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| - System Fitness is a decent gym but there are better deals out there. For the neighbourhood it's in though, it's pretty much the only option as there are no big box gyms (Goodlife, Extreme, YMCA, etc.). Actually, System Fitness used to be a chain called Super Fitness until the late 90s.
THE PROS:
- a rotating stepmill. This is a rarity in gyms and I'm so glad System has one! It's miles above the stairmaster as it simulates actual stair climbing because you have to lift your feet. It's HARD. Usually I re-enact a CN Tower climb and try to walk 147 flights if I can. Takes about 30-40 minutes.
- the classes. In particular, Natalli from SYTYCD Canada's hip hop dance class, which I've been taking for years, is a colossal ego boost and tons of fun. She teaches music video choreography and basic dance steps in a non-threatening, super fun environment and makes you feel great about yourself! The abs portion (as you can imagine looking at her abs) is deadly. Almost literally. The yoga classes are also good but there's a lot of traffic on the lower level and it can be too noisy instead of relaxing.
- good personal trainers and packages
THE CONS:
- the place is under constant renovations. I've been a member for six years and the women's changerooms are still seemingly unfinished.
- a bit pricey considering the hours (it's not open late enough on weekends for my liking) and the lack of functioning sauna.
- the shower area is a bit scary. Actually, the fact that it's in a basement entirely is scary.
- this last point isn't the gym's fault, but there's way too much socializing. In particular, there are some people who show up to the gym wearing jeans and hoodies and then lean on the equipment chatting up their buddies or talking on the phone. We are here to work out, people. Stop monopolizing the weights area and go home.
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