This gym is a gem in East Vancouver, it's right off of commercial drive, kind of tucked away behind…read morea grocery store. I've worked out here many times, through using classpass for gym sessions. This is a real gym, not one of those fake community center gyms where there is absolutely no gym energy. There's 3 levels, upstairs cardio, main floor weights, bottom floor fitness room and lockers. I like this gym because there's a big variety of weights and it's not too packed when I go in the mornings. Also, the staff here is sooo friendly, and I'm new so I appreciate that. The gym is clean, and organized. Definitely plan to come back here again and again.

Talk to the guy Nicky at the front desk he is best employe the gym. It is sick as well it's too lit…read moreto not go.

I'm 4 classes in at this particular studio and not especially impressed. I can't speak to the…read morefitness classes, only the yoga ones, and I know it's a little less conventional than your typical yoga-only joint which is actually why it gets 3 stars and not 2. Now, I did check this place out on a Groupon because yoga ain't cheap, but I can't see myself returning once it expires. Pros: Close to home. For me, at least. I often have no vehicle so this is an epic win. The instructors are super nice. Zero pretentiousness at all - a wonderful, albeit relatively rare virtue in Vancouver's yoga culture. They are also really fantastic at adding modifications for more advanced students to continue moving forward in their practice. Also a win! Doable for beginners and more challenging for the pros. Mat cleaner for all! Smells soooo good and a lovely provision. Cons: The noise. It's loud. People talk in the hot room. A lot. Maybe i'm a bit of a purist, but I don't love that. To me It's a place for calm. The music is often too loud or inappropriate for a yoga class. Again, totally fine for fitness classes...but not yoga. The floors. They are sort of made of this dense gym mat material. Great if you bail! Terrible for stability. The etiquette. As if the talking in class isn't bad enough, people bring cell phones to their mats. And they DO RING. To my knowledge, this wasn't addressed by the teacher (and the woman did not apologize). People enter the room late. People leave class early. The 15 minute window between classes makes for a rushed experience, effectively defeating the purpose of why I practice (just a personal thing, really). The space. There is none. Literally. Some cubby holes to put your stuff in near the front door and everyone is constantly tripping over each other. Lack of facilities. There is none. There is one bathroom and a staff bathroom. No change rooms. No showers. No lockers. Literally nowhere to change with 15 people coming and another 15 going at all times. I'm all for just the basics, no frills kinda stuff, don't get me wrong. But I am sure glad I only paid Groupon price for this experience. I may be able to overlook everything if this was a "you get what you pay for" situation. But the regular prices are on par with pretty much everywhere else - and everywhere else (I won't name names) tends to provide a much better overall experience.

The room is hotter than average and they like to keep the lights on bright. Parking is limited to…read morestreet parking, but fills up quickly. Most are only from 9:30am, which is the start of their last morning class, so you'll need to factor more time in the morning to look for space. Parking is a bit of an issue as I couldn't find parking and ended up arriving at the door at 9:30am for the 9:30am class, and they had already locked the door. I understand that you don't want to disturb the class, but that didn't stop them from letting someone open the door to the classroom before the end of the class. My recommendation is to have the 9:30am class start at 9:35 so that there's parking. Nice things: they have spray bottles for cleaning your matt.

If you like good music and working out, this is the place for you!…read moreThe Beat Studio is located at the Boundary View Plaza (corner of Hastings and Boundary) on ground level facing Hastings street The current class formats offered are: in-studio Barre, Outdoor, and online classes I purchased their online trial pass for 3 weeks. The virtual classes are taught via Zoom and the acoustics are surprisingly very good. I can hear the instructor and the music. So far the Beat Repeat, Bellyfit Flow and barre classes are my favourite -- they are at a good pace with small class size. The lunch hour 40 min and the 5:30pm workouts totally work with my work schedule! There's free 1 hour street parking around the building and also underground parking on Esmond st entrance The Beat Studio shares their space with Life Preservers First Aid, so be sure to look for their signage I can't wait to try the in-studio classes!

From the owner: The Beat Studio specializes in providing exceptional group fitness classes. Our classes are…read moresuitable for most levels of fitness because our experienced instructors are great at offering a variety of options for each exercise. We create fun, safe, and effective classes whether you're just getting started or are a seasoned group exerciser!

The kettlebell classes are intense and sweaty but leave you feeling accomplished and proud. It's a…read morereally good workout. I've been doing the 12 week Body Fit morning class M/W/F with Kyle Duske and it's been great motivation to start my day with a work out. Check it out! Affordable pricing and they're adding new classes all the time. Easy parking, bike rack or bus stop right out front. They offer kids classes too.

amazing and then some!! this place is amazing in so many ways! the staff are outstanding; there is…read moregood customer service and then there is this place! Kyle and Yelena are friendly, kind, professional and VERY knowledgeable. They offer martial arts, workshops like self-defense (highly recommend it), flexibility/stretching classes, kettle bell classes and a well-equipped, very relaxed ambiance. They are not at all pretentious like some gyms/fitness facilities and they really know what they teach! highly qualified and super approachable staff; highly recommend it! Wish everyone who has any fitness goal could go there so really be looked after individually and personally; the staff take a genuine interest in helping people reach their fitness/life goals :)

Great Club16 location. I like how open the space is. Parking can be quite challenging given the…read morelocation. No issues with the equipment or staff.

The equipment has been well maintained in the last 12 months, seldom down for repairs longer than a…read moreweek, tops. Staff is friendly and helpful. Seems as soon as they find the great ones and you give them a fantastic review, they move those people to other locations. But they are all welcoming.

I was late for 5 mins and missed the class, but the front desk receptionist was really kind and…read moreoffered me three free classes :))) you can tell he really meant it too because he was asking if I paid for parking and whatnot! Didn't get to workout but still had a good experience

The Oxygen studio by Gilmore skytrain station has the poorest layout. It's a shame that changing…read moreroom, cubbyholes plus the one and only washroom are inside the studio, where classes are taking place. It's a complete gong show in between two classes, lots of people going in and out, and waiting to use the washroom. That's not a very relaxing, grounding way to start a class. The yoga instructor didn't introduce herself, and didn't ask if anyone is injured. Throughout the class, she didn't provide modification in postures besides chaturanga. Towards the last 10-15 minutes, because people are waiting for next class outside, the wind down and savasana portion was getting pretty loud, definitely not how I want to end a class.

I have been training with Tim from Positive Shift Health and Fitness for over 1.5 years. We started…read morein November 2014 with rehab style 30 minute sessions because I had a bad injury and now I do a full 1 hour session with him weekly. It is incredible how far I have come. Not only has he helped me get stronger and more fit but my injury has improved dramatically. Seeing Tim weekly keeps me on track and focused on being healthy. Tim is well educated, positive, kind, understanding, supportive and very reliable. He pushes me to work hard during my workouts and ensures that I am doing the exercises in the right way so I do not hurt myself. I would 100% recommend Tim to anyone looking for a great trainer who truly cares about your health and well being.

From the owner: Positive Shift is all about making the gym experience positive. We specialize in personal training…read moreand active rehabilitation. We coach people on fitness and how to move better. Whether you just want to get a little stronger or a little fitter, or you have an injury you want to move past, please consider coming in and checking us out.

Locus centre is one of my favourite spots for massages. I usually book my appointments on their…read morewebsite, it is easy and you can choose what kind of massage you are looking for. I always book my appointments with Kevin who is an amazing Massage therapist, who listens to you and work in what you need. He is amazing what he does and I when I leave the centre I feel brand new person. Anyway, l highly recommend this place. Cheers

I had a massage here with Arian this morning. The place is newish, clean and well-kept, and staff…read moreare very considerate, friendly, and conscientious. It's subdivided into a few smaller rooms where the walls don't go to the ceiling, which looks kind of unimpressive on the outside, but the insides are pleasant and white and have a sort of pleated paper type of ceiling that is actually rather lovely - it's a little like being in a nicely-lit tent at a festival or something like that. Noodly jazz music made for a relaxed atmosphere. You can hear the B-line going by outside, but this is an RMT clinic, not a luxury spa - it's about getting down to business and fixing what hurts. My massage was excellent - Arian's got good hands and an instinct for honing in on the spots that need it. He showed me a few stretches afterwards as well that should help me in the future. Would definitely recommend him.

Excellent Gym at an Amazing Price! EZ Fit is a clean,…read morewell-equipped gym right across from my business. For just $30 a month, you get everything you need--from machines to free weights and even showers. It's spotless every day and perfect for anyone who trains regularly. Highly recommended!

The good? Pretty empty, even during peak hours. This is likely due to all the bad I'll list below…read more The bad? Outdated equipment, a large amount of which is usually broken. Pretty unsanitary facility, the water tastes like there's mold in the lines, the front desk staff are usually pretty good, but anybody operating the rest of their customer service issues are rude, unhelpful, and ultimately just want to charge you for any fee they can. The price is very high for what you're getting. The classic gym that just wants you to sign a contract, and then bill you any and every chance they get. Their system repeatedly said my payment had declined (spoke with Visa, they had no part in this, and I am never even close to my limit, nor do I have this experience with the other dozen auto payments I have on my card). Repeatedly tried to resolve this with them, to no avail. To cancel? More fees, late charges, and additional membership payments due to their "policies". If you want to hit some barbell movements during peak hours, it's an alright gym. If you want a remotely positive experience, in absolutely any way, do NOT go to this gym.