Client Reviews

This is a truly unique and amazing place! I’ve trained at Altitude Athletic multiple times and the gym is beautifully designed, high-tech, and the fact you have an entire large room where the atmosphere can change to reflect different elevations is something I’ve never seen before. The staff were very friendly and helpful and they have some great coaches too!

Awesome, well-equipped facility, very professional and friendly staff, individualized programs are a game-changer for anyone planning a big climb.

My husband (Terry) and I (65 and 59 respectively) just returned from our bucket list Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure and cannot thank the amazing team at Altitude Athletic Training in Toronto enough! Not only did we make it to the top but we did so in peak health and with no significant challenges. The teams’ support, knowledge and incredible positive energy made the training experience not only highly effective, but FUN! We are so fortunate to have had them all on our team and want to recommend Altitude Athletic Training to everyone out there who wants to attain a goal at altitude or if you simply want to push yourself farther for an exceptional work out. Climb higher!!!

Altitude Athletic Training is an amazing place to work out and achieve your fitness goals!

I joined the gym in preparation to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and was really impressed by everything and everyone! The facility is beautiful with top notch equipment and technology. The staff and coaches were all so nice and knowledgeable and the atmosphere is truly welcoming to all levels!

Thanks Altitude Training Team for all your incredible support and positivity during my training!

Regardless of the training goal, the program is personalized to the extend that I made milestone improvement working out here since September. I am greatful that my friend recommended me to come here, and now I also recommend to many others!

Just got back from climbing Kilimanjaro with my son. Before taking the trip I was quite worried about the potential effects of altitude sickness BUT was lucky enough to find Altitude Training.

They set me up with a progressive training schedule that had me reach 19,500 feet (Kili Summit) a few weeks before I left. I am convinced this pre-acclimatization made a huge difference in my climb. I felt zero symptoms on the trip and could just focus on enjoying the experience.

Overall the people at the gym are very responsive, courteous and were always willing to accommodate my changing schedule. A big thank you to the whole team. I could not have done it without you.

I have for years tried to find a gym that didn’t treat me like a $, somewhere that would educate me and help me understand my body in relation to my goals. But let’s face it; this is everyone’s hope. Every gym has a “schtick,” and in the end, you probably stopped going because once you got past the aesthetics and the basic programming, you realized you were not getting anywhere. Me too, and that’s why you should try Altitude.

Don’t go because of the hypoxic training.
Don’t go because it looks great.
Don’t go because they use objective, quantitative analysis.
Don’t go because the personal trainers are fantastic (shout out to Josh)
Don’t go because they bend over backwards to make you feel welcome.
Don’t go because the founder, Melanie, has a mutant bunny that secretly runs the whole thing.

Go because you’ll actually Go.
Regardless of your fitness level, start here, and feel good about yourself amongst one of the best gym communities I’ve ever interacted with.

Thank you, Team Altitude, for helping me feel great; the impact on my life has been profound, mentally and physically.

Now, I did what the rabbit said; please tell it to release my family 😉

I love this place as it’s got top of the range equipment and of course you are getting the gains of altitude as you work out. Everything is spotless clean too. The people are also incredibly nice and helpful. Likely my best gym experience in Toronto to date.

Amazing equipment, facilities, and staff! I would highly recommend this place to anyone interested in high-altitude training or looking to push themselves toward any aerobic goal. I personally trained here for 8 months in preparation for an Ironman race, working with their outstanding trainer, Yaath. I’m not sure I could have completed it without his expertise, guidance, and support.

Altitude Athletic Training is an excellent facility to get your workout at. It is a modern, tech-forward, beautifully designed space with top-notch equipment, and all the while you get that extra edge of a simulated altitude environment. What makes this space even more special is the people that fill it. The team is a lovely bunch. Always so positive and always there for support.

Before joining Altitude, I could never get enough self motivation to consistently go to a gym and feel confident in my exercises. At Altitude however, I have an enormous appreciation for my coaches for getting me started and, planning and tracking a much kinder, yet challenging, approach to working out. Their support and positive feedback helped my motivation, strength, and energy levels to having a daily active fitness lifestyle despite how busy my day gets. With both the excellent facility and the amazing team at Altitude Athletic Training, it is hard to imagine finding a better gym anywhere else.

My wife and I both in our 60’s trained over the last 2 years to prepare for Kilimanjaro, Inca Trail to Machu Piccu and Everest base camp. The staff are highly qualified and the facilities are amazing and clean. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. We feel strongly that we were able to complete our goals because of the way we had been prepared physically and mentally.

We are so glad we discovered Altitude Athletics It was well worth the time and effort! We highly recommend them even if you aren’t preparing for a climb

I joined Altitude Athletic in October of 2021 in preparation to achieve my life-long goal to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. My trip was scheduled for February – so I had to find a program that would really work for me in the time I had. I chose Altitude solely based on the name and premise of what they deliver – training in an altitude chamber to prep you for physical activity in similar conditions.

What I didn’t realize until after I joined, met the team and began my workouts is that this place is so much more. Like many other people, I’ve had bad experiences with gyms and personal training, and that brought more anxiety than just trying to achieve my goal of climbing. From the moment I walked through the door, I felt comfortable, I felt heard and I knew I was in the right place.

My training program was so well developed, taking into consideration my current physical fitness level (mid-level at best), my goal, the time I had to give and my abilities. Josh (my coach) was amazing – he listened to me, he encouraged me, he challenged me – and I never felt like I couldn’t achieve what he was asking (because he believed I could). The Altitude Team became part of my cheering section -encouraging me, supporting me and believing in me – sometimes more than I believed in myself. They became my family, and part of the journey to get me where I wanted to go. Josh was able to adapt my program so I could do workouts at home or the gym.

In February I headed off to Tanzania, and successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. What a journey that was – and I was never in better shape my entire life. Every step I took towards the top, I thanked Josh and team for the sweat, for the squats, for the encouragement, and mostly for the confidence. I wouldn’t have changed a single thing about my journey, and am forever indebted to them for helping me achieve my dreams.

Take it from me – you won’t regret your time there – the facility, the team, the culture – it’s like no other gym I’ve ever seen. You will love it.

I received amazing support from the team at altitude and the facility was topnotch!

Great facility with fantastic staff . The variety classes at Altitude prepped me for my first Marathon as well as an Ultra Marathon that will be taking place later this month.

Joining Altitude earlier this year has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! The facility and the people are incredible and it has truly transformed my health and fitness levels. I had never been a gym person prior to purchasing their summit program and I got paired with an incredible trainer who has given me a customized plan and even coached me to finishing my first ever half marathon. It is the most welcoming gym and I look forward to each session here and know I have the best support to complete all my future goals 🙂

Altitude Gym in downtown Toronto exceeded my expectations in every way. The facility is immaculately clean and impeccably maintained, which sets a high standard from the moment you walk in. The equipment is state-of-the-art, ensuring that every workout is efficient and safe.

The staff deserves special mention—they are not only highly educated, with many holding advanced degrees, but they are also confident and experienced professionals. Their expertise in fitness and health helped me feel supported and guided through my training. But what truly sets them apart is their warmth and welcoming attitude, embodying the best of Canadian hospitality. Their kindness made each visit enjoyable.

I enrolled in a three-month program to prepare for a 14er climb in Colorado, and the results were more than satisfactory. The personalized training regimen perfectly matched my needs and helped me build the strength and endurance required for the challenge. I felt fully prepared for my climb, both physically and mentally, thanks to the excellent coaching and facilities at Altitude Gym.

If you’re looking for a gym with top-notch equipment, expert staff, and a welcoming atmosphere, Altitude Gym is an excellent choice!

Altitude Athletic Training has been a life changing moment for me in my journey to get healthier. Like many people, since Covid, I have struggled to find an exercise routine that keeps me engaged and regular. With trainers willing to design programs specifically for my body type and fitness goals, and staff that are always willing to help, I have found an inclusive and encouraging community with Altitude.

The combination of personalized programming and state-of-the-art technology at Altitude helped me lose my ‘Quarantine 15’ in just a few months. Their elite team of wellness practitioners is unparalleled – they motivated me to exercise harder + longer than ever before. If you’re looking to kick start 2022 or want a brand new challenge – Altitude is the place to be!

Altitude Athletic is making me stronger. My HRV is higher than it ever has been. My resting heart rate is down to 58. Both visceral and subcutaneous fat is down. Muscle rate is up. I’m feeling stronger. My Fibro is behaving. Looking forward to seeing how much further I can go. Thank you Altitude Athletic, I’m forever indebted to you and coach Josh Downer.

On holidays in Toronto, went in for a session after seeing this place in a YouTube video by Will Tennyson. As a programmer I regularly work out to prevent my body from atrophying from sitting at a desk 24/7 but I’m not a “gym bro” or athlete by any means.

Staff was super helpful and friendly and the facility itself is amazing. Great equipment, very clean from the dressing room to the cardio machines. Even the dumbbells were shiny and spotless. For some reason the workout room also smelled very nice.

They have heartrate monitors and oxygen saturation meters which you can borrow to keep an eye on your stats. It was very interesting to feel the difference, especially when doing cardio!

Great place, highly recommended even if you’re not specifically training for high altitude purposes.

I am so glad I discovered this place. Literally changed my life. I spent three months training here, preparing for my second attempt on Aconcagua. I feel highly confident of success (weather not withstanding) and finding it an easier ask of my body then this years attempt.

Altitude Athletic Training isn’t just a gym, it isn’t just a place to get High Altitude exposure. It is a community of likeminded individuals, who become friends. It is a space filled with expertise and experience from all sports and it only serves to fuel one’s passion. Training here was an amazing experience.

The trainers are first class, the kit is phenomenal, and (if you follow the instructions) the results are incredible. Sadly I have now left Toronto, and the one thing I miss most are my daily morning sessions, and my friends at AAT.

Cannot wait to come back and re-engage.

I was working in Toronto for the summer and needed a place to workout. As a former athlete, I was extremely intrigued by the altitude chamber. I ended up training at altitude for the summer and loved it. Great equipment, beautiful space, lovely amenities, and fantastic staff.
Highly recommend for anyone looking to level up their fitness

I signed up for a multi-day hike in the Yukon in July and started hiking but quickly realized I had no clue how to train for this sort of elevation in the GTA.  I met with Altitude and felt confident they could not only help me get to the summit of King’s Throne on day 1 but also get down the mountain feeling good and ready for the rest of the week.  Five days a week I go to Altitude to execute my detailed structured plan using state-of-the-art equipment with staff that is supportive, informed, and attend to my every need.  I had an ah-ha moment recently while climbing a particularly steep long incline at Blue Mountain two months after starting my plan – I had reached the top and my heart wasn’t pounding and I wasn’t sucking air which would have been the case before.  It was a total confidence booster.  Some added perks are feeling stronger, and leaner, but most of all the people I’ve met – it’s an inspiring community of like-minded people.  When I walk through the front door it’s like walking into Cheers! where everyone knows your name and greets you with a smile.  Highly recommend you check it out if you want to achieve your goals with confidence.

I trained here for a month ahead of a 6,500m trek to get get a head start on the acclimatization process and work on overall fitness. Couldn’t have been happier with the results. The trek went great and I didn’t have any issues with altitude sickness, not even a slight headache.

The staff here are all great – they take care of you and check in regularly to ensure you’re feeling good and progressing well towards your training goal.

Can’t wait to come back ahead of my next trek in 2024!

Amazing facility that was stocked with high quality equipment for use to train with. The gym looks almost futuristic with their set up and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to take their training to the next level with Altitude’s reduced oxygen room.

Shout out to Josh!

Legit the best gym there is and worth every penny. I started training here July 2022 and could not run even half a mile. Two months later in October, I ran my 1st 5k in 37 minutes. On May 7th 2023, just 8 short months later, I completed my first half marathon in just over 3 hours. Whether you’re working on speed or endurance(or maybe both) Altitude is the place to train.
Also, the coaches are super nice and know exactly how to help you accomplish all of your goals. <3

I’ve been a member for almost a year! Amazing team! Everyone from the front desk staff to the trainers to the managers are amazingly friendly, kind and always helpful and supportive. They genuinely get to know who you are and what matters to you. They keep up with your fitness journey, cheering on your accomplishments and picking you back up when you’re down!

If you’re looking for a great place to work out that is high tech, upscale, and well kept with a great community of people who genuinely care. This is the place for you!