Gym Review: Total FX Fitness, Hamilton

Total FX Fitness is a small fitness facility located on the east mountain in Hamilton. This gym offers a community environment to its members. Sessions are group classes or individual training with a personal trainer.  Members are supportive of each other and the overall feeling is warm and inviting.  Trainers tailor the workouts to suit each individual need and preference; even during group sessions. Let the trainer know in advance if you have limitations such as arthritis or other issues. This allows the trainer the opportunity to provide you with exercises that suit your capabilities yet still provide you with improved fitness. Call or email ahead to arrange a trial session and consultation.

Facilities

The gym is located in a strip mall on Stonechurch Road in Hamilton. The store front is modest yet inside the gym is bright and well equipped with free weights, mats and rowing machines.  The gym is simple an unadorned but provides a safe and suitable environment for the killer workouts that the trainers provide to members.  There are no shower or change room facilities at this gym.

Staff

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They are knowledgeable in the programs and offer several options to new clients.

Change rooms

There are no shower or change rooms. There is a washroom for member use.
  

Classes

Total FX Fitness offers a variety of classes to suit every fitness level from cardio to weights to target specific and kickboxing. The trainers will gladly help you to select a session that is most suitable to your tastes.  Every class is open to every level; trainers tailor the exercises to meet the needs of beginners and advanced fitness members so that everyone gains from the session. This gym also offers classes for youth ages 8 to 14. Memberships are flexible and can be purchased as two or three month commitment or full year membership. Check with staff for full details and pricing. 

Personal Trainers

Personal training sessions are also available and need to be booked in advance.  Check with reception for details.

Hours & Parking

This location is open:

Mon - Friday:  6am - 9pm Saturday:       9am - 6pm Sunday:         closed

Parking is available at the front and behind the building.

Overall Total FX Fitness' goal is to provide members with an alternative to the larger gyms by offering training that is tailored to your personal needs and schedule. They offer a unique class sign-up system online in addition to on-going motivation and encouragement to members.