Urban Fitness Club in Vancouver, BC

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Telephone:	+1 604-696-5549
Website:	www.urbanfitnessclub.com
Address:	928 Davie St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1B8 Downtown
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	140 ft50074 190 ft50075 270 ft50098
Categories:	Gyms Yoga Boxing

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Today	9:00 am – 9:00 pm Open now
Local time (Vancouver)	10:29 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday	9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday	9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday	9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday	9:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday	9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Specialties

It offers the best Obstacle Race Training, Kickboxing Bootcamps, Cross Training, MMA, Zumba, Bar Class, Belly Dance, Salsa Dance, Pole Dance and many more!

Downtown Club — 928 Davie Street, Vancouver (Davie & Burrard)

South Granville Club — 2213 Granville Street, Vancouver (Granville & 6^th Ave)

History

Established in 2012.

Urban Fitness Club is a community driven studio that listens to the needs and wants of its members. People with a wide variety of skills have been brought together into one facility to give the public more than one option for a better, healthier lifestyle.

The first Downtown club was opened in May 2012. After a successful year, South Granville club was opened in September 2013. At both clubs, members can reap the benefits of training in a motivating and high intensity environment that will help you reach your potential. As well, our ability to cater to virtually all demographics, training programs for individuals, small groups and teams are what separate Urban Fitness from all the rest.

Club Location:

Downtown Club — 928 Davie Street, Vancouver (Davie & Burrard)

South Granville Club — 2213 Granville Street, Vancouver (Granville & 6^th Ave)

Meet the Business Owner

Eric M.

Business Owner

10 years of Karate, 2^nd degree black belt

12 years of Kickboxing

12 years of training and instructing

As a trainer I will make sure you get pushed beyond the limits you have set for yourself. I recognize everyones potential and with years of experience and fitness knowledge I will safely and effectively help you achieve it.

From beginners to the gym scene, people in need of quick weight loss, athletes wanting to increase tone & muscle to seasoned veterans I will create programs that will challenge anyone at any fitness level.

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14 reviews of Urban Fitness Club

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Isabel R.

Place rating: 1
Vancouver, Canada

Positive: It is a good work out.
Negative: In my opinion, the customer service is horrible. I emailed the owner Eric to ask about extending my 10 class pass (just for a few weeks) since I had some personal circumstances come up that prevented me from working out very often.
I would have had to use 6 classes in 7 days (plus it is Christmas this week) when I got the email notifying me my classes almost expired.
He was not empathetic at all to my situation, granted me no extension whatsoever and left me feeling very upset and disappointed. I wanted to continue to enjoy the fitness classes in the future, but now I am left feeling like I have been ripped off. What happened to good customer service? Non existent here. There are many fitness facilities in Vancouver that offer excellent fitness classes and I would much rather spend my money somewhere that cares about their customers and their well-being!

Laurence W.

Place rating: 4
Oakland, CA

The New York Times recently wrote about the now-fabled «7-minute Workout». I was a quick devotee. After all, it only costs 7 minutes out of a 24 hour day, and promises its adherents a lifetime of health, success, and low body fat. «Sign me up!» I said, and carefully followed the regimen for the last 6 months.
Well, The New York Times is full of shit, and the only reason I know is that I mistakenly waltzed into Eric’s TRX class while on vacation in Vancouver. After sizing up the regulars, I thought I could hold my own. Then Eric walked in, started barking orders, and I quickly discovered that the 7 Minute Workout is worth approximately one seventh of Eric’s workout.
I also discovered that puking in the bathroom in the middle of the workout is a fantastic way to prevent yourself from blacking out and requiring an ambulance exit from the building. I’ve never felt prouder, but yeah, minus one star for the bile I was forced to eject involuntarily from my body.
In all seriousness (actually, it was all pretty fucking serious), the class was super solid, and the regulars seemed to hang with it. I personally would have preferred that people be able to keep their water bottles more handy rather than leaving them off the exercise mat seemingly thousands of miles away. But I gather that’s part of the toughening-up process.
Go, get your ass kicked. Puke if you need to.

Sarah A.

Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada

I bought the 2 Week Intro for $ 30 pass and have taken 2 classes so far. LOVE IT!
Pro:
–Very intense classes. You will feel the burn and ache within 15 minutes.
–Beginner friendly despite the intensity.
–Friendly and upbeat instructors. They really encourage you to do your best and push yourself a little harder.
–No judgement. If you can’t do something, needed to get water, take a quick 10 sec rest, no one will judge you.
–Convenient location. I go to the downtown studio and it’s located on Burrard and Davie Street. Lots of bus around.
–Change Room and washroom
Con:
–Not sure who it was, but there was one instructor who sat at the reception desk and took photos while class was in session. I strongly suggest Urban Fitness Club to either get permission next time or get a waiver signed. No one wants to get their photos unexpectedly taken while they are upside down and sweating like a pig…
If I see that instructor next time I will definitely let him know.

Paige F.

Place rating: 5
Perth, Australia

I started here last October on the 2-week intro deal (unlimited classes for 2 weeks @ $ 30) and tried just about all the classes. A year on and I’m still going and loving it. Urban has a great community feel which is really hard to find these days. The instructors are always full of energy and there is a lot of respect amongst everyone there.
Hands down favourite classes are TRX with Eric to get your butt kicked and Yoga with Shannon.
This place has been great in keeping me motivated and it’s an awesome place to meet people if you’re new in town. Everyone is super friendly and willing to help you out.

Stephanie D.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

From a couch potato to someone who loves going to the gym. That’s thanks to Urban Fitness Club.
I’ve only started going to the gym 3 years ago. The first 2 years I was going to a different typical gym with machines taking over the floor space and classes that’s barely challenging. The only positive thing I experienced in that gym was getting a personal trainer to teach me how to use these machines. Without the training, you’ll definitely get lost and lose sight of your goals quickly and possibly drag your feet to do a workout.
This past year with Urban Fitness went by quickly. As they say, time flies when you’re having fun. The beauty of Urban Fitness is:
1) They have experienced trainers leading the classes. You’ll feel confident that you’ll get the workout that you need
2) You’re working out with a group of people but it also feels like you get that one-on-one personalized training because the trainers will take the time to make corrections on how you are doing the moves if needed
3) There’s a community feel with everyone at Urban Fitness. You are encouraged to introduce yourself to any of your «classmates» and encourage one another as you go through the class.
The answer to finding a good gym is not the number of machines they have, it’s the people who run it who can motivate you and encourage you to keep moving. Whatever your health goals are, give Urban Fitness a try. I can guarantee you’ll enjoy a class (any class).

Liss F.

Place rating: 5
Perth, Australia

Researched a few gyms before trying the two week unlimited deal with Urban. I was in bad shape. Safe to say I have never had a good gym or group class experience — this place is different. The Urban instructors are extremely encouraging and supportive. They are totally respectful of where you are in your fitness journey and will help you get the most out of every class. I have met people from all walks of life through Urban Fitness and there is a real sense of community and support for each other.
Stand-out classes for me are TRX and kickboxing. Both are great workouts, it’s super easy to sign in with the app and I’m yet to find another gym with comparative prices.
This place is an absolute winner.

Lisa D.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

It’s not often I write reviews but this is an exception for an exceptional facility. I have been to many gyms, classes, personal trainers both in Canada and in the UK and Ireland but I have never enjoyed them as much as I enjoy the classes at Urban Fitness. The trainers, Eric and Thomas being my regular classes for the past year, are so motivational, encouraging and knowledgable, no class is ever the same. You’re constantly kept on your toes which I have found great for results. I have always found it hard to be consistent with my work outs in the past but Urban Fitness makes it so easy as they have classes at times to suit everybody and there is such a sense of community here that you actually look forward to coming back. If you are looking for affordable results fast in a friendly environment, this is absolutely the gym to go to.

Polly F.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

I joined Urban Fitness a little over a year ago and it has truly been the best gym I have found in Vancouver. There is something for everyone of all fitness levels, you will never feel bored or plateauing with their variety of classes. All the instructors are extremely motivating and pushes each and every one of us to our individual limits. They also take time to show modifications and ways to ensure we are performing each moves safely and correctly.
The sense of community the entire Urban Fitness team evokes is great. Everyone is there to encourage one another and strive to do the best they can. I have always felt comfortable in every class and it’s fun to see everyone smiling and laughing together.
Last thing to note is that I appreciate Eric and the team always looking for ways to improve. The variety of classes and the new equipment/renovations are refreshing to see. I especially love Eric’s TRX classes because the moves he tries are always something new or random he finds on Youtube. It pushes me to my limit and after this past year, I feel that I really can do anything I set my mind to, and even if I fall, it’s not a big deal to brush yourself off and try again.
If you are looking to make a change, please try Urban Fitness, you won’t regret it!

Alicia C.

Place rating: 2
Vancouver, Canada

Things I like about Urban Fitness– I LOVE the Zumba class with Shay and Ty. They are just awesome. As well– the Fighter Kickboxing class with Tak at South Granville.
However, I do not like that the owner Eric routinely takes photos and videos while the classes are in session and posts them online without notifying the participants. I know for some this is not an issue, however I think it’s extremely unprofessional not to notify clients they are are being filmed.

Alina R.

Place rating: 5
Richmond, Canada

I spent some time shopping around for a good fitness centre. I hate gyms so I checked out a few martial arts/bootcamp places but didn’t fall in love with any of them.
It’s intimidating walking into a kickboxing gym, especially where everyone knows one another and is in fantastic shape. I was greeted with a lovely smile from the front and everyone was incredibly encouraging with just the right amount of push. They’re all genuine people here… it doesn’t feel like a business at all just a place a bunch of friends come to have some hardworking fun.
I take classes with Ed, Dean, Michael, Eoin, Tak. They’re always incorporating new elements into their classes and the energy level is infectious. A year in and I’m still completely addicted to this place. It has transformed the way I feel mentally and physically.

Mona M.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

I love this place!
Started with a groupon deal, and it was just so much fun to learn kicks and punches that I continued going. Right now I’m slacking off big time, but I will be back!
The studio is just the right size for the group size they train, and front desk as well as the trainers are always fun, encouraging and just great fitness role-models.
I like that you can do Zumba and Pilates, but can also go super intense with cardio kickboxing. After my first class of kickboxing, my legs were so tired that I had trouble walking up and down stairs the next day, but it made me coming back for more. And the learning curve and my shape just got better and better from there :)

Grace C.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

I’ve been going to urban fitness for about 5 months and I feel like there hasn’t been a single day I’ve gone without talking about how much I love their Obstacle Fit Cardio Kickboxing classes. I’ve tried so many other bootcamp/group fitness classes and I have to say that nothing comes close to what urban fitness offers. Here is what I love about Urban’s Obstacle Fit Cardio Kickboxing classes.
1) All of the instructors I have tried (Eric, Eoin, Dean and EJ) are super energetic and fun and motivate and push you to the max.
2) Every class is different and every class will challenge you in different ways. You never hit a plateau because they will come up with different ways to challenge you every time. You will do things you’ve never done before but make you feel so good and strong!
3) Friendly, encouraging, supportive group of people. There is definitely a strong sense of camaraderie.
4) awesome music that pumps you up and helps you to push a bit harder and dig a littler deeper!
I drive 25 – 30 minutes each way to get to my classes but it’s been absolutely worth it for me! Urban fitness classes have made me stronger, faster and most importantly HAPPIER! My mind and my body have been transformed and it’s been absolutely inspiring to watch others at the club going through the same journey. I love everything about this place and every person I have introduced to Urban Fitness so far has gotten hooked!

Steph F.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

I’m what you might call a serial dater when it comes to gyms. I like to try a place out with a coupon deal or free pass to see what it’s like, but by the time the deal ends, few impress me enough to make me willing to sign on as a full member.
Along comes Urban Fitness. Like most of the other reviewers here, I discovered Urban Fitness after purchasing the $ 20 Groupon deal. And like most of the other reviewers, I was incredibly impressed with the quality of the workouts, the variety of classes and the awesome instructors. The workouts might sound intimidating on the site, but both the staff and the other gluttons for punishment (fellow classmates) are extremely friendly, and I have such a good time there that I usually try and stay for more than 1 class.
Whether you’re into low-impact pilates, high-impact cardio conditioning, or full-impact kickboxing, this gym has something for everyone (including 2 locations, both with a range of classes at times that fit any type of work schedule).
If you’re looking for a local gym with instructors who know what they’re doing, and you want a killer workout with a bit of fun thrown in the mix, take a chance on Urban Fitness. You may just find, as I did, that the other gyms pale in comparison.
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Update: Due to an impending foot surgery and a change in work hours to longer evening shifts, I wasn’t able to continue on with Urban Fitness after my Groupon expired since my schedule now conflicts with when their afternoon /evening classes are offered. Once my foot mends and my schedule frees up, though, I definitely plan to return there. In the meantime, I’ll just be missing the high-intensity classes that knocked me on my butt each day.

Farai M.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

I’ve always disliked fitness centres and gyms in general but that changed the very first time I stepped into Urban Fitness Club.
As someone who has tried almost every Fitness Centre in town, I can honestly say Urban Fitness has the best workouts and the best instructors in Vancouver. Urban Fitness’ team of knowledgeable and competent instructors take the guesswork out of getting in shape by providing effective, innovative and surprisingly FUN workouts every single time. The instructors ensure that every workout is different so the classes never become boring and your mind and body are constantly being challenged in new ways.
If you want to lose weight, tone up, get in shape or increase your fitness level but you don’t know where to start, start at Urban Fitness. I did and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made this year!