I have just renewed for my second year with Goodlife. I have a corporate membership through the Ontario College of Teachers and it's pretty much the best value I could ask for. I'm able to access any of their gyms and have towel service. It does get very crowded sometimes and many patrons leave weights around making them hard to find which is frustrating but being able to use any of their Canadian club locations is incredibly useful for me. My only other qualm with Goodlife is how pushy their trainers can be. I'm frequently approached by training staff at the worst times pitching training to me. If I want it, I will seek it out. End of story.

Overall I do enjoy going to Goodlife and will likely continue if I keep getting my corporate membership.

I have been a member for 6 years and with more locations being added, I feel like Goodlife has become even better! Extreme Fitness was bought and taken over by Goodlife and I love going to the former Extreme Fitness locations, such as the Dunfield (Yonge & Eglinton) and the Madison Centre (Yonge & Sheppard). These locations tend to be a lot bigger, have more (updated) equipment, newish locker rooms, actual swimming pools, dry sauna rooms, and consistent towel service. I haven't taken too many classes provided by Goodlife but most are free and anybody can join in. Each location is different and managed according to the demographics. I know at the Madison Centre, there tends to be more younger staff and trainers, because that is mostly what the residents of North York prefer and are similar to (young professionals). If you go outside of the city, like at Dufferin & Finch, there tends to be more older gym-goers. Personally, I don't really care to become friendly with the staff and trainers, unless I need them for something. I keep to myself because I have my own gym routine and nobody really bothers me. Goodlife overall is easily accessible (so many locations all over Toronto), mostly clean, updated, and a worthy investment to make!

I signed up for Goodlife about 2 years ago, and a few friends have signed up since based on my thoughts about the gym.

I was really hesitant to sign the contract initially because of everything I have heard from everyone about how it's some big scam. The rep who helped me with the contract was actually very honest about contract stipulations, so I found that helped me make a decision. Plus, even though they occasionally rush you through the signing (not me, but I've seen it happen to other people), make sure you read the contract fully and there's really nothing too bizarre or unfair about it.

The only downside is that they have to take the money from a bank account rather than a credit card. It would be nice to collect points...

I've been going to the Bloor Park location for the entire time I've had my membership. The staff are alright - hit or miss, as some are super friendly and some are people you'd rather avoid. The classes are at fairly convenient times, and it's a big location so there are usually quite a few free machines.

The winter hours aren't the best (closed at 9 on Fridays), but aside from that, no major qualms.