Highly recommend Strive Life if you are thinking of becoming a Coach or to even understand movement and how to program workouts. With Ryan at SL, you don't only receive all the education and support during the course time but also the follow-up support after your course is over. Being a Fitness Studio, we def. recommend Strive Life to all our experienced and new Coaches.

Ryan is an experienced dedicated coach and instructor. He knows how to explain and adapt his teaching to his student. I recommend his certification

Ryan was awesome! So knowledgeable and provides lots of check ins throughout the week to make sure you understand the course.

Strive Life Fitness offers an accessible method of learning. The information is digestible, and comprehensive. Not only do you have a clear foundation to build from Ryan is a motivating mentor and coach. He is with you every step of the way!

Strive Life Athletics is a great place to get your workout in. The classes are not overly crowded and you actually have lots of space to work out in. There is plenty of variety between classes and there is an extensive warm-up which I really like. Obviously, the teachers always make the class and they have a great team there to get you through the workout. Looking forward to many more sweats!

I loved coming to Strive after my first class. Highly recommend if you’re looking to add some great conditioning and movement training into your routine on occasion, or are looking for a quick but effective full body workout that you can do multiple times per week. The energy is amazing, and the classes are challenging but easily adaptable to your level of skill. I’ve found it to be a great balance for my strength training outside of the Athletic House, and the instructors are all incredibly skilled so I feel guided and supported the whole way through.

I completed my Level 1 Foundations certification through Strive Life Fitness Education and I honestly couldn't be any happier with my experience. The content of the course was clear, up to date, broken up into modules and very user-friendly. Ryan is the founder and it is evident he pours his heart into his business. He is incredibly knowledgable, operates confidently but calm, and his passion to help others succeed is motivating. I got certified a while ago and he still provides 1-on-1 meetings to help with business plans. His systems and procedures are refined and I highly recommend Strive to anyone looking to pursue a career in fitness and can assure this is the best way to go. Thank you again to Ryan and his team for such a liberating experience.

I absolutely love Strive! Best decision I've ever made. I was intimidated at first but Strive is scalable for all fitness levels. Love the various class formats, team environment and killer sweat! The coaches are amazing - very knowledgeable & supportive. The Strive community is incredible - all about good times, high fives and positive vibes. I’ve never been a morning workout person but now I’m hooked!

Love Strive! I joined last May after a LONG break from working out and was slightly terrified before my first class. The coaches are the best in the city and instantly made me feel comfortable. The workouts are challenging but scalable since the focus is always on proper form and there is a good warmup to prep you for the workout. Highly recommend Strive!

The energy in this place is incredible ! I went to a few different class types - all really focused on an in depth warm up and really clear demonstration of all the workouts. I was a little nervous at first, but the second it started, I felt at ease. The instructors are all amazing - they give very helpful pointers and constant encouragement. It’s high energy , great music, the time flies by and I felt fantastic leaving every time and really looking forward to returning!

After trying many gyms and type of workout and now being a member for more than 2 years, i can with no doubt say that Strive Life is the best available in Toronto. With small groups, a community feel built with members that support and encourage each other to alway give their best and try, and workouts that are continually evolving to get the best out of you, Strive Life has all the elements you need to make you feel good and achieve your fitness goals. The coaches ( special high five to David! ) and the oh so motivating music make you be in the mood for a good sweat even when your motivation level needs a little boost. Highly recommend!

I joined Strive almost two years ago and it has truly changed my life for the better! It is the most welcoming environment – the coaches are amazing, knowledgeable, and professional, the community of people is incredible, and the workouts are the best in the city (not to mention scalable for all fitness levels!). The Strive community is one of motivation, positive vibes, encouragement, and support and I couldn’t imagine spending 2-3x per week anywhere else. Strive has become an integral part of my weekly routine and the team is always there to give me the extra push when I need it most. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a killer athletic sweat with awesome people and great music!

I’ve been at Strive now for about 6 months and it has been the best group workout I’ve been a part of. The class size is just right! The trainers are great and really focus in on doing right over doing it fast. There is an awesome focus on priming your body prior to jumping into the workouts which has benefited me tremendously. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a group workout, and if the structure itself doesn’t sell you, the sense of community will push you over the edge!

As a runner and avid fitness enthusiast, this year I was looking to tone down my half marathon training and had been looking for a gym to commit to. I found out about Strive Life through my Chiro. Went to my first class today and loved it! I like that they focus on mobility and do a proper warm up to prime your body before the actual work out. The workout itself was challenging and I was drenched by the end of class. What really stood out to me was how friendly and warm everyone was (both staff and members). You can tell there was a strong sense of community which I really liked :)

Strive Life is an incredible sweat - the workouts will push your limits while the coaches create a positive and informative atmosphere to help you meet your fitness goals. As a professionally trained dancer and former yoga teacher I wanted a workout that was sweaty, challenging and worked with - rather than against- natural alignment. Strive was the perfect fit. After a year of membership my fitness, strength and mobility have drastically improved and the workouts continue to be as challenging as the day I started. I can't say enough about how intelligent this method is and how caring and welcoming the staff and trainers are.

Strive Life is truly the best group training in Toronto! Everything about Strive is amazing. The workouts are challenging and fun, the class sizes are perfect, and the staff is incredibly responsive and accommodating. There is truly no ego at Strive, unlike other gyms I've tried in the past. Everybody is in it together and there to support one another as a community. I also told the coaches about an old injury once and they consistently ensure my form is correct and I am doing the exercises properly. If you're thinking about singing up, GO FOR IT!

I am extremely beginner and the main reason is that I hate the atmosphere in gyms. I signed up for Strive Life as a referral from a friend and absolutely loved it. I have been to 4 classes and each instructor tailored every workout to my level, and everyone else in the class to their level. Great atmosphere, great vibe, and very welcoming staff when you are NEW to Strive and NEW to working out in general!

I can't rave enough about Strive Life Athletics! From the very beginning the communications with Aldophe were so warm and welcoming that I knew I would love it here even before attending my first class. He made the whole process easy and they have great start-up packages for new members. What I like most about these classes are that they are great for all athletic levels - they offer modifications to each exercise and the encouragement of a class setting helps you push yourself to get the most out of your workouts. At a traditional gym I found it hard to motivate myself but at Strive it is a non-judgmental environment that is exciting and challenging. My beginners membership just ended and I'm excited to start a new workout routine with the Strive family.

My experience with Strive Life Fitness Education and Ryan was exceptional, informative, refreshing, fun, safe, second to none top shelf health, wellness, and fitness education you will not find anywhere else in Ontario. Ryan explains and demostrate the Strive Life Fitness model down to perfection and I use this formula till this day with all my clients and youth athletes. I highly recommend Strive Life Fitness Education to all persons looking to get into the Health, Wellness and Fitness industry. Ryan has great insight and knowledge in the field that will help you be successful and be the best you as a fitness expert.

Ryan is a wonderful coach and has created a course that helps simplify the art of coaching! This is a great course if you are looking to start a career in fitness. He was available via whatsapp during the entire week in the case we ran into any issues or had any questions. There is flexibility to this course as it is self lead but the deadlines do help you stay on track. I found this course easier to complete because of this! The modules are very user friendly and easy to understand as there are many lecture videos! Thanks so much Ryan!

I always wanted to be a certified personal trainer but was hesitant because of my age… 50 + over here 😊 Ryan and I had a conversation over the phone and he was incredibly supportive and reassured me that I could do this!! The program to become a certified fitness professional was very informative and straightforward. If I had any questions or concerns Ryan was always there to help by answering emails or taking a call.. After completing my certification I had the tools and most importantly the confidence to be a successful coach!! Thank you Strive Fitness for the opportunity to achieve my dream!! It was a amazing journey!!

Incredible coach! Ryan is an attentive, patient and responsive teacher that gave us loads of time to ask questions, reflect on our progress and gave practical tips to create concise, structured programs. I'd recommend this program to any aspiring personal trainer, or anyone looking to further their knowledge in the basics of training.