How does a business in the highly competitive field of fitness, health and wellness survive – and thrive – and continue to innovate for 20 years and counting?
Now entering its third decade, InsideOut Health, Fitness + Wellness is that rare business, focused on staying true to its mission of empowering individuals to meet their personal goals. As an award-winning leader in its field, the studio is the longest-standing fitness organization in Leaside and from day one has offered not just a place to work out but an opportunity for clients to become, and keep, well from the inside out.
Founded by Barry Samuel in 2005, the gym was originally located on Millwood before moving in 2010 to its current location at 210 Laird Dr.
InsideOut provides onsite and in-home personal or virtual training in classes including boxing, Pilates, yoga, dance, mindfulness, HIIT, cardio, self-defense and more. They also offer wellness and nutrition programs to assist their clients with both physical and mental wellbeing.
Twice awarded Toronto’s Best Personal Training Studio by the Toronto Star, InsideOut has sports-specific dryland training for golf, skiing, hockey, racquet sports and many more.
For the past 18 years, the studio has hosted an annual Spring Into Action Youth Mental Health Day (SIA), which raises funds and awareness for youth mental health in Canada. This year’s event will take place on June 7th.
With the support of many local individuals and businesses, the day’s activities include a walk/run/bike or dance event, family fun activities, speakers, swag bags, raffles, performances, food and so much more. (Check out past SIA days, info about this year’s event and excellent mental health resources at @sia4mentalhealth on Instagram.)
How does such a longstanding brand stay relevant? To celebrate its third decade, the studio is offering three new initiatives:
- -Women-Only Private Times: Ladies Mid-Life Program and Moms (including Mom + Baby Class)
- -The InsideOut 14-Day Nutrition Reset Guide and 10-Day Home Fitness Guide
- -The 30-Day Transform Habits Challenge
Samuel, who was awarded a Lifetime Contribution Award by the Leaside Sports Hall of Fame, notes, “The journey so far has been remarkable, but the future holds even greater promise. Together, we’ll uncover new opportunities, build stronger connections, and keep transforming lives – one step at a time.”
Check out InsideOut’s website to learn more: www.insideoutstudio.ca.
