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onlythestrong has built its reputation on strong relationships, great results and empowering people. Here is what some of our members think.
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What members say about us.
We think of strength as physical, mental and emotional. These are members' own accounts of training here.
I’ve been training for years and worked with many coaches, but Daniel, the owner of OTS is in a league of his own. His energy is unmatched, his expertise runs deep, and he brings a level of care and precision that’s incredibly rare in the fitness world. He doesn’t just push you, he understands you, tailoring each session to your body, your goals, and even your injuries. By far one of the best trainers/coaches I have had in my career. Thanks to him, I’ve made progress I didn’t think was possible while finally training pain-free.
The gym itself is clean, organized, and fully equipped with everything you need, no fluff, just high-performance tools that work. What really sets OTS apart is the culture: the staff are friendly and down-to-earth, and there’s zero ego in the room. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to show up, work hard, and leave better than you came in.
If you're serious about getting stronger, moving better, and training with purpose, OTS is the best investment you can make in yourself.
I have been training with Daniel for almost 2 years and have enjoyed every session! Daniel is so personable, funny and professional. From the first meeting he noticed some things about me that I never even noticed, such as my posture standing and doing certain movements. He gave great suggestions and worked with me in each session to improve my weaknesses. I definitely see results working with Daniel that I didn't see before when working out constantly at a different facility. Other OTS staff are also really friendly and we enjoy chatting after our workouts - a great community to be a part of!
This was the best decision I made for myself and health. I've started and stopped exercising countless times over the last decade and have never been able to keep myself committed until I started training at OTS - I've been there 2 years now and train regularly and weekly. I've lost weight, my energy is amazing (and I do shift work), and I'm at a level of fitness I haven't had since high school. I joined OTS after a recommendation about the owner Daniel and how his style and approach is completely different from typical corporate gyms or franchise gyms. He tailored an exercise program for my fitness level and geared it to meet my goals. I'm now training beyond a level I thought I ever could (gyms were never my thing but now I'm lifting and doing full body work outs on a regular). The philosophy and approach are what got me started here. I commuted from Mississauga to his beaches location until the etobicoke location opened. I'm not speaking in hyperbole or boosting. This place, the program they have and the staff have made training exciting and something I have been able to commit to. My body and health are a testament to that and I would give this place 10 stars if I could!
I’ve been to multiple of gyms and team training classes around Toronto, but this one is completely different. The workouts are amazing, the coaches actually get to know you and personalize things, and the people who go here are so positive and supportive. I’ve honestly never been someone who enjoys working out... I'm in my mid-40s and it took a lot for me to sign up, but now I actually look forward to every class. The energy and encouragement just make you feel so good being there and feeling even better when you leave. On top of that, I've never felt stronger! I would absolutely highly recommend to anyone... whether you're starting out or whether you're experienced. It's truly fit for everyone!
When I first started the 1-1 program with the Mao and the team at OTS, I had consistent tightness in hip causing knee issues. And also a rotator cuff issue from before.
But Mao helped me learn how to relieve the tightness during warm up and systematically improve the strength of every muscle. And eventually I gained muscle to my satisfaction. The team at OTS is driven, passionate, and optimistic of your goals.
Marysabelle is my Personal Trainer and I have had over 10 sessions with her so far. She has been consistently excellent (as in AAA+++). Besides it being very apparent that she's highly qualified for her role as a Personal Trainer, Marysabelle draws on her experience, studies as a physician and a keen bent toward mental and physical therapy to strategize to get me to my goals and beyond. Each time I come in Marysabelle has her detailed daily notes with varied routines ready. Frankly I've had trainers before and I haven't seen tactic and strategy applied as I have with Marysabelle. Besides this structure, Marysabelle pushes me each time to achieve results. She keeps me interested and motivated and I'm (nicely) exhausted after each session! Marysabelle had a detailed nutrition plan and lifestyle tips tailored to me as she has used a 360 degree approach to attain my goals. She has helped me break boundaries, challenged me to be better and thus given me more than just great physical results. I didn't cook, but I'm cooking now and loving it, thanks to Marysabelle! I'm absolutely thrilled with the physical results so far which is the ultimate proof that what Marysabelle does, works. Unreservedly a great experience.
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