Playground Fitness | Group Fitness and Personal Training

Jimmy Qian

Nov 12, 2025

I started coming here in September after discovering the Hyrox classes, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about this gym. It’s quickly become my home base for training — both now and for the foreseeable future. The environment, the programming, and especially the coaching are top-tier. Whether you’re focused on Hyrox preparation or general strength and conditioning, this place has everything you need. Shae, Gordon, Klarc, and the entire team bring incredible energy and expertise, but I have to give special credit to Aeson. His deep understanding of Hyrox training, structured class programming, and ability to push us just the right amount has been instrumental in preparing me (and many others) for Hyrox Vancouver. Every session is challenging, purposeful, and leaves you feeling stronger and more confident. Highly recommend this gym to anyone serious about improving their performance and being part of a supportive, driven community.

Athena

Oct 29, 2025

I can’t say enough good things about Playground Fitness and Aeson! After being in a minor car accident that left me with some lingering injuries, I was nervous about getting back into fitness. Aeson was incredibly accommodating — he tailored every workout to support my recovery while still pushing me to regain my strength and confidence. His background as a physiotherapist makes him even more knowledgeable and attentive to proper movement and injury prevention. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just starting your fitness journey, Playground Fitness is truly for all fitness levels. I’m so grateful to have found a space and a coach that prioritize both progress and well-being. Highly recommend!

Elaine Wu

Sep 28, 2025

One time, we took a Playground class and had do to 100 burpees as punishment for not hitting our class airDyne goal. It haunts me to this day, but it's so memorable that I can never ever forget it (shout out Aeson). It was the most insane workout and we were pushed so hard, but it was sooo worth it. This is the type of stuff that the playground trainers are made out of! It really is the absolute best gym with the best trainers ever. Everytime I go I always feel a sense of community. If you want to work hard play hard then Playground Fitness is for you 💪

enikselom

Sep 26, 2025

Nothing says “motivational fitness journey” like branding your gym after a show where 99% of participants die horribly. That hot pink exterior screams “Come get swole or get eliminated!” — brilliant market positioning to turn Netflix’s dystopian death games into a “fun fitness space.” I love this cognitive dissonance aesthetic. “Welcome to the playground!” except those geometric patterns remind you who’d get shot for poor squat form. They probably thought using childlike game imagery would make the treadmill less torturous, but it just reinforces the brutal survival game vibes. The real genius is the location planning — when you inevitably give up on your New Year’s fitness resolution, you can just pop next door to the supermarket and drown your sorrows in Squid Game-themed snacks. This way both your body AND your wallet die a painful death, perfectly recreating the show experience! It’s like CrossFit, but more honest about the fact that most people won’t survive.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Christina Park

Aug 13, 2025

I really enjoy going playground fitness. I have been training since February of this year, and I achieved a lot of my personal goals - including weight loss, building muscles and becoming stronger. The gym feels welcoming for all levels, and coaches recognize your ability and potentials that they encourage you to be faster and stronger every way possible. Great community and team buildings too. Made many friends! Also, there is a running club every Tuesday that is conducted by professional running coach Shae. So dont forget to check it out! Highly recommend for those want to up their levels in fitness :)