I’m not really a gym person. At least I wasn’t until about a year ago when I got a membership for the first time in my life. Of course just like everybody before this every year or two I was making an attempt to do something healthy but could never get past third workout day. I’m telling you all that in order to make sure that it’s clear that I’m not an expert in fitness and my review is based on my short (1 year) experience.

- Equipment -
Is very very good. Quality, quantity and variety. Even on a busiest day there are few unoccupied cardio-machines so you don’t have to worry about re-arranging you workouts routine in case somebody selfishly decided to run a marathon. Unfortunately it’s not as good when it comes to the free weights area. Don’t get me wrong, there is enough dumbbells for everyone but the actual area is not that big and sometimes can get really crowded. Of course you can always grab what you need and go else where in the building but that’s not very convenient. Of course every once in a while something gets broke but it’s usually fixed within a week or so which is pretty quick considering that the owners probably have to order parts or call a technician.
-Staff-
I really don’t have much to say about them, they are there and they are friendly that’s about it.
-Extras-
What else is good … there is sauna, you could rent a towel for a couple bucks if you forgot yours, there is a tanning room which I’ve never used so can’t really comment on it, showers are great as well as the change-rooms. Also you can take some classes, hire a personal trainer. There are a couple of big screens so you wont miss a game.
-Bad things-
Not many but still. Few month ago they’ve decided to build a little cafeteria in the middle of the gym. They are mixing some energy drinks and blend smoothies. The idea itself is not bad but they also serve food which they cook right over there. First few weeks it was terrible, apparently smell of bacon can be very destructive. They’ve installed some fancy fan and now it’s not as bad (plus not many people actually buy food there) but it’s still a little bit annoying.

Also it seems like the use of the space could be a little bit better. As I explained earlier, free weights area is always busy and nothing really gets done about that. Also sometimes parking could be an issue however if you come after five you can use parking by the next building.
- Bottom line -

At the end of the day I’m very happy with my gym.

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One of the largest gyms I've seen in the Vancouver area (and I've been to at least 3 others). You will never have to wait in line for a treadmill again (and neither will you be limited on it in terms of time)!

It has everything you will ever need and more. It has been ensured the gym has the latest equipment (personal TV attached to every cardio machine is a nice touch). Everything is well laid out and organized. The staff is very friendly. The ridiculous-sized body builders are proof that the gym is good!

While this is a co-ed gym, girls do get their own smaller space on the 2nd floor that they can use if they wish.

There is a nice steam sauna in the changing room (how relaxing after a workout!)

All fitness classes are included in the monthly price, which also quite reasonable (around $50/month). You can get at least a week for free to try it out.

I gave it a 9, because in my mind, the only thing missing is a pool and/or a jacuzzi :) And yes, I'm waiting for those contracts to go away! But unless you're looking for something small and cozy, this is the best I've seen.

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