Boutique fitness studios in Vancouver
It’s easy to get your sweat on at Vancouver’s small, specialized workout studios. Each of these boutique fitness studios will challenge and motivate you in ways a treadmill cannot, whether you’re a exercise enthusiast or just there for a good time. Work it!
Eastwood Cycle Sanctuary
154 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8Eastwood Cycle Sanctuary has an entirely different vibe than other indoor cycling facilities. Behind the oversized blue doors you’ll find a spinning sanctuary where classes take place among dimly lit candles and with hip hop music blasting at full volume. Close your eyes; pedal to the rhythm; get in the zone. When you’re done your heart-racing ride, relax downstairs in the beautiful lounge decorated with vivid Moroccan accents.
Kondi Studio
100-1462 8th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E1Callanetics, TRX, HIIT, Pilates, or Kondi Classic – there’s a class for everyone at this boutique fitness studio in South Granville. During every class you’ll develop a love-hate relationship with your instructor and at times you might just want to die, but by the end of it you’ll emerge inspired and tightened with your core strength, flexibility and posture all greatly improved. The advanced HIIT (high intensity interval training) class is the ultimate fat-burning, body-sculpting session. Melt away fat and get ready to sweat!
Tight Club Athletics
261 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2Personal trainer Keighty Gallagher’s Tight Club is more than just a gym; it’s a real Vancouver community. Sweaty sessions with names like Morning Glory, Tight Sweat and Booty Luv are all about training for an active, creative and balanced lifestyle. Group classes take place throughout the week in Strathcona or you can join in for a sweaty session on Saturdays at The Juice Truck.
Distrikt Movement
105-197 Forester St, North Vancouver, BC V7H 0A6Keep it light at this North Van studio where fitness is meant to be fun but challenging. The yoga mat is never intimidating and their squats, medicine ball slams, sprints and burpees are transformational. Everyone is welcome for good company and high intensity training set to rap music.
Bar Method The
1-111 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Z8Tuck, squeeze and pulse; you’ll definitely feel the burn at The Bar Method where classes see you lengthen and strengthen your body like a ballerina. Simple, small repetitive movements are designed to fire up muscles you didn’t even know existed. The environment is super supportive for people of all physical backgrounds. You may just fall in love with your body all over again! Full spa-like shower and locker facilities are available.
Movement108
100-1416 8th Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E1Movement 108 offers a variety of small group exercise classes such as kettlebell training, TRX, strength and stretch, and combo classes to get you exactly what you need. If you’re looking for something more intimate, they also offer personal training and private group training to help you meet goals together. Not enough? If you’ve still got energy after class, head next door to Cadence Cycling studio for your working recovery in the saddle!
Cadence Cycling
106-1529 6th Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1R1Enjoy an intimate but energetic, non-intimidating indoor spin session with their high intensity cardio workouts set to good hip-hop, old school rock and EDM playlists. The 75-minute ride on Tuesday nights is and exhilarating session focused on endurance training. Cold towels and water service are offered during every ride. And don’t worry if you’ve never spun before, each instructor will focus on developing proper form and techniques to bring you a safe, challenging ride!
Center Space Pilates & Health
Pilates is all about improving your posture, toning your body and calming your mind. Center Space Pilates offers a variety of Reformer classes, mat classes and Pilatesstick classes to take your workout to the next level. Sign up for a private session or elongate in a group class. Pilates is a perfect workout to increase energy and core stability while helping with injury prevention.
Spin Society
1332 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M7“Release Your Inner Rockstar” is the motto at this fresh spinning studio with high ceilings and full shower facilities. Classes are set to fast-paced EDM remixes and club hits to help you lose track of time. Students move through sprints, hill climbs and do push-ups on the stationary bike while instructors yell motivations during each 50-minute ride. Expect to feel amazing with endorphin pumping through your veins.
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