Vancouver gyms and fitness studios for a lunchtime workout
Between work, your commute and trying to have a social life, it can be tough to fit in a regular workout into your routine. Sneaking fitness into your lunch hour might be just the trick you need. Each of these conveniently located gyms offer short classes that let you work up a sweat and still be back in time for that big meeting. [Photo courtesy of Tight Club Athletics]
Tight Club Athletics
261 Union St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2B2With midday classes on offer throughout the week, it’s easy to sneak in a quick lunchtime calorie-burn at this cool Chinatown studio. The signature Tight Sweat classes are an hour-long, high-intensity workout designed to get your blood pumping, while Power Yoga focuses on deep stretches and improved flexibility. There are showers on-site for those who need to rinse off before heading back to the office. And if you need some post-workout fuel, check out the fridge stocked with fresh grab-and-go salads from Culver City Salads and hydrating juices from The Juice Truck.
30 Minute Hit
3516 41st Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6N 3E6The short, intense workouts at 30 Minute Hit are perfectly designed to get your heart racing during your lunch break. As the name implies, the classes are a half-hour long: short bursts of combat-focused exercise, either in boxing or kickboxing, designed to strengthen and challenge you. The gym is open exclusively to women, providing female guests with a space to feel confident and empowered.
Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness
1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3Located in the heart of downtown, Club 16 boasts impressive views and short classes designed for the working world. Plenty of bikes, treadmills and other exercise equipment are available at any given time, making Club 16 the ideal place for independent fitness enthusiasts. Exercise for as long as you want and head back to the office feeling reenergized and ready to tackle the rest of the day.
Kalev Fitness Solution
102-128 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R8When people think “boot camp,” they don't always think convenience. But Kalev Fitness Solution is designed for busy people. Unlike other boot camps, Kalev lets you sign up with up to three trainers. This gives you a lot more flexibility in terms of scheduling, while still providing the intense workout you’d expect from a boot camp.
YWCA Metro Vancouver
535 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8The YWCA is a full service gym and community centre with plenty of options for your lunchtime workouts. You can take a swim in their drop-in lane pool, grab a quick class in one of the studios or simply hit the different kinds of equipment in their state-of-the-art gym. The YWCA is not only conveniently located and fully equipped, it’s also one of the more affordable fitness centres in the downtown area.
Fit in 30 Minutes
508 6 Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1A1Fit in 30 Minutes is a great solution for people with limited free time. Offering a series of 30-minute classes, this gym is all about the quick-yet-intense workout. Classes are a maximum of three people per trainer, so you'll get hands-on attention to help you reach your fitness goals. It’s a great way to squeeze in personalized, professionally developed classes to help you get or stay in shape, one half-hour at a time.
HIIT Fitness
788 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1Operating out of the Beatty Street Studio in downtown Vancouver, Hiit Fitness has a series of short workouts designed to burn more calories than your average one-hour gym class. Classes range in style and focus, but they all help you work up a sweat and still have time to eat a healthy lunch before heading back to work. Hiit classes can help you build muscle and increase your strength, so you'll eventually be doing even more in less time.
Yaletown Fitness
112-1118 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L5Yaletown Fitness was created by the husband-and-wife team of Ondrej and Andrea Leipert. Having both participated in fitness and bodybuilding competitions, as well as being longtime personal trainers, the duo have the expertise and experience to help you achieve your fitness goals. From meal plans to hardcore strength training, Yaletown Fitness has helped many people with their lifestyle changes.
Studeo 55
202-865 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2G3Studeo 55's CrossFit program really sets them apart from the other downtown gyms. Developed to your needs via monthly meetings with their program director, your CrossFit plan will not only fit your goals, but your schedule. So if you want to get fit on your lunch break, the trainers at Studeo 55 can make that happen. This approach helps you feel like you’re in control of your workouts, making the results all the more satisfying.
