Groundwork Athletics Inc

Expérience fantastique: Good people, good community, good workouts!

Expérience fantastique: I started with GWA about 4 weeks ago. Calum and Donny have been great to deal with. I was looking for someone that could help through the tail end of a long injury recovery. I have been going 2 times per week and I am seeing really positive results and overall increased strength. Calum takes his job very seriously and works hard to ensure my lifts are technical. We are currently working through a specific but changing group of exercise on each day. The work outs vary each but a lot of the lifts are repeated which show that I am making progress. Calum makes small changes to the plan each day which force me to evolve from where I was before. I get worked hard but it’s not over the top. Workouts start with a solid warm up focusing on rehab, prehab and exercises to promote joint health. By the end of the hour I am sweating and breathing hard. When I wake up the next day I have good energy to train again. The gym and change rooms are clean and hygienic. Showers are nice and they have towels. This gym is great for people who want to be strong, mobile and healthy. If you are a serious athlete or someone who wants to feel good, look good and stay healthy, this place has all the trainers and tools to provide you with your specific needs.

Expérience fantastique: Calum is so awesome and professional. He’s training method is positive, challenging and effective. It’s really my pleasure to work with a pro like Calum and the team. The gym is super clean as well :)

Expérience fantastique: Attention to detail, clean space, great group!

Expérience fantastique: THE best gym in town! All the trainers are top-notch and the group classes are awesome!

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been a member of Groundwork Athletics for 1+ years now and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a friendly and fun place to workout! The trainers are professional and always make the 1hr group classes really interesting. I have learned a huge amount since joining. The location is fantastic as it is located in the centre of downtown Vancouver next to the Skytrain and many bus routes. If you’re looking for a new and welcoming gym, this is the place!

Expérience fantastique: Been here 2+ years. Great downtown location, good powerlifting equipment, and high quality instruction. Ask for Calum, he’s an outstanding trainer.

Expérience fantastique: If you’re an athlete and you’re serious about taking your athleticism to its peak potential then I highly recommend Nathan. You’ll have a partner with world class knowledge and who is passionate in maximizing your potential.

Expérience fantastique: Our cycling club was provided an incredible small group coaching experience led by both Adam and Mitch. This 12 week program provided us with some serious strength and conditioning gains, alongside some strong banter from the coaches. Would recommended anyone looking to improve their fitness to Groundwork Athletics in the future :)

Expérience fantastique: The location in the heart of the downtown core is convenient for anyone looking to work out before or after work or on their lunch break. The space is super inviting and clean and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I was incredibly insecure about re-entering a gym atmosphere after a long period of convalesce and inactivity due to injury. My trainer Kate made me feel at ease from our first session. She has masterfully progressed me in my workouts, modifying exercises where indicated, and has made each session fun and rewarding. I am grateful to Kate and Groundworks for supporting me on my wellness journey! I would highly recommend Groundworks to anyone looking for a clean and well stocked gym, with knowledgeable and engaging trainers.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym, great folks and have been incredibly helpful with get me back on my feet.

Expérience fantastique: Note: This review will be most helpful to Independent Contractors looking for gym rental space in downtown Vancouver. As a Registered Kinesiologist operating in private practice, Groundwork Athletics is a great facility to see my downtown clients. The gym is clean and tidy, the in-house staff is friendly, booking sessions is straightforward, and the rental fees allow me to keep my operating expenses in check. The manager, Donny MacQuarrie, has been extremely easy to work with and cares about the growth of my business. He works hard to gather feedback from independent contractors who operate their business out of the facility, and includes us in professional development events offered to the in-house staff. At the time of writing, several coaches have or are in the process of obtaining graduate degrees or professional designations in fields such as kinesiology. If you choose to coach here, you will be in the company of well-educated professionals. If you are a kinesiologist, strength and conditioning coach, or personal trainer looking for gym rental space downtown, I would recommend considering Groundwork Athletics.

Expérience fantastique: GWA is a great place to reach your personal fitness goals. The facility is well appointed, and staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Kate especially is very attentive to achieving my goals, provides modifications where needed, and makes every workout fun!

Expérience fantastique: I saw Nathan for ICBC injury rehabilitation after a motor vehicle accident. Nathan was very personable and the methods Nathan used were efficient and effective.

Expérience fantastique: Groundwork Athletics is a fantastic place to get healthy and fit! Calum, in particular, is an exceptional trainer whose conscientiousness and high standards inspire clients to show up consistently and give it their best. I cannot recommend this place enough for people looking to better themselves.

Expérience fantastique: I've been seeing Nathan for active rehab, due to getting hit by a car as a pedestrian, and he's been instrumental in helping me regain and build up my strength again. He makes sure the exercises help me slowly strengthen specific areas of my body that have been injured, but also ensures that I don't reinjure parts of myself again by pushing too hard (which I find trainers at other gyms, like Orange Theory, aren't really good at). Would definitely recommend Nathan and the team at Groundwork Athletics!

Expérience fantastique: I have been working out at Groundworks for 15 years and have always been impressed with the high level of knowledge and care demonstrated by their trainers. Currently working with Mitch and Cal, and they are top shelf. I find the cost very reasonable for the high quality workouts they deliver, fantastic attention to detail. I have worked out at other gyms in the past but they do not compare. Thanks for all you do, from Donny the manager to all the trainers, for keeping me on track!

Expérience fantastique: Very professional and knowledgeable trainers , I really recommend this gym .

Expérience fantastique: my experience at Groundwork Athletics has been really good, particularly the personal training sessions I've had with Calum. He's been the driving force behind my motivation to work out consistently for over a year now. Calum's energy and attitude are infectious, he's very knowledgeable and shares that knowledge so that I can understand not only the proper way to train but also the why we train the way we do it. also, the policy regarding scheduling sessions is very flexible; Calum has been incredibly accommodating, allowing me to adjust my session times as needed, which has made it much easier to maintain my fitness routine

Expérience fantastique: I’d share photos of how Donny and his amazing staff have transformed me into the exquisite specimen that I’ve become…but I don’t wanna break the Googles. I’ve been going to GWA for over 3 years. I’m a type 2 diabetic in denial that had a 13.1 A1C when I started. With Donny training me for the middle aged olympics without telling me, coupled with the prodigious patience of one Kate Czerwenka as my nutriton coach,, I now sit at a stellar 6.6 A1C. I feel great, and I can look in the mirror again without crying. I owe both of them at least 67 percent of my success in my battle vs. the beetus. I highly recommend if you hate working out as much as I do, but need that special someone in your life to hold you accountable. GWA ALL DAY!

Expérience fantastique: I've worked with personal trainers on and off for 15 years. I've never stuck to a gym until Groundwork. I've been with them for 5 years and have worked with several of their trainers. They're always really encouraging and really knowledgeable. I've been working with Kate for almost 3 years now and I've been able to steadily increase my lifting to numbers I never thought i'd be able to do! I'm wicked strong now. Groundwork isn't just my gym. It's my community.

Expérience fantastique: Excellent space, well maintained and great variety of equipment for independent trainers and their clients. Management is responsive and great to work with!

Expérience fantastique: As an independent personal trainer, this gym has everything you could ever dream of + amazing staff to help you out. As someone who wants coaching, whether group training or 1-on-1, the trainers are super knowledgeable and personable. Would recommend Groundwork Athletics to anyone!

Expérience fantastique: Absolutely loved Kate ! My friend and I did personal training sessions with her for about a year & a half and she made it so much fun. She explained things in a way that made sense and was always very encouraging and patient - I always looked forward to our sessions :)

Expérience fantastique: Clean, well equipped and perfectly located in downtown Vancouver, Groundwork is a full service gym with a great roster of friendly and knowledgeable coaches

Expérience fantastique: Groundwork Athletics is a strong and safe community where everyone is welcomed to better themselves. I as an independent trainer can't recommend enough this place to any fellow trainers that are looking for a space to train their clients. It's located in the centre of downtown, all the transit is a few steps away. All my clients love the gym everyone is friendly, the facility is always well organized and equipped and CLEAN. Everyone respect each other's time and space!

Expérience fantastique: September 2022 I had quintuple bypass surgery and have worked with Sam Jabarin for training and Kate Czerwenka for nutrition. I can't thank them enough for their help. I have gotten stronger with fun workouts. I have maintained a decent weight, with small, easy changes suggested by Kate. I am not sure how I would be without Sam and Kate.

Expérience fantastique: Such a nice gym, very convenient location

Expérience fantastique: Great space and wonderful people

Expérience fantastique: Amazing facility, great trainers and staff!!

Expérience fantastique: I have been going to the gym for around 2 years and had a great time. The gym has fantastic classes, a welcoming community, and very friendly and knowledgeable coaches. The environment was warm and inviting, and I felt right at home from the moment I walked in. Donny (the gym manager) has been very accommodating, understanding and supportive. Highly recommend the gym for anyone looking for a supportive and uplifting fitness experience and a sense of community.

Expérience fantastique: Friendly trainers and a great overall environment. I also highly recommend the Kinesiologists here

Expérience fantastique: It’s thanks to Groundworks that I got connected to powerlifting, and I’ve loved Saturday sessions with Mitch and the team! Huge kudos to Nathan who has also helped me rehab/address a current injury and come back stronger!

Expérience fantastique: I have been training at Groundworks for over 5 years and the trainers and programming has been top notch. They have been flexible, innovative and engaging. Currently, I have become involved and invested in their Power Lifting program. This program has been challenging and has worked well with my fitness goals. And coach Mitch rocks!!

Expérience fantastique: Great trainers in a well equipped space. Should offer chilled towels though.

Expérience fantastique: Groundwork has been the best gym I’ve ever been to!!! Before groundwork, I always struggled with consistent workout and always hated exercising. The gym has great community vibe, professional trainers, and small group classes that help you hone in on your technique. Now I really started enjoying coming to classes and seeing familiar faces. I especially love my trainer Kate. I’ve trained with her for 3.5 years now. She’s been great at working through my problems, getting me stronger, and applying science-based training and nutrition tips. Definitely ask for Kate next time you come in!!!

Expérience fantastique: Groundworks Athletics is an exceptional gym with excellent facilities and a friendly, professional staff. For the last year, I have had the privilege of training with Kate Czerwenka at Groundworks, and her personalized approach to personal training and nutrition is truly impressive. Kate's expertise and dedication has made my fitness journey a rewarding and enjoyable experience. She has also started training my wife and several other friends, all of which report similarly positive experiences. I highly recommend Groundworks Athletics and training with Kate Czerwenka for anyone looking to achieve their fitness goals.

Expérience fantastique: Working out with Kate helps keep me motivated each week! She’s knowledgeable and very good at adjusting our workouts if required. All of the Groundwork’s staff are super friendly and supportive!

Expérience fantastique: Never thought I’ll go to a gym before, I’m up to 3 times a week now and feeling so good about myself thanks to the one and only, Kate. The definition of tough love. I would definitely recommend GWA to anyone who wants to make a change in their lives.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been training with Donny (who runs the gym) for a decade and he has supported me in hitting every personal training goal I’ve created. He knows how to get results, is an amazing accountability partner and is absolutely excellent at everything he does to train and run the gym. Groundwork and the team reflect that - it’s well run, clean, organized, a fun environment and the team are all top trainers.

Expérience fantastique: Ain't no other gym like GWA in Vancouver. The trainers are highly qualified and super professional, they have helped me stay consistent and injury free. The community is pretty cool too, I've met some amazing people over the span of 3 years : )

Expérience fantastique: Great and friendly staff. Dynamic and challenging classes! I recommend GWA!

Expérience positive: I didn't go here just researched

Expérience fantastique: Booked a Conditioning + Core class through ClassPass with Alfonso and I’m very happy with the choice. The studio is located near Vancouver City Centre skytrain station and provides personal training. The class I attended was a small one with 3 students. It included several circuits with a combination of cardio and weights. Alfonso regularly checked on us and made sure to guide each of us based on our needs. I do recommend checking them out!

Expérience fantastique: Had such a great experience training with Nathan Lee @ Groundwork. He immediately identified key mobility issues that were contributing to my lower back issues, and systematically worked on them. Highly recommend!

Expérience fantastique: Fantastic gym. Knowledgeable and approachable trainers. Well organized facility. Love this place!

Expérience fantastique: My review is specific to powerlifting. Nathan Lee has been an invaluable trainer/coach. If you are looking for corrections on form, programming, etc look no further, you've found your guy.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been seeing Nathan Lee for almost 4 years and he helped me a lot. At the beginning I could not move my leg & now I can do so many things! Thank you Nathan! You are a very skilled kinesiologist

Expérience fantastique: Great environment with wonderful people, including for those with anxieties surrounding the gym. They've recently expanded their services to include injury rehabilitation / treatment, and Nathan (Kinesiologist) is fantastic at his job; I highly recommend GWA if you're looking for professional, personable, and effective treatment - or even a personal trainer, because Nathan does that too! :)

Expérience fantastique: Love Mitch and the team of trainers! I come regularly, and enjoy going to powerlifting club and the community of people that train together

Expérience fantastique: Came on a ClassPass and they treated me like part of the community; friendly and welcoming. The class was tough but well paced. Instructor gave personalized feedback to everyone.

Expérience fantastique: Awesome place, awesome people! Donny and his staff are fantastic!

Expérience fantastique: Best training gym in the lower mainland! Incredibly motivating trainers who are heavily educated and accredited. Very competitive pricing and all COVID cleaning and safety protocols in place. I've been coming here for 5 years. Highly recommend.

Expérience positive: Great individual training areas. Safe distancing in place. Easier to workout and stay focused

Expérience fantastique: I've been training with Clay at Groundworks for almost a year now and I can honestly say I feel the strongest and most comfortable in my body now than I've ever felt in my life. Clay keeps me accountable and continues to push my levels of strength & endurance, while meticulously checking form to prevent any injuries (no matter how many times I've done the same exercise before). Every session is different so I always feel challenged and never bored like I normally would at another gym. I also love how it's not an intimidating or cold environment - the staff and other trainers are all friendly and welcoming. If you're on the fence about training at Groundworks, just know you're in good hands here, no matter what level of fitness you're at - invest the money in yourself and your well-being. It's well worth it.

Expérience fantastique: Since coming to GWA in May, I’ve noticed significant gains in my fitness and body shape. All of the trainers are professional, knowledgeable and really take the time to make sure your form is accurate. They listen to your goals and help you achieve them without being pushy. I always look forward to coming to train whether it’s for a 1:1 with Ale or the group classes.

Expérience fantastique: I haven't gone to a gym in 12 years and was worried about being pushed too hard or feeling out of place as has happened in previous attempts. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming which makes it very easy to go. Kate is great at planning a work out that pushes me without killing me. This is the first time I've ever looked forward to going to the gym.

Expérience fantastique: A great gym where all of the staff a very friendly and create a fun and non-judgmental environment to improve your fitness and wellbeing. After just a few weeks I can see and feel the difference in my body. Kate listens and adjusts the workouts as necessary to push me but not break me. I always feel energized after a workout and look forward to the new challenges set each time I come in. I would definitely recommend trying this place out for anyone, both beginners and advanced alike.

Expérience fantastique: Amazing facility!!

Expérience fantastique: Very friendly trainers, good variety of equipment and exercises. Who knew that strength training could make you sweat THAT much? The workouts are well rounded and even minor tweaks to the traditional moves are challenging and fun.

Expérience fantastique: Nice clean updated place.

Expérience fantastique: Really clean and well equipped facility with an exceptional staff. I've been to many group classes and personal training before and their trainers really pay attention to everyone making sure they get the most out of their workout. They give you tips for improvement that carry on outside the gym. Once you start coming here you end up becoming a part of their community as a bonus.

Expérience fantastique: Excellent training and customer service. I’ve never had such a good experience with a gym. Facility is impeccable and staff knowledgeable, helpful, and courteous.

Expérience fantastique: Great trainers. Great atmosphere. Good shower facilities.

Expérience fantastique: Love this place

Expérience fantastique: this is the legendary place for past famous athletes and private personal trainers, i had the pleasure to talk with Bo who had great knowledge of sports injury esp shoulders! there are actually 2 gyms here 1 for hockey players and other for classes and personal training. if ur a hockey fan you will love to train here

Expérience fantastique: Great trainers. Great facility!

Expérience fantastique: Great equipment

Expérience fantastique: Outstanding trainers and facilities

Expérience négative: Steven Colbert trains clients at this gym. After being pre-paid by my company for personal training sessions, he refused to make himself available despite constant requests for his time. Uncommunicative and generally disinterested, he took my company's money without providing a service. Poor experience.

Expérience fantastique: I've been going here for years. The workouts are always great and the people are fantastic.

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym, great trainers and tough workouts!

Expérience fantastique: Fantastic gym with trainers who won't let you slack. The whole environment is extremely motivating.

Expérience fantastique: Love this place! The GWA team really know their stuff. I use it year round for cycling specific strength exercises, highly recommended!

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym. I use it for off-season strength training for road cycling. Owner/trainer Jon Bula knows his stuff and runs a great program.

Expérience fantastique: Awesome space for early morning spin class or group fitness. Being right downtown it's super convenient and the staff are both professional and experienced.

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym! About functional movement and applications of strength, flexibility, stamina, agility to daily living. Not your meat-head gym!

Expérience fantastique: I have been going to group training classes at GWA for over 5 years now. The smaller group fitness classes are great for motivation and the workouts are always varied and challenging. The trainers are well educated and they provide a very encouraging atmosphere.

Expérience fantastique: This gym is super clean, easy to access from the skytrain and the staff are wonderful! I love the dynamic of this gym and what it has to offer!

Expérience fantastique: Sweat, spin, strength. You name it. You'll find it at GWA. Check them out.

Expérience fantastique: I've been going to Groundwork Athletics for 6 years now! It feels like family to me now:) They have fantastic and loyal trainers who truly care about their clients and their goals whether it's fitness or personal. I've really enjoyed the atmosphere and how it is all group training and personal training. Best is the variety of group classes offered throughout the week. All the trainers are top notch and educated! Also, the location is very, very convenient!

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym! Great atmosphere and very inspiring coaches :) I would recommend this gym for anyone looking to start or take their fitness to the next level :)

Expérience fantastique: If you are looking for something different in Vancouver, GWA is the place to go! Not only do they have a great team of people running a variety of intensive workouts, they are also knowledgeable and bring more to the table than just your average PT session. The environment is welcoming and the clients are approachable! Definitely a positive place if you are looking for something new and want to expand your circle in Vancouver.

Expérience fantastique: For seven months, I’ve trained twice a week with Megan at Groundwork Athletics. I’ve gone from 10% to 6% body fat, and built a huge amount of new strength and muscle. There’s no way in hell I would (or could) have done this on my own. And the best part is that I just show up and do whatever Megan tells me. She (and the other trainers—I’ve done the occasional session with Brandon and Donnie, too) have been fully attentive to my goals and tuned in to my physical peculiarities, imbalances, and level of fitness. It doesn’t matter if you’ve never stepped into a gym before (I hadn’t). I’d encourage you to just schedule a consultation, check the place out, meet a trainer—see for yourself.