The Edge Fitness Clubs

I've been a member of The Edge Fitness Clubs Stratford for 14 years and up until now have had a great experience there. I teach karate at a local community center and have brought in numerous students who bought memberships over the years, where I had the freedom to give them a workout routine and show them how to do it, as well as train them however I needed to.I was going through a workout with two of my students who are competing in an upcoming tournament, showing them how to train, and was confronted by the new, very young and inexperienced manager last week. She was accusing me of "training". "Well yes, I'm a Sensei, that's what I do." I responded. I told her "I don't get paid for it, I'm not competing with your personal trainers, and these students are here because I brought you their memberships, among many others." She proceeded to tell me that I was not allowed to advise them and this is "strike 1. 3 strikes and you're out". Then she asked, "Do we have a problem?" My response was, "Yes, actually we do". Her approach was rude, hostile, sophomoric, and inappropriate. For a manager, she has very poor business sense.Since this club has been under new management over the past month or so, employees walk around policing members and intruding on workouts. I understand the need for safety, but I've been doing this longer than she and most of her trainers have been alive and so have most of the regular gym-goers there. Micromanagement in this environment is counterproductive to say the least.The thing that irked me the most was that I would NOT be allowed to bring my 13 year old daughter who has Down Syndrome to the gym (she loves it and asks to go) and teach her how to lift weights. That was the last straw and after 14 years, I cancelled my membership. She also lost 5 additional memberships from students and family members, not to mention future memberships that I would have referred from my class.I'm excited to start working out at a nearby gym which is far nicer, much less busy, has ample parking, has a pool where I can bring my daughter, and train my students however I want.

This gym has very good facilities for working out and provide a kids area. However, the hours are not very accommodating for everyone. They close from 12pm-4:30pm I went with my child and was asked to leave since they didn’t have the kids area available. The manager was very closed off and did not offer any other solution or alternative. Recently I’ve upgrade my membership but now wish I hadn’t. Disappointed.

I really enjoy training with Dan C. He is a great trainer, friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He listens to you and educates you on exercise and nutrition. He challenges you without being too pushy. Excellent trainer!!!

Jen Justo’s total body conditioning class is awesome!! I feel like I have worked every part of my body to its limit when I finish her class. She is always changing the routine of the classes to keep them fresh.

Ted always gives me the best workout whenever we train together have me feeling energized always

Professional supportive environment and James McGrath is a amazing trainer🌟 …

I have nothing but good things to say about my trainer Estephanie P. She has helped me lose about 30 pounds in the last 6 months. She is very knowledgeable about nutrition and has developed a meal plan for me which with the consistent exercise has got me in much better shape and feeling better. She is friendly and very motivational. You can tell she really loves what she does and that is important for a trainer. She is always asking about how I feel both physically and mentally about my progress. She has gotten me through some times when I didn't feel like working out and is always encouraging. She is the best!!!!

This gym is awesome;A sauna, a massage chair, a hydro massage…. A women’s area to workout, shakes, juices, protein bars and more sold on site.That’s not even the best part… the trainers are so nice and knowledgeable. Steph is my trainer and she is great! She sends me workouts and texts me in the app to keep me motivated. She is knowledgeable, helpful and cares!

I have been a member and a training client with Dan C. for 18 months. Dan has given me the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve my goals and more! I have gotten to know other trainers and staff through classes and everyone is friendly and helpful. Great Gym, staff, and members.

I can't talk about other locations but the Stratford location has such an AMAZING staff starting from one of the managers Andy and also Kelly.And of course, Estephanie Ponce!! has been such an excellent personal trainer for me. She's always encouraging me to do better and she checks in on me and gives me different routines to achieve my goals. I am so pleased and happy with the staff.location is always clean and well-maintained!