Going to a traditional gym can be uncomfortable for some women.
Luckily for you, Vancouver has plenty of women-only exercise classes for ladies looking to improve their fitness and build their confidence.
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Likewise, many of these facilities are better geared towards women’s fitness levels and understand what type of equipment they’d use.
Here’s our list of the best facilities for women-only exercise classes in Metro Vancouver.
Best Facilities For Women-Only Exercise Classes
Blythe Toning Studio
About: Blythe Toning Studio was created to provide a warm, welcoming space for women of all ages and fitness levels to achieve their health and wellness goals. Their women’s-only facility, located in a beautiful Kitsilano neighbourhood, promotes a non-intimidating environment where women can achieve their highest potential – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Location: 2620 Arbutus Street, Vancouver
Amenities: Filtered and fresh, fruit-infused water, complimentary mat rental and towel service, top-of-the-line fitness equipment, a spacious dressing area and a infrared sauna.
Telephone: 604-559-9771
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GoodLife Fitness Vancouver Hemlock Women’s Only
About: This women’s only GoodLife Fitness location offers a comfortable, friendly and clean gym to break a sweat in.
Location: 1401 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver
Amenities: Personal training, group fitness classes and virtual fitness classes.
Telephone: 604-733-9991
She’s FIT!
About: There are now 13 She’s FIT! gym locations throughout the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley. Eight of which are located within the doors of the Club16 Trevor Linden Fitness facilities.
Location: 13 locations across the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley
Amenities: Private entrances for ladies, individual lockers, private showers, private changing booths, weight machine and free weight areas and stretching areas.
Telephone: 604-558-1600
Women Sport Kickboxing Fitness
About: The Women’s Vancouver Kickboxing Fitness and martial arts programs and training system captures the excitement and challenges they are looking for getting in shape and have fun in a safe and professional class environment.
Location: 2674 West Broadway, Vancouver
Telephone: 604-298-5425
30 Minute Hit
About: The 30 Minute Hit is a high intensity action packed Boxing / Kickboxing Circuit workout designed just for women. Fast paced, challenging and empowering, this one of a kind workout appeals to all levels of fitness in a friendly non-intimidating, exciting environment.
Location: 24 across British Columbia
Telephone: 604-254-4269
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Sunberry Fitness
About: They are known for their fun and energetic classes, and Sunberry Fitness guarantees that you will get a good sweat every class! They offer classes for all ability levels, and keep the class sizes small (let’s call it intimate) to ensure that every member feels included and successful each and every class.
Location: 9111 Beckwith Road #1040, Richmond
Telephone: 778-709-0351
Tantra Fitness
About: Tantra Fitness is the premier pole dance and fitness dtudio in Greater Vancouver. They call themselves the best because they have award-winning instructors, the largest facilities, and a tried-tested-and-true pole fitness curriculum.
Location: 4 locations across Greater Vancouver
Telephone: 604-738-7653
Inspire Women’s Fitness
About: Inspire Women’s Fitness is a community of amazing women; each may have different fitness goals but are seeking some of the same things. They have 60+ classes per week to choose from and their instructors are there to give you the personal attention you need.
Location: 20178 96 Avenue #1, Langley
Amenities: Memberships include free childcare, while you take care of yourself
Telephone: 778-549-4717
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