I started training with Brennan about 7 months ago, when I was 7 months postpartum. As a new mom +…read moreworking at home, it was one of the best decisions I've made to fill my own cup. Not only do I feel great physically, my mind feels the same way too. Brennan cues are always on point and knows how to keep it challenging yet supportive when I am learning a new exercise. I've always been a gym rat (even when I travel), so I know that having the right trainer and facility make all the difference in the world. Everyone is very friendly and with a positive good energy. I'd encourage you to at least try Kraken and see how a private gym can help achieve your wellness goal. The space is also super clean and well organized.

Working with Kraken Training has changed my life!…read more Late last year, I was shopping around for a powerlifting coach to help me get started in the sport. Though I'm no stranger to the gym, my knowledge about health and fitness was lacking. I got minimal returns for my efforts and suffered one injury after another; I had extreme and unsustainable diets; and poor posture. I've always had reservations with working with a trainer. A few common reasons I told myself were "why pay so much money when I can just go on the internet and try the latest burn-fat in 90 days program" or "they don't really care about my progress, these trainers just want my money". I'm sure you've all felt something similar at some point about trainers. Nonetheless I decided to at least give it a try. Thanks to the power of social media, I stumbled upon Kraken training on Instagram. I was intrigued so I reached out to them and came in for a consultation. Josko put me through the standard movement test and I got some feedback about my form. I was open about the fact that I was still shopping around for coaches. After telling him this, instead of fluffing up his services, he actually recommended other coaches for me to check out. On top of that, he even gave me some links and resources to help me with corrective movements. I knew that Josko was someone who I could trust and genuinely cared about my success. However, because of circumstances, I didn't end up choosing him at that time. But, that encounter left such a positive impression on me that I knew I wanted to work with him at some point. Then, almost a year later, on one fateful morning when I was feeling gross about my body because I had recently amassed over 10lbs of fat over the past few months and weighed my heaviest in years, Instagram once again came to my rescue and it flashes me the ad for Kraken Transformations 6-week challenge (it's as if my iPhone knew exactly what I needed). I instantly signed up. Then, I got a call from Josko and a few days later we got right to work. It's been 10 weeks since that morning and I am in the best shape of my life - physically and mentally. I've lost close to 25lbs while retaining most of my strength. My posture has improved along with my mobility. I've learned tons about proper dieting and trying to limit my extreme tendencies. As well, my confidence and mood are at a high. However, more impressive to me than the results is how I achieved them. This process has been relatively the smoothest I have gone through. I credit this to the combination of every aspect about the program from the workouts, nutrition, daily accountability, support, and coaching. Do not underestimate the value of a good trainer. Josko is someone who has the technical knowledge to help you get to where you want to go. If he doesn't, then he will either direct you to someone who does or he will learn. I admire that he is always trying to improve himself and uses his knowledge to try and become a better coach, mentor, and person overall. Josko's program is not the usual cookie-cutter ones that you find online, they are customized and made specifically for you. Follow it and you'll get results. He knows how to support as well as challenge people. Going on a fitness journey is not easy and you want someone you can trust, Josko is that guy. He is dedicated, accountable, and follows through with what he says. On top of that, Josko's surrounds himself with like-minded individuals. The Kraken Team is just as exceptional. When you decide to work with Kraken Training, you have essentially joined a community that uplifts each other.

Conan Cooper of Cooper Strength and Performance at Capitol Hill is one of the most informative…read moretrainers I have ever worked with! My first couple of visits he assessed me so that he could tailor my workouts exactly to what I need. He checks in with me to see how I feel after in terms of soreness, and he sends me lists of exercises that I can do on my own. Conan knows how to get to the root of the issue. If you want to improve posture or just feel stronger and move better, he is your guy! Best trainer you'll ever have.

From the owner: Capitol Hill Athletics is a private training studio. It is a place where certified personal…read moretrainers can train their existing clients, and it is a place for potential clients to find fitness professionals that will help them to achieve their health and fitness goals.

I tried their trial for $10 and they send you a fob in the mail. and i actually did really like the…read morelocation they have alot of machines available very clean gym.

Very small gym, if there are 10 ppl in there, most likely you don't get to do what you want to do…read more Only one machine to do squatting with barbell, so chances of you getting to do that is very low unless you get so lucky on the day you go and only 2-3 ppl there on treadmill or something. Only 1 adjustable bench btw. You probably also don't get to use that cuz if there are 4-5 guys, they're all over it. Cable machine is placed very close to bench area, so if you wanna do anything with legs, you got VERY limited space unless you want to kick someone while they're doing dumbbells. Also the empty room to do whatever you want is SEPARATE from the machines room, you'd have to go OUTSIDE through some chilly wind as you get out of the main room to the other room.

This place is awesome! I've been training in combat sports for a long time and this place has a…read moregreat vibe and atmosphere. No egos here just stand up people. The owner Robin is a super nice guy and has a wealth of experience in boxing. He actually just competed over the weekend. All the coaches here are very friendly and very knowledgeable in the sweet science. They have a boxing ring, lots of heavy bags, a speed bag (my favorite) an up and down bag and weights and other stuff as well. It's a very clean and well maintained gym. There is street parking out front and on the side streets. If you wanna learn how to box or just get a good sweat on and get in shape, this is the place! Can't wait to be back!

Best boxing gym in the GVA. Great coaches, inviting atmosphere- the whole team is amazing. Coach…read moreRobin has really gone above and beyond to foster a welcoming environment for everyone. Definitely book a trial and check it out!!!

Renee is amazing. I am so thankful to have met her and have her support me in my fitness journey…read more She is kind and caring but also helps motivate me to go further than I ever knew I could. She has taught me to use proper techniques and I am seeing better results than I ever had on my own. Thank you, Renee!

Renee is the best personal trainer in Burnaby! Not only does she design a completely customized…read morefitness program for you, she also addresses any mental blocks that come up as we all know the journey to a healthy lifestyle is not easy. She doesn't let me slack at the gym during the sessions and really ups my motivation and excitement to reach my goals. Highly recommend!

I do Bootcamp classes on Tuesday and Thursday and I have to say, I have done many different classes…read moreover the years and this is the best workout yet! Classes are alwAys different and challenging. I'm very impressed with this place!

Advantage is seriously the most holistic kind of training out there. I have followed Advantage…read moreFitness for 5 years now and never get a better more well rounded work out. It never gets any easier because he is always mixing it up and challenging our fitness level. Training with full functional body movements and never using any weights over 7 pounds but still getting the most toned I've ever been in my life is very exciting. His program really is exceptional and I can barely keep away from work outs. I train all of his programs because I really can't get enough. Fitness, Muay Thai and Sports Conditioning. I love it, I love it all and at 31 I am fitter than I was at 17. All I can say is if you can commit to attendance and take it seriously, the results you see will amaze you and your insides and outsides will thank you for it.

This is a neat, little studio tucked away next to a dance studio, also tucked away next door to a…read moreFitness World. Kind of like the best restaurants are the little hole-in-the-wall places with the best food. The Pilates Den is operated by a feisty, triathlete lady, Monika. She is trained to level 3 Pilates, which outclasses my humble Pilates Mat Level 1. Her studio has specialty equipment like the Pilates reformer and the Cadillac, along with the padded mats. There is nowhere to hide in a crowd, like some studios, so you are guaranteed to get the instruction (and results) that you came for. I had the privilege of one-to-one training as well as training with a local group of triathletes. While that workout caught my attention, I also noticed that my right hip (that I had injured in a motorcycle accident) stopped clicking and my lower back stiffness took a holiday. Note: Most of the parking is taken up by the Fitness World, so you are better off parking on the road near the White Spot.