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've been coming to Oxygen for a bit over a year now and really enjoyed the variety of Yoga &…read moreFitness classes. It's also really convenient with a punch pass so I can drop in whenever I want and not commit to an unlimited membership. Freedom Flow (Courtney): Traditional style of yoga that engages your entire body. This class completely changed my previous perception of yoga. Holding the poses challenged my strength, flexibility, and balance. This is probably my absolutely favourite class at Oxygen. I love Courtney's class in particular because her instructions are super clear and her flows are both fun and challenging! I find that my mind is so focused on what I'm doing that the hour just flies by. I always leave feeling much more positive than when I came in. Fast and Furious (Courtney): Intense fitness class that involves weights, bands, and a pilates ball. This workout is great when you want to incorporate more cardio moves and push your limits! -- This class always fills up, so make sure you book your spot in advance on the Mindbody app. Bootcamp Fusion (Carla): Circuit class (about 20 stations) incorporating HIIT cardio, weights, and body weight exercises. Love this class because she plays fun and current music. -- No yoga mat required I encourage everyone to switch up their workouts by trying out some classes at oxygen! You can try their newbie promo ($10 for 1 week unlimited) and see if these types of workouts suit your lifestyle :)

My lovely friend James Infante is an instructor here and though all instructors are amazing. He…read morereally is the best! He brings the energy, music, and an amazing workout! Highly recommend to anyone looking to start their fitness journey as this one is definitely beginner friendly.

A really pumping community cardio workout!…read more I took a 7:15am morning class and it was amazing The staff were so great helping me set up: - find the locker, - get the right size cycling shoes, - find the bike, and - setting the height of the bike I got a welcome notecard at my bike and the even had a sign at the front desk to welcome me. It was such a nice gesture! I haven't been to a spin class in a few years so it was quite fun to get back into it During the 50min spin class, the room was dark and the music was just pumpin (some riders may need ear plugs) There were some older and newer songs, we also used some 2 pound weights to work the arms and shoulders, some stretching at the end Overall, it was a great workout - Instructor gave clear instructions - Bikes were comfortable They even made fresh brewed coffee, but the class was enough to wake me up Some other nice extras they offer here at Spin Co - Shower stall - towel at the bike - lockers - water filling station (bring your own bottle) There's free parking located at Madison Centre with the Spin Co store front facing Lougheed Hwy Can't wait to go back

I love swet haus and no you wont fall off the bike! I tried it to get more cardio as my knees are…read moreout of line and in my new wellness goal running or impact exercise is out of the question. The staff is super helpful and nice and they help you out so you understand the bikes, measure your bike so its custom fit for you and are just terrific. I signed up for 10 visit punch card and that ends this week.it took me 3 visits to understand how it all works and my boney butt was so sore until class 4 then the hurt was gone. I SWEAT A LOT and its such a fun way to work out. When Im there i feel so in the zzone. Spin is my new love and its helping me achieve my fitness goals. At 51, who knew this would be so awesome. Just signed up for 6 months. SO EXCITED.

From the owner: The Swet Haus is a spin studio, featuring a nightclub feel with a professional sound system,…read morechest-thumping motivating music, and accompanying Las Vegas style light show. We focus on high intensity interval training on top-of-the-line stationary Schwinn bikes with an added upper body component located in a TRX room, providing a safe and accurate full body workout unlike anything currently on the market.

I went for a free trial. I had been passing by for the last 6 years and I wish I would have tried…read morethis work out earlier. It is liberating! I love it. Great circuit, good trainers, energy and the work out is only 30 minutes. It goes by very fast. I'm so happy I decided to go try something new. This is the kind of work outs I've been looking for and I love that it's women only. It's less intimidating and the trainers take very good care of you. To me, the hours work because no matter what, I know I will make it happen because I've found the kind of work out that is for me.

A complete waste of my money. I went to ONE workout, my very first, and severely sprained my knee…read moreand ankle. Like, POP and I screamed and fell to the ground in crazy pain. The trainer did NOTHING. She asked if I was ok as I sat on the floor in agony. I was the only person working out at that moment so you could HEAR the pop. I asked if I could have an ice pack or if they had a first aid kit and she said they did not. I asked if I could at least have a water from the refrigerator so I could stop the swelling and she did grant me that (but I had to give it back). I reported this and asked if I could end my contract but they did not allow me so I paid FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR. It's a year and a half later now and I'm still recovering from this. I'm still getting, "We miss you" emails from them which has engorged my rage and prompted me to warn others about this. If this doesn't stop you from signing up, check out their hours. They are absolutely HORRIBLE. For a person with regular work hours, not convenient at all. Unless you like live like right next door. Oh, yeah, another issue I had was I moved to Vancouver suddenly, like a week after signing up. Nope. Not convenient at all. They rope you in with this "woman safe space" which is complete BS when they obviously don't care about you, even when you get injured RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM.

I have been coming to this location for almost three months now. The staff is amazing and very…read morefriendly. The first class is complimentary and as someone who had not been to a gym in ages, even the basic classic class was tough but the instructors are so supportive and encouraging that you want to come back and work harder. There is a place to put your valuables and they provide you with all the equipment that you would need. The group aspect of it motivates you to push yourself harder. I would definitely recommend it!

I'm shocked at the low score for this place because I LOVED it! My friend had a trial here so I…read moresigned up for the one week, unlimited classes, for $20. I signed up for the one class and ended up taking 4! It's hard but short and sweet. The movements are hard and the choreography is detailed but the instructors were all incredibly kind and patient. They lead by demonstrating the movements but then they also come around and correct you. My first instructor even asked if it was ok if she did so - which was different but also amazing. The classes were all different and extremely engaging. After my week of barre, I was hooked! I highly recommend you trying out this place! It's a nice addition to your workout routine. A bit pricey but a great way to use different muscles!

I've been going to this location of Cardio Core now for the last two month and I am loving it and…read moreworking harder than I have in a year. Seriously. Kim Kirstiuk is the main instructor and owner of this franchise and she is an excellent trainer. She pushes you, motivates you, varies exercises so it's never boring and makes you work every muscle. After the first class, I literally could not get out of bed the next day. But it's nice to know that those muscles all still work and exist in my body! In addition to making boot campers work really hard, Kim is also very sweet and it's really easy to feel included in the whole group no matter what your fitness level is. And talking about added value to your workout, Kim also writes a weekly blog about fitness tips, additional exercises, stretches, healthy recipes. She even sent out a diet plan put together by a nutritionist (I believe). Lastly, what I really love about this boot camp is that it's quite flexible for my ever changing and busy schedule. I've signed up for the morning classes. However, if I miss one, I love to know that I can always make it up by going to the evening class. This is something really important to me, because as a student, my schedule is always crazy.

Great workout environment with energized coaches and plenty of other people to keep you motivated…read more The music is loud, so bring ear plugs if you can't handle it. Classes run steep at about $30/CAD each, but they offer packages at a discount. If you don't like running, this is not the place for you. Every workout is a combination of treadmill and weights.

Back for another class - and it was amazing as always! This time the instructor was Pam and I liked…read moreher high energy. Good mix of movements between treadmill and floor.

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.

I called after my late night shift looking for parking info & club amenities. Took me over an hour…read morewith intermittent calling to finally reach someone. They had zero clue. Kept trying to hang up on me (aka put me on hold) - fool me once! I only wanted to know where to park & amenities. She said parking off Kingsway. Ok, Kingsway & ??? I asked like 10X. She couldn't answer. Completely incompetent staff cannot even guide off-duty ppl where to park.

I'm having a great time in this gym, so I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews. I also do…read morethink that the sales rep in this gym was pushy. However, I do understand where they're coming from. It's their job to make a sale. I don't blame them for being pushy. As for the cleanliness, I could only speak for the areas I see. The women's washrooms are definitely clean. The gym floor is also tidy, and the equipment is grouped nicely and well maintained. I did get the 6-month personal training. I did this to make sure I'm doing the correct excise for the right muscles. I'm not gym savvy, so I need help in this area. My PT's name is Elaine. She's wonderful. She does not only teach you the form, she tells who which muscle groups should be engaged and why it is important to work those muscles out. I am very much pleased with my training as I learn a lot. I am making the most out of it. As for my gym membership, I've only managed to take advantage of bodyjam class. This is a dance class and is so much fun. I like Maureen and Glen. I think they're both cool. I have yet to take the yoga class and RPM class (spin class). I'm pretty sure I will enjoy them too. One thing that needs improvement is the reception desk. I think some people at the reception are lazy. When I tried to leave a message for my PT, I was told that it's no guarantee that the message would reach my PT. WTH! Is it so hard to walk over the gym floor, look for the PT, and give the message?! I will not leave a message if it's not important. Duh!? Overall I would still recommend this gym. Oh and did I mention it's open 24 hrs?!!!

I have really enjoyed every one of my classes at The Mat Yoga. The class setting is small (between…read more3-5 people each time) and highly customized for all the attending students. Anchi is a cheerful and passionate instructor. She will walk through the class to help everyone with modifications and assistance to help us find our individual connections to our body. I especially like her walking around sometimes to help us massage out the tension in the necks and spines. I am very happy to have found such a great place and would highly recommend it to all my friends.

I've been taking yoga classes on and off for about 4 years now. I've tried several studios and had…read moremany different teachers... Anchi was my favourite. She is a very knowledgeable and passionate yoga teacher. Because classes are really small (which, honestly, weirded me out at first but then I got used to it), Anchi spends time tailoring each class to your needs, taking into account your goals and any previous injuries. She is also very patient and attentive, gently correcting your positioning so you get the most from your practice and develop good habits.