Reviews of BENCHMARK FITNESS Burlington (Gym)

New York New York Men's Grooming Lounge

I’ve been a member here since 2013, I’ve met the new owners Matt & Ally. I am so happy with what they have changed and created here starting with Renovation then name change..but most importantly, I feel the difference here! From the moment you enter Benchmark Front Doors you feel their passion and positive energy! Great work Matt & Amy! Keep it up!! On behalf of New York New York Men’s Grooming Lounge & Myself, we will scream your name and tell EVERYONE about You !

Lori Reeve

I have been a member of this gym for quite some time now and I love going there. There are no kids running around and a more mature clientele. The place is spick and span and very modern. I would recommend this to an older professional but would not be a place for teenagers to hang out.

Renee Ward

Benchmark is a welcoming gym with a positive atmosphere, and has a variety of well maintained equipment . The owners Matt & Alli are friendly, helpful and supportive. I would highly recommend this gym!!

Brittany Morgan

Reinvent, rejuvenate, refresh- BENCHMARK Burlington provides the ultimate community experience- the beautiful surroundings; well equipped with all one would need to meet their fitness goals, along with the palpable good vibes within. Owners, Alli & Matt Arruda, share their inspiration, motivation, and genuine desire to make all feel warm, welcome and able to accomplish everything one would require to attain the best version of themselves. BENCHMARK is not just a gym, it’s a culture and a true pleasure. I feel grateful to call BENCHMARK my home away from home!

Christina Ripley

There are so many great things about this gym. To start, this is not your typical gym where you go in swipe a card and you are basically just a number and no one knows you. Benchmark feels more like a community and like a home. Matt and Allison the owners are often in the building and will always greet you by name with huge warm smiles. The lay out of the gym is very cool with a cardio area, machine and free weight area and then another little fitness studio type room that is so great for HIIT workouts. This gym is never insanely busy so you won't be waiting for equipment and the members are friendly + respectful. It is always super clean and the location is awesome. I would 10/10 recommend Benchmark to anyone!

Nicole Klokoff

This gym is INCREDIBLE! Not only is it a beautifully maintained space, but Alli provides the personal touches that make it a place I always want to be.

Brianne Bradbury

Walking back into Benchmark after the lockdown brought a smile to my face. Not only is Benchmark a beautiful gym, it is a community. Alli and Matt are the kindest people you will ever meet. The gym radiates positivity and a welcoming atmosphere (and makes you look forward to your workout!)

Dustin Milne

The level of care and commitment is top notch! You get such a personal feel from the team that they care about tour fitness journey. They have an inspiring Instagram account that even makes you feel motivated when you’re not even working out!

Luan Smit

Benchmark fitness is such an amazing gym!! They don't call it Benchmark for nothing, they honestly set the BENCHMARK for other gyms or fitness studios. The owner and trainers are super awesome, friendly and professional. Alli and Matt adds that personal touch that is missing from other gyms and are so involved with the gym and their members!! Jerome is my personal trainer and is such a super awesome!! He knows his stuff and makes you work hard, as that is his goal for his client to reach their goals!! I would recommend Benchmark Fitness in downtown Burlington to anybody that is looking for a gym that cares about their members.

Taylor Mezzalira

Alli and Matt make the whole gym experience fantastic. They have created a space where you feel welcome from the minute you walk in. Not only is the space absolutely beautiful, it’s the people that make it so great. I’m so glad I’m apart of a gym like this. If you are looking for a new spot to workout and feel amazing , this is it ????

Vinnie Twist

Love this local downtown Gym, always a warm welcome from the owners. They are involved in fitness which is highly motivating. Thanks!

bella dose things

Great gym. No intimidation. Friendly staff. Clean. Not crowded. When i need certain equipment its always readily available. Easy to come and go. No hassles. 5 stars from me.

Owen Brown

Gym on Plains is one of the nicest interiors I've encountered in a fitness club, and the staff were always helpful. The owners are usually around and fantastic to talk to, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Elza Khusainova

Benchmark Fitness is an amazing place to go for a workout in Burlington! This gym is always clean and well-maintained. It has a great selection of workout equipment. And, most importantly, extremely helpful and friendly owners, Alli and Matt, who make you feel like you're at home :)

Tyler Vella

This is the neatest little boutique gym that I have ever had the pleasure of joining. The owners are absolutely wonderful, the gym is always clean, and the members are respectful and friendly. Benchmark Fitness is worth every cent and, most importantly, inspires a greater quality of life!

Alannah Crocker

I’ve been a member at Benchmark for almost 2 years now and have never had any problems. I notice the mornings are typically the busiest so I usually go in the afternoons or nights! The owners are super nice & respectful to everyone who walks through their doors. Not only is the gym super clean, but it’s also managed really well since reopening after covid. I love how they have a challenge board to help motivate us and give us some exercise ideas each week! The front entrance also has a neat selection of hoodies/tees to represent Benchmark. Love it in there!

Emma Miziolek

I have loved my switch from a large-chain box gym to Benchmark Fitness. The staff are all lovely, positive, high-energy, and motivating of all member's individual fitness goals, and there is only encouragement for members' improvements and personal bests. The facility is beautiful, high-quality, and kept extremely clean. Matt and Alli are incredible gym owners and take exceptional pride in their facility. Their passion and excitement for health, fitness, and overall wellness is contagious. What sticks out about Benchmark is the passion and zest for the neighbouring local businesses in Downtown Burlington and Village Square. The excitement to be a part of such a welcoming, local community is truthfully passed along from management to the members.

Ash Allsop

Great gym, it's only issue for me was the location, because I moved I wasn't able to keep being a member but when I was it had clean facilities, working machines and a higher than average gym fee (due to the lack of contract)

Gregory Waclawek

Clean and lots of variety in equipment. Open 24/7 is a benefit if your schedule changes frequently.

Rich Jaoude

My go to fitness spot for years! Much rather the environment of this gym than a big Meat-Head spot. This place actually cares about fitness for all ages, new owners are awesome and take the initiative to learn your name which makes it feel even more inviting.

Marcel Potvin

The strong values & positive culture that both Alli & Matt bring to the Benchmark experience has raised the bar in my own personal and professional development training over the past 60 days. The cleanliness of the facility and positive attraction creates a great community of members. Benchmark is also intimate and beautifully located downtown Burlington. Highly recommended for entrepreneurs!

Diana Guglielmi

Ally and Matt have created a fantastic space with all the equipment and support you’d want from a gym! Ally and Matt are both so helpful and full of positive vibes. They are there to help answer any questions, advice, or just to chat! They go out of their way to ensure their gym-goers feel apart of their fitness centre and community. Beautifully designed, clean, and upbeat! Xoxo

Lavender Morantz

Benchmark is an exceptional space and experience as a gym. The design and decor is beautiful and the equipment is all state of the art. It’s my fave gym in Ontario by far. Thank you to Alli and Matt for being such wonderful hosts and owners. Can’t wait to come back!

Sima

If you are looking for a gym in Burlington then look no further. Benchmark is amazing in so many ways. The owners are super sweet and passionate about what they do. I personally love supporting small businesses rather than corporates. The gym is very clean and well maintained. It feels high end yet cozy. The aesthetic of the exposed brick and pretty chandelier makes me excited about my workouts :)

Vincent Ho

Amazing facility and very friendly. Top top top

Jimmy Parris

Excellent location , excellent training staff efficient equipment

Alicia Worlidge

I am in my first week of being a member of Benchmark Fitness and I wont be looking back anytime soon. A super welcoming atmosphere, extremely clean and good quality equipment. I am very impressed with Benchmark Fitness and happy to be part of this wicked community downtown Burlington! Big shout out to Alli & Matt for creating an inspiring yet professional, safe gym in the heart of Burlington!

Patience Saf.

By far the best gym in Burlington. Always super clean, over the top friendly and not too busy!

Mike Smith

It was nice but haven't gone since change of ownership

Cassandra Fortier

I have been a member at Benchmark for about a year now. This is the first time in my life that I have remained dedicated to going to gym several times a week without fail. This is because of the positive atmosphere at Benchmark. Everyone from the owners, Matt and Alli, to their personal trainers to the other members are welcoming and supportive. I've never felt intimidated or that I don't belong. I started some Personal Training sessions with James and he has helped me immensely. Not only does he push me to work hard, he is supportive and has taught me a lot. I now feel confident working out on my own. The gym is always sparkling clean and never crowded. Alli has done a fantastic job making the gym a safe place for all members from a cleaning and social distancing perspective. She is fantastic with communication to the members through email, social media and in-person at the gym. Signage throughout the space is clear and members are held accountable to the rules to everyone feels safe and comfortable. I look forward to going to the gym everyday and feel so lucky to have Matt and Alli in our community! Even beyond the great business they have in the gym, they support the local community and have been fair and understanding with the forced closures as a result of Covid. Keep doing what you do!

Brandon Fischer

Great equipment, great atmosphere, and great staff. The Politano family certainly know how make you feel at home while getting in an excellent workout.

Kirsty Stone

The owners are two of the kindest people! It's nice to exercise somewhere that is actually taken care of and well maintained. Also for some one who is normally intimidated by all of the machines because I had no idea how to use anything, they have been beyond helpful pushing me out of my comfort zone. Welcoming updated environment. I would recommend.

Jason M. Suchecki

One full week in with BMF and I am very happy with the facility. Top notch equipment and atmosphere/ambience! And super clean! It's a private boutique gym setting, white glove treatment, where you get to actually know the owners, who are really nice and care so much!, unlike the big faceless corporate other gyms. And it shows. Highly recommend you check it out.

Polly Horvay

I absolutely recommend you come check out Benchmark, it is the best gym experience complete with owners that care, always clean and tidy, a great sense of community and bonus they have great plants.

Jay T

This place is a fresh new space that is inviting and clean. The new owners know what’s important in a fitness facility. The staff are friendly and know how to make people feel welcomed. No more grungy sweaty and smelly facilities. These guys know how to do it. Thanks for making me feel at home. I recommend this place to all my family and friends. Good stuff!

Jessica Ranells

Alli and Matt have created such an amazing community within downtown Burlington for all fitness lovers. They welcomed both my fiancé and I when we moved to the area a year ago. From the moment you step into BENCHMARK you can tell it is not like any regular gym - equipped with a chandelier, exposed brick, beautiful entry way with tall plants and plush seating and a studio where they offered classes pre COVID (included in your membership!). The vibe is super positive and is extremely inclusive of all fitness levels!

Dean Liszewski

I contacted the owner in reference to the 14 day free trial thats advertised on their website and a large banner outside their building. Over the phone he agreed to letting me start a 14 day free trial and that i should come in. It took me around 30 minutes to drive there as instructed. From the moment I walked in the building he immediately asked me my age (25) on arrival and then refused me the trial. He claimed they had run out even though I spoke to him on the phone only half an hour before. It was clearly a lie in which not only did he waste my time but also implied I wasn’t mature enough for his gym. I consider the establishment to be very unprofessional and misleading, bearing false promises. If you are a young professional I would avoid this gym as they seem to think its acceptable to discriminate on the basis of age even at 25. The gym also has a very poor free weights section with only a smith machine and some dumbbells (there's no bench and no squat rack). It’s really not worth spending money with establishments that break agreements and falsely advertise. If you want a gym that's honest, welcoming and doesn't pass judgment on arrival it would be ill advised to come here.

Lisa McDonald

Great vibe! And love the way this place is run! A small business who is innovative and more current than any larger gym out there. I highly recommend!

Elaine Pigden

Benchmark Fitness is more than a gym...it is a community of health, wellness, fitness and absolute positive vibes! The owners, Alli and Matt exude this positivity all the time and it inspires everyone around them to feel the same. Then besides the great mindset of the community, there is the space itself...always clean, top notch equipment, and an absolute beautiful decor complete with lush greenery. It is a treat to spend time at Benchmark Fitness both for the workouts and the people! Benchmark has welcomed a new personal trainer to their team. Her name is Ellysia and I have to say she is terrific! She takes each of her clients, interviews them at the beginning to understand their present fitness level and what their goals moving forward are. I love that every session I do with her has something different...it is never boring working out with her. And oh my goodness...she will not take "no" for an answer...as she says, she will never give me anything that she doesn't think I can do. I love that she is both challenging me and encouraging me at the same time. I highly recommend working with her...if you look at her bio on the website, you will see that she has an extensive list of credentials along with her personal training certification.

Michael Boctor

I am new to Benchmark Fitness but my first few weeks have been amazing. Fun place to get in a great workout with great equipment, knowledgeable, fun staff/owners and very nice, welcoming patrons. Highly recommend!

Nadine Ramos

I am an avid gym goer, this gym meets all my needs and is exceptionally clean and FRIENDLY!! The owners are lovely, the members greet you every morning. I love coming here and starting each day at Benchmark Fitness.

Vince Scarselli

Great place to workout. They also offer personal training sessions. I joined over 2yrs ago and still look forward to going every time. Matt and Alli are great owners, they truly care about the gym and their members. They have done an amazing job since they took over and rebranded to Benchmark Fitness. It is a gem in the Downtown Burlington Community.

Michael Sousa

Where do I start, this gym is what I think about when I think of the perfect gym. It started with the great location and ownership (Matt & Alli). They make you feel right at home like family. It quickly moved to the awesome energy on the floor and top of the line equipment. I would recommend getting to know the personal trainer (Ellysia) as she is very knowledgeable. She is eager to help and will to take time with you. Ellysia understands what you are striving for and she WILL get you there and further while having fun. I could not be happier making the move to Benchmark from the overpopulated Goodlife down the street.

Yas V

There is new management now and the gym is no where near the level of quality that it was sold to me through previous management. I was told it would be an exclusive classy gym. The old management was selective about how many new people would be accepted as to control the quality and space in the gym. The new management is greedy. They are letting so many new people in that even my 4:00AM workout is disrupted by a number of people. If you want to keep the quality of your gym high, than you need to control how many people you are letting in. Otherwise lower your prices substantially and open the doors for everyone.

Michael Verissimo

From the moment you walk into Benchmark Fitness you can feel the difference that sets them apart from other gyms! The entire team at Benchmark does an incredible job at truly making you feel welcome and apart of the Benchmark community with zero intimidation. Benchmark has everything I need; tons of space, tons of weights, updated machines ,and more importantly an environment that beams positivity. Can't wait for my next workout!!

Dale Gray

5 Star Gym all around! The space was just professionally renovated creating a glamorous and ultra luxurious feel, the equipment is clean & spotless while constantly being upgraded & updated, the management are the kindest most reasonable people ever, the trainers are energetic, enthusiastic & knowledgeable. I have yet to ever have a problem getting on any piece of equipment as they have just the right amount of clients to create an exciting, energetic, lively vibe. The quality here is excellent and the recent changes have immensely improved the overall experience. Every single detail has care and thought put into it, right down to the seasonal hand soaps & candles... All in all, excellent gym at an excellent price.

luchinit1

Been a member for over a year now, nothing but professional service. Nice clean gym/ no snobby or muscle head attitude environment. New Plains location is great as well!

Neven Kulas

My fiancé and I moved from Oakville and Mississauga respectfully , and needed to find a new gym somewhat quickly as the covid body was really taking over the waistline…. To our extreme fortune Benchmark happened to be a literal block away and got the best vibe when we met with Matt and Ali. The gym is perfect for all experiences and whether your just getting into training or have been doing so for 10+ years, benchmark certainly is a great home for you. Very very happy with our decision amongst other local independents

Peter Wieclawek

The worst owners ever. When I went there the owner told me to go sign up somewhere else I guess my money wasn't good enough for them I never felt so disrespected like I did that time . Answer to the owner of( the gym on pearl ) No I'm pretty sure it was you and your wife its was 3years ago when you told me that I can't wear a tank top at your gym and you told me to go and sign up to the national gym . So basically you didn't want me at your gym because of the way I looked .

Matt Arruda

We've been members now for 2 years and the whole team has always been friendly, helpful and supportive. It's always clean and while not a massive gym compared to the larger big box gyms, we've never had to wait for machine and have more than enough choice to make for a proper and effective workout. The boutique style definitely sets it apart from the others. Would highly recommend.

Cynthia Taylor-Luce

Great facilities and staff

Lisa-Marie Winning

A stunning boutique-style space in beautiful Downtown Burlington. The owners are always enhancing the experience for members - a very high-end experience with positive energy!

Mike Russill

I have been going to this gym for a few years. Laid back, 24 HRS, NO COMMITMENT. I love it, new equip. Better than good life or the YMCA for me.

Melissa Beaucage

My experience was nothing like what was described on their website. "The Gym on Pearl is a place where you’ll be warmly welcomed by our supportive staff and greeted..." is what is stated on their website, among other warm words. When I walked in the door I had a lady very rudely tell me that I was not to use the open side door - as a potential client coming to the gym for my first time I was expecting a much warmer welcome, as I would not know what door to use, but assumed the open one was a safe bet. She proceeded to very dryly explain the EXTREMELY over priced membership fees for such a small facility. She was uninterested and seemed bothered by my presence. As the daughter of the owner you would think she would want to uphold the image they advertise. I would not recommened wasting your time or money with joining.

Vitaliy S

This was my gym for several years before I moved away from downtown. Experience was always very good, gym was never overcrowded as they have a maximum number of members, rarely had to wait for machines, and was always a comfortable environment to work out in.

Andrea Norema

Best place in the city! The space is amazing, always extremely clean, good vibes and the staff is just perfect: it is not only a great space to workout, Benchmark is a space to make friends and fell part of a healthy and happy community! Thank you for being so amazing and taking care of us with so much professionalism and positivity!

Kenny McAleenan

Love it, nice and quiet and feels like your own gym.

Minkyoo Kong

Great gym with great vibes! always looking to help and accommodate to your needs. :)