Reviews of OnSide Performance Centre (Gym)

Nathan Jeffrey

Best gym in the city. I'm slightly biased.

Matt Lewis

Best Gym Community going!

Derek MacIsaac

Great atmosphere with friendly and knowledgable staff. Astra and Luna are a bonus too!

Scott Yvonne

Really friendly atmosphere with superb coaches who are very knowledgable and always approachable. Great for all skill levels.

Adnan El-Araby

Great looking gym, friendly atmosphere, and lovely people to train with.

Madalyn Higgins

Onside has been my first experience with Crossfit and I have loved every minute of it! Despite being a bit of a weakling (runner problems?) everyone at Onside has been super welcoming and they are always able to scale the workouts to fit my needs. Can't wait to keep working out here and maybe someday do a real pullup!! Highly recommend Onside!

Chapman Swaine

I'm just starting to get interested in crossfit, and this was a great place to start. Jenny and Nathan both know their stuff and were super helpful. The facilities are awesome, the folks at the gym are welcoming to all, and I had a challenging but fun work out. A++ would burpie again.

Brittany O'Rourke

Great workout and very friendly staff

Amanda MacGillivary

CrossFit Onside is a awesome facility. The gym is clean and well kept and the coaches are amazing and well trained. There is a positive atmosphere and people of all ages and fitness levels are made to feel welcome and supported. I would recommend CrossFit OnSide to anyone looking for a supportive environment to start working out or to develop further as an athlete. Hope to see you all there!

Keri Kiley

Had a great first experience. Awesome coaching, good vibes from the members and the coaches. Everyone is really friendly and welcoming. Thanks for the workout :)

katy wallace

Love this best lifestyle change I've ever made

Maddison Dennison

Love the team and the whole onside family! Great gym.

Lydia MacIsaac

Great spot. My son loves the teen class!

Lindsay Hilton

Awesome gym, great coaches and a great atmosphere! I would highly recommend Crossfit Onside to anyone, at any fitness level.

dasimmie

Great gym, welcoming, great layout and great coaching.

Calum Marsh

I spent the better part of a week training at Onside when I was visiting Halifax and didn’t want to let things slide while travelling. I found the coaches and the community friendly and welcoming, and felt right at home almost immediately. The class programming was challenging and dynamic, and the box itself has everything you need for a great workout, including a perfectly gruelling slope of driveway along the side of the building used for running during WODs. Nate, the head coach, is encouraging, knowledgeable, and very funny — in short, a terrific leader, and you can tell right away that everyone at the gym admires him. I also completed part of the CrossFit Open here on a Friday evening, a big operation that Onside ran smoothly and professionally, with everyone helping out and rooting one another on. I’ll definitely be back here the next time I’m in town, and for locals, this is the place to do CrossFit full time.

Scott Lakusiak

Dropped in from out of town- great class with Nathan! Super friendly environment and top notch coaching. All the members very welcoming.

Darren Keating

I dropped in for a couple classes while I was in town. The owners Nathan and Jenny are great. Very welcoming and they have a sweet dog. And I was able to work out with Nathan, which was humbling. The gym is in a quiet business park. Easy to run around and do other fun stuff outside. The other members are so friendly, too. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Catherine Crosbie

I've come to know Jenny, one of the owners of OnSide, in the last year. She is smart, energetic, and totally dedicated to helping people reach their performance and wellness goals. Spending time with her makes me realize why there is so much buzz and excitement around OnSide. It seems like a fun and supportive place to work out and I look forward to checking it out soon.

David Roddis

This is my new happy place, other then my garage I guess. I love how they offer the full CrossFit experience, but always have a fitness alternative in case anything is just... a bit much. As a non weight lifter, I mean like ever, the thought of CrossFit was intimidating. But the ability to start with scaled workouts and get amazing coaching at every turn has made this a great experience. I love having coaches that worry way more about good technique then big weights. And the members reflect the culture practiced by the coaches and teachers. Friendly, welcoming, always smiling, supportive and flat out fun. The best workout experience I've ever had. Period.

GendRo4 GendRo4

(Translated) The owners are very friendly, the lessons are pleasantly intense, really a great place to train and get in shape! Good job! (Original) Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques, les cours sont agréablement intenses, vraiment un bel endroit pour s’entraîner et se mettre en forme! Good job!

Michael Tester

Amazing facility with knowledgable staff. Highly recommend

Jason Bond

I’ve been training at Onside for over 2 years now and have seen great progress. I’ve had huge improvements in strength and lost a pile of weight. The coaches and community all want to see you succeed. I love hanging out with everyone and I get excited to workout with them.

Karen Walker Kitchener

I visited Onside Performance while I was in Nova Scotia visiting my daughter and husband. She is a member of the gym, and loves it. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and supportive! I had an awesome workout, listened to a sports nutrition talk and met some great, positive people! I highly recommend you stop in to one of their drop in classes or book a free intro...you will not be disappointed!

Astra

Very friendly, welcoming, and accommodating when we came to visit Halifax. Coaches where excellent and the classes were fun, for sure visiting there again when we come back!

Andy Paulusma

Dropped in while on vacation and had a great workout. Nathan was a great coach and everyone was super friendly.

Erin Croke

The team at Onside have been amazing! Nathan and Jenny are very welcoming to new people! Nathan has been very helpful with technique and modifications for me. I have a shoulder injury and he had no problem scaling the workout for me and offering advice on technique. Overall, a great facility to train and feel like part of a family!

catherine Wilson

Coaches were super friendly and inviting, made me feel right at home even though it was my first time there!

Tristan Kay

I've been training at Crossfit OnSide for the last few weeks and it has been a wonderful experience. Jenny and Nathan are extremely knowledgeable and have done a great job creating an awesome community that has made me feel right at home. The gym is always clean, the equipment is cared for and the members are awesome!

Simone Tosoni

Great environment and great people that pushes you to be healthy and as fitter as you can be.

NSPL Coach

Been there many times. Great coaches. Great atmosphere. Would highly recommend for athletes of all levels.

Kevin Cormier

A very helpful and friendly environment to train in. Nothing but positive experiences with staff and other members. Was very pleased with the gymnastic/mobility portion of crossfit. When I started my thought was with strength training but as I was exposed to the mobility and cardio I realised how limited I was. Looking forward to the next year so I can see my improvement. Thanks to my children for signing me up and to the staff at Onside for their support and encouragement.

Chris Anderson

A little story about my Onside experience. As I got older, a lack of exercise, had caught up to me, and the few activities that I liked to do, were no longer as much fun as they once were. Everyday life was a bit harder as well. I knew I had to do something about it. I thought of joining a regular gym, but I had never been to a gym in my life. I was really intimidated, because I wouldn't know where to start, or how to figure out a workout routine that would work for me, or if I even could keep up motivation to stick with it. I wanted to feel more confident in my movements, and get some strength back, that I felt I had lost through the years. I researched CrossFit workouts, and gyms. I thought that these types of gyms, had a work out structure, and classes with trainers, that could keep you on track. I knew this was my best chance of starting my journey back to being more healthy. After reading reviews of CrossFit gyms in Halifax, in July of 2017, I stopped into Onside Performance, and talked to a trainer, and liked what I heard. I set a goal to join in Nov. 2017. Well, I let my anxiety of failing, meeting new people, "no time for the gym" in my day, and every other excuse I could make to myself for not joining, get the best of me. Fast forward to Jan. 2019, I finally signed up for the Foundations portion, and started going to classes. Over a year after I had originally planned to join! After being there for just a couple sessions, I could not believe I let my anxiety/intimidation get the best of me. I should have joined when I first decided too! The trainers, the members, the whole community, they all want you to succeed, and meet your goals. Seeing other members doing things, you think are impossible for yourself, it would be easy to get intimidated, but the trainers, show you the scaled version of those things, so down the road, you will be doing things you thought were impossible! The trainers also make sure you are doing your movements properly, and will work with you to help you do that, while keeping you motivated. I am 8 months in, and am stronger, and feel better than I have in years. There still many things I want to get better at, and with the Onside staff, and members behind me, I know I will. So if you're thinking of joining a gym, like Onside, don't talk yourself out of it. Sign up for a month, go to classes, ask questions, get answers, see results, meet great people, have fun, feel great!

Dylan Weller

Very clean facility, great community! We were visiting and they offered us in with open arms. Even open on Sunday! Check this place out :)

D Wright

Stopped in for a WOD while in town for work. Amazing positive energy from Nathan, Jenny and rest of team. Very welcoming atmosphere to walk into. For a CrossFit beginner I never felt overwhelmed and coach Nathan did a great job not pushing an existing injury. I'm hooked!

Jerome LeBlanc

Very good experience dropped in for a workout , very welcoming environmen!! Would highly recommend!!!

Ryley Hughes

Awesome gym with top notch equipment. Coaching is really helpful at all skill levels and the gym is very welcoming to newcomers.

Robert Tersigni

Amazing place for some CrossFit! Great trainers

yon smith

Great workout, facilities and instruction. Jenny Jeffery works hard to make sure you get personalized instruction on technique, as well as making sure you are working to a level that is pushing your limits. Thanks for a great experience!!!

Lyndsay Eileen Oakes

Onside has an amazing staff and great facility. I have been going there regularly since July and have noticed so many improvements! I especially love that they have a fitness and performance option with their WODs. The fitness WOD is a really nice option if you are unfamiliar with some of the more complex movements and it still allows you to focus on the same muscle groups and get a great workout in

Amanda West

Friendly coaches and wonderful atmosphere. Definitely recommend this crossfit.

Glenn Fraser

Dropped in for a workout and had a great experience! Friendly staff, very clean facility and a very positive environment with everyone at the gym. I felt welcome from the minute I stepped in!

Alicia Rose MacDonald

Came for a drop in class while visiting the city and loved it! Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The facility is brand new, and spotless. Great experience!

Adrian Dunbrack

Great place to get in shape

Marshall Dawson

I never wrote a review before but I felted compelled to do so for Onside. I joined Onside Feb 2019 with zero experience in the Crossfit field. I recall not knowing a single person at the gym and nerves of the "what am I getting myself into". This was easily calmed by meeting Nathan & Jenny. They both provided a great experience and it wanted me to continue even further. The classes, workouts, special events and services that are provided at Onside are all top notch 5 stars+. The best part of all is the community that coaches and members provide. Everyone at Onside will create the best atmosphere possible. The support system and comradery by far has blown away any expectations that I had. For anyone who may be unsure/on the fence or someone who is trying to find the right gym for them. I highly recommend Onside Performance Center. They will provide an amazing environment and will support you in your goals and help you surpass them.