There is a certain body image that is adopted by residents of the West End. It fits nicely into a pair of Lululemon pants, works well with a stiff collared dress shirt and is perfectly suited for English Bay tanning.
In the summer, these bodies are shaped with runs along the sea wall, outdoor yoga at David Lam Park and dragonboat training along False Creek. But what about the winter months, when the rain returns? Where do all the beautiful people go to maintain their athletic physique?
The answer: residents of the West End are spoiled with an abundance of private and public gym and fitness centres. Open early and closing late, these facilities are the perfect getaway for condo owners intent on keeping their bodies firm and tight. They are also great settings for networking opportunities; many of my friends and clients have actually met their partners at fitness facilities in the West End.
Some of the most popular private gyms are Steve Nash's Fitness Centre and Denman Fitness. With an abundance of cardio equipment, personal trainers and group lessons, the gyms have something for every working professional trying to lose that little tummy.
For those on a tighter budget, the Denman Community Centre and the Burrard Bridge Aquatic
Centre offer basic equipment and services at reduced rates. If you buy the general pass you can use the fitness centre, the Aquatic Centre pool and the Denman Street ice rink. Not bad for a community membership.
I could go into more details about the services offered by these gyms, but I'm late for my pilates lesson.
For more information on living in the West End, visit my website: http://www.antheapoon.com
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