Evolve Strength South

Negative experience: Not a fitness gym only powerlifting kinda weird that they wouldn't mention it forst

Fantastic experience: They have some decent cardio equipment, and of course weightlifting which every gym has. The rates are affordable and i havent seen it too busy there like some of the gyms

Fantastic experience: I have been a member since 2019 and would like to say the transition to this gym from other recreational gyms has been a very positive experience. As both the members and staff have always provided a welcoming environment. I would definitely recommend people who want to explore a new opportunity at Evolve South.

Negative experience: I'm genuinely disappointed in this Evolve location. As someone who spends 4-5 mornings a week in the north location, I never would have expected how dismal this location would be. If you're a gymnast, or someone who exclusively prefers older style weight machines, this gym could work for you. As someone who prefers running but has knee issues that make treadmills impossible, this was a waste of a 40 minute drive. I didn't expect it to be new and shiny, but the lack of equipment was shocking and the location is kind of sketchy looking from the outside.

Negative experience: I've had several memberships with this gym since it opened, and I have never had a problem until this year. Apparently, they fail to understand the point of a 1 year membership, which is that it ends after 1 year not continues indefinitely. I confirmed how the membership worked when I signed up, confirmed my membership would automatically end on Dec 6th with an employee in November, called to confirm that my membership had ended on Dec 15th and every single time I was told that it would automatically end at the end of my membership which was Dec 6th. Well. Guess not a single employee in the building except the managers know how the memberships work because the assistant manager just told me that my membership does not infact automatically end and that I am required to CANCEL my membership AFTER the 1yr has ended. Disappointed that they've made this so complicated for people. The fact that none of the employees are able to understand how the memberships work gives little hope for customers.

Negative experience: $20 drop in is high, free trial rejected if your not to he living in Edmonton.

Fantastic experience: Good gym to start your fitness journey. I did a couple of sessions with a trainer and now I work out alone. Friendly staff and the place is clean enough. Only downside is that they don't have a sauna.

Fantastic experience: Matt from Evolve is a great guy. Awesome customer. Always hugs me.

Fantastic experience: Nice gym

Negative experience: Honestly, awful experience both times I have been. I don’t like to be negative but it’s disappointing how poor my experiences were all because of the same 2 people. First time I went, the gym was way too crowded and not enough space in that gym. I love CrossFit and I love working out at Evolve North because it’s open, everyone is so friendly, and there is a sense of community there. But at South I was yelled at for even thinking about touching someone’s “custom” barbell.. then I was approached to move out of this couples way because their WOD was more important then mine. That same couple nagged me my entire workout to pick up my stuff and move so they could workout. They sit in the corner and judge and criticize everyone at the gym and it’s really disgusting behavior considering who I found out they were after the fact. They are business owner of Regnant Strength and they run classes out of evolve. It was just very immature behaviour for 2 people in their thirties and as business owners. I love CrossFit and I love evolve but I would highly recommend that anyone thinking about joining Regnant Strength, DON’T. Evolve South, please remove Regnant from your facility, it’s hurting your business having those two immature children in there belittling everyone. It’s embarrassing to CrossFit and to Evolve’s brand. I will not be working out at evolve south as long as those two are there and I highly recommend everyone at evolve south go to North or downtown. No one needs that kind of arrogance and negativity in there life.

Negative experience: I will never step foot in this gym again in my life now! What you guys are doing is not okay man I have emailed saying that Samuel Utz is bullying me and you guys are doing nothing about it!!! No response from anyone saying 'oh, god' are you okay??? How inhumane is that?

Positive experience: Power lifters dream! It has a lot of equipment that suits power lifters. But as a woman I love a pretty gym. This gym was really ugly with literal milk crates used to store equipment. Most of the equipment is free weights which wouldn't be ideal for beginners. There was no air conditioning and the back door was wide open with a huge loud fan going. Flies were coming in to the gym. Barely any cardio equipment... I will say people were very friendly, at least. Not for me at all. But if you're a power lifter who doesn't mind not having any of the 'frills' this could be for you!

Fantastic experience: Best fitness gym in Edmonton

Fantastic experience: I have been going to the south side gym for about 6 weeks now. I am in my sixties and was a little hesitant to go into a gym first of all as my body required some TLC in how I was going to move forward in strengthening myself after multiple surgeries and also my age as well. I wasn't really overweight but I have been inactive for a fairly long period of time. The gym is amazing but what is more amazing is that I have a personal trainer that has been working with me during this time. Kyle has been very considerate of my personal situation and has but programs together that fit my capabilities. Over this time I have learned proper techniques and I have seen significant improvement without the pain. My old philosophy was if it doesn't hurt when you exercise it must not be working. Wrong! Kyle is all of a personal trainer in the sense that he takes his role seriously and will adapt to meet your needs whether you're 20 or 60 years old. If you're looking to have a healthy body whatever that means to you from building strength, flexibility, endurance or muscle I highly recommend that you see Kyle and I don't do recommendation unless I believe them to be 100% accurate. Cheers to all! Mike

Fantastic experience: Big, clean, and inviting.

Fantastic experience: My favorite gym I've ever been to in the city

Fantastic experience: Great space super clean and everyone seems super friendly

Fantastic experience: Really cool gym, you can bring your dog along for your workout

Fantastic experience: This facility is undoubtedly the epitome of excellence when it comes to strength and conditioning. It is truly exceptional, specifically designed to cater to the needs of Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting enthusiasts. As a free weights gym, it provides a stimulating environment for you to customize and adapt your workouts accordingly. This aspect also serves as a means to push yourself and embrace the challenge of each day's workout regimen. Notably, the absence of mirrors within the facility cultivates a sense of heightened focus, allowing you to prioritize the refinement of your form rather than being preoccupied with self-observation.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the city for strength training hands down. Matt Lee and the rest of the staff are incredible. This gym (and franchise) is a breath of fresh air compared to the saturated big box gyms that aren't very accommodating for people who want to train for weightlifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, strongman or non traditional forms of strength training.

Negative experience: This isn't even good enough to be called gym It's more like a pigeon hole for people who love thrown away money yeah right gym heck millwoods rec center has more then this joint n it's twice as small n ten times better what a big joke gym my goodness bunch of nonsense this joint sucks duck eggs as far as it goss it's big joke as to what kind of gym equipment they little to noting to offer its like throwing away your bodies health n money both they aren't even more like a toilet The owner should be shamed of herself or himself to call this rubber house a gym

Negative experience: South location is a very bare bones gym especially since they’re charging 33 biweekly now. Mostly free weights, few benches and the only machines being a leg extension, hamstring curl, and leg press. Great gym if you’re a powerlifter as they’re fully equipped for competitive lifting, but if you’re a normal lifter or bodybuilding then I recommend facilities with more space and equipment. Also VERY loud as it’s essentially one room with speakers playing music and heavy weights being dropped.

Fantastic experience: Good facility. Friendly staff. Coach Chris Liddle is a huge motivation for me to coming to this gym. He is the reason I workout and get healthier. Chris is very professional and motivated in your health as much as you. He is very focused during workouts. He does not spend time chitchatting or focus on anything other than workouts. He believes personal trainer is a premium service and he provides his services as such. You get what you hire him for. I really respect his discipline during workouts. He has a flexible schedule which helps a lot. I have been having good results while working out with him. Chris calibrates the workouts based on my strengths, weaknesses and health goals. Workouts are always fun with Chris. For me starting working out was very difficult habit to cultivate. Chris made it easier to instill a activity habits in daily routine. Chris is the best.

Fantastic experience: Great facility. Friendly welcoming staff. Sport specific equipment. Nothing but excellent experiences. Please make more black gym bags! :)

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming community and most especially front of house always says hi or smiles! Something you don’t get a lot in other gyms unfortunately

Fantastic experience: Great gym to workout at and great trainers as well from what we have seen. This review is more so on a trainer there, Aman Jaggi, but reflects the gym, it’s culture, and facilities as well. We have been training with Aman for the last three months and it has been an amazing step in our fitness journey. He is a gem of a person and trainer. Aman keeps our workouts interesting and exciting by always throwing new thing into the routine, while still keeping the core exercises part of the repertoire. He positively encourages us to push our limits to reach new levels of strength and conditioning. We have surprised ourselves with the progress we have made. Aman genuinely cares about our fitness and checks in outside of workout days to see how we are progressing. He also offers advice on eating healthy and how a proper diet can lead to better results in the gym. With Aman, we get someone who is there to listen, motivate, and provide valuable advice whenever needed. Going to the gym can seem hard but on our days training with Aman, we always make it out and it is something that we look forward to. The feeling of having pushed ourselves to our limits has had a positive impact in our lives. We are grateful to have Aman as our trainer and look forward to continuing to work out with him at Evolve.

Negative experience: Compared to the downtown and north locations it was very rundown, dirty and the layout was weird

Fantastic experience: Great place for workout

Fantastic experience: Of all the commercial gyms I've had an opportunity to visit, I've never been to one with such an inclusive and wholesome community as Evolve South. That, combined with the excellent equipment available makes it an obvious choice for any serious fitness pursuits.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with lots of free weights.A gym for someone who is serious about what they are working on .Best gym in the city.

Positive experience: Can get really packed.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Nice and open definitely a place you can train your craft. The staff was helpful and the facility itself . Was very clean and tidy.

Fantastic experience: Evolve south has an incredible atmosphere complimented by a friendly and inviting staff that allows you to have your best workouts

Fantastic experience: A great gym with a great atmosphere and calibrated plates. Very welcoming gym.

Fantastic experience: I'm glad I found this gym, here I have the rough idea what I need to work on. I'm glad that I have Luke Bialobzyski as my trainer. Whole area is clean and hygienic, Staff and other trainers are professional and friendly, just say Hi or hello whether if its members or staff. Even the front desk checks on my performance and how am I catching up. 10/10 recommended.

Fantastic experience: Oh my gosh I absolutely love this gym, the staff are so accommodating and the training environment is 10/10

Fantastic experience: Love this place! 100% recommend to get a membership here!

Fantastic experience: Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Nice clean equipment.

Negative experience: Not so bad...

Fantastic experience: Best gym around Southside area

Fantastic experience: Outstanding facility - Well maintained, clean, and friendly. There is always plenty of high-demand equipment (I.e., benches, squat racks, etc) so you rarely need to wait. This gym is also fantastic in that it has a large area for calisthenics and a track with sleds, tires, etc for alternate forms of cardio.

Fantastic experience: Great Gym, with Great people. The people that come here come to work out.

Fantastic experience: Best gym, trainers and staff in Edmonton. Fantastic equipment for Olympic weightlifting. This place will push you to be better mentally and physically. Highly recommend to check it out.

Fantastic experience: Had myofascial release therapy from Lindsay - her knowledge, skill and outlook will keep me coming back for years to come. Thanks Sonya and Linds!

Fantastic experience: Great space and staff. Love working out here

Fantastic experience: Clean space, friendly environment, and overall a good place to work out :)

Fantastic experience: I have been training here at Evolve South since the day it opened and there isn’t a finer gym in the city that gives you such a plethora of training opportunities. Whether that’s Olympic Weight Lifting/Powerlifting/General health or Specific Sports training. The staff are all very friendly and the trainers are class acts when it comes to there due diligence in your training as a client or simply by creating a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone that comes to work out here. I love the garage feeling that it gives off by being such a small location it makes it feel gritty and an old school type of atmosphere. So, if your new to training and want a new gym to try I applaud you to give Evolve South a try or any of its other locations: Downtown and North if your looking for a change of pace from your regular gym

Positive experience: This is an out of the way gym - quiet in the mornings which I like. Little older but serviceable bathrooms. Just enjoy the smaller community here and trainers Bailey and Lorelei:)

Fantastic experience: One of my favourite places to train in Edmonton! The gym comes fully equipped with anything you need to train like a real athlete. Super friendly staff as well! The manager keeps the place running smoothly and comfortably!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility with incredible staff that assist with the community that is evolve strength. Very clean and I love the quality of equipment within the gym.

Fantastic experience: Love the friendly staff always see them cleaning the gym especially after large group training sessions. The gym itself is very open and always has everything I need for a good workout

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Evolve for years and have absolutely loved my experience here! The staff are always kind and welcoming and the community is amazing. The facility its self is spacious and well kept. 10/10 recommend!

Fantastic experience: I have been training at the gym and can only say amazing things about the gym and staff! Front desk work their butts off to provide clean towels, clean equipment and service with a smile. The gym has all you’d ever need to explore and pursue your strength/fitness needs!

Fantastic experience: Spacious and friendly

Fantastic experience: I meet my trainer Andrew Coates here and workout an additional two times a week. This is as easy, organized and professional as it gets. Folks are here to workout, to train, to become more fit. This is not a pick up joint, this is the real deal. I love the vibe and it has the space and equipment to meet all my needs. Covid aware and safety protocols in place but not restrictive to members. No judgement.

Fantastic experience: Best staff, affordable pricing, can’t beat the trainers, best environment, so motivating, everyone is so kind! A hole in the wall you may not have heard of, but I’ll never leave ❤️

Fantastic experience: A great little gym with good equipment options in great shape. I'm not their usual demographic, being more interested in cardio and resistance machines than straight lifting, but they have everything I need and were more than happy to help a gym beginner with any of my questions. Equipment and facilities are always clean and in good condition, and staff are very friendly and welcoming. No sales pressure, good prices, and they have options for those of us who aren't able to commit for a year at a time. I continue to recommend Evolve South to my friends in the area.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, great staff. Being a bigger person trying to change their life I have never felt uncomfortable or like I was being judged while at Evolve.

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing massage at evolve south from josh Kohlruss. Perfect pressure and found all my sore spots. Best massage I’ve ever had!

Positive experience: Good gym, but unfortunately they don't have the yellow reign . 5 stars after they stock the yellow reign.

Negative experience: Disgusting gym. Everytime I've gone, some trainer or staff has asked me to go on a date. Creeping me, I even saw one in the mirror taking pics of me. If you're a girl, avoid!

Positive experience: You'll pay to leave this place. 2 payments plus service charge for a gym I haven't been to in 6mths. Edit, management contacted me and waived all fees.

Fantastic experience: The pup and I love it here

Fantastic experience: I love workout in this gym because of staff

Fantastic experience: This space is awesome! Clean, friendly staff, equipment is always put back and it is NOTHING like a big box gym in the best way.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love this gym. The trainers are amazing. The facility is clean. The equipment is top notch and the atmosphere is super chill. I cancelled my GoodLife membership to go to evolve and it has been 100% worth it. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Clean, well maintained gym with friendly, professional staff - always a very welcoming place!

Positive experience: Evolve is a very welcoming gym. It may not be huge, but it has most everything you need to meet your fitness goals. The facility is well kept, the bathrooms are always clean, the staff is excellent, and so are the members. The trainers are also excellent and worth every penny spent. Very highly recommended. Only thing I would want is the facility to open earlier, but you can't have everything.

Fantastic experience: I love the atmosphere at this gym. The equipment is nice and clean and is kept organized as well. Most of the staff are very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Every evolve gym is special. Great equipment. Great staff. Great communities. Many fond memories and good friends made at evolve. You won't find a better place to train.

Fantastic experience: I love Evolve Strength South! They are very professional and actually care about people! Awesome trainers, too! ❤️

Fantastic experience: Always so clean and their covid regulations are great and easy to accommodate without feeling overwhelmed.. when the gyms are open for public workouts. The staff is always friendly! And knows members by name and always strike up a conversation. The equipments is amazing clean and always in good shape. On the 2 years I’ve been going there I’ve never seen a piece of equipment out of order. Trainers always say hi or acknowledge you even if they don’t train you. I wouldn’t talk any higher about evolve. 10/10 always recommend to friends family and coworkers.

Fantastic experience: Been going to Evolve now for 2 years and there is honestly not a bad thing i can say. The staff is professional, kind and always greets you with an amazing attitude. They also have tons of equipment ( mainly weight lifting ) which means you will find it hard not to have something available. I wantes to show my appreciation for this amazing gym given everything thats going on.

Fantastic experience: Overall this is a great facility. But disappointed at what I saw this morning 9:30 am - 11 am March 27. 11 ppl powerlifting together along with someone who appeared to be a coach , grouped in one corner of the gym , no distancing or wearing masks . I don’t want to be that guy but I’d like our gym to remain open and this kind of thing is just asking for another shutdown. Great place to train but safety needs to remain a priority.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, lots of toys to play with. Aleays go there with the intention of having a quick workout but wind up staying 2+ hours!

Fantastic experience: Great gym, love that you can do a monthly payment without having to commit to a year. Gym has everything you'll need and more.

Fantastic experience: Given Covid and my usual gym is still closed from the lockdown, I started looking at places open that weren't looking to lock me into a contract. I luckily found Evolve Strength, the no commitment or hidden fee's is a blessing. I contacted several other gyms and they all seemed to want to take advantage of people looking to get back into the gym. My only complaints is there is there is no gym in Sherwood park, or I would consider switching my membership. great vibe, friendly staff, and people serious about fitness.

Fantastic experience: Great gym. Reception is friendly. Rates are transparent. Love the towel service and appreciate they've increased the size of the men's washroom. Parking can unfortunately be tricky.

Fantastic experience: Best gym ever. Especially with reopening post Covid they’ve put in place all the requirements way quicker than most gyms. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Parking can be tricky sometimes but it’s downtown so what’s y’all expect.

Fantastic experience: An excellent facility with an array of talented and accessible professionals to help with health and fitness needs.

Fantastic experience: This gym will ruin you for all other gyms. Aren't you sick of waiting for platforms or squat racks or are prohibited from using chalk for your lifts? It's time to switch to Evolve.

Fantastic experience: This gym is AMAZING!!! I train with Ivan and there's so much equipment for us to work with and the layout is really nice. I never get bored it's like a playground! Also, the cleanest gym I have ever been too which is my number 1 priority when choosing a gym to workout at. 10/10 recommend. :)

Fantastic experience: I've been working out for nearly 30 years and this is my absolute favourite gym. The layout, the equipment, the staff, the trainers, the atmosphere...everything about this place is top shelf, regardless of your experience level. I actually have a well-setup home gym and I still try to go to Evolve once a week because of the variety and extra value it brings to my training. If I could build the perfect gym, it would look like Evolve.

Fantastic experience: This gym is awesome! Very spacious, and staff are friendly. It’s a close community where people have a common goal, be fit and be strong. Everyone is very supportive wether you are a beginner, novice or god level, they will give you a hand when you need help! It doesn’t matter to me if i I drive 25 mins or 30 mins to get to this gym. This gym is awesome!

Fantastic experience: Plenty of room, equipment was new when they opened and is maintained in excellent condition. Friendly accommodating staff and plenty of personal trainers and other rehab professionals available for all your needs.

Fantastic experience: Excellent environment, excellent facilities.

Fantastic experience: Best gym in the city, unless you're looking for 100 treadmills side-by-side. But let's be real...you can only run on one at a time.

Fantastic experience: Olympic lifting setup and equipment. Everything you could ask for under one roof...

Fantastic experience: Good friendly staff. Nice gym. I go there for a bootcamp and its been wonderful experience.

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Evolve for a few months now, and have nothing but good things to say. When I joined, I was just starting Olympic lifting, so while I am no stranger to gyms it was pretty daunting to train alone. The staff, OPF members and gym members were extremely welcoming and I made friends very quickly and felt at home instantly. The gym is so versatile and allows so many different types of training, which is important for me. It is a very unique gym and the set up is superb. I didn’t get a chance to try out the physio or other practitioners working there but constantly saw them working hands on with clients. As someone with a background working with practitioners and as a personal trainer it’s really good to see them bringing them to the gym for rehab work! The membership is quick and easy with no hidden fees or contracts and gives you access to all of their locations. I would recommend Evolve to anyone looking for a gym, new or veteran, sport specific or general health. The versatility and knowledge within the gym will surely set everyone up for success!

Fantastic experience: I can’t see myself ever leaving this gym!! Downtown facility, staff and trainers are amazing. The community at evolve is definitely a highlight of every workout. You won’t regret joining this gym! :)

Fantastic experience: Evolve Strength is my favourite gym, hands down. Everything you need, all in one place. Equipment is all top notch and in great shape. Staff is friendly, helpful, and always working to keep things super clean. Plus, their membership rates are more than reasonable (especially for this level of facility).

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Evolve for years now and have never not had a great experience. They have tons of equipment (Powerlifting, Strongman, Bodybuilding), the people are friendly, there’s tons of athletes from different sports training. It has everything

Fantastic experience: Evolve is a very clean and welcoming gym on the south side. My trainer Chris Liddle is absolutely wonderful. He really listens to what my goals are and always sets me up for success. He is very friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about your success.

Fantastic experience: Update - This is a great gym and facility. From the owner, front-end staff, or trainers, the team goes out of their way to make you feel welcome. I have always seen trainers and patrons in masks during the current pandemic, and staff is constantly cleaning and disinfecting.

Fantastic experience: Great powerlifting, weightlifting gym. Has the best equipment. Enough platforms and squat racks for everyone!

Fantastic experience: Great value and amazing equipment. Love that the membership now allows you to go to multi-locations.

Positive experience: Good gym, great equipment just needs longer hours!

Fantastic experience: I joined Evovle 3 or so months ago because I did not want to join a big box gym. They have everything I could want and strong dedicated group of trainers and staff as well as members. Comfortable place to get my work outs in. Close to my office. It is perfect for me.

Fantastic experience: Great training advise from folks who are professional athletes.