1UP Fitness - One United People CrossFit New Westminster

Brad Paquin Keslick

Feb 3, 2026

Attended 1UP Fitness as a drop in from Ontario, absolutely amazing gym. Sectioned areas for athletes with their own designated rings, rig space, barbells, weights and boxes. First time I’ve seen this set up and it allowed for a smooth and well organized class. Coach Adam and Rich (owner) were both phenomenal and easy to coordinate with for a drop in session. Gym was well cleaned and the atmosphere was supportive and friendly! Anyone looking to attend CrossFit or in need of a drop in, I’d recommend 1UP Fitness.

Jasmine Simard

Jan 29, 2026

Awesome gym with great equipment and an amazing community! Rich is a fantastic coach who guides you and makes sure every workout is adapted to each person’s strengths and abilities. Love it every time I get to drop in 💪🏽

John McDonald

Oct 27, 2025

Here’s a box a bit closer to home. 1UP Fitness is located in New Westminster, British Columbia, a suburb of Vancouver. It’s an official affiliate which got its start in 2020, just as the pandemic got going. Owner and head coach Rich gave myself, a CrossFit veteran of 16 years, and a friend who was an absolute newbie, an equally warm welcome. This despite the fact that he and his partner had a baby the week we were there. The box is very well equipped with a set of weights, bars and other equipment for each station on the rig. Besides the numerous rowers and bikes, 1UP also has a bunch of Ski Ergs, which are still relatively rare in Canada. My first class was a grinder of a partner WOD. The class was full and the athletes were a friendly bunch, most who came up to say hi. Like many CrossFit boxes, the gym is located in an industrial area. But the difference is it’s right beside a Skytrain Rapid Transit station making it much more accessible than other boxes which are frequently on the far edge of town. My wife and I have been to 47+ CrossFit gyms around the world but Coach Rich has us beat. He reports going to at least a hundred boxes worldwide and introduced us to a new term - Box Jumping. We travel frequently to British Columbia’s Lower Mainland have been looking for a good local gym, in keeping with our philosophy of taking fitness on the road. I think we’ve found it.

Kathy W

Sep 21, 2025

Tried CrossFit for the first time here, with a friend who is super into CrossFit. Good intense range of workouts. Very good instruction. Very supportive of the wide range of participants, from beginners through to those who have been doing CrossFit for a long time. Friendly coaches were very professional and helpful. Good range of equipment at each station.

Ernesto J G Lopez

Apr 25, 2024

Having been a member for over eight months (with no previous CrossFit experience), I can confidently speak to the exceptional qualities that make this gym stand out. 1UP owner, Richard, not only emphasizes proper technique and form but also inspires and motivates members to be the best versions of themselves. With classes capped at 10 people, he provides a hands-on approach and personalized coaching to ensure that every member receives the guidance and support they need to succeed. One of the key strengths of CrossFit (and 1UP) is regardless of whether you're a beginner or a seasoned athlete, the exercises are scalable to meet your specific needs and abilities. This ensures that everyone can participate fully and safely, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind. The members and the rest of the staff (Carmen, Adam, Michael, Kesh) are super friendly, making the gym a fun and encouraging environment which leaves you always looking forward to coming back. At 1UP we use an app called Sugar WOD to keep track of past workouts and PR weights so we can see the improvements along the journey and push ourselves further. The gains I’ve achieved at 1UP are nothing short of remarkable and I can’t recommend this place enough.