was smaller than it seemed from social media posts.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eden M. 1 year ago on Google
    I work out at afterburn 4 to 5 mornings a week, and it’s something I look forward to every time. The equipment is awesome, the space is always impressively clean, and the community is very kind. There aren’t too many folks around at 5:30AM, but the few people I see regularly are all very sweet and fun to talk to 😊 To top everything off, I really love that Afterburn admin/management is really honest and open when it comes to membership sales - everything is no strings attached, no weird contracts with hidden catches like so many commercial gyms, and payment is super easy and quite flexible with the different membership plans. Love this gym & will never go anywhere else as long as I live in Scarborough!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raymond T. 1 year ago on Google
    Clean gym, good training environment,good equipment. Kayla was really helpful setting up my membership!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 J V. 1 year ago on Google
    I believe this club is the worst in terms of responding emails. I have sent an email to inquire about powerlifting two weeks ago. I have yet to receive a response. If any organization can't respond to a email, it says a lot about its service and management team. Terrible!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sheri Y. 7 years ago on Google
    I attended the Afterburn fall paddling clinic and would highly recommend this session. Andrew gave excellent feedback which helped me improve my strength training and paddling technique. The weekly videos captured our progress and the report card was very helpful in identifying areas for further improvement. The indoor pool and fitness equipment are ideally suited to dragon boat paddlers. I look forward to returning to Afterburn later this month.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Richard S. 1 year ago on Google
    Afterburn is the only gym I ever go to! I’ve been going for years and their facilities are top notch; they always have the newest equipment/most unique pieces that you can’t find at many other gyms. The cleaning staff and front desk staff (Michelle) are super friendly. If you’re in to any form of strength training (bodybuilding, Olympic lifting, or powerlifting) CrossFit, or paddling, this gym is definitely for you. They have a plethora of calibrated plates for both powerlifting and oly lifting. They also have squat racks and benches with quick adjusters which make my life way easier. I also have not been able to find any gym as cheap as afterburn that offer comparable equipment. Would 100% recommend!

  • 5/5 Bill P. 3 months ago on Google New
    Excellent gym. It is a bit small and the changing room is small, but it keeps the costs down and more room for more gear, which is why you are at the gym to begin with. An excellent array of weight equipment, and the small size makes for a great community. There is just one treadmill and one bike but for those wanting to work on cardio, there’s plenty of rowers and likely one of the few gyms in the gta with a paddle erg. It’s clean, friendly, well equipped, and cost effective and you don’t waste time waiting on gear like at other gyms. What’s not to like?

  • 5/5 Jenny C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great people and facilities, has special equipment that no other gym has. Always spotless and clean!

  • 5/5 Bassil I. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing gym. Great community here that will always push you to be the strongest version of yourself.

  • 5/5 Ryan 1 year ago on Google
    First off let me say that all the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, i visited the facility for the first time and I felt so comfortable . Andrew is amazing super friendly helpful and knowledgeable in the fitness industry . i would def recommend everyone check them out for any fitness needs or gym equipment .

  • 5/5 Jack C. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the people at Afterburn. They are friendly, strong and driven. The price and the equipment they offer are unmatched. If you live in or near Scarborough, this is the place to be to make some serious gains. Also, the events they sometimes host are super fun!

  • 5/5 Eddy F. 1 year ago on Google
    I lost 15 pounds switching to Afterburn. Would recommend to any dragon boat paddler!

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere here. A lot of serious trainers here and no ego or attitude. Top notch equipment for athletes too.

  • 5/5 Eric T. 1 year ago on Google
    Our dragonboating team has really missed training at afterburn during the pandemic. Can wait to get back to Afterburn again this fall. It has made such a difference to our technique in the past.

  • 5/5 ernesto r. 1 year ago on Google
    My go-to facility for paddling and weight lifting over the years. It has all of the essentials you need, can host group workouts, has a paddle pool, and runs one of the best weightlifting clubs in the country - would highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Tim M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great gym for power lifters and dragon boat athletes. Run by the fabulous Andrew Liew and other great coaches. I just bought an annual membership, in addition to teams I have training there with the Rusty Dragons.

  • 5/5 Chris Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Community oriented gym, best and only dedicated Dragon training facility. Home of champions. No sale/signup pressure.

  • 5/5 Sergiu O. 3 years ago on Google
    Great facilities for weightlifting, powerlifting, dragon boat, and athletic development. Management is willing to listen to suggestions as well as cater to their clients. Community is inclusive and fun. Definitely recommend this gym as your main gym or as a drop in if passing by.

  • 5/5 Anne Z. 7 years ago on Google
    With their indoor pool facility, Afterburn is truly a gym like none other. Their open gym with a variety of equipment caters to all kinds of athletes and the indoor pool facility makes it the best training facility for dragon boat athletes. The staff is always quite friendly and rounds out of all the reasons why it's one of the top gyms to work out in.

  • 5/5 David L. 8 years ago on Google
    Afterburn is a one-of-a-kind gym in Toronto. It's designed far beyond the training for rowers and paddlers, as the environment is optimal for people interested in strength training, powerlifting, weightlifting, cardiovascular conditioning, muscle rehabilitation, and general fitness. I personally enjoyed incorporating some of the equipment that were unavailable at commercial gyms into my training (kettle-bells, prowler, farmer's walk handles, resistance bands, bumper plates and massage balls). The gym is always kept well-ordered and clean, demonstrating that members take pride in being a part of the positive environment that began with the owners, Andrew and Lisa.

  • 5/5 Elena W. 9 years ago on Google
    As someone who had never lifted weights before, Afterburn was a positive, non-intimidating gym environment to begin. They have equipment suitable for all levels of experience & for an array of fitness goals. Andrew and Lisa are always super encouraging and accommodating. Everyone from the trainers to the members are really friendly as well, making it a great place to exercise.

  • 5/5 James A. 4 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming gym, tonnes of equipment and plates to go around, well-maintained, and owned by an athlete that understands athlete's needs! Highly recommend for anyone in the area! Just make sure to email for a drop-in/appointment ahead of time.

  • 5/5 Peilu G. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been training here since 2014, and while the facility has changed, the general atmosphere hasn't. It's still a great place to train, regardless of your goals.

  • 5/5 Jackie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Been a member for multiple years and I have to say the gym is the most ideal if you’re looking for a powerlifting/dragon boat/weightlifting gym that has the necessities for those sports and has a great community. Staff is very nice and always willing to help a member if needed. Would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Nirojan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very old school gym that has garage vibe to it. It's really good for those compound workouts like deadlifts, squats, bench press etc.... The gym was nearly empty when I went, and staff were respectful, helpful, and kind.

  • 5/5 Christian S. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been going to Afterburn since September 2019, and since then Andrew and the rest of the staff, have made it feel more of a family rather than just a gym. The people and the atmosphere are very motivating and encouraging. During this time of Quarantine Andrew, the owner, was very accommodating and lent weights for me to use to continue my training. !00% recommend this gym.

  • 5/5 Chris 2 years ago on Google
    The best, one and only dedicated Dragon boat training gym in town.

  • 5/5 Kyu Patrick M. 3 years ago on Google
    Strongly recommend Afterburn Basics. It's the best economical way to purchase quality gym equipments. Afterburn Basics products are apparently directly imported from the manufacturer overseas, and therefore with no frills. Equipments come in surprisingly good quality. I verified it by purchasing light rack, bench, olympic barbell, adjusted dumbells, 20kg bumper plates, 20kg plates, and some more weights through afterburn basics batch 2. However, as it gets shipped from overseas, you have to anticipate some delays. Understand that overseas logistics has became really hectic during Covid-19, and suppliers have no control over it once its in transit. So, be sure to anticipate some delay, and wait patiently for guaranteed happy ending. At this price level especially during Covid-19, it is safe to assume that Afterburn is doing us a BIG FAVOUR.


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