The winter blues are REAL, but a good workout can help boost your physical and mental health. Here are some places in Toronto to help you get moving.

We all know that getting to the gym can be tough, but working out is a great way to boost your mood, and science proves it. When we exercise, our bodies release endorphins (a.k.a. feel-good hormones) and endocannabinoids, which work on the same system affected by marijuana to reduce pain and improve mood, according to Heart and Stroke Canada. 

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To help you boost your fitness and your mood, there are plenty of Toronto fitness studios around, offering everything from hot yoga to reformer pilates t

Bonus tip: You can also give the gift of a good workout this holiday season with gift certificates for any of these studios.

Solis

Where: 548 King St. W., Third Floor, Toronto, 10 St. Lawrence St., Toronto, 3451 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Etobicoke

Solis Movement is a group of fitness studios with two locations downtown and an Etobicoke space. Boasting more than 40 instructors, their class roster includes hot pilates, hot yoga, and reformer pilates, with rooms designed to enhance every aspect of your workout. 

The new spot on Lawrence, set to open Jan. 1, 2026, also features the Vita Room by Skinbar, where you can book a 50-minute facial for after your workout.

The Villij

Where: 5 Dickens St., Unit 105, Toronto

Located in the east end, The Villij is a studio designed with the intention of transforming the ways women of colour nurture their wellness. The fitness and movement centre is rooted in community care and meaningful connection, with classes for everyone from the yoga-curious to the pilates expert.

Their offerings include soulful stretch classes, pilates and meditation sessions. The Villin schedule also includes recommendations for what each class is best suited for. For instance, TrapSoul Yoga, a Hatha Yoga class, is best for improving focus, posture, and muscle endurance while calming the nervous system, ideal during the follicular phase of your menstrual cycle. 

Nice Day Pilates

Where: 8 Eastern Ave., Toronto

Looking to try reformer pilates? Or are you a reformer pro looking for some one-on-one training? The first Black-owned pilates space in the city, Nice Day Pilates, is a reformer studio near the Distillery District.

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The Good Core

Where: 74 Hymus Rd., Unit 2, Scarborough

The Good Core is a women’s-only boutique fitness studio in Scarborough, that aims to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all women, regardless of their background or fitness level.

Inclusivity is at the heart of The Good Core philosophy, as the studio offers classes for fitness enthusiasts of all skill and experience levels. They run pilates, strength training, yoga classes, and fusion sessions, designed to be high-intensity yet low-impact. Each class is 45 minutes and led by an instructor, with exercises intended to transform your physique, with a special focus on core movements.

RISE CYCLE

Where: 171 East Liberty St., Unit 149

Despite being great exercise and an efficient way to get around, riding your bike in the winter can be, well… the opposite of fun. But cycle classes are a great way to get the same workout in while staying warm and dry. Check out RISE CYCLE, located in Liberty Village, which runs 50-minute sessions designed to boost your mood and fitness.

They pride themselves on being a judgment-free zone, with the belief that mental wellness is required for physical wellness. Their classes are driven by purposefully curated playlists and led by motivating instructors. Set on a stationary bike, each class is a full-body workout designed to make your heart race, lengthen and strengthen your muscles, while energizing and invigorating your mind.