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  The best personal trainers in Toronto help keep you motivated and support what your mind and body need while paying attention to proper form. Here are the best personal trainers in Toronto as voted by readers of this site. Lyzabeth Lopez The owner of Hourglass Workout on Queen West is the most recognizable name in Toronto’s PT circuit. She’s a social media powerhouse and has even received an endorsement from Khloe Kardashian. Vlad Radanovic and Paula Ryff Vlad and Paula are the owners of Ultimate Athletics in Rosedale and have over 20 years of personal training experience. Radanovic, a Jack of all Trades does spinning, boxing and high-energy aerobic classes. Ryff is a former student of the National Ballet of Canada. Cassie Day Cassie Day trains out of a fitness studio on King West where she offers one-on-one personal coaching. Trained in Kettlebell and boxing, she offers Bootcamp, Kettlebell, and drop-in Saturday classes. She's also on Instagram. Oleg Armbaroff The quintessentia...

Boxing is a combat sport that has been practiced since before the time of ancient Greece and the original Olympics. It has been used to train people for performance in the art of striking, as well as general physical conditioning. Recently, it has become more popular as a form of exercise. When people box for fitness, they often use a punching bag, avoiding the physical contact that can lead to concussions and other injuries. However, boxing for fitness still provides boxing’s inherent benefits. Typical boxing exercise includes movement and footwork drills to evade punches, as well as punching drills on equipment like heavy bags, speed bags, and focus mitts. Boxing can also be performed virtually via gaming systems that have movement sensors. In addition, many boxing exercise programs involve other conditioning exercises, such as jumping rope, calisthenics, and running. Practicing the sport is not only a great way to improve your physical fitness but also a fun way to challenge your m...