Work in a lunchtime workout at these Toronto gyms
Whether you want to break a sweat or simply find your zen, there’s a lunch-hour workout for you. Featuring centrally located studios and gyms, each of these workout spots has something unique and calorie-burning to offer. Your new lunchtime routine will have you feeling fit, energized and more serene. Plus, your productivity will skyrocket.
Imprint Pilates
1-204 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2C2If you want to get fit, but don’t want to exercise in a crowded gym, a Pilates class at this studio might be right for you. Featuring private, one-on-one training, your class is personalized to suit your needs, which may include injury rehab, a chronic health condition or general strength and flexibility. Imprint offers classes for every fitness level, including a post-natal series. They have group Pilates classes during lunch hours, on selected days.
YMCA
20 Grosvenor St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2V5If you love to swim, why not try a water workout on your lunch break? The YMCA is a community-based organization that offers affordable fitness classes for all ages and abilities. Toronto’s central location offers several aquatic fitness classes during lunch hour that are only 30 to 45 minutes. Their AquaFIT program runs from 12:05 to 12:50 pm and provides a low-intensity workout targeting cardio, muscle conditioning and stretching. Check their schedule online for other group class possibilities.
Generate
2199 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6S 1N2Do you feel exhausted by noon and don’t know why? A high-energy spin class might be just what you need. The high-tempo music and energetic instructors at Generate Fitness Toronto will have you ready to tackle any workplace challenge. If you’re willing to break a sweat and get your heart pumping, this class won’t disappoint. It’s an intense half-hour, giving you plenty of time to freshen up and get back to work.
The Adelaide Hall
First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON M5X 1C8Situated downtown, the Adelaide Club features high-end decor and a boutique hotel atmosphere. If you’re looking for personal, one-on-one attention and a customized workout plan, this might be your best option. Personal trainers are attuned to your needs, but always try to push you further while keeping you motivated. And with more than 50 on staff, there’s at least one that’s right for you.
Toronto Athletic Club
36-79 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5K 1J5Located in the Financial District, the Toronto Athletic Club’s penthouse location features gorgeous views of the city skyline. A favourite among top-executives and business professionals, it’s among the most elite locations for that midday workout. Need to burn off some steam from a stressful morning of meetings and deadlines? Try a high-intensity squash lesson. After chasing the ball for 30 minutes you won’t remember what you were stressed about.
Cambridge Club
100 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5H 3K6Mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing are more popular than ever and can provide a tough, intense workout. The Cambridge Club makes it easy to fit a half-hour training session into your midday routine. Enlist for one-on-one boxing training with Tyler Quick for $65 per half-hour or a semi-private session for $40. The club offers luxury-caliber facilities and caters primarily to downtown business people. Its Cambridge@Work program will also bring the workout to you.
