Toronto Health and Fitness

At Pro Dojos, certified martial-arts experts lead students of all ages and skill levels through a variety of pugilistic disciplines. Each location is independently owned, so the martial-arts styles may vary, but many offer karate, tae kwon do, kick-boxing, aikido, and jujitsu classes. The instructors elucidate the noble combat arts to kiddos as young as 4 years old, helping them build strength and motor skills while instilling the values of self-confidence. Teen classes focus on honing discipline and treating yourself and others with respect, and adult classes reinforce cardiovascular conditioning, strength, balance, and coordination. The instructors also lead classes for the whole family, allowing them to bond as a unit, which could possibly lead to starring in a hit sitcom about a crime-fighting family who takes down comical villains in their idyllic suburban neighborhood.

Brass Vixens encourages students of all ages and experience levels to laugh in the face of gravity with empowering pole-dance classes and the torso-toning complete body workouts of aerial-fitness courses in two Toronto studios. Small class sizes allow instructors to steadily dispense personalized tips and ensure that guests never need to double up on poles and hammocks or pull impromptu barbershop heists. When they aren't showcasing their dizzying spins and inversions, staff members lead exercise routines in hula hooping and core work. With an unconditional acceptance for all skill sets, instructors can always scale the difficulty of the routine's moves up or down.

All of Adrenaline's trainers are CSCSs (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists), certified from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. During the program, athletes will learn the correct mechanics of movements, from skips to hops to pulls, all for the purpose of ensuring safety and maximizing exercise efficacy. Videos on Adrenaline's website give students a preview of what to expect. The two sessions must be redeemed in a two-calendar-week period; no appointment is necessary.

Flirty Girl Fitness parties encourage ladies to let loose together with provided pink boas and enthusiastic guidance from the studio's veteran instructors. A sassy way for female friends and co-workers to get together and celebrate birthdays, bachelorette parties, or softball state championships, the Flirty Party Package grants groups of 12 a private one-hour lesson in a style of choice, plus the chance to sip Flirtinis at the fully licensed onsite bar. Risqué routines unfold during Striptease and Chair Striptease, both of which double as core workouts, and Coyote Ugly attendees choreograph a dance number designed for bar-top performances. Opt for a Video Vixen–themed party to master the choreographed moves from popular music videos, or strut with friends in a classic Pole Dancing party. Ladies can also party together with Belly Dancing, Burlesque, and Lap Dancing sessions.

Toronto Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic offers an integrative approach to weight loss and healthy weight management, including nutrition consultations, nutrition and botanical supplements, and lifestyle coaching. To support patient efforts, the clinic is equipped with VelaShape and Turbo Vibe, an exercise system utilizing vibration technology developed for astronauts. VelaShape reduces cellulite and firms problem areas with an FDA-approved nonsurgical device that combines bipolar radio frequency, infrared light energy, a vacuum, and mechanical massage.

Patients' eyes and ears unwind amid the clinic’s spa-like decor and soothing ambient music. After complimentary consultations, practitioners perform tests that may include blood work, pH balance, and singing the national anthem while drinking a glass of water. After results are assessed, personalized recommendations are given that can range from massage and acupuncture to supplements and dietary adjustments. The staff can also arrange guided grocery shopping and motivational coaching, and specializes in weight-loss plans for brides and new mothers.

The team at Forever Trim Body Sculpting Center performs noninvasive body-contouring and face-lift procedures under the guidance of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. James Farrell and Dr. Michael Rodriguez. Drawing on a wealth of technology and leadership from Rodriguez, a fellow in the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the center’s technicians reshape the body and tighten the skin. With a Zerona LipoLaser system, they emulsify stubborn fat on the waist, hips, and thighs, making it easier to wear skinny jeans or slip into a toaster while playing hide-and-seek. The Diamond Medilift machine, on the other hand, performs a nonsurgical face-lift without significant pain or downtime.