Gym Review: All Canadian Fitness

 

All Canadian Fitness was established in 1993 in Hamilton. They are located in a strip plaza on Dundurn street. They specialize in providing fitness solutions to people who are frustrated and unsatisfied with their current fitness routine and not achieving the results they want. They help clients achieve their goals by working closely with them, providing a consultation at the start and checking on their progress during and throughout their membership. Training is provided one on one or in small group classes. There is no yearly membership. Members pay for sessions ahead of time individually or in blocks. Members are encouraged to call ahead to book a spot in a group session. Personal training sessions must be pre-booked. 

Facilities

The gym is located in the downtown west end of Hamilton on Dundurn Street. There is limited parking in the back with street parking also available. The entrance is tricky to find and is on the far left side of the building along a narrow laneway. The gym area is small and brightly coloured. Trainers utilize a variety of equipment from elipticals and free weights to exercise balls and TRX trainers. They also offer physiotherapy sessions.

Staff

The owner of All Canadian Fitness is Ernie Schramayr. His enthusiam and energy is contagious and he is clearly the driving force behind this gym. Ernie welcomes every single person who enters the gym. The staff are very knowledgeable in health and fitness. Consultations are thorough and include discussion of nutrition and lifestyle habits which are key to establishing a sucessful fitness regimen. The staff at All Canadian Fitness are one of its strongest assets along with the carefully detailed and highly personalized programing at the gym. 

Change rooms

There are no showers. There is a small change room. There is a washroom for member use.

Classes

Classes are run in small groups of 4 - 8 participants and start at 5:30am weekdays.  Each session is different and utilizes the wide variety of equipment available at All Canadian Fitness. Specialized classes include kettlebells, TRX suspension training, boxing and battling ropes.

Personal Trainers

All trainers are Can-Fit Pro certified at All Canadian Fitness.  Sessions must be booked in advance with the trainer of your choice.

Hours & Parking

This location is open:

Monday - Thursday:  5:30am - 9pm Friday:                     5:30am - 7pm Saturday:                 8am - 1pm Sunday:                   closed

Parking is available behind the building and on the street.

Overall, All Canadian Fitness offers a small gym with huge enthusiasm and energy. All Canadian Fitness is active in the community and provides some unique opportunities to their trainers and members to give back to the community through charity events during the year. If you are serious about your fitness goals and seeking a small gym with overwhelming energy, this is probably a good fit for you.