I went tonight to try the gym for the first time. The poster on the street advertised " free…read moresession" as a trial. When I enquired at the desk the staff quoted me $21 drop in fee. I was with my teenage son so it was going to cost $42.... She said it was because it was busy, which I saw one person on the cardio equipment through the window. I feel like I didn't fit their standard for a desirable customer. Not sure what other reason they would have to turn me away. Don't believe the advertising. It is based on the staff's bias of you,

During my 1 year membership, over half of all treadmills were broken and the other half were not…read morefunctioning properly. Staff is POORLY TRAINED and management is even worse. Allow me to make myself clearer, during the 1 year I was a member they've changed managers over 5 times and all of them turned out to be Incompetent, immature and also poorly trained, the later one specially which I believe still manages the space today, Milos, tried hard at the beginning to please me into leaving a better review but turned out to be yet another useless member of Gold's Staff. Not only useless, when I last complained about their system charging me a late fee even though I paid the membership on time, Milos became extremely condescending, laughing at my face while saying "I never make mistakes, if It was someone else charging your fee, I would believe you" All that, while I had a receipt in my hands proving my payment time and date. Milos won't last long, but Gold's seems to keep on sucking no matter the manager they seem to find. Do yourself a favour, NEVER JOIN GOLD'S GYM! Their payment system is predatory, they will charge you without consent, fake times of payment so to make you pay extra fees which are also extremely overcharged coming to be twice as big as the original biweekly charge and they will make you feel as if you are the one at wrong. So to my last try at Gold's Gym of Terror simply to keep myself from having to pay yet another fee which I actually already had paid, I've had to argue for hours with them, compelling to all the hours they've made me waste over the 12 months in order to get myself out of the gym without further charges. DO NOT REGISTER AT GOLD'S GYM, ANY OTHER GYM IS BETTER, SERIOUSLY, ANY. All that is my opinion though, register at your own risk.

My favourite workout studio in all of Vancouver! Forewarning: lagree is not like pilates and do not…read moreattempt to go 7 days in a row during the intro period if you do not exercise regularly, give your body some time to rest! That being said, I liked that this studio requires headphones so everyone is focused on their own form. It is also a slightly bigger class size (max 16) compared to other reformer pilates class but that doesn't take away the instructors focus on their students! Lagree focus more on toning and endurance so you'll feel yourself growing stronger but not necessarily growing muscles like you're weight training. It is also a lot of core work I love Kiki and Bouse's classes the most, Kiki is super attentive to her students and remembers them by name. She also adds variations so you can pick your own difficulty level to do. Bouse's leg section are a KILLER, it always hurts to walk the next day haha

While I thought this was a great challenge for me to do 7 days in a row, I felt that it was a lot…read morefor me to handle. This is definitely intense and will push your limits. One of the hardest workouts I have tried. The instructors are great and accommodating. I would recommend trying the classic classes first before trying others. Personally, I would maybe do once a week and something else in between for workout. Definitely good for core strength.

The vibe here is totally pro, while still being fun…read more I've been to spin class several times, it was a great work out and the music selection was right up my alley. I've also had several personal training sessions with them and found the training to be excellent. I would recommend the place to my friends, it's great. Side Note: The CBC is running a show called "Village On A Diet" and Mike Veinot, one of the owners at Rep1, is one of the main trainers on the show. Sort of fun, if you want a celebrity trainer, Mike is the guy to ask for :)

Great gym for personal training!! Well layed out, lots of equipment, very friendly, experienced…read moretrainers and a comfortable environment. The changing rooms are huge and away from the gym floor with many lockers (locks supplied), showers and post workout necessities (shampoo, soap, mouthwash, hair dryer, etc). Highly recommended for anyone looking for a personal trainer!

Great down-to-earth gym. Fantastic community with no ego, all levels of fitness from athlete to…read moremathlete . Would recommend it to anyone looking to get in shape, or just get even stronger/fitter. Just show up at least 3 times a week, and you'll be blown away by what you can do.

1) Extremely small (1400 sq. f. ). The area is designed for max 6 people at the time while they try…read moreto fit 12. As a result, WOD is always prolonged for two hours. 2) Chaotic schedule. Due to a small size and prolonged hours, classes usually start late by 20-30 minutes. 3) Ancient equipment. You can not learn new moves or perform well with such an old equipment. 4) Hardly any coach has CF level 1 certificate. They can not properly explain you a WOD. 5) Angry and racist coach. As a consequence of point 4), one coach gets angry and starts to make racist jokes. 6) Overpriced. For such kind of money, you would get much better service in DT. 7) People are fun. They are trying to make a friendly environment by asking a "question of the day" at the beginning of the class, which is fine, but for 12 people it usually takes about 10 min of a valuable time of you 60 min workout. The majority of customers are young UBC students, which makes the box an unwelcoming.

Fit Fx has an very friendly and energetic atmosphere. I felt welcome and comfortable stopping in…read morefor the first time. The studio has a great buzz of energy and it's a boutique style setting (hip, trendy, clean with bright orange walls and colourful cycling photos). The smaller class size was particularly helpful with the details of proper Yoga poses. I've taken two yoga classes so far (one with Tianne and one with Alan) and they have both been great. I've done a number of different styles of Yoga over the years and I especially enjoyed the classes at Fit Fx because they are specialized toward athletes. I'm not an elite athlete at the moment but attending the yoga classes has helped to stretch out problem areas and muscles that have been tight for years from different sports. In particular, I have a tendency toward tight shoulders and upper legs and in the two classes at Fit fx, I learned variations on Yoga poses that were wildly more effective than I had learned in other Yoga studios. Everyone was so friendly and inspirational that I may actually get caught up in the energy of the full program of classes and get back into training for an event. It was fun to hear the buzz about upcoming races as people were chatting before and after class. I walked out feeling like I'd just had a sports massage and also a workout. I fully recommend it!

From the owner: Academy in Vancouver's premier indoor cycling studio located in West Point Grey Village. We…read moreprovide structured cycling training for all levels. Prepare to be inspired in our classroom. Indoor cycling to increase your stamina, CompuTrainer multi-rider to elevate your game, and outdoor rides that will take your breath away. Literally.

I've been doing Pilates for years but took a few years pause I returned a lil rusty. I was beyond…read moreshocked to see the manager on her mobile phone the majority of a balance class. I watched her barely instruct students while sitting at a far distance looking downward. Post class she left her phone and I saw she was scrolling Instagram. Saw her roll her eyes at me when she gave me a correction. I was told classes are geared towards the majority of the class and was told the majority had injuries. There are 12 reformers and I watched instructors sit on a high chair or table near the entrance giving instructions from afar. Just buy a reformer and take class using YouTube would be better. I was a new student to this studio but not to the practice and I was not impressed. I'll try one more instructor but I was extremely disappointed in such behavior coming from a manager. I'll just go back to classical Pilates where instructors confirm all students are engaging proper muscles minus the eye roll and Max 4-8 students. I waited a week to post this, without any emotions or tone just simple facts. How to improve CP? get off the phone and stop sitting so far from the students you should be walking around and standing the entire time or maybe this is just contemporary practice the new way to teach Pilates is sitting and looking at your phone.

Had my first intro class today, and enjoyed it! It's much harder than it looks, even when your…read morelaying on the reformer. You really get to work those core stabilizing muscles and strengthen your abs And hip flexors. The instructor I had was Anita, she is friendly and comes around to make adjustments and show you proper technique. I broke a little sweat but the intro class is really just a stater not an actual work out. Afterwards you can hang out and ask questions. The manager gave a speech about where Pilates originated and the man who invented it from Germany. I had no idea. They will offer you some packages near the end. The facility is clean and new equipment. The company is fairly new only one year and rapidly expanding around the world quickly. The prices are reasonable. 4 classes per month for 109. Or 199. For 8 classes per month, twice per week. You have to start with a 3 month commitment. I had been looking into Pilates with a physiotherapist and one session for one on one is $150.00 so I'd say this is a really good price for using a reformer. I have only just begun so I will be updating this post after the 3 months .

Great experience in the Hatha class. The facility was very clean and with showers and a locker…read moreroom with programmable locks. First visit they provided us free towel usage. The temperature in the class was perfect, nice and hot. The practice was easy to follow and challenging lead by a very knowledgeable instructor.

due to unmindful business practices moksha closed down the…read morefranchise with this studio I cancelled my membership there and they continued to keep taking money from my credit card the owner refused to refund I ended up having to cancel my cc card and yet a new one BEWARE

I like Innovative because the vibe is always super positive. The trainers are not competing with…read moreeach other- you'll see them share their knowledge and skills to give every client an excellent experience. Talk about motivation- it feels like I have my own cheering section at the gym! The location is convenient, the hours are good and the parking is free. A great neighborhood gym ;+]

Staff are knowledgeable and professional. Great sport specific training and exercise. Result driven.read more

The owner and staff are very attentive to each client. I…read morehave been doing Pilates for 2 years and feel I have improved so much in my strength and posture. I highly recommend the studio

I was in a minor car accident that changed my life completely and unfortunately didn't end up being…read moreso very minor. I tried everything, including Rmt, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, acupuncture, personal trainer etc. After a year of 3x a week Pilates with my certified Physio +, i just wasn't making enough progress and I was in far too much pain. The amount of body knowledge and strength I gained at Boditree after 3x a week for 1x month far eclipsed my year with my Physio on the same equipment. I cannot thank this dedicated team or recommend them enough! Well worth the investment.

I have been taking bar classes for a little over a year now and have found that it has not only…read morehelped me improve my appearance by toning and strengthening my muscles, but has also helped improve my posture and overall health. The minute I step into the studio, I know the class is going to be hard and I get excited. Throughout the hour, we participate in multiple exercises in which we strengthen our arms, backs, thighs, abs, and seats. The exercises are tough as you work to fatigue your muscles. The intense exercises are followed by deep stretches. Even after a year of working hard, I still find this workout a challenge and I become more motivated to accomplish new goals. Whether it be more push-ups on my toes, getting lower in thigh, or going into L shape, each aspiration keeps me going. On top of the great workout, the staff is incredibly friendly and supportive. Not only do the instructors take little time to remember the name of each person, but they also keep an eye on you to make sure you are in finest form, ensuring that you get the best workout possible. Taking a class with Emily Goodrich is always fun because while she keeps everyone working hard, she cracks jokes to make the class a little more enjoyable. If you want to become stronger, more toned, or increase your flexibility, trying a bar class is a must!

I've been an avid Bar Method goer for 1-1/2 years now and I'm a total addict. It's a delicious sort…read moreof pain, one that you crave even when your muscles are shaking and burning! I'm a regular at the Yaletown location but came out to West Van for their special Valentine's Day class for couples. Wow, I love this location! The Yaletown one is nice but the West Van one is really, really nice and even more spacious. I was in the large studio and it was great to have the extra room to spread out and the big windows with good views (might as well have something to look at while you shake!). I miss having Emily as my instructor in Yaletown so it was a treat to have her in that class. She's always so motivational! I'll still go to the Yaletown studio as its closer but one big bonus to West Van? Free parking!