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I've been a member of FW for 5 years. My apartment is too small for gym equipment plus I have to keep the noise down so no jogging in place either. I pay 18$ per month so that's no biggie. Well worth the money as I workout about 5 nights per week. I hadn't noticed that stuff about the staff being assholes before but now that so many people have mentioned it...Wow...you're right!! My only other pet peeve about the place is the smell of...BLEACH!! Aargh. Can't they clean that place with some enviro-friendly solution? It is god-awful and burns my nostrils. Anyone else notice that?

I am a former employee of fitness world and: 1. you don't get a discount if you clean the machines they are actual staff members that get paid to do it 2. you can only get out of paying if you move somewhere where they don't have an affiliated club 3. they will try to sell you THE ZONE, Personal Training, Aerobics classes, or any other big promotion Join a community centre its cheaper, hassle free and no contract.

im  chubby and such
i wanted to go to fitness world are they nazis in coquitlam too yo

Fitness World doesn't make $$ off me.  I've been there 6  years and pay only $21 a month now - it was about $40 a month the first 2 years.  I go 4 times per week - it's the best money I've ever spent.  The monthly payments MADE me go so I wouldn't waste it. In Port Coquitlam Jen at the front desk remembers every body's name.  My favorite instructors are Monique and Leslie - BEST fitness classes of any where!   Lots of staff walking around to help you out.  They must be doing something right - the club is pretty busy with lots of happy people.

ANY GYM WORTH GOING TO IS GOING TO COST BETWEEN $40 AND $65 DOLLARS A MONTH.  FITNESS WORLD HAS THE BEST VALUE - YOU GET MORE FOR WHAT YOU PAY FOR.  IF YOU WANT TO PAY LESS - GO TO SOMEWHERE ELSE.  IF YOU WANT TO GO TO A GYM THAT A LOT OF ACTIVITIES -  GO TO FITNESS WORLD.

I've been a member for more than 3 years. I go to the Kingsway location. It's old, but there's a lot more equipment than at the public pool (Bonsor). Yes, the staff are sales crazy, but that's what you get when people are on commission.

There are one or two new girls at the front desk you actually acknowledge people when they walk in, but most of the staff are way too cool to talk to you! They need at bit of help in the customer service department.

After a couple of years your payments drop down to under $20, that's pretty good. I've been to the location in Langley as well. It's also very impersonal but nice inside.

The only suggestions I'd have for FW are:
-Fix the new TV's at the Kingsway location, do we really have to watch the money channel all day. I miss the old ones where you could at least show a hockey game.
-Give the door staff some customer service training. The few new girls seem to get it, why not everyone else? You don't have to do much, just make eye contact and say hi/bye!
-24 hour access at the Kingsway location.
-Make all classes free (yoga).
-Hire people with at least some training to be giving advice. I was in there a guy was looking for exercises he could do for a sore back. The advice the 85-pound asian trainer gave him could have left him crippled, good thing he told her she was wrong.
-Clean the carpet in the stretching area, it smells bad!

what a dump this location is.

Fitness world sucks, I had a really bad day because of those .............the guys never ever talked to me about a 2 year contract..he was too sales pressured and he was forcing me to pay for something I wasn't even sure. I had to give in because of his intimidating and forcing personality..and also i was running late for work..cancelling! I am stuch with 500$ and I never even worked out for one day!
I hate them to death. Maybe they have good facilities but they have the worst policies and consequently their employees have to pay the pots.  I feel sorry for all fitness world employees..just relocated to a better fitness company 

I was offer the 12 months plan:
for $116/m and $24 per month thereafter
I think it is expensive

Posted - 3/15/2007 8:18:06 PM

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Memberships: You get what you pay for.


Membership Prices:
Basic: $104 first month, $45 per month for 24 months, $24 per month thereafter.
Silver: (Includes a nutrition plan) is $104, $57 per month for 24 months, $24 per month after that.
Gold: (Basic plus 12 Personal Training Sessions) $104 to start, $116 for 12 months, $24 per month thereafter.
Platinum: (Basic, Plus Nutrition, Plus 12 PT sessions) $104 to start, $139 per month for 12 months, $24 per month thereafter.
There are discounts for corporate affiliates, family members (spouses and dependants), seniors, and students.
It may be more expensive than some other places - but you get more.  Compare and you'll see the difference.

does anyone know the pool schedules at fitness world (burnaby)

fitness world is the biggest POS gym in canada. the only reason why they are successful is b/c there is little choice.  go to PANTHEON for a real gym.

In my opinion the Y is the best. You can also use their gyms throughout Canada when you travel. No sales pressure and good equipment.

the staff is both cordial and professional, if people are seeking a welcome mat or an orchestra to greet them every time they show up i would suggest they do some retail therapy at the gap..."hello welcome to the gap"

my concerns are more with some of  the members and the saturday and sunday and closing times. the gay members seem to think the whole world is gay and often position themselves around you or ask to work in with you with the hopes of scoring,one trip to the locker room was my last. 

as for the hours of business, it seems ridiculous to shut down at 7:00pm on a saturday and nine on sunday. many of my friends work in either health care,retail,sales or in their own personal business and would love to see more flexibility in there weekend scheduling.

i would also love to see more women in the gym... so in the final analysis, i am satisfied with my contract,the centre,the staff, the location and in comparison to denman fitness and the community centres this has been to date a better overall facility.

ive been a fitness world member for 4 years and i find it to be a pretty good gym.  all my "complaints" are very minor.    the price is good (im now at $19 for the rest of my life) in 2007, its already a good price considering the crappiest gyms and community centers costs more than that.  in 2015 and beyond, its going to sound like a steal. community centers now charge...$40 a month? it'll be $55 or so in 8 years, $70 in 12 years and so on. new equipment seems to trickle in every year and think they do a decent job of replacement. if youre thinking about joining a gym for the long term, i highly recommend because they have so many locations and upgraded equipment. 

for those who keep posting how they dont like the contracts at fitness world...its a CONTRACT. you signed the agreement and accepted its terms and conditions. its pretty black and white to me. if i went to a car dealership to sign a 3 year contract to lease a car...do i go back 1.5 years later hoping they will let me off the hook from the contract because i moved?  or because i dont like the price?  or for some other reason such as that?  once you sign, its a done deal.  stop whining. 

Fitness world it is like MacDonald, mass production. No quality

I won a pass from fitness world and I reviewed the 4 total fitness plans that they presented me with. I told Ralph De Cicco that I just wanted to take one class there and that's the cardio kickbox. I suggested that I pay like for the one class a certain amount of money.He told me that it didn't work that way, that you had to buy a membership and then all was included. With the shrinking middle classes and your average working Jo making minimum wage buying a 3month membership for $194.oo is a bit much! I think personally that fitness world is stuck in the 1960's when it comes to their marketing plan and that they don't really understand the present economy ( not that I'm an expert by all means) However I find their pricing system to black and white. For instance if  a person just wanted to do 1 class they should have a less ridgid membership fee. My advice to anyone considering would be consult a lawyer before getting ropped into a contract.Sirius

My take:

Pros: Locations Everywhere in Lower Mainland, I pay $20 so it's cheap.
Cons:  Could use more locations since they have tons of members. Their programs are kind of expensive but really i don't need it.


No pain no gain... doesn't matter which gym you go, it's all about you. I got results... do you?

Fitness world it is like MacDonald, mass production. No quality

I've been a member at FW for over 5 years now.  And I've only been paying $22 for the past 3 of those.  I think it's a pretty good gym.  The only complaint I have is that is usually packed for a few hours in the early evening.  So I either go around 8 at night or early afternoon.

.............And don't forget The big mac after the workout

So after years of going there, (yes it's inexpensive in comparison to others) their cheapness is finally catching up with them. The amount of classes is next to nothing, and they're shutting the free ones down and adding new "pay" ones in their places. Then they try the personal trainer sales pitch, to sell you what you're supposed to get for free. I'm not stuck there, but the options are limited. This guy could rule the world if he got off his ass and ran his places the way they used to be run!

Fitness worls sucks but they are all over which makes it a good deal....I hate the manager in coquitlam by coquitlam centre as he is only your friend when he signs you up ....cambie and 12th is a good gym if you have a ipod as they will try to sell you things non stop over the speaker system.....but for 20 a month i will stay

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i know what I wanna do to work out cause i go to this wed site

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Then Fitness World is worth all the money cause you wont need to talk to anyone
on how to get in shape
and how you would like to be.

I like strength training, so my only problem with FW is that they do not have real power racks there and they should have two for the amount of guys that go there.

They have this half ass one but its ok.

I'll pay 24 bucks in a year in a half. Thats a sweet deal and I'll get to go all over the place in the lower mainland to  work out.

So Its easier not to skip a workout day.


Even though I'm closer to davie FW I ride my bike to the Bute st one in coal harbour.
Thats a good FW gym too.

However they only have one half ass power rack for this locfation too.
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Just found out that anyone who joins after 2004 will have their membership fees increased every year base on the cost of living. The figure they use is determined by fitness world each year so you don't what the amount will be until it happens. I was paying the initial high rate of around $50 a month for the first two years, then it decreased to $18 after two years but now will continue to increase each year base on their calculation of the cost of living. I remember the sales person saying that once the discount kicks in it will remain at that price for as long as I continue my membership.  This is not happening and the sales person is now denying it making that statement.  So read your contracts carefully, including the fine print.

Richmond F.W.is dirty under the equiment, all brass railing is dusty I cant go there enymore.

This is a place to avoid. The atmosphere in a Fitness World gym is similar to that of a cheesy pickup joint. At first glance the services they provide and the flexible hours and locations seem to offer a quality service. Every effort will be made to suck you in to a contract, from which there is little escape. They will have a personal sales attendant, sorry a personal trainer, there to squeeze even more money out of your budget. The equipment is always busy during peak hours, where you must wait under the scrutiny of other the members. This place just feels slimy. There are far better options available than a Fitness World gym. The local community center is a great option. If you are interested in the pick up atmosphere I would recommend trying an online dating service, at least there is no contract. Before joining this gym, make sure you know what you are getting into.  

Service:
Quality:
Atmosphere: Zero
Price: Contract Required    

The Sapperton Sage

it's going to be real funny when all these new gold's gyms open up through out the lower mainland and provide 1st class service with state of the art equipment. You know Gold's is not going to put "NEW" stickers on their equipment like FW to try and make their members notice they're putting money back into their club finally for the first time in ever.

It's sad when a franchise like FW has been on sale for the past five years and have drawn little to no intrest from buyers. That should tell you alot about their clubs and the facilites they offer.

I give fitnessworld another 10-15 years then bye bye 1960's fitness belief system and Im sure I speak for 90% of the members at FW when I say "Thank God for that".

I just did a tour of the Fitness World at Davie and Howe.  They were ever so nice to me.  Offered me three different rate plans for membership but I am so confused about it all.  It seems that the staff there are very helpful and willing to listen to their clients' needs.  The fitness trainer/consultant I spoke to was very helpful - maybe a little bit pushy in trying to get me to sign up right there and then.  But I stood my ground and said that I was going to think it over.  I also need to check out other local gyms such as the Y and the community centres before I make a decision.  But anyway, to cut a long story short, does anybody out there have a take on Fitness World?  As I said, the staff I spoke to seemed very concerned about meeting my needs.  The facilities are reasonable too, so I'm just wondering how others view this gym.  What are their strengths and weaknesses?  Are there other gyms out there which might be more worthwhile looking into?

Many thanks for any feedback.

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[quote name='sirius' post='2231284' date='Sep 10 2007, 08:41 AM']I won a pass from fitness world and I reviewed the 4 total fitness plans that they presented me with. I told Ralph De Cicco that I just wanted to take one class there and that's the cardio kickbox. I suggested that I pay like for the one class a certain amount of money.He told me that it didn't work that way, that you had to buy a membership and then all was included. With the shrinking middle classes and your average working Jo making minimum wage buying a 3month membership for $194.oo is a bit much! I think personally that fitness world is stuck in the 1960's when it comes to their marketing plan and that they don't really understand the present economy ( not that I'm an expert by all means) However I find their pricing system to black and white. For instance if  a person just wanted to do 1 class they should have a less ridgid membership fee. My advice to anyone considering would be consult a lawyer before getting ropped into a contract.Sirius[/quote]

Not true you can take any classes there and not be a member. They just say that to sucker you in. Non-members pay more for classes though. As for their marketing plan, no your not off at all, you hit it right on the nail. Most people that run FW dont have any and i mean any education. They have been working htere since they were 17-18 and made it into managment. They are complete dinasours. I use to work there and Im taking business in school, the place is a mktg disaster. My manager did not know how to use e-mail properly or Word to type up memos, and she got paid more then me. Basically the potential is there but the brains aren't.