Strong Side Conditioning

Expérience fantastique: I just started training with them almost a month ago and I love the way the gym is set up as a community, you have help from educated trainers if you need it, and guidance with workouts created just for you, I’ve always loved working out but I hated busy overcrowded gyms where you could never be sure you would have the use of the equipment you needed and that never happens here.

Expérience fantastique: Welcoming atmosphere, attentive and friendly staff .

Expérience fantastique: Super legit gym. Very friendly and helpful trainers. Great atmosphere with lots of friendly members.

Expérience fantastique: THE BEST gym I have ever been to. I had a lifetime of struggles going consistently to gyms and keeping with programs, but thanks for the friendly environment, excellent coaching and custom tailored programs I'm almost completing one year coming and I have 0 regrets.

Expérience fantastique: Great gym! The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The community is very inclusive and friendly! Been coming here for over a year now!

Expérience fantastique: Not just a place to work out. Amazing coaches who develop thoughtful workout plans that help you gain strength and confidence. Great for all levels of fitness. I’ve never been stronger in my life!

Expérience fantastique: Kind, inclusive space to work out and great trainers who keep things on track!

Expérience fantastique: Strongside is a fantastic Gym. I started here earlier this year and all the coaches have been extremely helpful in making me feel comfortable lifting weights and progressing towards my goals. The gym has all the equipment to work every muscle and the coaches will help you a ton with technique and pointers to improve your form. The Coaches will put together a personalized workout plan for you and walk you through it in instructional sessions. I cant recommend this place enough

Expérience fantastique: Strong side has given me the best conditioning and training I could have ever found. This place transformed me over three years, all I did was show up and listen as best as I could. The training staff and my coach have wizard like understandings of anatomy and fitness. Every month a new work out program is created for me...let me be clear here when I say made for me!! Everything that I have ever asked for whether it be strengthening an area or helping me achieve better conditioning, this place has delivered and my trainer has been with me every step of the way. This kind of stewardship over my health and fitness is worth so much more than I ever thought I'd get out of a gym. All my programs have challenged me in the best way possible and have been fun to complete. The gym is unassuming, the members here are kind and helpful and the culture of this place is magical. It's a place for everyone and I'm happy to have found this.

Expérience fantastique: The best place to get good quality coaching and an amazing family like community. Great for high level athletes or anyone looking to learn about their health and get stronger!

Expérience fantastique: I really enjoy being a member of this gym and see it as a lasting and sustainable vehicle for the positive changes that I want to see in my physical well-being. I like having my program written for me by a knowledgeable person, which saves me the time and energy of sifting through often confusing and conflicting information regarding which exercises are best, and in what combination. I have been going to Strong Side for about eight months and have seen good improvements with weight loss, muscle gain and overall happiness. I also appreciate staff always being present to answer questions, correct my form or just chat between sets.

Expérience fantastique: My experience at Strong Side has been nothing but short of amazing! Highly recommend this gym if you're serious about achieving your fitness goals. The environment is friendly and the programs are top notch. They do a great job accommodating to your experience level!

Expérience fantastique: Best gym experience in the lower mainland. Attention to detail, and great staff with lots of experience. Great environment for those who don't normally enjoy gyms!

Expérience fantastique: I went to strongside today for the first time for my knee injury. I was recommended to see Simone for physiotherapy. Simone was very professional an extremely knowledgeable about my injury . She was very informative and was able to explain what can be done to help me strengthen and condition my knee to wear it needs to be. Simone made me feel comfortable during my treatment and when I was finished she had relieved 60% of my pain that I'd gone in there with and my mobility was so much better. She had given me some mobility exercises to start with. At the end of my appointment I felt more knowledgeable about my injury and motivated . I'm looking forward to continuing my treatment and getting better with Simone's help. I will be recommending Simone to my friends and family .10/10

Expérience fantastique: This is by far the best place in New West, Burnaby, Vancouver, Langley, Surrey, North Vancouver etc. for strength and conditioning. TJ Sider is a Genius! This guy not only made my entire roster of amateur and professional fighters into Monsters, he also worked on my wife’s back and was able to free her from daily pain. Really can’t say enough about this guy and his gym. Thank you for all that you do TJ.

Expérience fantastique: If you’re looking for a gym, this is the place to be. I joined SSC for my back rehab and was quite nervous about the whole process. Cindy Lou was incredible at listening to my healing journey and made the program suited for me. All of the coaches are incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. I don’t regret joining and remembering how strong I am. I can’t say enough positive about the impact they have had on my well-being.

Expérience fantastique: I love Strong Side Gym in New West. I’ve been working with TJ for about a week now on my recovery journey and have noticed pain relief and improvement right away. I appreciate the detail of care & explanation of my personal injuries. Highly recommend working with their staff.

Expérience fantastique: You have to go to Strongside! It’s the ideal gym, you essentially have a personal trainer every time you go and the program is customized for YOU. I’ve only been going for a short time but have seen huge results, the program and trainers give you hope that you’re not just stuck with not feeling your best!! Sign up now!

Expérience fantastique: I have been attending Strong Side Conditioning for about 10 months now, and happy to say it's a great gym. The coaches are supportive, caring, and knowledgeable! They write programs custom to your fitness goals whether you are just beginning, need a challenge, or something in-between. It is a welcoming environment for everyone, I can't recommend Strong Side enough! As a retired athlete, my trainer, Cindy Lou, has been the best coach for me as I 're-entered' the Strength & Conditioning environment. She brings her passion for fitness, health, and life advice into all of my programs!

Expérience fantastique: I love this gym! I’ve been going for almost 2 years, and I’m amazed at how great I feel, and how much I can do. All the coaches are fantastic. Each one of them has helped along the way

Expérience fantastique: Supportive and knowledgeable coaches. A great experience.

Expérience fantastique: Unlike any other gym, personalized training for everyone. All the coaches are very knowledgeable and inspire you to do your best, especially my coach! Rock on Cindy Lou! ✌

Expérience fantastique: A great place to work out. My trainer, Jess, has been great at designing my programs and listening to any feedback that I've given. It's a very interesting setup in that you're always getting feedback from an entire team of knowledgeable trainers that are eager to help you out.

Expérience fantastique: I came to Strong Side as a complete newbie. I had never worked out in a gym before, and I was pretty intimidated to start. During my first appointment, my trainer, Jess, was approachable, gentle, and encouraging. I really liked the feel of the place so I committed to coming back. I've never regretted it! All the trainers are professional, knowledgeable and kind, striking the right balance between respecting your limits and pushing you to conquer them. This place rocks!

Expérience fantastique: Such a positive environment to workout in. The trainers are amazing and the personalized programs are a game changer. Highly recommend!!

Expérience fantastique: Incredible community. Knowledgeable trainers that genuinely care and encourage improvement and confidence. You may pay more than regular gyms but the value and experience exceeds what you pay.

Expérience fantastique: The team at SSC is beyond amazing! They are supportive and always ensuring I am challenging myself to reach the goals I have set for myself. If it wasnt for the staff at SSC I wouldnt have been able to complete the phenomenal work out I did today. I started off struggling with simple dowel movements to work on form and today I was able to do a bar bell back squat of 60kgs which is more then my weight!!!!! Attending SSC is worth the investment in yourself. Strongly recommend this place!!!!

Expérience négative: I would give 0 stars if i could. I attended active rehab here for my icbc claim. Trainers were nice and skilled but only seemed to really pay much attention for the first month. After switching to another place I had to contact strongside regarding my receipts. During this call I am told that because they switched to a new system during my attendance they no longer have my records on hand or in the system. After expressing that I need to track down all the receipts they emailed me back saying that if I wanted my receipts they would have to bill me for the retrieval of these records of payment. I highly suggest going somewhere more professional and organized as none of the other places I attended had any issue with providing all the receipts and without any "administrative" fee.

Expérience fantastique: Highly recommend! Best experience ever for both myself and my daughter. We did more than get strong we have learned valuable life lessons about how to move for health. The coaches are like our extended family and really care and support your overall health. Somehow these guys have created a unique environment, authentic and passionate about teaching and always there to make sure you’re doing things right. I will keep finding a way to keep going and to keep recommending others give it a try too!

Expérience fantastique: Strong Side is the best! Best gym I've been to in lower mainland; great system and even better people!

Expérience fantastique: Definitely the best gym in the lower mainland. The staff goes over and above to make sure you get the most out of your workout. Wouls give more than 5 stars if possible.

Expérience fantastique: Great place! Amazing staff! Helpful and friendly. Really helped change my attitude to working out.

Expérience fantastique: If you're looking for the best of one on one and individual training this is the place. No gimmicks here, just solid practical advice and equipment that will get you the results you want (whatever that may be), provided you are prepared to do your part and put in the time. Great trainers. Very positive judgement free work out space. Highly recommend at the risk of one day having the place fill to overflowing.

Expérience fantastique: Strong Side is the first gym I keep going regularly (three times a week!) for the past 6 months! Scheduled new exercises every 4-5 weeks is fun. All trainers are great! I am a slow learner but they always help me when I need. I gave up going to regular gyms many times before because 1) I don't know what to do there, 2) I get bored, and 3) I am lazy. If that reminds you, I highly recommend to try this gym.

Expérience fantastique: Strong Side was my first time being in a directed gym environment, and it'll be hard to top going forward. I went in with a particular goal I wanted to achieve (support strength training for an upcoming half Iron man), and the team put together a program for me that identified and improved on weaknesses in my performance. Every session felt like the kind of challenge that makes for a rewarding workout experience - you'll always walk out feeling better than when you walked in, physically, emotionally, or in most cases, both. The staff are exceptionally personable and know how to work with a variety of clients, whether you're a gym rat looking to to break through your current plateau, or a fitness newbie wanting to make safe, sustainable changes to your physique. All ages and body types are part of the regular clientele, so no matter yours, you'll fit right now. The facility has great hours, is always clean, and is sensibly laid out, with enough equipment to ensure that waiting for a particular station is a rare thing. On-site shower is a plus for those not wanting to share their workout musk with the Skytain, which is right next door. Only downside would be if you're dog allergic/averse, as this is a dog-friendly environment. Top to bottom, this is what anyone looking for hands-on instruction -with flexibility to direct yourself whenever you like- should consider as their first choice in the New West area.

Expérience fantastique: 6 months ago: I had pretty much given up on exercising because of knee pain from an old injury. When I signed up with strong side, it was more in hope than expectation tbh. Now: seriously considering contacting the Oxford English Dictionary about my glute definition.. ..aaand more importantly, my knee pain issues are significantly reduced. Strong side is a great gym for learning about how your body works, and what parts aren't working. It's a great place for anyone who wants to get somewhere, but doesn't feel like they can do it alone. I love the place, the staff & the community. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Expérience fantastique: I had a bad shoulder injury that was preventing me from CrossFit and just sport in general. Strong Side really helped me out on this issue and once I gain mobility on my shoulder, they were able to customize my workout into an Olympic Lifting one and I significantly improved on a few of my lifts. All the coaches there are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. If you're a looking for injury prevention, strengthening and gain a bit more education in how your body moves, I would definitely recommend Strong Side.

Expérience fantastique: A great place for people who want to train at a gym guided by professionals who know how to get results, in a helpful, non-intimidating manner. SSC has clientele of all shapes, sizes, and fitness levels - working towards their own individualized goals. Very clean place and LOVE the towels provided in the showers... no more lugging around musty towels post-workouts!

Expérience fantastique: I recommend Strong Side Conditioning highly to all. This is the gym where I could get stronger and feel stronger for the first time to this extent. I understood why I never got results in other gyms and what I needed to work on to get to the desired results faster. It's been 6 months I am still training here. All trainers are top notch.

Expérience fantastique: I've been going to Strong Side for a few years now, and they've really helped make actual progress towards my goals.

Expérience fantastique: Two years ago I blew my knee and couldn’t do anything more complicated than walking. After spending crazy amounts of money on physiotherapy where I was given max 15 minutes of supervision in a $40/hr session and I didn’t progress at all, I decided to take a leap and try Strongside. I knew I’d made the right choice as soon as my assessment was done, Strongside has given me my mobility back! I’m not going to lie, if seems expensive at first, but it actually works out to about half what I was paying my physiotherapy clinic and I get triple the direction. Someone is always there to help you, give you direction, or just to chat. All of the staff are super approachable and the other patrons are friendly and game to share equipment as needed. Best of all, the gym is dog friendly, so occasionally you get to pet puppies! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Strongside to anyone from beginner to expert. The programs are made for each individual person and tailored to fit your needs, so you can’t really fail as long as you show up and put in the effort!

Expérience fantastique: What a great space! They've got all the equipment you could need, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and the personalized plans really help get you to your goals. Definitely worth a consult if you're looking to progress.

Expérience fantastique: This is gym is the best mix of personal and independent training. Your programs are written carefully with your goals in mind and you are walked through every new program with a very thorough tutorial week. Once your tutorial is done, you aren't completely left on your own as the coaches are available for questions/demonstrations and will be quick to correct any (potentially) back breaking habits they see. All the of staff here are very encouraging and easy to talk to, which makes all the difference when trying to achieve your workout goals. The workout floor is nicely laid out and open, and the shower/change rooms are well kept and clean. In addition, they also have a Certified Pre- and Postnatal Coach on staff so moms-to-be can feel confident that their workout will make them feel great and be safe for their wee one.

Expérience fantastique: It is the best place I've trained! For more than 2 years now, and I am not going anywhere else. Keep up the good work StrongSide!

Expérience fantastique: When I had to cancel because of unfortunate financial circumstances earlier this year they were so kind and considerate and didn't make me feel like I could never come back when things got better. Now that things are better and I am coming back to strong side everyone is super welcoming and I'm excited to really give it my all and get some results! I love the fact that they do assessments in the beginning and throughout the training process to see where you are and what you specifically can improve on. They don't ignore injuries which is what I appreciate the most because it insures you are doing what's best in the long run - you actually get a chance to improve before hurting yourself again! So happy to be back - I recommend this place to anyone and everyone who wants real coaches with smart programming. (And a fun atmosphere!)

Expérience fantastique: Amazing team of coaches, seriously everyone is friendly, come here to get results and change your life

Expérience fantastique: Awesome team of trainers. Lucky to have found this gym.

Expérience fantastique: Love this place.

Expérience fantastique: Really enjoy training here. Programs are very carefully thought through based on your objectives and any injuries plus the instruction makes sure you stick to good form throughout. Definitely would recommend to anyone for their focus on results and great community making it a fun event to drop in for a workout not a chore.

Expérience fantastique: Great trainers and community feeling.

Expérience fantastique: Excellent gym. I came in with a really bad knee injury. TJ has designed a program that is helping me strengthen my knew while changing my body composition. Excellent trainers, they will push you, teach you proper form and always have a smile or a high five waiting for you. Worth the investment!

Expérience fantastique: Quick background on me: I was never an athletic kid. My greatest childhood achievements came in the form of awards for the Scholastic 'Book It!' reading challenge, which coincidentally came with coupons for free personal pan pizzas. I like to read, and I like to eat. I've never felt comfortable in a gym in my life. I'm chubby, my face flushes beet red at the merest exertion; I've always just felt like I was in everyone's way. Like anyone, I'd vow to change, sign up for memberships or classes, and proceed to drop out at the earliest opportunity, because I had such a crummy time, and without positive reinforcement, motivation tanks. I've always wanted to be strong, though. The ability to pick up heavy things, to hold my own, etc, that has always been important to me, particularly as a not-small woman. I ought to at least use my size to my advantage, right? That's where SSC came into my life--they're in my neighbourhood, and I would walk by, see the powerlifting gear inside and get intimidated. But I combed through their website, and saw philosophies that really reflected all the things that are most important to me--playing to your strengths, focusing on self- improvement over competition, and leading with the idea that all bodies are good bodies, and all bodies can function better with strength training and conditioning--however that may look for you. My free assessment was eye-opening (they were able to point to a number of chronic weak/pain points and explain the lack of functionality contributing) and I ended up signing up on the spot for a three month contract. I'm now almost through that and I'm sure that I'll sign up again. In the time since I've started, I've nearly doubled my lifting capabilities and reduced my chronic piriformis pain to very manageable levels. My mental health has been helped a great deal (especially in these stressful times!) by having a routine that involves fitness and a really wonderful, accepting community of peers and trainers. I really enjoy the programs that they write for me, and my kinesiologist (?) Ishana always takes my suggestions and requests to heart, even if it's for silly things like "I want to impress cute babes when I flex, can you give me arm stuff next month?" Yes, the service is pretty expensive, but it is very much a matter of getting what you pay for. It's more than worth it to me.

Expérience fantastique: Am amazing team, with passion and dedication for what they do. Within two months of being there, the lower back issues I've been dealing with for the past few years have since disappeared. I'm thankful for finding this gym. I've never been felt more welcomed and comfortable as I have at SSC.

Expérience fantastique: I love this place. They are like family.

Expérience fantastique: Awesome gym, you can tell right off the bat that great equipment and staff are a priority. They are very knowledgeable and do an excellent job designing a program for your personal goals. It's been the best training experience I've ever had.

Expérience fantastique: The guys that own and run the gym know there buisness very well, the gym has great equipment with lots of varieties to alway change things up. Cool tucked away gym love it.

Expérience fantastique: What happy luck to have found this place. TJ and his team are wonderful and really care about your progress. I was having lots of chronic pain and the training I've done has done much to ameliorate that. My posture has also improved also. TJ is a gifted healer who really helps you understand the mechanics of your own pain and how to improve on it and make it go away. While I am not completely pain free, I am feeling so much better. Don't kid yourself though, because you're going to have to work hard. You'll get stronger and feel a whole lot better. And isn't that the point?

Expérience fantastique: I was introduced to SSC 7 months ago. I had been in pain for 1 year because I developed arthritis in my neck that resulted in all of my muscles spasming down my back, arm and leg on my right side. I couldn't even raise my arm above my head. Within two months of working with them I was pain free. Now, I'm stronger than I have been in years, and I'm down 6 sizes from when I started. They constantly challenge me to do my best. I never could have gotten these results without the ongoing support at SSC. They have been an incredible resource, and I'm looking forward to the next year of continuing to learn and grow.

Expérience fantastique: Super equipment, amazing respectful atmosphere, and most importantly great trainers.

Expérience fantastique: I love Sider Strength! It's a newer place tucked away on Front St. in New West. The gym has some really high-end equipment from the UK, which is awesome. The head personal trainer, TJ is great. He advises on nutrition and supplementation, as well as fitness, and specializes in working both with professional athletes as well as people who just want to lose weight and get healthy. Great place.

Expérience fantastique: TJ is a very knowledgeable trainer! He definitely knows what he is doing and I would recommend Sider Strength to anyone! He really cares about each individual client