Sweat in style at these Kitsilano fitness studios
Vancouver has a reputation as a healthy city with residents who enjoy a West Coast lifestyle of outdoor activities and nutritious food. Kitsilano in particular is an area that’s renowned for its fit locals who frequent the many juice bars and workout studios in the neighbourhood. Here’s where to sweat in style next time you find yourself near West 4th. [Photo credit: iStock.com/RyanJLane]
Yoga West
2662 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P7Established in 1973, Yoga West is a dedicated studio for Kundalini yoga and offers a wide variety of classes catering to everybody from beginners to advanced students looking to perfect their craft. This spot also provides in-depth teacher training programs to prepare future yogis to share their own practice with others. The mindful studio is also home to a Gurdwara room, a sacred space for peaceful meditation set to calm, relaxing music.
Meridian Pilates Studios
202-2475 Bayswater St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4N3This Kitsilano Pilates studio is known for having a fully stocked inventory of exercise equipment for you to enjoy. From hardcore fanatics looking to perfect their core muscles to beginners who want to start building a solid fitness foundation, Meridian Pilates offers great classes that help you get the most out of your session. Whether you sign up for a private session, group class or intensive workshop, instructors here work closely with clients of all ages and abilities to achieve all sorts of fitness and rehabilitation goals.
Ron Zalko Total Body Fitness & Yoga
1807 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8There are few fitness studios in Kitsilano more effective at sculpting your body into beach-ready shape than Ron Zalko Total Body Fitness and Yoga. This studio offers a plethora of workout programs, classes, equipment and routines that challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone. From indoor cycling and Pilates to kickboxing and power yoga, instructors take a cross training approach in order to develop a variety of muscle groups for peak performance. Ron Zalko is a high energy, high intensity space compared to other yoga and Pilates studios, which are dedicated to calmer fitness activities.
Yyoga Kitsilano
1915 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M7Located on trendy West 4th, YYoga Kitsilano has some of the most attractive facilities available in Vancouver, including a pair of dedicated yoga studios, showers and change rooms, a lounge with free Wi-Fi, and towel and mat services for busy clients. This location boasts a climate control system that filters fresh air into the room while maintaining optimal temperature and moisture for different types of classes, such as hot yoga. The on-site infared sauna is an added bonus for relaxation and calorie-burning sweat sessions.
The Movement Studio Pilates & Gyrotonic Inc
207-2211 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2Since 1999, The Movement Studio has been leading Pilates training in the Kitsilano area, featuring private, group and semi-private lessons. The philosophy of this studio stays true to Joseph Pilates' teachings while expanding on them to make the most out of this low impact, core-intensive exercise program. In addition to a full roster of classes, the studio also offers teacher training for those who want to take their healthy hobby to the next level. The facility offers a warm, welcoming, boutique-style space in which to build your body.
The Dailey Method
1735 4th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M2Those who seek to develop a sculpted, lean physique should consider checking out The Dailey Method on West 4th. This studio helps people get in shape by combining the best of many types of workout routines, picking and choosing moves that provide the greatest benefit. The list of classes includes yoga, Pilates and even ballet barre training, all are taught by experienced instructors. Classes are scheduled frequently throughout the day to fit with clients’ busy schedules.
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