We know that staying active is an important part of many people’s lives and finding a gym that’s near you is also important to your daily routine. Your North Life has highlighted some local gyms and larger gyms in Barrie for those who are thinking about relocating here or who already live in the area.
Local Boutique Gyms
Cabin CrossFit
At Cabin Crossfit you’ll find a variety of high-intensity classes that incorporate weights and functional movements that will get your heart rate up. If classes are not for you, they also offer personal training packages that can help you work toward your specific goals.
Additionally, they also offer a FitKids Program that helps educate kids about the importance of healthy living.
Mind 2 Muscle
Mind to Muscle has an expert team of certified strength and conditioning coaches that specialize in sport specific training, mental performance, nutrition, and fitness. For athletes this is a great place to train as team members are certified in sport specific training and have access to performance testing equipment to show improvement throughout the season.
In addition, adults who want to live a healthier lifestyle they have a variety of adult fit classes and personal training options.
Waterfront Pilates
Located on Gowan Street near downtown Barrie the Waterfront Pilates studio is there to help you with all your fitness and health education needs. They offer a variety of classes like Zumba, Tabata, Barre, Kettlebell and TRX.
Additionally, they also offer a Momma Tribe class for new moms or moms with young children. You can bring your little one and be surrounded by other moms working towards the same goals as you.
Athetic Kulture
Athletic Kulture is a new gym in the South end of Barrie that opened during the pandemic. Members can purchase from one of their two membership options and have full access to weights and cardio equipment.
Iron Realm Fitness
Iron Realm Fitness is a private boutique studio gym in Barrie’s South end on Welham Road that specializes in personal training only. In 2021 they won the Barrie’s Best Personal Training, Best Personal Trainer, and Best Fitness Trainer awards.
Other Fitness Centres
F45
F45 Barrie South West offers 45-minute classes that incorporate cardio and resistance training. Each class will focus on full body movements to ensure that you’re working out each muscle group.
LA Fitness
For the experienced gym goer LA Fitness has two locations in Barrie, one in the South end of Barrie in Park Place and North end near Duckworth Street. Memberships can be used at any location and easily transferable to a new location if you’re relocating.
Members can have full access to weights and cardio equipment, or they can choose to join one of their spin or Zumba classes offered.
Goodlife
Goodlife fitness also has two different locations in Barrie to serve residents who live in either the North or South end. Members can pay a monthly membership to have full access to all gym equipment. Memberships can be easily transferable to a new location in a different city, and you don’t have to cancel should you be relocating to a new place where they have a Goodlife locations.
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness located on Bayfield Street in Barrie’s North end is a membership gym that provides you full access to all weights, gym, and cardio equipment.
City of Barrie Operated Fitness Centres
The City of Barrie also has a fitness centre located at each of their community centres which residents can purchase a monthly membership to use the facility and have access to all equipment. The membership also includes any fitness classes they offer like Zumba.
Community Centres include:
- Allandale Recreation Centre – Allandale neighborhood
- Holly Recreation Centre – Holly neighborhood
- East Bayfield Recreation Centre- Sunnidale neighborhood
There are plenty of gym options throughout the City of Barrie to fit everyone’s lifestyle and preferences. If you’re relocating and already have a membership at a larger gym, or if you’re relocating and starting your fitness journey there are plenty of small local gyms that are perfect to help you reach your goals and feel confident in the gym.
-The BDAR Team