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Striation 6 Fitness Centre

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👍👍 What a great place to workout, get in shape and actually enjoy exercise. They have a very welcoming environment with an awesome staff. The locker rooms, showers and weight room are are kept incredibly clean. The place is very spacious with plenty of weights and equipment to cater to all kinds of wor... People often mention great, Striation, training, Esther, fitness, trainer, equipment, work, workout, feel,


Address

33 Davisville Ave, Toronto, ON M4S 2Y9, Canada

Website

www.striation6.com

Contact

+1 416-972-0599

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (142 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 6 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm

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  • 5/5 Carly Z. 9 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    This is one of the most comfortable gym places I have ever been in, especially given the variety of machines, equipment and space. This is a supportive quiet place where people come to sweat, work hard and be themselves. I never feel uncomfortable or less than ... Even though there are folks here that are from all different fitness experiences and backgrounds. Lots of different ways to be a healthy human. The decor is amazing painted graffiti style which is super distracting (in a great way!) when you need to take your mind off the difficult workout. So much to do here, never waiting for a machine, hand weight, or barbell. Thankful to have found this secret gem=gym in my neighbourhood. Very affordable as well! Especially given all the space has to offer. Cannot recommend more highly!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bennett N. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    What a great place to workout, get in shape and actually enjoy exercise. They have a very welcoming environment with an awesome staff. The locker rooms, showers and weight room are are kept incredibly clean. The place is very spacious with plenty of weights and equipment to cater to all kinds of workouts and for all kinds of people, whether you're a beginner or an elite athlete. Sam, the owner is an awesome guy, super friendly and has a great energy. His staff of Personal Trainers are also just as amazing and will help you get in the kind of shape you want/need. I strongly recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Rishi D. 2 years ago on Google
    The management is far from professional and lack zero customer interaction skills. First they gave us wrong information twice and then went back on their word. Worst part is that they were far from sorry! I am talking about Daisy Fields who is a manager and chief host at the gym. We faced issues with the misinformation that her team gave us twice and she was on defensive forever. She even went on to say that “we have high membership fees to make sure we have good members so if money is an issue there are various other gyms around for us to explore”.. really??!! I am never going to this gym and I am making sure I ask my circle to not register as well. I am hopeful the owners take notice and take action but I also won’t be surprised if nothing changes.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruce A. 6 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Esther is my trainer and she is the most attentive, thorough and creative trainer I've ever worked with. She is a meticulous and unrelenting detective at ferreting out exactly what muscles I'm using in a less than optimal manner and then working out exercises to help first develop mindfulness about what to be aware of and later to practice using those muscles in more effective harmony. I'm delighted!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarthak C. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    This gym is fantastic! It's centrally located, clean, and well-lit. I've never had to wait for a machine, and the people here are really friendly. Special shoutout to Sam and Jessica—both have been supportive and helpful. Keep up the great work! Highly recommended.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 demeter k. 6 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Striation provides a variety of services, all at the highest level of quality. I have been involved with the isometric program, which provides a full body workout, for the last 6+ years. It transferred online during Covid and was instrumental in maintaining physical and mental health. As the epidemic is now done, I have added the gym and an excersize plan to my routine which provides excellent cardio and work out that addresses the problems of having a desk job. The gym is clean and provides a great selection of machines as well as the usual assortment of weights and other instruments for training. An excellent place to go to maintain and extend health.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle M. 11 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    I came to Striation6 for help regaining my strength after fracturing multiple bones and tearing my quad tendon in a bicycle crash. To make things more complicated, I also have osteoporosis. I was in pain from my injuries and afraid of breaking more bones and I needed a personal trainer who was knowledgeable and experienced. I feel very lucky to have found Esther. Esther taught me how to strength train safely and I now feel more confident in the gym. After completing my 10-session training package, I am much stronger and have less pain. Thank you so much, Esther!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hazal A. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Striation 6 changed my mind about exercising. I was not a gym person at all, but I feel very welcomed in there as a starter. The gym is in Davisville, a minute walk away from the subway station, so the location is very convenient. The gym is also well-equipped and super clean. There are many instructors that you can choose to work out with if you need professional support. It is not overcrowded, and all members are very nice and respectful people. Personal training sessions are at a reasonable price range which is a great opportunity if you want to work out with PT. The owner, Sam Trotta is very knowledgeable, and you can directly contact him if you have any questions or concerns. All trainers are super helpful, Jessica gave me some tips about fitting my diet into my workout plan. Sensei Jose is teaching Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to all ages, which is an opportunity for you if you are into Martial Arts. Lastly, I've been training with Sam Candy for almost 7 months now and I can't recommend him enough. I wanted to lose my last few pounds and become stronger, so he introduced me to lifting weights. Thanks to his advice and support I am much stronger and lean. Overall, if you are thinking to start a gym, please give it a chance to Striation 6, you won’t regret it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan C. 1 year ago on Google
    I have always enjoyed working out at Striation 6. The underground feel to the gym is perfect and their trainers are diverse in skill set. I personally trained with Jessica, she's phenomenal. No person I would trust with my physical health more than her. Best trainer in the city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rob M. 2 months ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    Sam runs a great gym, it might be small but it has everything you need. There are always cardio machines available, and plenty of kettlebells, dumbbells, barbellls, racks, cables, and machines to keep you lifting. Members are considerate and respectful of both the equipment and each other.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mostafa Z. 6 months ago on Google
    Everyone is so nice here, I am in the wrestling program and it is one of the best programs I have ever been in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jooyoung L. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a beautiful gym with passionate, knowledgeable trainers who are up to date on all of the latest stuff in physiology, exercise, nutrition, etc. It's a beautiful boutique style gym that is very conveniently located next to a major subway station. In addition to all of this, they also have the best tasting water that I have had in quite some time. They have two water filtration machines located near the locker rooms that produce exquisite water. I would put this water up against anyone's water and would be surprised if it didn't emerge as the victor. You get what you pay for and Striation is a step above most gyms.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim M. 9 months ago on Google
    Best trainers ever. Fully customizable work-outs for your abilities, age (and possibly temperments :)) Fantastic array of equipment available to all members. Through sessions with my fabulous trainer, Esther, I was rid of my frozen shoulder in less than 3 months. Am now training for a Camino in Spain.

  • 5/5 Esther K. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down best choice I’ve ever made. The trainers are wonderful and inclusive and stay up to date on the latest health issues and technics.

  • 5/5 Rob P. 1 year ago on Google
    Been training with Sam for +10 years. Top tier gym, staff and atmosphere. A hidden gem right off Yonge.

  • 5/5 Matthew P. 4 years ago on Google
    After a long absence from a real gym, I went to Striation 6 on the recommendation of a friend and he was not wrong. The personal training fitness challenge was amazing and helped me get more comfortable with the equipment and learning routines. My trainer Jessica was awesome and I really noticed major improvements after just a few weeks. Overall, the gym seems to have a great community, you see a lot of the same faces, all friendly and the staff are great. Really looking forward to the next few weeks and months and pushing myself even further.

  • 5/5 Richard I. 1 year ago on Google
    Convenient location and parking, great colourful space, a huge variety of equipment and knowledgeable and personable trainers. I have worked with Sam Trotta for more than a dozen years and my physical and mental health are much better for it.

  • 5/5 Jamphel C. 1 year ago on Google
    After a year of not being able to work out due to my injury at another gym. I am very happy with my trainer Esther. She was able to get me back into my workout routine and help me work around my injury. Thank you Esther!

  • 5/5 Micha v. 4 years ago on Google
    I joined the 3 wk challenge and I'm so glad that I did. From the consultation with Jenna to my individual training sessions with Esther, they were all absolutely phenomenal. I'm so thankful to have been partnered up with Esther, she was the PERFECT match. She helped me become more confident in the gym and give me a boost of self-esteem as she encouraged me and acknowledged the work I put out. She's always communicating with me making sure that I wasn't hurting my back (due to back issues) or feeling it where I wasn't supposed to. She continuously pushed me to go harder each session and I always came out feeling super energized and happy about what was accomplished. Thank you guys !

  • 5/5 Annaliese H. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Striation 6 - it is like a home away from home. It is clean and has a diverse range of equipment. Everything a person needs and more! Sam, the owner, is a wealth of knowledge. He has a philosophy on fitness that is accessible for all. My trainer - Jose - is excellent. He is motivating and encouraging. His years of experience are a direct correlation to the high quality personal training he delivers. He has taken great time and effort to develop a program suited to my goals as an amateur athlete. And, while we are training hard, he focuses on correctness of technique and safety, keeping my risk of injury very low. Most importantly, the atmosphere is friendly, inclusive and a comfortable space to train. As a woman, I search for positive environments, where I can feel safe and free. This is that place.

  • 5/5 Suresh N. 2 years ago on Google
    Top class and the isophit machines are great !!!!

  • 5/5 Fitness Pro Mentors - B. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible Facility!!! World Class Exercise Experts!

  • 5/5 Miles A. 2 years ago on Google
    This incredible fitness space makes for transformative experiences. Personal training with David is great - I feel that he really understands my goals and values and has crafted a well thought out plan to drive towards those goals.

  • 5/5 Chipman S. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife and I just joined Striation 6 and started off doing a three week challenge. We were paired up with Kyle for personal training and were given a really great meal plan that allowed us to help achieve our goals. Kyle has been a terrific trainer - he has taught us a good variety of exercises that keep us motivated! He is super knowledgeable but has a great knack of making even intimidating exercises very approachable. The gym itself is really great! The equipment is varied and we never had to wait for equipment we want to use. The staff is very friendly and welcoming! We are so happy we have found this gym!

  • 5/5 Ching L. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been fascinated at how this gym facilitates and engages me since I started. My trainer Jessica is very creative with my work out routines and that makes my sessions enjoyable also push me stronger. Her training strategy makes exercise easy to pick up yet effective. She and accountability coach Jenna are both very encouraging and I like how they effectively communicate with me all the time. Every staff is very welcoming and atmosphere in this gym is simply great!

  • 5/5 Asrita S. 4 years ago on Google
    I joined gym about a month ago and with the help of Trainer Jessica I already see positive results. Jessica is very professional and customized the workout plans as per my fitness level. She is quite informative and very encouraging and supporting. She has educated me enough that i can continue with the workout plans independently. She kept pushing me and challenged me to carry more weight which I thought i can never do. The other best part during this Workout Challenge, is the very tasty & HEALTHY recipes they provided which my whole family loves. Its extremely well designed that gives a perfect balanced diet needed for people like me struggling in weight-loss. Striation6 has many plans to suit my budget, diet plan that suited my comfort and the encouragement I need to push harder and not give up. The gym is always clean, well maintained & the ambiance is quite inviting for anyone to have a good workout.

  • 5/5 Michael A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great, clean gym. Fantastic equipment with a warm and friendly culture.

  • 5/5 Philippe G. 2 years ago on Google
    I would eagerly click on a constellation of stars, let alone five of them, to support the lifesaving role Sam and Striation 6 have played in my life for over a decade. There is so much to say and praise about Striation 6. My current corpulence is slowly yielding to restored mobility and strength after 18 months of cold turkey imposed by lockdown.The physical literacy of co founder Sam and his seemingly effortless way of making the hour pass without my needing or wanting to look at the clock is a defining feature. Anyone who puts themselves in the hands of Striation Six trainer should know that they do not subscribe to the No pain no Gain approach. All effort yes. Stupid exertion, never. I am 62 years old and ungainly but the vibe at the gym is not one of performative posturing and a culture of youth. I feel at home. Sam and the team are inventing fitness for Boomers (not a specialization, just a gift) that will keep me contemplating and occasionally occupying dance floors for years to come. If you stand outside the gym on any Saturday at noon the tall man with a spring in his step is me coming out ready to face the world with all muscles activated.

  • 5/5 em S. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been attending Striation 6 for 3 years, and I have seen a marked improvement in my muscle tone, fitness, and back posture! Esther has done a fantastic job in training me. Besides having the necessary knowledge and skills to guide me personally in my fitness training, she practices what she preaches. The space is well equipped and organized. They are taking great precautions during this COVID Pandemic, and I am thrilled that they have reopened their doors. I highly recommend Striation 6 for your fitness health!

  • 5/5 Alysa K. 2 years ago on Google
    Sam and his team are amazing. Can't say enough about Striation. Clean, caring staff, fun, nice machines. You should go!

  • 5/5 Kim M. 2 years ago on Google
    Esther is the fitness trainer extraordinaire! She has significantly improved my back muscles so much that my back no longer hurts on day long hikes. Esther is excellent at assessing one's fitness level so that training sessions are geared specifically to your range of motion. The owner, Sam is always accommodating to fitness plans that suit your budget and schedule. So glad the Striation Six gym is finally open after so many months of pandemic lockdown :))

  • 5/5 Grainne K. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    I have been training with Esther and I can’t recommend her enough. She is knowledgeable and very motivating. I was nervous about working out after having a C-Section, but Esther’s approach is to really listen to your body. I have been able to strengthen my core through the many isometric exercises she has shown me. Every workout is different and she manages to make it fun.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tia T. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Filthy place. Very dirty specially the creepy stairs. Do not fall in the colors of the equipment etc,. Washroom are horrible. Left over soap and shampoo's everywhere!!! Not recommended. It is underground and you will smell the breathe and sweat of other people using the gym!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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