Fit Factory - review

So it's been a while since I've wanted to post this but here is, finally, my review on Fit Factory. Fit Factory, as of February 1, has its own new studio space on Yonge, just north of Wellesley, after offering classes out of several east, midtown and west locations for the last year plus.
Fit Factory Fitness offers you a one-hour bootcamp workout with different cardio sets and kettlebell, medicine ball, bar, dumbell and own body weight circuits and supersets. As they state on their website, it is a one-stop shop for fitness.

The pros:
-Majority of classes led by Tony A, a former U.S. Marines Corps Drill Sergeant. Serious business training with this man, and there's no room for being soft. Dig deep, plug your ears (he'll yell non stop) and don't you dare stop before he instructs you to cease fire. The real deal and as "tough" as he is, he's fair, only picks on you if you're not trying, and makes an effort to know everyone's name, which is a nice touch to personalize your workout (unless he's calling you out over and over again for slacking).
-This is not bootcamp like the other bootcamps around town. It is like that x 10 - more intense and different everytime. The training and regimens are apparently those of the U.S. Armed Forces and it is offered in an authentic environment.
-It's hard! And I'm saying this. I love having to really go deep to work through the grime. It pushes you physically and mentally and you surprise yourself with your strength and abilities.

Cons:
-Not a real con but a heads-up. Tony A does not go by the same clock as everyone else. So when he says 30 seconds left, DO NOT BE FOOLED. It is 30 Tony A seconds, which means like another 2 minutes after enduring hell for 5.
-No showers... well there is one but it's also a bathroom and accessed via the studio so if there's another class on, not the most convenient.
-It's hard! Ha. While I find this to be a PRO more than anything else, I don't want to send you there and you tell me you weren't warned. Be prepared to have fun but work really hard. And listen to your body before you listen to anyone yelling at you. There's discomfort, then there's pain, so brace your core, maintain good form, and be smart about it so you don't get injured.

The verdict:
-Try it out. Tony A and co-founder Ivan Ho are good people and care about their space and the quality of their product.
-When you do, try the intro special if it's still on. $30 for 30 days. Amazing. If that's not on anymore, they have 10 consecutive days for $30 which pays for itself if you go more than once.
-Try the boxing classes as well (awesome). If you want they also have hip hop and yoga.
-Bring indoor shoes or go barefoot but don't try wearing your outdoor shoes in on the new floor!

http://fitfactoryfitness.com/