Sweat And Tonic - Toronto

This place had a lot of hype so I was a bit disappointed when I went in with high expectations. I did the sound bath and yoga class which was actually very nice the room was dimly lit and they had a nice assortment of props for us to use the instructor was very nice as well! However the yoga room was pretty crowded and it felt like we were invading each others space. The shower rooms were messy as well and the space seemed small and underwhelming for the price they charge! The classes seem to be mostly HIIT or cardio focused with the occasional yoga as well with no real strength training classes or proper gym equipment. For the premium price you’d expect a little more they don’t have reformer Pilates either just mat Pilates small things like that. Overall I think you could find better places for a more reasonable price

I love this place. I look forward to each class I go to, it is my favourite gym in Toronto. All instructors are really nice and helpful. I specifically really enjoy the boxing HIIT classes and Tuesday’s The Beat classes with the instructor Nariko :

After consistently trying this place 3 months in a row 5 days a week here’s my take on it.Pros: there are a variety of classes for everyone, the front staff is friendly, the workout rooms are cleaned after every class, you can grab snacks just downstairs, all equipment and even towels are providedCons: most of the classes in the evening are booked up so you better plan your workouts a week in advance, the hot yoga classes are claustrophobic and tend to smell a little because of the sheer amount of people in there, the popular HITT classes have very little space on the floor so they are cramped, the prices for drinks and snacks are astronomical, the change room and showers downstairs are dirty most of the time simple because of the amount of people they are accommodating, there’s only a very few instructors that actually “instruct”Conclusion: This place used to be ‘worth it’ last year. Early this year, I took a class with Dustin Pym where I could see the benefits of doing class based workouts where I could improve my form and technique because he went around correcting people. However most of my recent workout in the yoga and HITT studio feel a waste of money since the trainers seem to be performing from a script. They no longer correct anyone or even demonstrate the exercise properly. Honestly, Youtube videos can do better since I can rewind them. Save your $282 (unlimited membership) or $186 (9-5 membership) because there are boutique gyms in Toronto are way cheaper. Honestly regret paying for this month…

Writing this review for Rachael Fallon's Reiki Restore class! <3I'm a huge Sweat Tonic fan, with over 300 classes completed since joining as a member. Rachael is the top of many many reasons I have dedicated this studio to be my home gym, rather than competitors and as an instructor and yogi is the heart of the studio's community.She provides a safe, loving environment for healing, strength and growth (both mental and active) and is one of the kindest, warm, genuine and knowledgeable souls in the wellness industry. Her teaching style is so unique movement for inner strength, mental health and emphasis on calming the nervous system.Her Reiki Restore class carries the calming, restorative spirit, and allows healing on a even deeper level. If you have never practiced restorative yoga, or experienced reiki healing you will find this environment very very welcoming and loving! I have brought guests who have never practiced yoga due to injuries join and relax.Consent comes first in this class and the cushions, blankets and other props all allow you to be comfortable and in control as the healers come around the room. The consent cards allow the healers to know if you would like a gentle touch as they balance the chakras (energy centers) or a hands off approach. You can stay cozy under a blanket, lie on your back with props, or follow the gentle poses Rachael guides you through.This was my first experience with Reiki and I left with a very open heart, a sense of safety and calm and found that a weight of darker energy was lifted. If you are a HSP (highly sensitive person) I truly suggest giving Reiki a try!Thank you Rachael for sharing this gift with us!!!! <3 <3 <3

I was injured at a HIIT class today and I am still in shock about my experience, the class was supposed to be recovery based and like all the HIIT classes I’ve had there, there was none to minimal explanation of the machines and their functionalities. Normally this is okay, I try to figure out my way through but the instructor came to adjust my posture while I was mid-movement and I fell off and injured my knee. At no point was I asked whether I was okay to continue with the class, I was actually told that I needed to adjust my speed (I was in the ‘inaccurate’ posture because I didn’t have the control yet to do that in the right pose and I was trying to communicate that to the instructor, but she may not have heard me). Imagine this: the music is loud and disorienting, the lights are dimmed so it is impossible to see the injury to see if there are any lacerations/blood, the immediate response from the instructor is that somehow I did something wrong so I felt pressured to continue and work through the rest of the class with my injured knee. I was also in panic mode and froze up trying to not hyperventilate and cry in front of everyone. Combined with the quick pace of the class (the instructor did not pause after my fall) I wasn’t in a situation to seek help and overall I feel that the gym was a hazardous environment.When things go okay sweat and tonic is fine, I’ve been going there with friends for weekend gym binges because the spaces are pretty and the location is central, but after this experience I will never be able to go back.