Steve Nash Sports Club

Of all the Steve Nash’ I like the staff here the best. It’s pretty small and I really wish they’d shrink the personal training area down in order to put in a few more machines, but overall I don’t think there is a better option in Yaletown for a guy’s workout. Also showering is way less creepy than the other steve nash locations and the place is always squeaky clean.

So I went up to the 5^th floor (because a clueless guy told me) and as soon as the elevator door opened, the receptionist for another company said, «It’s on the 2^nd floor» — LOL. Guess it happens often. That or me being dressed in gymwear was a major giveaway.
The good:
— it’s pretty close to the Yaletown roundhouse skytrain station (though not as close as the downtown sports club and Granville skytrain)
— they have the same amenities as the downtown sports club: pads, tampons, cotton pads, mouthwash, shampoo, moisturizer, and also razors
— there’s a lot of random equipment that I didn’t even know existed here (look for them in the PT/​stretching area)
— there are 2 barbell pads (I am still in disbelief the downtown sports club doesn’t have any!)
— there are 2 shower stalls though one did not have hot water
— there are 2 equipment sanitizers and paper towels
The bad:
— it’s a small gym (I guess that’s what the «express» part of the name means)
— there is only one area to stretch and that gets REALLY busy after 5. People are doing walking lunges, PT sessions, rope exercises, stretching. The downtown sports club has a much better stretching area that is separate from the PT area.
— apparently you have to get buzzed up, although I got in because I followed behind someone. ;-P
— I found it a little uncomfortable that staff were working in cubicles that were facing the PT area. I didn’t think they were looking at anyone, but it felt like being watched. This is the only part of the layout I didn’t like.
— it might be that there’s more indoor lighting than natural lighting — but it feels really bright inside compared to other Steve Nash gyms.
It’s a pretty OK location, aside from what I say in every Steve Nash review regarding the smith machine not going low enough so I have to do barbell hip thrust instead (setup = pain).
But one thing I do like about this location is everything I need for the hip thrust setup is all in the PT area: steps, barbell pad, yoga mat, and free weights are just a few steps away. I don’t need to carry things from one end of the gym to the other.
Even though it’s easy to setup barbell hip thrusts here, I’m not excited to go to this location again because of a combination of the small space, bright lighting, and the staff working so close to the PT/​stretching area.

I’ve been going to the Steve Nash gym on Granville for 5 years or so. Overall, the gym is very good. I don’t think you can beat the location as it is in the heart of downtown and right by the skytrain. As I shower at the gym, I value the amenities they provide: individual shower stalls, plenty of lockers (I’ve been going in the morning so it’s been fine for me. Though I recall a while ago, it was a bit of an issue in the afternoons), televisions in the change room, towel service, razors, etc. Given this is a well used gym, the equipment is well maintained and overall, it’s a good environment to workout. Would recommend this gym. Though I hear Equinox is coming to town.

Gym in very convenient location in Yaletown.
Decent weights area and group classes; like Tabata, Spinning, cycling indoor and those cardio classes.
Gym is not super busy around 6pm that great plus

Smaller club but uses the space well!
For the people that haven’t been there, it’s on the second floor and one has to get buzzed into the building. A little annoying if you ask me but hey, gotta wait for all good things eh!
Overall decent machines, nothing special but if you want to get a solid workout in, you can. It has only 1 squat rack and 1 smith machine, so try to avoid the busy times (5−7pm)

I work-​out at the downtown location (Granville and Dunsmuir). The gym and change room is great and the staff, for the most part, are fantastic. The only reason I’m only giving this 3 stars is because of some of the clientele. Mean girls and meatheads. Meatheads (you know who you are) that hog the equipment are abundant but they stick to the free weight area so I try to steer clear of that area and use the free weights, etc. on the other side of the gym. And then there’s the mean girls. The younger women who come in with their friends for a quick session low-​intensity cardio so as to not muss their hair all the while making comments about other women at the gym (myself included). I’m in my 40s but in pretty decent shape but it intimidates me. God forbid you’re just trying to start out. The bad attitudes can knock any motivation right out of you. When I started out, I invested in a personal trainer there (who was FANTASTIC) just to get comfortable because I found it so intimidating. Highly recommend it for newbies. If you fall into the category of a meathead or a mean girl, please go somewhere else. There’s way too many at this gym already.

Came to the gym a little out of it today. Equipped my my gym bag, I had forgotten to pack my shots. I asked is the gym sold shorts that I could have purchased. They said no. I asked were I could go to buy a pair for my work out since I live outside of the Vancouver area and tracking home wouldn’t be an option for me. The gentleman working at desk offered to let me use his shorts that he had packed for the day, in this saving my workout. Yes this my was truly a man amongst men and as a man who takes their workout seriously I wanted to salute him. He’s an asset to the company and amazing customer service. Literally have the shirt off his back to help me complete my day.

Good gym in a convenient location. It is small, but it’s rarely busy when I go after 7pm. There’s hardly anyone there on weekends.
It would be nice if they had fixed barbells higher than 60lbs but oh well.

This gym is rather basic but the location is just so convenient that it is impossible for me to not go there. I wish the hours were a bit longer (ie they were open later) because I work long hours and it is sometimes difficult for me to get there before 10

I’m a car salesman. I’m used to sales tactics and I have to say, these salespeople are by far the most high pressure people I’ve ever dealt with. I don’t know a car salesman that is nearly as high pressure as every single one of the sales people. I say this as a note of caution, unless you’ve previously experienced and are aware of high pressure tactics, please do not sign up for a 1 week membership or anything similar.
They will:
1) Call you repeatedly
2) Email you non-​stop
3) Tell you about promos that are about to expire
4) Try to find ways around all of your objections so that you sign up today
5) Try to sell you unnecessary additionals
6) Do everything in their power to get you to sign up
7) Not let you easily leave without buying
8) Get their managers involved etc.

I over heard that the manager was gossiping about my sexuality, i was frustrated by that behaviour, people come to gym to work out not to come and being judged, it’s just not professional.

Small but not busy in morning. Staff do say hi and bye which is better than most of their gyms. Equipment needs to fixed better. They have only 2 bikes and one doesn’t work. Overall not bad because so slow. When I go anyways.

Great little gym! Nice friendly staff. It’s perfect for those that are just trying to say in decent shape. For active athletes and boatbuilders Id stick with granville location due to the variety of iron!
Definitely beats previous world gym or whatever it was.

Not sure why this is a sports club as nothing special. Its good because always dead but 2 bikes is not cool. At least they have mats all over floors not like granville.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. In fact, I would give the whole Steve Nash Sports Club franchise zero stars because of the way they do business.
My friend and I went to sign up for the gym at this location, and we had a lengthy talk with the customer service representative. My friend knew she would be moving within the year and wanted to make sure she could cancel at her convenience, so they let her do a month to month pass where she could give them a month’s notice to cancel. Well, now has come the time where she has to move and when she went to cancel, they said she needs to prove that she’s moving more than 30 km away and has to provide proof of residency. Never once did they even mention this to us! Otherwise, she would have never signed up. The nearest Steve Nash location to her is 27 km away, but it’s totally inconvenient hours wise for her schedule, and so far away she has no way of getting there. Now it’s been a complete hassle for her to get out of this membership, when the people who signed us up assured us that it wouldn’t be a problem. It was a total lie so they could get my friend to sign up and then completely screw her over. It seems like these people will do anything to get your money. I’ve never been so overwhelmed with phone calls and emails from a gym. Their free personal training session you get when you sign up is a sham, it’s just a way for them to plug their various services and deals so they can take more of your money. Who wants to be locked into a gym forever? It makes no sense, it’s a really stupid way for them to do business.
Also, it was disappointing because the main point of my friend and I signing up for the pass was for spin classes at the Yaletown location and Aquafit classes in North Van. Well, a week after we signed up, the pool was undergoing renovations. They said it would only take a month — it’s been three and the pool still isn’t fixed. We called to ask when the pool would be ready and they were so whatever about it and gave us no details. Such rude customer service. Plus, the Yaletown location was undergoing renovations too so their group fitness was also closed. Luckily, though, they continued the spin classes in the gym, but it was all very inconvenient. I wish there was a way for me to get out of my pass, but clearly I’m locked in now because of their sneaky tricks. If you’re thinking about signing up, definitely rethink it. Get a pass at the YMCA — they have all the same classes and more, and it’s much cheaper and they have much better customer service.

I’ve been a member of the Steve Nash Clubs since 2006 when they were under the Fitness World branding.
I recently moved into the Yaletown area and decided to check out this location. It’s incredibly cramped quarters and will likely remain so even with the added square footage of an area they have roped off for expansion.
Apparently this is considererd a level 3 or 4 club meaning, in this case, you pay more for a hell of a lot less. I almost laughed out loud when I was told this club was an additional $ 20 – 30 on top of my existing membership. Less square footage, small cubicle lockers, small changing rooms, 2 shower stalls in the mens change room and having to step over people to get to a piece of equipment definitely doesn’t rate the exorbant fees.
I asked the staff member about this who nodded his head in agreement and advised that what I’m actually paying for is the location «It’s Yaletown».
Yeah, it is. Apparently that’s license for the club to rip off it’s members.
I’ve been satisfied with the Nash Clubs up until now. I guess it time to start looking else where.

Illegal charges!!! I bought two packages of trainer packages for my partner. He has had issues with his shoulder and back. The trainer was very helpful and thru no fault of his, my partners situation became worse. I asked for a refund as the sessions could not be used. A doctors note was provided but SNC said that there was a 10 day refund policy and in the contract they quoted Consumer Protection B. C…well half of it anyways. They refused to refund even though the second half of the legislation clearly stated that they are in violation. I put a stop payment on all SNC charges so they went to my partners credit card (used for monthly membership die bits only) and they stole the balance for the sessions. They knowingly break the law in order to take your money. Stay away from these people!

It’s a compact location but is very good for efficient workouts as it has pretty much a full range of equipment, though fixed barbells only go to 60 lbs. The change rooms and lockers are a bit below the standard one might expect and there aren’t any drinking fountains so bring a bottle to fill. I’m a member at the downtown (Granville & Dunsmuir) location so don’t have to pay any extra for this location but given the lack of «deluxe» features, a premium rate for this «Express» location seems out of line.
Denomination stickers for the weight racks would be good to help keep things organised and workouts efficient!