New year, new body? Let’s at least start with making a commitment to get to a class. To help with your new fitness journey, we’ve listed our top 5 favourites for gyms from Midtown to Downtown…

F45 Yorkville

Born in Australia, 45 training merges 3 separate leading-edge fitness fitness training styles into one 45-minute training class. New exercise programs curated on a daily basis means less boredom in your routine and lots of fun new exercises to try each day.

Crossfit Toronto

If you want to add strength and bulk to your fitness goals, look no further than one of Toronto’s Crossfit gyms in Bayview/Leaside. Crossfit is a fitness program that combines a wide variety of functional movements into a timed or scored workout. You’ll do pull-ups, squats, push-ups, weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, and a host of other movements.

The Rosedale Club

Those in midtown have an amazing choice in The Rosedale Club. Gorgeous facilities including a turf training zone and “adult jungle gym”. Lots of options for classes from Dance to Yoga, Cycling and Conditioning.

Montrait Muay Thai

For those on the West-end, MMT is our go-to gym for fun, fitness and fighting supremacy. Owner Peter Montrait and the gym recently got the blessing from Siam No. 1’s Ajahn Suchart Yodkerepauprai after the gym’s first year anniversary. Muay Thai, Kettle Bell and Conditioning classes are offered through the week.

Orangetheory Fitness

The appeal of Orangetheory is the wearable tech. Led by an instructor, the 60-minute session is split between different machines while wearing a heart rate monitor. The goal is to get your heart rate up, which helps you burn more calories for up to 36 hours post-workout.