Personal Training
Precision coaching built for strength, longevity, and performance. Downtown Vancouver, a block from Gastown.
Anyone can exercise. Training is the part with a destination.
The difference is that somebody is measuring, and somebody is accountable for where it goes.
01Modalities
Built around your goals, not a template
Strength, conditioning and movement, programmed for the body in front of us rather than a plan that ships to everyone.
Strength Training
A muscle-centric approach to health and longevity. Progressive overload programming designed to build lean muscle, increase bone density, and support long-term vitality.
Rehab and Injury Prevention
Corrective exercise and movement screening to address imbalances, recover from injury, and build resilience against future setbacks.
HIIT
High-intensity interval training designed to maximize fat burn, improve cardiovascular fitness, and boost metabolism.
Functional Movement
Train movement patterns that translate to real life, improving balance, coordination, and injury resilience.
Mobility and Flexibility
Dedicated mobility work to improve range of motion, reduce stiffness, and support long-term joint health.
Custom Performance Programming
Fully periodized, goal-specific training plans for bodybuilders, fitness competitors, hybrid fitness racers, triathletes, and endurance runners.
Past 50? Personal training over 50
Back after an injury or surgery? Cleared, then coached
Over 40, or training through menopause? Strength for women
Losing weight? Keep the muscle
Racing? Hybrid race training
Working downtown? Train near the office
Still choosing? How to choose a trainer
02Why Vanguard
What you actually get
Science-Based
Every program is rooted in exercise science and tailored to your body, goals, and lifestyle.
Certified Coaches
Our trainers hold nationally recognized certifications and have years of experience with clients of all levels.
Clinic Access
Your trainer works alongside our naturopathic doctor, RMTs, and acupuncturist. Same building, same plan.
Recovery Included
Cold plunge, infrared sauna, and Therabody compression boots available after every session.
Premium Equipment
Watson, Pendulum, Prime, Assault Fitness, and Concept2, the same equipment used by professional athletes.
Independently Rated
Ranked fifth of 14 by The Best Vancouver and third of 10 by Waterview Vancouver in May 2026, and rated 4.9 on Google across 82 reviews.
Your Record, In Plain Language
Every member gets a record of what was measured and what it means. The system reports the numbers. Your coach tells you what they are worth. Those are never the same voice. If you are also seeing someone in the clinic, they work from the same record.
- Measured by the system
- Written by your coach
Your waist is trending in the right direction, alongside 86% training consistency this period.
This tracks. Let's hold this rhythm through the rest of the block.
A baseline panel gives your coach a fuller picture of what is driving your results: metabolic health, hormones, recovery capacity. Ask your physician for one, then upload the results here.
Illustrative. Sample data from a demo account, not a member's records.
From The Method
The questions, answered with the research
- How many sets per week to build muscle?More hard sets build more muscle, and each one adds less than the last. Four a week is the smallest dose the research could detect.Settled · 4 papers
- Should you train to failure?Close to it. One to three reps short builds nearly as much muscle as failure, for less fatigue.Strong · 6 papers
The specifics
What it costs, and where
- Format
- 1-on-1, or 2-on-1 with a partner. A coach for every set, never a class.
- Session
- 50 minutes.
- Price
- $126 to $147 a session on a membership, GST included. The rate depends on how often you train and whether you choose month-to-month or a year. For flexibility, session packs run $150 to $200 a session.
- First session
- Point Zero. An hour with a coach, free, with nothing to join.
- Where
- 420 West Hastings, Suite 200, a block from Gastown. Second floor, about 18 stairs, no elevator.
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 6am to 8pm. Saturday 8am to 6pm. Closed Sunday.
- Recovery
- Infrared sauna at 45 to 65°C and cold plunge at 3 to 7°C, included with training.
- Benefits
- Many lifestyle spending accounts reset on 31 December. Training often qualifies. Check your plan.
Updated . The Vanguard coaching team.
No. 5 of 14 personal trainers in Vancouver
The Best Vancouver, May 2026
4.9 across 82 reviews
No. 3 of 10 personal trainers in Vancouver
Waterview Vancouver, May 2026
03Start Here
Tell us what you are training for
One-on-one and two-on-one coaching with recovery included. Tell us what you are after and we will pair you with the right coach.