Notes from the coaching floor

Straight answers on strength, nutrition, HYROX and what training in Toronto really costs, written by the coaches at our Downtown and Midtown studios.

The Fit Factory Blog

October 4, 2026

How Much Does a Gym Membership Cost in Toronto? (2026 Guide)

What Toronto gyms really cost in 2026, how to convert weekly and bi-weekly rates, add HST and work out what you actually pay per coached session.

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October 4, 2026

HYROX in Toronto: The Race, How to Enter and How to Train

What HYROX Toronto is, what happened at the 2026 race, how to find the next one, and how to train through winter and review your splits after race day.

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October 4, 2026

How to Train for HYROX: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Official 26/27 race order and weights, station cues, pacing, compromised running and a 10–12 week plan for your first HYROX, from Toronto HYROX coaches.

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October 4, 2026

What Does a Personal Trainer Cost in Toronto? A Coach's Guide

Real Toronto rates, what drives them, and how to judge a trainer before you buy a package: credentials, questions to ask, red flags and how to track progress.

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October 3, 2026

Best Gyms in Downtown Toronto (2026 Guide)

Coached classes, HYROX, boutique, luxury, lifting or 24/7 access? A fair guide to downtown Toronto gyms by format, plus how to test one in your first week.

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October 3, 2026

The Best Full-Body Exercises for Strength, and How to Program Them

One lift for each movement pattern, the cues coaches use, how to choose your weights with RIR, and a 3-day full-body plan you can start this week.

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October 3, 2026

What to Eat Before a Workout: Timing, Portions and Real Examples

What to eat 3 hours, 90 minutes or 30 minutes before training, with grocery-store examples, caffeine and hydration numbers, and how to handle 6 a.m. classes.

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