Any one in Toronto? - Page 6

the.jza · 04-11-2009, 10:45 PM

hey guys

new member, first post

im in the toronto area, too, near yorkdale. i was wondering if you guys knew any really solid gyms. in particular, im looking for a place where i could do some deadlifts and be able to drop the bar at failure. a bonus would be if they allowed chalk

most of those commercial gyms probably wont allow this, plus ive heard endless horror stories of unwanted credit card charges...

i was thinking of joining a ymca, i figure they'd have a platform and not really care about stuff like chalk. i heard, though, that the ymca's in the gta are usually rammed.

any recommendations?

TeenTitan1985 · 04-27-2009, 11:42 PM

I live in North York and workout at the Tait Mackenzie fitness centre at York University

Tapitytaptap · 04-28-2009, 02:59 AM

...friends don't let friends go to york...brah.

Fit_Freak · 05-26-2009, 09:58 AM

I'm in Toronto as well.

xaltair · 05-26-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mightymouse2

which gym do you go to? I go to goodlife in scarb.

Same here, at kennedy/ellesmere!

If we get enough people we should do an annual meet downtown or something, with at least 8-10 people, might be fun, summer's coming.

Fit_Freak · 05-26-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xaltair

Same here, at kennedy/ellesmere!

If we get enough people we should do an annual meet downtown or something, with at least 8-10 people, might be fun, summer's coming.

we should! there are tons of GTA'ers on bb.com.....does this mean you're organizing the get together? :-)

LittleDonkey · 05-26-2009, 06:33 PM

I'm in Toronto! I'd definitely be up for a meet :-).

Anyone else workout at UofT AC?

risse · 05-26-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

I'm in Toronto! I'd definitely be up for a meet :-).

Anyone else workout at UofT AC?

I do, but I will be gone this summer.

From Toronto as well.

Tapitytaptap · 05-26-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

I'm in Toronto! I'd definitely be up for a meet :-).

Anyone else workout at UofT AC?

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Originally Posted by risse

I do, but I will be gone this summer.

From Toronto as well.

I usually work out at Heart house, but i can defenitely swing the ac, wanna try the steam rooms out and pool out.

LittleDonkey · 05-27-2009, 07:26 AM

Cool, I used to swim at HH. I just go to the AC now 'cause it's closer to my apartment.

risse · 05-27-2009, 04:05 PM

I like HH because of its treadmills.

LittleDonkey · 05-27-2009, 07:19 PM

I like track running, but treadmills drive me insane. So boring!

I'm at the AC all the damn time though... if any of y'all see me please say hi! Nobody ever talks to me :-P.

CristyRose · 05-27-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fit_Freak

we should! there are tons of GTA'ers on bb.com.....does this mean you're organizing the get together? :-)

This sounds like a good dangerous idea..bahaha

LittleDonkey · 05-30-2009, 06:52 AM

Anyone downtown + super built? I wanna add some bodybuilding/physique shots to my portfolio. Great if you're a trainer and want good photos for web use! You can see some of my work at www.princeclare.com. Studio is in Liberty Village (King/Dufferin area).

Tapitytaptap · 05-30-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

Cool, I used to swim at HH. I just go to the AC now 'cause it's closer to my apartment.

i can't find the pool at hh...lol. I do wann try the ac out tho will probably be there tuesdays/thursdays

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

Nobody ever talks to me :-P.

i dunno, i've noticed tthat in hh to, people are there to work out not chit chat. I kind of prefer it that way.

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Originally Posted by risse

I like HH because of its treadmills.

i like the new nautilus machines

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Originally Posted by CristyRose

This sounds like a good dangerous idea..bahaha

tsk tsk

Flare44 · 05-30-2009, 10:46 AM

I live in Etobicoke and will be working at Humber Lakeshore gym at the begging of the semester. I take the 15 minute drive into T.O. when my friends force me.

LittleDonkey · 05-30-2009, 12:28 PM

You get to the pool at HH by walking all the way through to the back of the change room. At least in the girls change room... I assume it's the same for the guys! It's actually a really nice pool. Especially if you go during the day, because the ceiling is glass (coloured) so there's sunlight.

Tapitytaptap · 05-30-2009, 02:38 PM

huh, i've gone all the way back, then i thought it stopped at the showers...will have to give it another look...i just heard from a friend theres one there, but he had no idea where either lol.

The glass sounds sweet. My highschool pool used to have on like that.

Thanks.

LittleDonkey · 05-30-2009, 03:00 PM

On the women's side you have to walk through/past the showers to reach the pool.

Tapitytaptap · 05-30-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

On the women's side you have to walk through/past the showers to reach the pool.

right, i assume its the same. The showers are a bit maze like on the mens side. I've showered there, but i guess i never payed attention to where it ends up.

Fit_Freak · 06-01-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

Anyone downtown + super built? I wanna add some bodybuilding/physique shots to my portfolio. Great if you're a trainer and want good photos for web use! You can see some of my work at www.princeclare.com. Studio is in Liberty Village (King/Dufferin area).

I'm not super built (yet) :-)....checked the site - love the pics!

Habs11 · 06-01-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Tapitytaptap

...friends don't let friends go to york...brah.

friends let friends go to york brah

Bas85 · 06-01-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

Anyone downtown + super built? I wanna add some bodybuilding/physique shots to my portfolio. Great if you're a trainer and want good photos for web use! You can see some of my work at www.princeclare.com. Studio is in Liberty Village (King/Dufferin area).

Awesome pics. Ide love to do a shoot with you if i was still in Toronto. But im not super built yet lol nor do i still live there. Maybe next time i visit though.

LittleDonkey · 06-01-2009, 12:54 PM

Fit_Freak, Bas85: Thanks for taking a look!

Tapitytaptap · 06-01-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Habs11

friends let friends go to york brah

Aware yourself brah. Friends don't let friends study at york. Showing up to acquaint yourself with the local talent is a totally different story brah.

Bas85 · 06-01-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

Fit_Freak, Bas85: Thanks for taking a look!

no problem. some great work you have there.

asiancolossus · 06-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Usually work out at Goodlife in Oshawa Centre but on the weekends go to both Markville Mall and VicPark and McNicoll.

Say hi if you go to these gyms!

TorontoGuy · 06-02-2009, 09:12 PM

which is a good gym, for downtown toronto. (at King West suites).

... preferably with good personal trainers.

Tapitytaptap · 06-02-2009, 09:45 PM

Welcome brahs.

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Originally Posted by LittleDonkey

On the women's side you have to walk through/past the showers to reach the pool.

Found the pool, forgot the bathing suit. Realized it never clicked because i'd go during the hours when the pool was closed, so the door was locked. Much thanks lildonkey.

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Originally Posted by asiancolossus

Usually work out at Goodlife in Oshawa Centre but on the weekends go to both Markville Mall and VicPark and McNicoll.

Say hi if you go to these gyms!

was at the healthy plant for the markus ruhl thing just across the street. That one black trainer was f*ckin hyooooge.

Bas85 · 06-03-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by asiancolossus

Usually work out at Goodlife in Oshawa Centre but on the weekends go to both Markville Mall and VicPark and McNicoll.

Say hi if you go to these gyms!

i used to work out there when i lived in canada. Good to know its still there for when i visit.