I have been going to Pure Fitness for 3 months and my first impression was that the place seemed decent. But was I wrong... Everytime I walk by the staff welcome desk by the entrance, the staff were unapproachable, bored and distracted (on their phones or in the common area waching TV). One time when I phoned the place to inquire about their holiday schedule, the lady on the phone was incredibly rude and hung up on me mid sentence! This facillity does not meet Health and Safety standards. Half of the dumbells on the weight rack are not labelled due to wear and tear. One of the 35Lb dumbell was not tightened properly and the weights could have slipped off of it and cause injury. For the price of 70 dollars a month, I highly recommend finding another gym that is more up to date and compeitive in the market.

Used to be great but trainers took over. Now there are 50 trainers with 6 clients each. They use all the equipment at the same time, 5 machines at once, and they leave their stuff everywhere. They take over your space when you go to the bathroom. They are rude and they act like they own the place. Wish Elainie would do something.

found this 24/7 gym via google in the first place, had recently moved to this area and wanted an accessible gym. dwell is beautiful, well led, and attended by serious adults who care about the gym itself. everyone i've encountered so far has seriously been cool or chill. worth the cost, it gets lower permanently if you eventually are the reason someone else joins. honestly can't say a bad thing about it, i never know when i feel like working out so being able to go at 2 AM is definitely a plus too.

Excellent 24/7 gym where you can access as you see fit. Especially great for those who want to workout late. It’s usually pretty quiet and feels like your own private gym.

I love this place! Equipment is in amazing shape. So much space all throughout the gym, and I’m never lacking for anything here. The staff are so kind and knowledgeable; they all know my name after only a few weeks. I’m especially impressed with their COVID protocols. I feel incredibly protected and safe here. Definitely a great destination for a fitness enthusiast, and for a great price.

As a member returning to the gym after lockdown, I was extremely impressed with the improvements and safety measures completed while the gym was forced to close due to Covid. There are plexiglass dividers between cardio machines, machines are more spaced out, each section of the gym has limited capacity, key cards must be swiped upon entry and exit to control overall capacity, sanitizing stations, the list goes on. A warm, wonderful gym with a diverse clientele of all ages and fitness levels. A refreshing alternative to busy franchise gyms.

Great gym all around. Very happy to be able to go to a place like this. 24 hours and super clean!!!

I was the first member since lockdown to use the facility. Eleni and her staff have done an amazing quality job at making the gym safe, clean and still the same. The overnight cleaners came as I was winding down which tells me no short cuts were made in this. The gym is spaced, signage, high quality cleaning supplies. It is a pleasure to continue my training here

I don't have many issues with the amenities although I do think the place can be kept a bit cleaner. As for the staff? I couldn't agree more with some of the more recent reviews. It doesn't hurt to be friendly to the paying customers every now and then :)

Good vibe, clean, inexpensive for most part. Great mix of crowd. Too bad it took me 9 years to just give them a try.

I love everything about the gym. There is so much equipment available, and there are so many different kinds of speciality equipment: safety squat bars, Swiss bar, multiple trap bars, gymnastic rings, a dedicated deadlift platform with a deadlift jack, and so on.

The BEST gym I’ve ever been to! Been going here for over 6 years and love it every time I enter the front door. The gym centres on functional fitness with room for boxing, HIIT, strength training, stretching, cardio, etc. What I love about this place is that it’s for everyone. Populated by personal trainers, beginners, gym rats and everyone in between. Everyone is here to workout and get fit, no other agenda. It’s always supportive and welcoming. The owners and employees are fantastic! Rob is my PT and amazing :)

Such an awesome gym! My girlfriend and I drive all the way across the city from Queen and Strachan every day just to workout there. Great owners and very friendly staff and members. Awesome community atmosphere at dwell gym as well as great and consistently updated equipment!

Took me awhile to get myself in gear and actually show up after buying a membership lol, but now I'm really into it ... it's a great gym and has really grown on me. Not at all pretentious (no weird energy on any level) just lots of different people working out with trainers, good equipment and space, everything you need, not too fancy in just the right way, good vibe. Totally recommend it!

Great gym. Super price for a spacious gym with like minded people working out to be healthy. Eleni (owner) is personable, approachable and hard working. I've been working out here since it opened and the space has only got better and better. Eleni is always improving. And she is doing it for her clients!

Super SCAMMERS!!!!! Please stay away !!!! i was fortunate to be wise enough to handle their unprofessional attitude and threats! should have read the reviews which i normally am wise and do....what a scam! i sent them to my 80 year old parents home for a small flood. no service fee was given if though i requested one and they refused to give me a quote replying that the insurance company will cover. red flags everywhere..... their reception person tried to do damage control after i was threatened by the please stay away i was fortunate to be wise enough to handle their unprofessional attitude and threats! to pay a ridiculous service fee.

Small but big in so many ways. Super convenient hours - 24/7. Clean. Amazing and friendly staff. Lots of fitness equipment, from conventional to crossfit. Super affordable. If you live/work in the neighbourhood, Dwell is a no-brainer.

Really nice club and I love that the classes are freestyle and the instructors have creative freedom. Also one of the few toronto clubs utilizing stability ball classes, Pilate's and free weight classes. Wish it was 24 hours or FOB entry access for 24hr exercise. Clean, good variety of equipment, great showers, nice atmosphere, fair price.

Great gym and it's never busy. I have gone at 7am, 8am, lunch time, and 5pm, and always felt comfortable. Large equipment selection and friendly staff.

Terrible gym, high fees, poor service I joined the gym with relatively high fees, but accepted it due to the convenience of the location. In time I would come to learn that simple things like towels were not only not included but charged at an additional $6 per month. The gym had old equipment and within 2 months the gym literally halved in size as they sold off half the building for condos, and yet my fees only increased. No compensation was given whilst the gym was closed and when it reopened the equipment was somehow worse and everything was crammed into half the space. No apology, no concession as they knew I was caught in a 12 month contract. I cannot speak lowly enough of this poor excuse for a gym. GoodLife is only 5 mins away from here and is cheaper with better classes and equipment and that is where I have now joined.

Great gymn. A little more high end than usual. Loads of classes. Yoga, bikes, group activities. Great sauna & loads of equipment

I've been here for a couple of years due to the proximity. Positives: -The equipment was decent when functional, which was years ago Negatives: -membership rises yearly, $57.99 monthly plus tax. That's doable of what you're paying for La FItness which is 100x better in every way. - owner is an imbecile and rip off artist. Keeps charging after you have ended your membership - no holds on your membership, so if you go away for 3 months, they'll tell you that you received the "best deal" and hence can't put your membership on hold. - mould in the sauna -roof caved in the washroom -too cheap to fill up soap -water fountains flooded due to clogging -horrible choice of equipment which is falling apart as it hasn't been maintained properly Overall, a horrible experience at rip off pricing. Go to any other gym over this joint.

I went through a blitz where I tried tons of gyms around Toronto and it was always Pure Fitness that I wanted to come back to. I usually go at 2PM or around 7PM and there was never any problem getting on a machine for my warm-ups. They've got little TVs in front of the elliptical machines, if you want to zone out, or you can hit the treadmill and watch the flow of people down on Eglinton below. What I like most is that the place always feels clean and serene. Music is never overbearing either. This facility is very different from your chain-gym, you're getting completely different level of staff , classes , and over all atmosphere. Highly recommend.

This is the perfect gym for me. Spacious, self-serve, laidback, no classes (I don’t go to the gym to interact with people, clearly!), great hours. It’s full of well maintained, awesome and interesting, challenging and intriguing-looking equipment that I plan to use more and more. Trainers are available to help whenever needed. The crowd here is great - serious about their workouts, but super chill otherwise. I’m so glad I rejoined this gym.

It was a good gym until I brought my 17 years old brother to sign up. We went it and found out he is not eligible because he is under 18. We left the place right after that, even tho we came fully prepared to workout. Then I got this email this morning like I’m trying to bring a secret guest. I brought him to get him sign up as a member. How am I supposed to do that without bringing him inside?? That’s too much to me and over the line. The email they sent is super unprofessional. I also brought my gf to sign up couple months ago. And this is how they treating me. Good luck with your attitude.

Love this gym! Reasonable, laid back atmosphere, and awesome staff. They never try to sell you any extra services or training, and if you travel they will put a pause on your membership. I was sick for a few weeks and the owner extended my pass an additional two weeks free of charge. No cancellation fees, no bs, and as a woman I feel totally comfortable to work out here. 10/10 recommend!

nothing makes people quit an exercise program faster than feeling out of place. dwell is very different than big places like good life , anytime fitness ,etc. it has a mixture of clients that are world class body builders ( who train clients ), weekend warriors and people just beginning. the owner has the experience that enables her to answer many questions and help members in many ways. good life just wants your money. dwell wants to help you in the world of wellness. no corporate greed at dwell. for example, i had every mri, ultrasound, etc done on my leg and all doctor's agreed it was what it was and i had to learn to live with 24 hr pain...the owner of dwell sent me to someone who fixed it like magic. dwell is very special and if you visit you will see why. rick

This space has a strong sense of community support through the friendly and helpful faces in and around the gym. The owner, Eleni, always makes an effort to remember members' names and greet them- makes me feel welcomed and included. I've tried commercial gyms and other smaller gyms but I feel most comfortable at Dwell- up to the point where I don't even live close by yet I drive 15km (each way) just to use the gym. I appreciate the gender neutral change rooms with shower stalls (they could use a pressure spray down though), the complimentary towel service and extensive variety of equipment available. Seldom do I see anything broken and the workout spaces are usually kept clean by Kate. I would highly recommend this gym!

Dwell is the perfect gym. It has all the benefit of a big gym (as in I've never had to wait for a machine) but without the soulless nature of those fitness factories. The staff are friendly and attentive. It's low key and has a nice community sense.

We joined Dwell about a year ago and we can't be happier with the facility. Equipment is well spaced and organized and is all on the newer side. The gym is immaculate. We started back right after lockdown and feel that they did a great job with their Covid protocols. Machines and benches have been spaced properly, they added partitions for cardio machines and things are as clean as ever.

Super SCAMMERS!!!!! Please stay away !!!! I was fortunate to be wise enough to handle their unprofessional attitude and threats! should have read the reviews which I normally am wise and do....what a scam!

A wide variety of cardio equipment, tons of free weights and machines. The members are a mix of real people of all levels of fitness and age, looking to be healthy and fit, the staff is really helpful and Dwell is open 24/7! I'm looking forward to spending more time there!

I was a Goodlifer for a LONG time, then I switched to Extreme Fitness, then back to Goodlife. Never quite felt at home. This gym feels like a second home. I workout at odd hours, nights, holidays, weekends, times when most people don't. This gym is open to be ANY time. Brilliant equipment. Bathrooms everywhere. A health food vending machine. TONS of space. It's a gym where you can craft a creative workout for any need. This isn't your typical goodlife that has a zillion treadmills and 2 smith machines that you have to wait an hour to use (or at peak times, you never get to), this is the best gym I've ever been to and my workouts have spanned all across Canada and the US as well. The corporate rates and month to month contracts are a fantastic deal and so flexible. This is an undiscovered gem. Check it out.

Had only ever been a member of the gym at university or the free one at my high school. After deciding to start working out again, I found dwell. 24-7 access No bullshit No sales pitches or classes Monthly payments Stop and start whenever you want (didn't pay for the month I was out of the country) Corporate rates Lots of machines and space Clean facilities What more do you want?

Dwell is a fantastic place to train. Eleni and her team are responsive to their members, and care a lot about making this a welcoming place to be. People come to physical activity from many different starting points, and dwell is a place where everyone can work at the level that is best for them. There's no pressure or competition -- members come in to work out and are respectful of that fact. There are fewer people posing for selfies here in front of the mirror -- they're too busy working hard. The hours are accessible to any schedule; and I've worked out here at various times of day/night with no concerns about security. I really appreciate Eleni's commitment to creating an inclusive space -- that is as close to judgement free as I've ever experienced. There are other options in the area for sure -- but no one can offer anything quite like dwell. Check it out.

Best gym ever. Inclusive, quiet, incredibly well-run. I can't say enough about it. Clientele is diverse and uniformly thoughtful re: gym etiquette.

I have been a member for many years. The facility is kept clean and has an exceptionally wide range of equipment. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Pure Fitness to anyone!

Contrary to some of the more negative reviews recently posted here, I've found the recent renovations due to condo construction a major improvement. The stretching area by the windows is more spacious than before, there are more squat racks, and the showers are tiled rather than wooden which is better for overall hygiene. Overall a highly pleasant and affordable gym experience

Absolutely LOVE working out here! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, clean changerooms, spacious, high end.....brand new gym! Highly recommend.

The best instructors and classes. Staff is great. It's a fabulous space and very clean. Love it there.

2 stars because of the location and parking. I understand the staff at the reception are not paid to clean but do they have a cleaning team?! The equipment is never organized. There's dust everywhere. People at the desk look very bored/miserable and all they do is folding towels.They don't even greet you or seem happy to help you for anything. If you are very sensitive to that kind of thing, do not go there! In two months, I'm definitely in the market for another gym!

I joined this gym in January and I am in LOVE with it! The clientele ranges widely in age, which is nice, and it has the feeling of neighborhood gym. Never overcrowded and very clean.Classes are entertaining but challenge you physically. Based on my experience with Toronto gyms , Pure Fitness is one of the better gyms in this city. I've never had any issues with billing or payment. Highly recommend.

Unfortunately I have to address this situation publicly on the google platform because nobody is ready to stop this problem. In this gym there is a male employee who comes in the black dodge charger at 06:15am daily, who is harassing me and profiling me and marginalizing me as a minority and disturbing me. I have to leave the gym for the fourth day in a row.

Best gym in Toronto. Amazing space with all the equipment and extremely convenient 24hour access. Kind and caring staff and in a perfect location!

Dwell gym is so AMAZING. The gym is very clean and organized. They have great equipment and lots of space.

This is such a great gym. It has everything you need and more, never busy and not pretentious or scene-y like so many gyms these days. Really well run and just a great overall vibe. Highly recommend

Great Gym! Firstly, is the only 24/7 gym that I could find close to my house. Not a lot of people and the manager is very kind. The machines are good and the area is quite big. So is definitely a great place to training.

Absolutely love this gym. It’s extremely chill and a great place to work out and do your own thing without bothersome or sales pressure. I’ve never used a trainer here but they always seem super nice.

There's multiple gyms within the area I tried most of them out gave them a fair chance and will say Dwell definitely one of the better option if not the best option for the value of your money I been coming here for about 2 years now maybe even 3 no complaints has everything you need it's 24/7 solid music playing in the background it does pick up at certain times but once you understand when the best time to go you're golden literary a private gym to yourself Great service all the staffs were amazing Moving to Etobicoke but will definitely re-join in the near future Thank you again, keep up the good work!

I love this gym! Great facility, clean, all the equipment you need and a warm a friendly community. The best!

I was in town for a few days from the UK and bought some day passes for this gym. It really is one of the best I've been to anywhere. A large choice of equipment, clean and with really friendly staff. The fact it was open 24 hours meant I could train in the early hours rather than lie in bed hoping my jet lag would wear off! Thanks so much to Eleni and all the staff.

Great gym. It's never super busy, and always open. It looks tiny from the outside, but stretches out over quite some distance and is actually really spacious. Good range of equipment and machines. Really clean and quick wifi too. Would recommend.

This is an awesome gym. I’ve been to many different gyms over the years, but they don’t have what Dwell has, a low key, motivating environment with a strong community vibe. Check it out, you won’t regret it!!!

good gym good equipment available

Thumps up for the services they offer.

I loved this gym definitely my favorite gym by far. When theres not alot of people there not bothered, has everything you need the only things I dont like are the no parking wont be parking anywhere close unless your lucky then theres the fact how much more expense it is compared to others with sucked if it was like 25-30/mo alright but 60 (last time I saw) that's crazy

This is easily my favourite gym in toronto. Its 24/7, tons of space and good machines and wifi. Plus the staff couldnt be nicer. Shout out to Kate for being so helpful and friendly! It almost seems like I've found a hidden gem here too because its isnt crowded at all. Its definitely not a luxury gym but its a super solid place to workout. Dwell gets a big thumbs up from me!

Great gym. Everything you need is here!

When I first came to the gym I expected it to be small, but once you go inside it just keeps going! Way bigger than it looks with a huge variety of machines and weights. And best of all, it’s hardly ever crowded. Never once had to wait to use a machine. Really great gym!

Fantastic gym. Owner and managers are super friendly, plenty of equipment, and rarely too busy. 24/7 (card access) is very useful for a late night workout.

Really great gym, workout environment and friendly staff.

Great spot! Staff is amazing, space has all you need, and membership/access is made as convenient as possible.

Excellent! Great trainers, amazing equipments! Thumbs up!

This gym is excellent for his trainers, gear, relaxed feel - no aggressive or obnoxious members, unlike the GoodLife at Pape Ave - There's a sense of challenge, competition but it's a professional as well as casual atmosphere. Hard to beat 24hr access for someone in film like me with shifting schedules. This is a neighbourhood gym in the best of senses.

I loved going to this gym. Great owners/staff and friendly, down-to-earth members. Never too busy so you can always use the machine you want. Clean and well-maintained. Thanks Dwell!

Always enjoyable working out at Dwell. Clean, not too busy, can always access the equipment I need. Best of all: there's ZERO attitude, everyone is just there doing their own thing.

I've bounced back and forth between corporate, and cross fit gyms until I moved into Leslieville and a friend recommend Dwell Gym. Dwell is hands down the best gym on Toronto's east side. It's large, low key, and has a great sense of community. The owners are friendly, personable and the facilities are spotless. I recommend it to anyone trying to avoid the over crowded corporate chains.

Great neighbourhood vibe. All the equipment you need, nice members, and a super nice owner who is actively involved.

Love this Gym! 24 hours makes it really convenient and no contract is a rare find in this industry. There equipment is current keeping up with all the latests trends and the trainers are the best I have come across in this city!

Check this place if your in the area, it's clean, update /modern and many amenities! Greg the wellness director was very helpful! I highly recommend him if your looking to progress your fitness goals. He is extremely knowledgeable!!

Pure Fitness is the gym that most gyms strive to be. I've been a member at this gym for about 2 years now, and i absolutely love this place. The gym floor is always clean and clutter free, no line ups for machine use, lots of great classes with even better instructors. Its worth the money for people that expect quality. I recommend this place to anyone that is motivated and actually wants to get in shape.

I have been a member of a lot of clubs. This is by far the best. Very clean, friendly staff, and great equipment. Lot of option in the club like spinning, hot yoga and a lot of equipment. Great clientele as well. I have recommended it to may of my friends.

Somehow even with all the great equipment, beautiful finishes and plentiful group classes, Pure Fitness manages to keep its intimate and personal charm. It is my home away from home. Please note that this gym cannot be compared to Goodlife, it is in a different class. I should know, am a convert :)

Great facility- clean, welcoming and locatation is very convenient. Friendly staff and never an issue getting equipment. Highly recommended

Man I cant wait for you guys to reopen so I can shed this Covid belly. I love working out at you place. The quality, the staff, the service...I feel like a pro when I leave here.

The employees are all great and the members treat each other with respect. If you are looking for a very clean and fun place to workout this is the best place midtown has to offer!

Anyone who is serious about getting in shape, should go to this gym. Simply because of the high performance equipment, responsible owners, and staff memebers.

I don't remember being here.

Since the construction, there’s absolutely no parking and the gym and locker room are smaller. The staff is the worst part. The only lady that’s nice is the one who’s there early in the morning with black hair and a bun. All the others are grumpy and always on their phone. The worst one is the Indian guy. When I went there to sign up, he did not even offer a tour. He seemed annoyed to do his job and now that I see him again, he is as smelly and unpleasant as day 1. The crowd there is nice at least, but avoid staff at any costs!

James is hands down the most amazing employee pure fitness has. He is extremely friendly, and has the most soothing voice. Just listening to him speak sold me on the membership. After visiting the gym a few times, not only do I feel better physically, but mentally and spiritually I am “lifted” after seeing James.

Great gym, clean, lots of equipment, value for money, the staff member James is very friendly, would definitely recommend!!!! 5stars

Good club...the place is clean, staff friendly...can't complain.

An adult crowd, very few idiot muscle head. A nice place to be. You get what you pay for

Great facility and staff!! Highly recommended

Excellent neighborhood gym. Very friendly staff. Good equipment selection. They have verybnicwnclasses, especially yoga. Some of the classes are in general group room but there is also hot yoga studio included in membership.

Friendly staff and members

Nice clean gym. Only 2 Power Racks. Wish it stayed open later on weekends

Fantastic gym. Very clean. The staff are always friendly and call me by my name😀😀

I've been coming to this gym for years now, and I must say it's great to belong to a gym that not just the owners care about their members but their staff also do. It's always clean, great classes and instructors. Thanks for making my workouts enjoyable!!!

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I have belonged here for 5 years and my monthly dues keep on going up without notification. Shouldn't clients dues go down the longer you've been at a gym? I noticed twice in 8 months that they raised me a few dollars without telling me both times. I gave my last months notice and I will be going to LA fitness where many people have switched to from Pure Fitness and it is in the same area.

I have been going to Pure Fitness for 5+ years and and I must say that I have not had any complaints or issues. The place is clean and friendly with an incredible staff. I always look forward to my workouts and even on the days that I do not feel like training, just by being there and with the positive energy around gives me a lift and a chance to improve myself with the help of qualified trainers who are always ready to assist. I have not used the trainers myself but friends I have made are satisfied with their advice and training techniques and their expertise are arguably the best in the city. The people at the gym are friendly and you leave with not just a great workout but a sense of belonging just as you would with your family. The classes are vigorous and give you what you desire. Whether you do a relaxing Yoga or butt kicking cycling and exhilarating Zumba; your expectations are met and exceeded.

I love this gym. I have been a member for almost 6 years. The child care is the best (they don't just turn on Dora, but do crafts and things with kids) and they have a "show up and drop off" system rather than pre-booking (who can pre-book with little kids?). They gym is clean, the staff are great, and they are always improving/updating. I would totally recommend this gym.

I was looking for a 2 week membership to a gym close to me since I only needed 2 weeks. Purefitness offered me $45 a week, which is insane. I then looked to Goodlife and saw that they offered a trial of 14 days for $14. Needless to say I will never recommend Purefitness to anymore.

Incredible gym. Private, clean and perfectly managed space. Respectful, kind members, who are professional about their fitness, but not intimidating. Did I mention it's 24/7?

I LOVE everything about this gym!

Well equiped, with heaps of squat racks and benches so hardly have to wait even during busier times. Staff are super friendly, responsive and helpful as well!

I’ve been to various gyms around Toronto and Dwell gym is by far my favourite. The gym is spacious and welcoming (with the sweetest workers), and also has TONS of helpful equipment. I love this gym!!

Really cool gym. I have been going there for a month and a half now. People let you be and let you do your own thing. Vibe is chill. Owner is a woman so very female friendly and inclusive overall. You won't regret signing up.

They set a really high bar, it’s a great space to work out and I love the convenience of being able to pop in 24/7. Support your independent gym 💪

I've been been going to Dwell for a year now. Hands down the best gym I've been a member of. Friendly staff and a super chill vibe. Highly recommend. Just do it already!

Decent Gym but can use more lighting in the back where there are squat racks, it looks dark all the time.