The Best Toronto Fitness Studios Offering Free First Classes & Intro Deals
- Danielle Boer
- 4 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Finding the right workout can be tough, especially when you want to try new studios without committing financially. Toronto has no shortage of wellness and fitness studios offering free workouts and free trial classes, making it easier to explore different styles and find what actually feels right.
This guide highlights some of the best free workout classes in Toronto, all of which I’m personally trying and reviewing. If you’re looking for welcoming spaces, good energy, and workouts that feel worth your time, you’re in the right place.
How I Rate Free Workout Classes in Toronto
As I test each free workout in Toronto, I’ll be sharing honest ratings based on:
Positivity and overall vibe and friendliness
Studio space and amenities
Intensity of the workout
My goal is to help you find free workouts that feel inclusive, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable, not intimidating. Whether you’re new to fitness or just studio hopping, this list is here to help you find your fit. Have a recommendation for me to review? Send me an email!
FREE First Classes:
Dance, strength, cardio
📍4 Charles St E, Toronto
Shine Fit is a dance-based, body-positive, anti-diet culture studio that welcomes everyone. They offer a free first in-person class, plus free virtual classes every Wednesday. Their class lineup includes dance, cardio, and strength-based workouts.
My review:
If you’re looking for a sleek, ultra-aesthetic studio with mood lighting, spa-like showers, and Dyson dryers, this probably isn’t your place. But if you want a genuinely fun workout led by friendly, accepting, body-positive people, this absolutely might be.
These are hands down the best vibes I’ve experienced in any Toronto fitness class. I didn’t feel self-conscious about my body or my outfit for a second—I felt celebrated by the women around me. The instructor made an effort to learn everyone’s name, offered thoughtful corrections throughout the class, and somehow made the workout feel fun while also being surprisingly intense.
Vibes: Immaculate. You’ll leave feeling glowy, light, and surrounded by genuinely kind people.
Studio space: No frills, cozy basement energy.
Intensity: Massively underestimated it. I was sore for days (in a good way). 10/10.
Pilates
📍849 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto
This studio is brand new and you can tell they want to be more than the run-of-the-mill downtown pilates studio. It feels intentionally crafted to give a great experience and is a place you'll want to hang out before and after class. No rush vibes and easygoing people. Their free Sunday classes are an awesome place to get started and they have tons of add-ons available, like red light therapy, vitamin boosters and more.
My review:
If you're tired of being jam-packed in with 60 people and having nowhere to put your bag, this place will feel like a breath of fresh air. They are curating something really great, and I am excited to see how this studio continues to bloom. I thoroughly enjoyed getting a vitamin D shot and exploring the recovery options available. It's not super accessible by TTC but if you're in the Yonge & Eglinton area, I would highly recommend giving the free Sunday Service class a try.
Vibes: Gorgeous, spacious, light and flowy. Nice people, and outside of the downtown core, so not super influencer-y.
Studio space: Tons of extra amenities like red light therapy booth, compression therapy, hydration IV treatment and vitamin booster shots.
Intensity: I did a yoga/pilates fusion class that was relaxing with minimal burn. A nice intro for beginners with additional options for more advanced levels.
Barre, strength training
📍1278 Dundas St. W, Toronto
HIIT
📍600 Fleet St, Toronto
Boxing
📍101-1235 Bay St. Toronto
📍2360 Yonge St. Unit B1-2 Toronto
Pilates
📍777 Bay St. Toronto
Pole dance, aerial, dance
📍721 Queen St. W. Toronto
Intro Promos
No free first class, but honestly still really good newcomer deals if you’re curious about the studio or want to test out a few classes.
Pilates, soundbath, yoga
📍735 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Toronto (Mat)
📍110 Bloor St W Lower Concourse, Toronto (Mat & Reformer)
Price: CA$99.00
Details: 14 classes total, valid for 14 days
Pilates & yoga
📍626 King St W #201, Toronto (Mat & Reformer)
Price: CA$70.00
Details: Unlimited memberships include all mat studio classes, exclusive of workshops or events. Unlimited memberships do not include reformer group classes
Pilates, yoga, HIIT
📍548 King St W Third Floor, Toronto
📍10 St. Lawrence St., Toronto
📍3451 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke
Price: CA$70.00
Details: 4 credits for either the Sun Room or Reformer Room. Credits expire 21 days after purchase.
Yoga
📍47 Fraser Ave. Toronto
Price: CA$75.00
Details: Any class, any time. Expires 30 days after purchase.
Hyrox, strength
📍45 Cranfield Rd. Toronto
Price: CA$40.00
Details: 4 classes, expires 60 days after purchase.
Note: This studio has a very influencer-driven, exclusive vibe that may not appeal to everyone. It’s not one I personally recommend, but if you’re drawn to that type of atmosphere, it might be worth checking out for yourself. (TLDR: mean girl energy)
Pilates, yoga, HIIT
📍The Well, Terrace Level, 486 Front St W. Toronto
📍225 Yonge St. Toronto
Price: CA$60.00
Details: $20 per class x 3, expires 1 month after purchase
Price: CA$85.00
Details: Unlimited classes for 3 days
Price: CA$100.00
Details: Unlimited classes for 1 week