SOUL FUEL FITNESS
Toronto
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Toronto
(20)
SOUL FUEL is a Boutique Fitness Studio offering a wide range of Small Group Classes, Personal Training, community and family based Pop-up Sessions and Workshops, and Social Events. We are currently offering VIRTUAL CLASSES + PERSONAL TRAINING.
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20 customer reviews
Anna Hardwick
Amazing teachers, inclusive, welcoming, fun and efficient workouts. The online classes are fantastic.
Reviewed on Facebook
Sarah Kern
If you haven't already, you should totally check out the virtual studio classes! Work outs from home with all of the motivation of an in class experience, LOVE
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Suzanne McKenney
I love MJ's class! A great work out, exhilarating choreography and what a sweetheart she is!! Thanks for the fun class!!!
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Leah Eichler
My mornings with MJ keep me happy all day long. She never fails to ensure I get an awesome workout.
Reviewed on Facebook
Melissa Francesca D'Agostino
MJ is an incredible force & her classes are amazing. I can't recommend Dynamic Fitness & Retreats enough!
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Nicole North
Sweat. Laugh. What else do you need really? MJ is a fantastic instructor who makes every squat and every step touch worth it. Your butt and your heart will thank you. Go now! More...
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Kelly Straughan
Love Love Love the FitPop classes! So much fun you forget you're working out (until you realize you're sweating through your shirt!).
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Tasha Potter
MJ has changed my life! I absolutely HATED working out until her. Now I work my ass off and actually enjoy doing it! Can't say enough great things about this woman. I have personal training sessions 3 times a week and go to her Dance Fit classes as well- I can't get enough! More...
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Ingrid Rae Doucet
Mj is a phenomenal teacher and person. She's super fun, motivated and I got in great shape working with her. Thank you mj!!
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Monica Dottor
I can’t say enough about how INCREDIBLE MJ is. She has been my personal trainer for a few years and has completely changed my life. She makes fitness fun and challenging at the same time and the results are fantastic. HIGHLY HIGLY RECOMMEND!!! I love her personal training sessions and Le Barre at a Bar class is my favourite fitness class ever. Try it! You’ll see! More...
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Shannon Barnett
I can’t imagine more challenging, spectacularly fun or vibrant classes. MJ Shaw is an inspiring, strong, funny and talented fitness warrior. I recommend her classes to anyone looking for a challenge or just an incredibly good time. More...
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Holly Aucoin
I have been attending MJ's fitness classes since January (started out with the FitPop Dance classes and worked myself up to the bootcamps) and have been thrilled with the results.
Not only has her motivation and enthusiasm pushed me on the path to strong physical results, my whole outlook on exercise and how it should make you feel internally/mentally has been the big win!
No one class is the same and she is always trying a new style to keep things interesting.
I am always recommending these classes to everyone I know :)
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Samantha Jones-Potts
MJ knows her stuff! She is fun and fabulous and isn’t afraid to push you to give more and be more. Her workouts are energized, targeted and take into consideration all fitness levels! She’s the best there is. Seriously! More...
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Carly Griffin
Love all of MJ's classes, she is a high energy trainer with tons of knowledge and an excellent motivator! The Tabata bootcamp classes are a serious workout for any fitness level; I lost several inches from my waist, thighs and arms and 8 pounds over 3 months taking these classes! The FitPop classes are so much fun, with your favorite tunes and amazing choreography that you (almost) forget you're working out. As a new mom I've also taken her Movin' Mommas class and honestly it was the best part of my week, hands down. Tailored to postpartum life, it is the best mix dance, exercise and stretching...and the babies love it too! My little babe was all smiles watching me dance, squat, and especially while getting pushup-kisses. Can't recommend MJ's classes enough. Get out there and move your body, you'll be happy you did with MJ!! More...
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Kelsey Matheson-McCord
MJ from Dynamic Fitness and Retreats is my go-to fitness guru! She was the Fitness Expert for my 8-week Health & Wellness course, she's taught at my Yoga Retreat Center, she's trained me personally, and I've participated in her group classes. MJ knows her stuff! She's a fitness expert, yoga instructor, amazing dance teacher...I could go on and on about how skilled she is, but she's also very personable, fun to work with, and at the end of the day you get an INCREDIBLE workout! More...
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Shannon Barnett
MJ is an incredible, inspiring, challenging force of nature as a teacher. And I challenge anyone to find a class anywhere in this city where you will have more fun. Pure joy. And bonus is that I have never been in better shape my whole grown up life. Real results and a great time. More...
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Anna Hardwick
MJ has extra batteries the rest of us mere mortals don't possess. As a result, she is a dynamo of fun, fitness inspo and incredible choreography. Her dance classes are a great work out, she creates a friendly community vibe and increases the positivity around her. You can literally "name that tune," and she'll pull out a great dance to teach us. I don't know where she stores this encyclopedic knowledge of pop and dance moves, but she's got them and ready to share. I can't recommend taking classes from her enough. She's the real deal. More...
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Ms. Tiller Cawthra
When you finally carve out time to do a workout, you need someone who will push you to do your best and make it fun while you do it. MJ does both of those things in every class!! I have really enjoyed taking her classes because she creates a low pressure/judgement free workout zone that has everyone feeling their best by the end! I travel from Burlington to workout with her when I can, and it's worth the drive EVERY TIME :) Highly recommend. More...
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Nicole North
MJ is a firecracker instructor and retreat leader. I’ve had the pleasure of first meeting her on a yoga retreat where she turned this yoga hater into a yoga lover. Her dance classes are fun, energizing, and empowering. And if you get the chance to take care of your soul, join her on a zen yoga retreat where it is anything from boring - laughter and booty shaking ensue every time. More...
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Kelly Straughan
Love the FitPop classes! So much fun packed in a workout!
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
SOUL FUEL has a proven process to achieve results.
Training at SOUL FUEL is designed and tailored to your body, needs and goals. We will track and provide measurable on-going results for all levels, ages and circumstances, including injury rehab, pre + post natal, youth or senior focus, weight gain or loss etc. As each trainer has various qualifications and certifications, we will combine approaches to keep you stimulated, accountable, inspired and motivated.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Founded by Fitness Expert Melissa-Jane (MJ) Shaw, SOUL FUEL was born out of the desire to create a space where fitness is an act of EMPOWERMENT, of STRENGTHening from the inside out, of finding JOY in moving your body.
Since childhood, MJ worked in the aesthetically driven entertainment and dance industries, constantly needing to measure up to standards of body dysmorphia and beauty, finally surrendering to the real power of her body after being transformed by years of fertility treatments and finally motherhood. Her body became something else, something that wasn’t just for viewing and objectifying, but for moving around the world, for inspiring, for creating and for loving herself. MJ left ‘the business’ and made her life’s work building a space in which to share this renewed fitness and physical outlook.
SOUL FUEL welcomes both fitness gurus and novices alike, where participants feel challenged, but not intimated, no matter where they are in their fitness journey. More than a gym, SOUL FUEL is a place where everybody knows your name; we promise kindness, community and lots of fun! We also promise fantastic and varied workouts that will motivate from a place of excitement and overall improved health and wellness.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
We are currently offering VIRTUAL personal training only, as per current provincial restrictions (updated January 13th, 2021). We will continue to offer virtual personal training + classes throughout and after the pandemic to stay connected to our clients!
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
We are currently offering virtual personal training + classes. When we are allowed to reopen for in-studio services, our personal training studio is PRIVATE - it will just be you and your trainer in our private space. We also have stringent cleaning + sanitizing procedures, screening guidelines, and have a garage door & multiple windows for plenty of fresh airflow!
Expert Personal Training and Coaching
SOUL FUEL Trainers and Coaches have been carefully selected. In addition to being great people to spend an hour sweating with, our trainers have several certifications, areas of expertise, a minimum of 5 years experience (most have over 10) and are working Fitness Professionals. SOUL FUEL proudly provides *premium* personal training, largely due to its personal training talent.
*Currently offering VIRTUAL sessions due to provincial restrictions* Our Basement Body Shop is a private Personal Training studio. It will just be you and your trainer in the space, no sharing busy gym floors. The Basement Bodyshop is equipped with cardio machines, a weight rack with Olympic bar, pullies and plates and a variety of equipment to work you out and crush your goals!
SOUL FUEL has a proven process to achieve results.
Training at SOUL FUEL is designed and tailored to your body, needs and goals. We will track and provide measurable on-going results for all levels, ages and circumstances, including injury rehab, pre and post natal, youth or senior focus, weight gain or loss etc. As each trainer has various qualifications and certifications, we will combine approaches to keep you stimulated, accountable, inspired and motivated.
We provide a FREE 30-MINUTE FITNESS CONSULTATION to determine your health + fitness goals and see how we can best serve your needs.
Virtual + Small Group Fitness Classes
ALL are WELCOME at SOUL FUEL. Whether you are a gym junkie or a fitness notice, getting back in the game or trying something new, we would love to have you here to fill up with STRENGTH, EMPOWERMENT + JOY.
Our VIRTUAL STUDIO has 25+ LIVE weekly classes and 100+ ON-DEMAND recorded classes to choose from. We offer everything from HIIT + bootcamps + strength training to barre + dance fit to stretch + yoga! You can try your first week for *FREE*. All our memberships include *unlimited* class access! https://www.soulfuelfitness.ca/onlineclasses
We also have fitness equipment FOR SALE, so you can build your own at-home gym for virtual classes! Visit https://www.soulfuelfitness.ca/merchandise to view + purchase!
Health, Fitness + Lifestyle Coaching
Would you like to take your fitness, health and lifestyle journey to the next level? Need some guidance from a certified and experienced coach on what steps to take to reach your BIG goals? Coaching takes fitness training a step further, with a more in depth look at your broader habits, hopes and dreams. Specifically, health coaching is the use of evidence-based skillful conversation, clinical interventions and strategies to actively and safely engage client in health behaviour change. Lifestyle coaching looks to empower others by helping them make, meet and exceed goals in both their personal and professional lives. At SOUL FUEL we fuse both of these together to help you live your best life possible.
https://www.soulfuelfitness.ca/personaltraining
Nutrition Coaching
Wondering if you’re getting the most out of what you put in to your body? Need some educated guidance on how to eat to meet your health goals? Maximize physical performance? Feel fantastic? Health coaching assists you in addressing any healthy eating concerns you may have, by assessing your current diet, suggesting improvements, providing personalized nutrition plans and more. Nutrition coaching is specific to the individual, recognizing that you have unique dietary and nutritional requirements that need a tailored approach.
https://www.soulfuelfitness.ca/personaltraining
