Spartacus Gym

Expérience fantastique: I had the best experience checking this place out yesterday morning. The manager, Samantha, is kind, helpful, and was very clear when answering all of my questions. Memberships, payment and all, are very straightforward and extremely reasonable considering what you get. I have friends that have been coming here for years and rave about it so I am excited to finally be within walking distance to this hidden gem! I will be signing up as soon as I am back from a trip in a few weeks :)

Expérience négative: I was looking forward to revisiting Spartacus Gym, a place I trained at back in the early 2000s. Unfortunately, our experience did not go beyond the help desk. The trip to Spartacus was meant to be an introduction for my 18-year-old nephew to the gym world I once knew. However, our visit was cut short when we were turned away at the door. Despite having my ID, a credit card, and a debit card ready to pay for a full week's membership for both of us, my nephew's digital ID and lack of DEBIT card posed a problem. Our negative experience at Spartacus led us next door to Olympus Gym, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Olympus is cool, clean, cheaper, and offers excellent service. Save yourself the headache!

Expérience positive: I had a 1 week pass here to try it out. I decided I wouldn't be joining the gym but it's not because it's not good. I think the gym is great. For being a bit on the small side, it's got all the equipment and space you need to get a great workout in. The building is old, there's only one bathroom stall in the women's locker room, and you can't do any dynamic movements like sled work, and there's no platforms for oly lifts... but if you are bodybuilding or powerlifting, or just general strength training, you've got everything you need. The equipment isn't necessarily new and shiny, but it doesn't need to be. You're at a gym to lift weights, not to admire the scenery! My previous gym didn't have a hack squat machine so that was nice to play with. They've also got a V grip dip station which you don't see everywhere. A soleus raise machine which you might not think about normally, but so cool there's one there. The fly machine was a bit weird though because my chest isn't necessarily very strong but I was able to max out the machine... the weight plates are all over the place and mismatching and wear and tear on them, but they work! Unsure how much variance in actual measured weight they'd be though. The old school fixed weight barbells are super cool. The cages/racks, bench racks, and deadlift platforms aren't pretty but perfectly functional. Vibes are good too. People seem nice enough. It gets fairly busy at peak hours but in off hours it's real nice, feel like you get plenty of space to work. Peak hours it feels very cramped though. There's also martial arts classes offered here I didn't get to try any of it out but I think that's super cool too. In the end I'm considering my own needs of travel time, budget, availability and quality of equipment, vibes, etc. and decided I won't be signing up here, but I'd have no trouble recommending it to others based on my short experience here.

Expérience positive: Worked out there recently after being gone for a few years. There is an undeniable charm to this gym. It’s old school, in a good area and generally speaking has everything you need. That said, the memberships are radically overpriced compared to what you get. This place is charging rates higher than gyms with exponentially more equipment/included benefits. Location is not an appropriate excuse to charge those prices on what is essentially a better than average community centre gym

Expérience fantastique: I have been a member of countless gyms throughout my life. Some have been good, some have been not so good, but of them all Spartacus Gym is my favorite. The gym culture is fantastic which starts with owners, carries over to the staff and is seen in the clientele. I love coming here and for as long as I live in East Vancouver, Spartacus Gym will always be my gym of choice. Thanks guys, keep up the awesome work.

Expérience négative: manager Gwin is rude and behaves rudely with customers, I do not recommend it. I wanted to buy wine, I gave them documents, and they asked me for a credit card

Expérience négative: I used to work out here and I can’t really recommend it. Staff are unhelpful, it feels cramped and poor ventilation. I also recently read a review Spartacus Gym gave to a martial arts supply store and it seemed really nasty. That doesn’t seem like a good way to do business so that inspired my review here.

Expérience négative: Awful experience. Gym equipment old. Gym dirty. Women’s washroom smells like armpit every moment of the day, don’t think it has ever been properly cleaned. Save your money, there is a better gym just down a block.

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in town! Old school independent gym with awesome owners and members. Has a real community spirit which is tough to find these days

Expérience négative: Subject: Unpleasant Experience I recently had a disappointing experience at Spartacus Gym . The staff's attitude was unhelpful, and I felt disrespected during my visits. Additionally, there were cleanliness issues and noticeable equipment maintenance problems. I hope the management can address these concerns promptly to improve the overall gym experience.

Expérience négative: Lack of Air space really very suffocating waste of money and time plus very rude owner.

Expérience négative: Lot of suffocation in basement no AC just fan and very weird staff.

Expérience positive: Been going for awhile. Good gym, friendly staff and great vibe. Only real complaint is that it would be great if weekend times where the same as weekday times. Or it would be even better if it was open 24hrs. 8am - 8pm makes it’s hard to schedule a workout if you have work or other commitments.

Expérience positive: Average gym. Good price. Decent amount of equipment. Major downside is they have no AC. Tried going in the mornings and was warmer inside than outside. Surprised they don’t open the doors when it’s cooler outside than in. If you don’t mind working out in a warm gym then it’s great.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym been coming here for over 10 years

Expérience fantastique: Great classes!

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in Vancouver. Also, great bjj and muay thai class with Roy.

Expérience fantastique: Genial

Expérience fantastique: Great people inside, has all the right machines and right number benches and squat racks. Old school feel. Come here if you want to WORK.

Expérience positive: ONE press bench and at least 20 cardio machines… ‍♂️‍♂️

Expérience fantastique: Place has a vibe of a home, like it's just comfortable and filled with regulars. Shout out to the morning faces that help me through each workout.

Expérience fantastique: Love the old school equipment and good energy. Worth the $20 drop in

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym, great atmosphere, staff and members. Highly recommend.

Expérience fantastique: Spartacus is a great gym with a nice atmosphere, a great selection of equipment, and most importantly, very friendly staff!

Expérience négative: I wouldn’t say its the best but average , its kind of pricy. The machines are old, they have lots of cardios which i think its not necessary, they can add more machines instead. And there is no air conditioning which it makes it hard to work out in the summer , very humid!

Expérience fantastique: Samantha is my personal trainer and I’m not sure if there’s enough room on here to list all the things I love about our working relationship. She’s super thorough and I feel actually cares about my goals and my results. She checks in on me to hold me accountable to my goals. Before I started training I got a detailed body analysis measurements. She corrects my form so that I’m working out properly to minimize injury. I just love her and the gym! Thank you, you are changing my life. Love you.

Expérience négative: Absolute zero customer service when trying to cancel membership. Rude, non understanding and extremely poor communication. Had to go in 3 times just to cancel a gym membership. 18th September: Went to cancel in person. Guy at front desk told me it cannot be cancelled in person, send an email and you will get a quick response. 19th September: Sent email, no quick response. Went in again in evening, guy said he texted the owner and I will get email reply very soon. I told him I am moving away for a student exchange program in 4 days. And got charged on same day for upcoming month. I politely and humbly explained my situation, he said yeah the owner/supervisor can possibly give you a full or partial refund. He said he will cancel but he DID NOT cancel it. 20th September: Went to see the supervisor this morning and expressed how troublesome it has been just to cancel a gym membership. Supervisor had no idea who worked on 18th and 19th. I asked her if its cancelled yet, supervisor did not tell and ignored my question. I tried to show the email I sent to cancel as told on 18th Sept, that too got ignored and brushed off. Furthermore, I brought up topic of partial refund as mentioned by person I talked to on 19th Sept. She said it is gym policy one month notice so no refund but it is cancelled now by her (FINALLY) and I will not be charged next month. I understand. When I referenced what I was told or promised by previous staff member, the supervisor said and I quote "I don't believe it or you". I was really shocked to hear that. Don't give misleading info to a customer about something that the other staff member claims is not possible. Plus the supervisor kept cutting me off repeatedly, very rude and non understanding towards a customer concern. Frustrating and really sad experience just cancelling a gym membership when moving away. Oh, and no reply to email so far.

Expérience fantastique: Favorite gym in Vancouver! The owner is so friendly, the gym go-ers are as well! I love the "old school" style of the gym, makes such a difference when working out.

Expérience fantastique: Old school gym baby

Expérience fantastique: I liked the gym, it has almost all the machines, good weights, kettebells, yoga balls and a room to stretch.

Expérience fantastique: I love this gym, the staff is so amazing, second home for me ..

Expérience fantastique: I love this gym. There are so many different classes - all instructed by knowledgeable and wonderful staff. There is something for everyone. Equipment is well maintained and has all the weird little devices I need. Price is great. I have to also say the staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Fabulous place.

Expérience fantastique: Doesn't get better than this. I love this place. The other gym-goers and the people at the desk are all so nice. I would give 10 stars if I could.

Expérience fantastique: Really good gym, not too expensive and a nice atmosphere.

Expérience fantastique: I have an ongoing membership here, and I love it. An independent business worth supporting. Atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. Infared sauna, and new foam floor mats in the additional room.

Expérience fantastique: Best gym in the city!

Expérience fantastique: Staff are friendly, place is clean, parking is good, never too busy. Good atmosphere, and cheap prices.

Expérience fantastique: Love the old school vibes! My kinda gym

Expérience négative: Working close to this gym, I wanted to sign up to this gym and pay the full year up front but decided to try one week first for $30 as they told me I could use it towards a full year. The gym is small and equipment is old but I felt it was sufficient enough with the equipment and weights. I decided I would do the year. On the last day of my week I didn't go to the gym as it was my rest day so the next day I went I told the girl at the desk I want to sign up for a year and pay the price up front she said because my week ended yesterday she wouldn't be deducting the $30 I paid already for 1 week. I thought this gym was going to be a great community gym but after that experience I decided to save my $500 and keep my membership at a commerical gym.

Expérience fantastique: This gym is awesome. Old school vibe and a mix of great people. Staff are always welcoming. I previously come from being a member of GoodLife and I do not regret the switch. Will be attending this gym for a long time

Expérience fantastique: Friendly staff and old school gym! Love it

Expérience fantastique: I was born and raised on commercial and this is the best gym that's been around plus the recent Reno looks very well put together

Expérience fantastique: Good gym nice staff relaxed place to work out thumbs up

Expérience fantastique: Love this gym!! Easily my favourite gym ever. Owners and staff are so nice. I love the atmosphere. There are great covid guidelines. It’s a great gym for lifters (or anyone really) Free parking too :) I thought I wouldn’t like old style looking gyms but this one is pretty awesome. I feel completely comfortable and at home at Spartacus. I can tell the equipment/machines were thoughtfully picked out. The owner knows his stuff for sure!! Spartacus is definitely a hidden gem!

Expérience fantastique: Underground (literally), kinda dingy (in a good way), gym with basically everything you need. Gets a bit crowded in the somewhat small space, but that's just gyms in Vancouver for you I guess.

Expérience fantastique: Been going to this gym for minimum 1 year. All the staff are nice... especially Bagio who is the owner. Really recommend this.gym ;). Also has lots of cleaning stations due to covid.

Expérience fantastique: Spartacus is an amazing, uniquely vintage, gym with a fantastic work out community to boot. The staff and owners are all very kind and friendly. The equipment is all well maintained. Despite facing a global pandemic, this gym feels as vibrant as ever. It truly is a hidden gem in the workout community.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym. Staff is lovely. If you're in east van on the drive, there isn't really another place to be working out. It's a bit too busy during covid though, so keep that in mind.

Expérience fantastique: Fantastic gym! Great staff and location.

Expérience fantastique: Well equipped gym, affordable month by month rates, free 2hrs parking.

Expérience fantastique: Been going here for years, love the people love the gym. Back when the classes were running, it was by far the best deal for group classes as the base membership included at least 5 classes available. Would highly recommend.

Expérience fantastique: Has almost everything a gym needs! Really really great all the right equipment. Though covid has the showers shut down which is a let down

Expérience fantastique: Great old school gym. Wonderful people. Covid precautions are well thought out, and adhered to.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym friendly staff and patrons, has everything you would need.

Expérience positive: The gym itself is ok although a lot of the equipment is very worn. What’s not ok is just how crowded it is during a pandemic. It got so much busier during my workout that I had to cut it short as I couldn’t avoid brushing past multiple people. Friendly staff.

Expérience positive: I briefly went here for about 3 month over the mid/late summer and the gym has everything you need. There's 3 squat racks, 2 power benches with one adjustable bench for incline presses, multiple standard benches by the dumbbells, lots of machines, and 2 designated area to deadlift. It can get busy during peak times so social distancing becomes a bit hard. Overall great community gym and you will notice the same faces coming and going.

Expérience négative: Bad handling of COVID by management, careful signing up here, you may be paying an extra month or 2 for no reason.

Expérience négative: Enjoyed working out here, however the way I was treated by their staff when trying to cancel or defer my membership during COVID was unbelievable. Still waiting for a return call from the Manager, feel free to get in touch if you’d like some feedback from your customers.

Expérience positive: I am pretty interested in this gym and I may join in the next few months. I called before and was told that they have dumbbells up to 120 pounds which is great. I also like how it seems to be a gym that is more old school and not a commercial gym like Club 16. The monthly price also seems fair to me and it is pretty close to where I live. The only thing that is stopping me from joining immediately is that I don't really like the commercial drive area as it can be quite busy sometimes.

Expérience fantastique: Friendly staff, great variety of machines and free weights and a welcoming atmosphere

Expérience fantastique: Great place!

Expérience fantastique: Spartacus is open again! Thanks guys! The machines and rules are very stringent which is good to reduce the possibility of Covid 19 to spread. Lots of hand sanitizer stations and cleaning spray stations too.

Expérience fantastique: Great, simple gym. Loads of free weights, benches and machines. Clean, tidy and respectful place. Nice yoga classes also included with membership.

Expérience fantastique: Very well equipped and well maintained place

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been working out at Spartacus for a few years now and I highly recommend it!

Expérience fantastique: Great gym, great classes, great prices, Superb instructors , friendly owners , Great people , Love this gym ! try finding a better one , for the prices they charge or for that matter any price. good luck !

Expérience fantastique: Jeff's yoga classes are THE best. Also, best prices around for these kinds of classes. Would like there to be more classes with a separate yoga / Pilates studio! ☺️

Expérience fantastique: Solid Equipment and Great staff! They have student discounts which is super helpful. Take advantage of their classes, there are not many gyms I know of that offer what Spartacus does at the cost they do.

Expérience positive: Never been there but need to check it out for myself

Expérience positive: No student discount due to covid ?? I don’t see how that makes sense..

Expérience fantastique: Great, simple gym. Loads of free weights, benches and machines. Clean, tidy and respectful place. Nice yoga classes also included with membership.

Expérience négative: Old out dates equipment and the owner is a.... @#$& wad

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been going to Spartacus Gym for the past 10 years. The equipment is always in top shape, and they keep the place clean and organized. Over the years, they’ve maintained a great variety of machines and free weights, making it easy to switch up my routine. Plus, the pricing has always been incredibly fair for what you get. It’s just a solid, reliable gym that’s helped me stay on track with my fitness goals for a decade!

Expérience négative: Meh equipment, meh classes. This is not the gym you want to go to.

Expérience fantastique: So far I like this gym . The owner is very responsive and there have been upgrades happening in the gym all the time. Part of me doesn't want to review so that it doesn't get busier :) but it's a great gym. The people at this gym are much better lifters than what I've seen at other gyms. Nice to be around other motivated individuals .

Expérience fantastique: Staff is great =)

Expérience fantastique: Everything you need in a gym + good open hours + affordable

Expérience fantastique: Cheap and efficient. If you're any sort of lifter it's going to be a good experience. Others might not like that vibe, though.

Expérience fantastique: I love this gym not only because it is the best value for travellers like myself ($20/week vs $20/visit most places), but also because it is in a basement and all about working out and not just being seen. It has a bit of that old school Rocky movie gym feel (minus the boxing ring of course). Throw in the free underground parking on a busy stretch of Commercial Drive, what more can you ask for at that price? Sure, it doesn't have the latest fancy treadmills and whatnot, but I'm also not paying anywhere close to what those other places are asking. And at the end of the day, it has all the equipment and free weights that I'm looking for. It is my 'away' gym when I'm in Vancity for work.

Expérience fantastique: Excellent management ,affordable, clean and free parking underground

Expérience fantastique: I've always loved this gym despite some of its shortcomings (lack of a few pieces equipment that I really wish they had, slow upgrades, sometimes feeling disorganized, and let's not forget the men's changeroom crisis of 2017) - however, now that Biago has joined Spartacus, it is truly a 5-star gym. The upgrades Roy dreams for this gym are happening more quickly than ever, new equipment coming frequently, and it might just be me but I think it's cleaner? It's cool what can happen when vision, resources and experience come together.

Expérience fantastique: Spartacus Gym, with Christie Stoll ( So lucky ... she is so AWESOME instructor! I attend 5 of her classes/wk. & Jeff Boyd, attend one of his classes/week as well as the awesome staff, has all in one...transformed my life, mostly by improving my health & thereby creating more enjoyment in my life. It is so easy for me to feel relaxed at Spartacus Gym & therefore perform a great workout. Yay Spartacus!

Expérience fantastique: The owner has been actively reinvesting in the gym (renovations, new Rogue equipment) which is awesome. It's not a very big gym so don't expect all the fancy hammer strength machines. You'll get some free classes with the basic membership and a great place to do the big three.

Expérience fantastique: Я напишу по русски За 4 года прибывания в Канаде я побывал во многих залах но этот зал я считаю самым лучшим . В отличии от других залов в этом месте вы будете чувствовать себя как дома, сама атмосфера этого места подталкивает вас стать лучше . Ps Russian bear

Expérience fantastique: I have been a member at Spartacus for the 5 years I have lived in Vancouver, and have come to realize there is no other gym for me in this city. Spartacus cultivates a strong, cohesive, and intentional community which has always made me feel comfortable and at home. This sense of community has allowed me to connect with other gym members whom I otherwise would not have had the chance to meet and learn from, especially as a usually introverted and shy woman. There is a diverse range of people from bodybuilders and serious weight lifters, to yogis, to elderly folk, to young people, to intermediate level and beginner level gym-goers. The staff are friendly and attentive, especially in keeping weights organized and the gym clean, plus they make sure there's always decent music playing. Equipment is sufficient for all my needs, and there is almost always floor space when needed. There are also lots of classes and trainers available should you need them. At this point I refuse to work out anywhere other than Spartacus, after trying many over-priced and over-crowded, unfriendly gym environments in the Vancouver area. This is the place to go if you want a community-minded local business and an environment that supports healthy lifestyles and positive change in a down-to-earth, non-intimidating sort of way.

Expérience positive: Good enough.

Expérience positive: One of the better gyms in Vancouver in terms of lifting. Dumbells go up to 120, lots of squatting space. Can get crowded during peak hours both in the gym and the restroom only has 1 toilet. Showers need better privacy especially since no one gives you any.

Expérience négative: They need to cancel my membership as I am no longer in BC, As they are also scam artists. They hung up on me when I was just trying to speak to a manager. Zero stars go to the YMCA, they never scam people.

Expérience négative: I stopped going here after the new owner took over. A had some first hand bad experiences and heard tales of woes from others and canceled my membership a few years ago . However the way the set up the direct bank payments on the contract . I have been paying to this day . I called my bank and they told me what they are doing is not illegal but is in ethical ..... This is my bank talking . The only way I can block the payment is to call the bank every month and ask them to block it . I have talked to the gym several times over the years and they advise me to talk to the bank , who informs me they will keep trying to do it as long as they have my banking info . This is reason enough not to go to this gym . The old owner was very honest and I had stopped and started my membership many times with him . No problem .Now it's just another unethical place living by the code of Donald Trump greedily shoving its face in the trough .

Expérience fantastique: Great atmosphere, good people, smaller gym facility but never too busy or crowded. Been there a month and a half and I always look forward to working out there. There's always parking and everyone is super polite.

Expérience négative: I signed up for the monthly membership, where you have to commit to the first 4 months. I signed up so I could use one specific machine that I liked. Apparently no one was using that machine ever and when I used it I noticed it was fairly loud in the room and made me slightly worried about whether I was disturbing others. However, if they offer that machine it must be because it’s OK to use it. 3 weeks later that machine was mysteriously broken and they needed to get something from Quebec to fix it. A week later it was still broken. Since that was the only machine I used and the facility was not workable I requested a hold on my membership until is fixed. They denied it saying that’s not their policy. I said that paying for something that’s broken is not my policy either. After my third call 3 weeks after the machine went broken they accepted to bring another one to the gym while theirs is fixed. That new one will take a week to arrive. I called after that timeframe and they still haven’t received anything. A week after still the same. I asked them to inform me once they get it or fix the broken one. They never did. I ended up paying the 4 months mandatory membership when I only had the machine working less than 1. I personally think they just wanted to get rid of the machine because it was too loud and didn’t have to courtesy of handling it like a decent business.

Expérience positive: Laci barátom itt gyurmázgat !!!@

Expérience fantastique: Trained here on a weekend visiting Vancouver, exceptional facility, highly recommended. Best-equipped commercial gym I've trained at.

Expérience fantastique: I've always loved this gym despite some of its shortcomings (lack of a few pieces equipment that I really wish they had, slow upgrades, sometimes feeling disorganized, and let's not forget the men's changeroom crisis of 2017) - however, now that Biago has joined Spartacus, it is truly a 5-star gym. The upgrades Roy dreams for this gym are happening more quickly than ever, new equipment coming frequently, and it might just be me but I think it's cleaner? It's cool what can happen when vision, resources and experience come together.