Start with the cancellation charge
The review that should shape your questions is a one-star from December 2025. The member trained "a few weeks," changed their mind, joined elsewhere, and says that when they asked to cancel, the owner "charged me 200$." They also complain the gym "has no sauna shower massage nothing." Let me separate the two. The amenities part is a fair expectation mismatch - more on that below. The $200 is worth understanding before you sign. Gym contracts routinely carry a minimum term or an early-cancellation fee, and a coaching-led studio often sells blocks rather than month-to-month. If there's a cancellation clause, being charged to exit early isn't a rogue act - it's the contract doing what it says. That doesn't mean the reviewer shouldn't be annoyed. It means the useful question is: what does the agreement say about cancelling, and did I read it? Ask for the cancellation terms in writing before you join.
What it is
Endor Fitness Academy in Saint-Laurent, Montreal (740 Boulevard Cote Vertu Ouest) reads from its reviews as a coaching-led, owner-run gym - personal training and small classes, not a chain box. One reviewer even mentions salsa classes. The listing type is sports_activity_location; hours run 06:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, 09:00 to 17:00 weekends.
Where the voices agree
The four five-star reviews share a theme: the owner is present and the coaching is the point. A May 2025 member who'd tried "four gyms in the Ville Saint-Laurent area" said this was the first where they "truly feel motivated and see the results." An April 2024 review credits a full year with a coach for teaching "discipline, focus" and comfort as a shy beginner. A March 2026 five-star praised a facility "consistently clean and well-maintained" with "a wide range of equipment that you won't typically find in commercial gyms." That last line matters, because it directly contradicts the one-star's "nothing" - one person's bare-bones is another's specialized kit.
What that 4.4 is measuring
4.4 across 35 ratings, with written reviews split between glowing coaching praise and that single billing complaint. Here's the small-sample math I keep coming back to: at 35 ratings, that one one-star is doing real work pulling the average down from the fives around it. The number is measuring a coaching relationship - people who bought the training love it; the unhappy voice is about money and amenities, not the workout itself.
What's missing
No review states a price, a session-block cost, or the cancellation fee's actual terms - the exact figures you'd want given that a $200 charge is the loudest complaint. Nobody confirms the amenities dispute: one says "no sauna shower," another says "wide range of equipment," and neither lists what's actually on site. If showers or a sauna are dealbreakers, don't assume - ask for a walkthrough.
Who it's not for
Anyone who wants full-service amenities (sauna, showers, spa) - at least one member says they're absent, and no review confirms otherwise. If you hate commitment, read the cancellation clause first. And if you just want cheap open-gym access, a coaching-led studio isn't priced for that.
FAQ
Why was someone charged $200 to cancel?
A December 2025 reviewer says they were charged $200 after cancelling early. No review states the contract terms, but gym agreements often include a minimum term or early-exit fee. Ask for the cancellation policy in writing before joining.
Does Endor Fitness have showers and a sauna?
Accounts conflict. One member says there's no sauna or shower; another praises unusually varied equipment. No review lists the full amenities, so confirm directly at +1 438-375-1121.
What's the gym known for?
Owner-run, coaching-led training. Reviewers repeatedly praise a present owner and real results, and one mentions salsa classes.