This gym is everything that big box gyms want to be but aren't. It's not possible to overstate how great this place is. They have incredible and approachable staff, clean rooms, and a great atmosphere. But I think what's most important to emphasize is the gym culture here which is very friendly, non judgmental , and courteous. It's open 24/7 and the staff is extremely responsive if you have any questions. It's probably the only gym in Toronto where you'll also low key appreciate their music if you forget your headphones like I did!

I'd give my experiences a 2 star, because of location, Angel who was my trainer, her classes were also phenomenal and fun and being 24 hrs. But I'd challenge the gym's claims that "one person to track in dirty shoes...", the floors in the class area was almost always dirty and dust bunnies prove lack of cleaning. Even after asking for the floor to be mopped, the next time was marginally cleaner and then back to fithy (also never saw people wear street shoes past the door area). As for damaged equipment, the rack of medicine balls 4 of 5 balls in class area were split and left in-service for at least 7 weeks progressively getting worse. Door to one of the shower/washrooms, jammed and was very difficult to open. I was told it's not that bad. Missing smaller equipment was often hard to locate. One key issue discussed before joining was late after-hours gym attendance, as a woman who had a previous bad experience elsewhere. I was led to believe that the gym was "practically empty" around 00:30 when I'd be arriving. Not once when I went late was there less than 5 other people and only 1 time was there another woman. Now my experiences were genuinely good but not what I was led to believe. Another big problem for me was the attitude of some of the staff. I genuinely liked several staff members especially Angel (my trainer who I loved working with), Dillon and another female trainer who I can't remember her name. However, I found Gui always gave off a superior attitude. I witnessed him talking to clients in an agressive 'you can do better' way more than once, not what works for me. The rest just didn't seem to want to be there.

Do not be fooled and scammed like I was! Staff seems friendly and at high level the gym will seem clean when you take a tour.. but it's not.. Floors are fithly, and a lot of the non-machine workout equipment is worn out or broken and dirty. Even after reporting dirty floors, they only washed once and returned back to limited floor washing - it is not done daily. The gym is small - their equipment is limited, and if you are attending during regular hours, plan to wait for equipment and people to be in your space. Do not sign up for personal training and get scammed like I was. They force you to prepay biweekly and not pay as you go. They kept charging me even when I had a backlog of sessions. They should be charging only when your sessions are running low. I signed up because of the trainer and stayed at the gym longer than I wanted because of the trainer. When the trainer left the gym, I tried to cancel membership and receive a refund for the 4 personal training sessions not used. After many long delays in their response, the owner Andrew is basically stealing my money. I feel like he's trying to hold me hostage by not refunding and trying to force me back to the gym to use up the 4 remaining sessions with trainers who do not meet my needs. Offering two free sessions to someone who has made it clear is not staying or signing with a new personal trainer is a slap on the face. Update to the templated sales pitch response below from the owner - they have not attempted to contact me by any forms of communication since refusing to refund and essentially stealing my money - the only way to make this right is to refund the 4 sessions.

Clean, chill gym. I feel comfortable coming as a single woman or with my pals. Staff are excellent, both knowledgeable and friendly. No high pressure sales tatics. The classes are inclusive in the membership and are really great! I trained with Gui who was absolutely excellent. He adapted to my preferred style of coaching and was able to tell me why science behind doing certain things a certain way and in a certain order. Gui was also able to identify some exercises for some muscle groups causing me pain in my everyday life. With Gui's help and my physiotherapist I am able to run pain free for the first time in half a decade.

Love this local gym. I've been a member at Vive on Gerrard for almost four years now. This gym has everything I need to get solid workouts in. I mostly attend mid-morning and the equipment I need is always available. The best part of this gym are the staff. I've been doing physio and training with Gui Andrade for a while now. He is super knowledgeable, and his ability to help me achieve my goals has been fantastic.

Vive is the first gym I've ever been a part of, and it's set the bar pretty darn high. The facilities are very well maintained, the staff friendly and the atmosphere chill. As someone new to personal training (and fitness in general), being partnered up with Christina has been a blast. Her professionalism, affability and sense of humour has made the experience equal parts challenging and very enjoyable!

Love this gym, it's very clean and not too busy. I've been doing physiotherapy with Gui for 8 months and he's been great - well designed activities/workouts that adapt to how you're feeling that day, great motivator who knows when to push and when to ease off, and just genuinely seems to love his job. He's helped me a lot.

I've worked with Gui as my personal trainer for almost half a year now-I've very much enjoyed working with him and growing stronger. He's very knowledgeable and keeps up to date about different training techniques and I appreciate the guidance. The gym has a low-key, friendly vibe and is always clean/well organized as well-a local gem!

I can't rate this gym highly enough. We were looking for a smaller gym with a community feel and we definitely found it. The staff are super friendly and approachable. The place is clean and well kept. The equipment is good (there's a great selection of weights) and you hardly ever need to wait for anything. An added bonus is the slightly more alternative gym playlist. My favorite thing about the place though is the classes. Small group training run by PTs who are knowledgeable and will actively correct your form. I've definitely noticed a difference in my endurance & strength since I've started attending the functional strength classes. All in all, highly recommended!

Vive Gym is managed well and the staff is all incredibly kind and hospitable. It disheartens me to see an influx of negative reviews, coincidentally around the launch of another gym nearby, especially as the community in this area is inclusive and welcoming to all. At Vive, you'll always be greeted with a smile from staff. The equipment is well maintained and if anything is out of order, it's fixed promptly. Beyond that, they are the epitome of community. I've never heard of a gym who hosts a Christmas Party while sourcing all food from the neighbourhood. As a member of the gym, and a longtime member of the local community, Vive is part of our thriving warm community. A shout out to Andrew for maintaining a warm and welcoming gym. This is my first gym, and it has been a blast. To Dylan, for being super chill and friendly, answering all my questions and helping sort out payment and my membership. To Christina for her genuine kind self, motivational attitude and exceptional knowledge of everything. And Gui, who I've only ever just said hi to, but always smiles back. All in all, I recommend this gym to anyone who is new or seasoned. It's a great place to train with the bonus of having a great staff and great community.

Nice clean Gym. Equipment is well maintained. They have screens installed for COVID safety. They are also open 24 hours and more affordable than Goodlife and the other gyms in the area. I had personal training at the gym with Gui Andrade. I came with many issues with my body of pain and mobility. Within a month my pain was gone and I gained stability and better support in my back. I have tried the Goodlife gym in the area and this gym is better and more affordable than it. I highly recommend this place!

Gui training sessions are just amazing, he really helped me out to achieve my goals. He is a kind guy but always pusing to do more, he ask for another rep, more weight or more intensity. He takes the time to explain exercises and you get to know your limits, most importantly you feel and see the results. Gui individual training sessions and Matt group classes are not only great but fun and great support along gym workout. Staff is also friendly and willing to help, this gym has everything.

Gui Andrade is my trainer at Vive and I’ve had the fortune to work with him in both class and personal sessions. He know exactly how to push me to exceed my weight lifting goals, and overall get in the best shape I’ve been in ever! Everyone at Vive has been amazing! My fitness is all thanks to the crew at Vive Gerard!

I joined this gym a couple of months ago and got immediately impressed by the variety of workout options. But when I started working out with Gui as my personal trainer things went to a completely different level. For me it was spending money at the chiropractor constantly fixing me or investing in myself here. I believe I finally found my happy place within my fitness path. I am now in my 50s and I can tell I am stronger that I have even been, and we are just getting started!

This a great gym! Always clean with everything you need for a full workout and a very friendly community. I’ve been training with Gui and find him very knowledgeable, professional and always motivating. I highly recommend it!!

I've been working with Gui as my personal trainer at Vive for the last year and it has been a game changer. Gui has worked with me to help me understand my body better and develop a deeper understanding of how to build and maintain strength and mobility. Gui has resolved any physical issue I've encountered quickly and the results are lasting. Very happy with my overall experience at Vive and highly recommend joining the community here.

Great gym with knowledgeable staff! I strongly recommend personal training sessions with Gui. He's highly qualified and pushed me hard to reach my goals, within my comfort zone. My workouts are always varied and never boring. If you are far from your fitness goals and feel gym shy, Vive can help you progress. I found it intimidating to join a gym without prior experience but with the friendly staff, all the classes they provide and personal training I feel comfortable, supported and happy to have made a lifestyle change. Nadie

My time with Vive was short but definitely sweet. I worked out here for a year and have never felt more comfortable at a gym, anywhere. Not too big, but still plenty of space to workout in with lots of great equipment. Great staff as well that are just as happy to help you as they are to leave you to your devices if that's what you prefer. A pleasant experience top to bottom, and I intend to be back down the road.

One of my favorite gyms, I liked it was walkable distance to my house and open late. I like the gym offered all the equipment needed for a good workout. Very nice to come in do my work out and not feel pressured to sign up for classes or Trainers, I like to be left alone and zone out during my work out and Vive offered a great environment for that. Moved Uptown and wished they had a location there or even North York. I highly recommend Vive if you are looking for a clean gym to workout and do your thing. When I had to cancel my membership there was no issues, easy peasy.

I've worked with many different physiotherapists over the years and within 1 year of having Gui both train and do physio with me, I have seen more results than all the other years combined. Gui is one of the best in Toronto!

I joined Vive Fitness Gerrard after doing the outdoor boot camp classes through the summer. I am very happy I joined - the membership cost is very reasonable, the selection of equipment is great and I like the community vibe. I’ve been working with trainer Gui and highly recommend him. Gui is super knowledgeable and he really motivates me to push through my workouts. He always takes the time to explain how the different exercises will benefit my body which I really appreciate. Highly recommend Gui and Vive Fitness Gerrard!

The best gym I have ever belonged too. I almost don't want to tell ppl how great it is! It is never busy, no loud weight lifters - just a great community vibe. Very non-judgemental. Guy is the best - his classes are very welcoming but also challenging!

Amazing gym! Clean and open 24x7! Trained with Gui and he is simply amazing! He made a personalized workout plan for me because of my shoulder injury. And it helped me to achieve my goals. Other staffs are super nice and very welcoming. Thank you.

Great gym, great staff, they're always helpful. Gui Andrade, the head trainer, has been amazing at helping me rehabilitate a shoulder injury with physio and careful training.

Hi , it’s Ruth and I wanted to tell my story about Vive where I have been doing personal training as well as physio weekly for 10 months. Gui has provided guidance as I learned techniques to strengthen following a fall that kept me off work and in rehab hospital for over 2 months. During the pandemic I kept strong with my Nordic Trak but balance and stamina were needing a refresh. Vive is a terrific venue because of the equipment and space to train. Gui is attentive to details and corrects and encourages to keep me going. My partner, John and I look forward to our sessions every week.

Friendly staff and environment. Equipment selection could be better and music volume is too loud and could be kept to a minimum as I can see the majority (about 95 %) of the people around the gym have their headphones/earplugs on and are listening to their own music. At several times, I listen to my own music at very high volume (which is not healthy) hoping not to hear the gym music but it’s still doesn’t work as the gym music is too loud.

Vive Fitness is gym with a great variety of exercise equipment. The trainers are extremely patient and knowledgeable. I’ve watched them doing their magic on clients and they always make it challenging and fun. Vive Fitness are also staffed with experienced physiotherapists at the location. For the past 6 weeks I’ve been receiving physio from Gui for a work place hip injury. He has been having me do various exercises to strengthen my hip and all the muscles around it. He’s tolerated my yelps and after working on it for weeks, my hips have improved and my legs are much stronger. GUI knows exactly what to do to fix the problem and has been working patiently with me in treating it. Thank you GUI!

Joining Vive fitness gym has been a truly amazing experience. I train with Gui Andrade the head trainer who is kind, knowledgeable and pushes me past my limits. I also enjoy the classes from Matt’s fusion fit to doing yoga with Jessica. The equipment is clean and always ready for use and the staff especially Dylan are so welcoming and friendly. I would recommend this gym to anyone.

Great gym, not too busy. If you just like to get in and out for a simple workout without any bother this is a great spot.

Wonderful, small, boutique -style gym completely devoid of pretension or attitude. Great classes, clean and modern space and equipment, and delightful employees and owner. This gym has a lovely community feeling.

An amazing gym with incredibly friendly staff that are super approachable! It’s 24 hours and has basically everything you need from punching bags to cardio machines to squat racks! I absolutely loved working out here, it was nice and tight knit yet not too busy so you can still get everything done in your workout. They offer classes as well as trainers, both which are super worth it! The gym was also always very cleanly and organized. Definitely recommend!

A great no BS gym. Clean equipment and facilities, supportive staff and all the equipment and classes you need to stay fit.

I joined this gym last year once everything opened up after lockdown. It was my first workout in a gym in a few years - I was a little nervous but the atmosphere and staff are so friendly and welcoming. I instantly felt at home here. They have a great selection of weights and machine - missing a few key items (for me) but overall no complaints. BONUS - treadmills face the street which makes your time running on the hamster wheel fly by. Another thing which I find unique is that they offer personal training by a physiotherapist - I know pt courses can be a weekend certification so if you have any injuries/ limitations, this is probably going to be your best choice!

It was super easy to sign up, work out, and pause/change/cancel membership as needed. I really appreciated the flexibility with the membership with the pandemic. The gym has everything you might need, and also free Clif bars! Dylan is a great manager!

I have had a membership with Vive for almost 10 years now! Every move we have had in the city has always had a Vive Fitness nearby (unbeknownst to us) so that was a real bonus. They have all the equipment I need, and it never feels like there is not enough space or equipment, I think the size is just perfect and the price couldn't be better. Here in the East end I just started training with Gui who is an experienced PT; he has been so wonderful in pushing me to go further than I would go myself (but never too far hah). His knowledge about strength training and things I can do to bounce back after child birth has gone above and beyond. He's really friendly and will work with your goals to get you to where you want to be fitness/health wise. We just started on nutrition so I am excited to see what the future brings.

Great gym. Open 24/7. Clean. All machines work and there's a good variety. They have a room for classes or mats. They have 4 treadmills and elliptical machines. Trainers are nice and will help you if they see you're doing something wrong and correct your pose if needed.

Spacious and clean gym with a good variety of equipment, trainers and classes. Impressive USP of staying open 24/7. Can't ask for more.

Vive is a great gym - clean - well maintained - equipment is excellent as are the classes. Allows me to work out when it is best for me at a price that is affordable.

Great gym! Friendly staff, clean and well kept. Reasonable price. Variety of machines and classes. Members clean machines after use.

First of all, the management is superb! Very friendly, approachable and helpful service (Dylan). If you come in, you won't feel intimidated at all but welcomed. The gym is always maintained and cleaned regularly, there is no funky smell lingering. People who come in this location are not selfish and rude. I highly recommend this location to anyone I know.

Great gym. Kind, friendly staff and a clean, unassuming space with a good variety of quality equipment.

Have been a member for almost two years at Vive Gerrard. It's a terrific no frills gym - 24/7 access, never too busy, all the right classes, and trainers are almost always on site to answer questions. But the highlight is that it's run by a person, Andrew - which means none of the billing games that you always get at corporate gyms. Andrew paused billings during the pandemic (without clients asking), kept us constantly informed of what services were available these last months (outdoor classes), made gym equipment available to rent; and when we moved out of the neighbourhood and had to reluctantly cancel our membership, it was simple, done by email, and confirmed in less than 24 hours. Try that at any other gym. Great place and community. Recommended.

Great neighbourhood gym with a small town feel. Everyone knows each other, classes are varied and challenging, and the staff really cares. Plus they have outdoor classes during covid which I really appreciate. Everything is always clean inside and the bathrooms are nice and big for privacy. Highly recommended!

A very clean gym with fun classes. Andrew is almost always there to greet you. Recommend for sure.

Excellent gym, has everything you need for whatever your goals are from cardio to weightlifting, even has punching bags. A large variety of equipment to choose from, I did not feel it lacked anything for my workouts. Sparkling clean workout areas, great amenities with clean showers, not too busy, and the staff are warm and friendly. No pushy sales whatsoever, unlike some of the other gyms. Here, they respect your time and space, I am very happy!

I loved this space, small but very friendly staff. I highly recommend the personal training with Zaneta, she is the best. Hopefully, I can rejoin Vive Fitness where I am moving to.

This gym is wonderful. The staff is extra friendly and very helpful. It's always super clean and has all the equipment you need. I like having access to it whenever I want -- it's open 24/7.

Vive Fitness is literally the best gym i've ever been to! The gym is very clean, has all necessary equipment and is very well maintained. The staff is so kind, friendly and is always advising and helping us out when needed, to ensure we're absolutely comfortable! The fact it's 24/7 as well is so convenient! Feels like you're part of a little fitness family when you work out there!

This is by far the best gym I have been a member of. Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate staff members make this place feel like a 2nd home. If you are looking for a community-driven atmosphere for your gym then look no further.

Amazing local gym. They take care of their community members. Dylan was very helpful and gracious when I had to cancel my membership due to unemployment.

Amazing owner and staff, extremely clean gym, that is hard to find. Highly recommend if you are not already a member.

I have been a member of Vive Fitness Gerrard since arriving in Toronto from Sydney over 4 years ago. Its a super friendly, clean and well kept gym and the equipment is very well maintained. I have always worked from home here in Canada so go during the day and very rarely have had to wait for equipment. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area looking for a clean local workout escape.

Dillon is a really nice, easy going guy. Very accommodating. Gym is clean and nobody bugs you!

Great little gym with a friendly community feel. Staff are awesome. Best is that it's open 24/7 making it great for those of us who exercise at odd hours.

Great little gym! It's smaller than the typical big box gyms, but it has everything you need for a great workout. Staff are all friendly and the overall atmosphere of the place is awesome.

This one of the best gym I have been to. Price is reasonable, you can enrol online and just pick up your entry pass/card afterwards. Staff is friendly , it’s never crazy busy , showers are clean , plenty of machines and it’s open 24h! Highly recommended!!!!

Clean space, great equipment and 24/7 accessibility. Staff are friendly too. Great neighborhood gym

3 years ago, i had a spine injury and life was never the same. Until i met Gui. He has been God sent and instrumental in helping me come back to my feet. Apart from being an amazing physiotherapist, he's an amazing human being. He took his time to understand my struggles and worked with me to improve them. I would highly recommend Gui; i did to my friends & family members as well!

Awesome gym! The manager at Gerrard is really great too. The gym has everything I need, and more workout options then most other gyms in the area.