Riverdale Fitness

09/10/2025

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/toronto-on/peter-cripps-12477976

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Cripps. Peter could be found in the gym, early morning, a minimum of 3 days per week - lifting 50 lb dumbbells well into his very late 80's.

Please join Anthony and other staff this coming Saturday, as they say their farewells to Peter.

Celebrate the life of Peter Cripps, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Giffen-Mack & Trull Funeral Home.

03/02/2025

Bengt Sormon 1935 - 2025

The Riverdale Fitness family is sad to announce the passing of it's longest standing member, Bengt Sormon. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Terry Sormon (Bengt's wife) and the entire family.

Thank you Bengt for 60 beautiful years ❤️

10/26/2024

John is still at it everyone! Need a trainer?? Be sure to contact him!

Send a message to learn more

11/22/2023

NORM has done it again! Athletes from over 70 countries competed in the Natural Olympia held in Las Vegas - and our Norm Danniels took home the Bronze medal! CONGRATULATIONS Norm! You make all of us 'Riverdalians' proud!

08/13/2023

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/east-york-womens-fastball-team-announcer-94-birthday-1.6934060?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar
Congratulations PETER CRIPPS! 94 years young!

The East Toronto Women’s Fastpitch Association (ETWFA) celebrated Peter Cripps’ retirement at a birthday game this week, and players said it was a bittersweet moment for many.

12/01/2022

I think a lot of us have watched this amazing young woman grow up - I first met her I believe when she was 4 or 5 - and she never ceased to amaze me with her multiple talents - one being power lifting!

Femina Fortis is a 15-minute documentary that aims to empower young women about body image by shining a light on the underrepresented sport of powerlifting. This inspirational story will be told through the eyes of multiple female powerlifters, all hailing from different backgrounds, including student and 5x Ontario Provincial Record Holder QUINN DANNIELS , World
Record powerlifter Stefi Cohen and Canadian Champion Jessica Buettner. The narrative is meant to empower young females about body image by dismantling stereotypes revolving around the dichotomy of feminine strength, which ultimately proves the empowering qualities of the niche
sport of powerlifting.

Femina Fortis is a 15-minute documentary that aims to empower young women about body image by shining a light on the underrepresented sport of powerlifting. ...

11/22/2022

PRESENTING Riverdale's very own NORM DANNIELS - GOLD Medal Winner at the Natural Olympia in Las Vegas!! CONGRATULATIONS! Norm!!
Open to members from 67 member nations, Norm's division had 11 competitors, and this is the FIRST TIME a Canadian has won Gold! You do us all proud Norm! Norm last competed 30 years ago, and it has been 40 years since his very first competition - you are a true inspiration to us all Norm! (see podium pic in comments - fb would not allow us to post 2)

11/21/2022

An extremely inspirational post that you will not want to miss...coming Tuesday November 22nd!!

07/24/2020

Hello Riverdillians!

It has taken some time, but I have finally assembled a humble, yet equipped, personal home training studio. I wanted to reach out to the Riverdale Fitness community and extend an invite to any and all members who may be interested in training during these unprecedented times. Everything is disinfected and cleaned thoroughly after every session and it is with great regret that I will have to cover my handsome face with a mask to ensure everyone’s safety. New masks and a fresh towel can be provided if you do not have one! For the Riverdale fitness community members interested in personal training, I have decided to honour the rates we once had at the gym. See below:

Pack of 18: $45 per session
Pack of 12: $50 per session
Pack of 6: $55 per session
Single sessions: $60 per session

I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. I miss you all terribly!

Dimitri Petinakis

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Here is the list of equipment currently available at the home training studio:

- Barbell
- Adjustable Olympic dumbbell handle
- Trap/hexagonal bar
- Bands: Yellow, red, black, purple and green
- Roughly 600lbs of weight in plates (some not shown in the
pictures.)
- Fat gripz
- Chalk
- Weight belt
- Weighted dip/chin up belt
- Yoga matts
- Squat rack
- Adjustable incline bench
- Chalk
- Wrist wraps and straps
- Sling shot – assistive bench press band
- Hip circle
-Foam rollers
-Kettle bells: 15lbs, 2x30lbs and 50lbs
-Ab wheel

Email: [email protected]

06/27/2020

From Trevor Lloyd's sister, to all members of Riverdale Fitness:

"I would like to thank you for your well wishes and condolences. As soon as I set up a date and time for his celebration of life, I will let you know"

Thank you.
Carrie Lloyd

06/27/2020

Chris Taskas - seen at Riverdale Fitness, in the early morning hours when we were open - at his restaurant 'Our Spot' on the Danforth. Amazing food - please support him if you can!