I tried 3 different gyms before Ron Zelko and it is by far the best I've found in Vancouver. Never too busy and the equipment and facility is well looked after.
Amazing place. Amazing staff. Ron is the best! However for the morning shift staff they need to pay more attention in being punctual. Few times I go there at 6 am and I find so many ppl outside waiting for 45min to an hour for the morning staff to come and open. Not good.
In no way should this place be advertised as a “leading” gym and for it to be touted as one is frankly untrue. The schedule is terrible. Every month, one holiday necessitates 2 days closed and another day with cut hours. If you are truly industry leading you wouldn’t be closed so many days. Secondly, there are no towels provided, really? Finally, some machines are quite dated and worn (not to mention when they are out of order for extended periods).
I've been going to this gym for over a year now. It has quickly become my favorite gym in the entire world, and I've been to well over 10+ gyms! The whole staff really accommodates, caters to, and values their members. In terms of equipment, it has everything you could ever need, and even a women's area that's fully equipped. Very clean and well maintained. Fantastic gym!!
Ron Zalko's is an excellent fitness club. It has a wide variety of equipment and many different aerobic and yoga classes to choose from. Ron and his team are always available in case I need some of their expert advice on a range of fitness topics. The facility is well maintained and clean. The other aspect of the club I like is the social aspect. There are many members that are friendly and make the experience enjoyable. I would highly recommend Ron Zalko Fitness to anyone looking to join a great fitness Club.
As a previous employee and member, I can honestly say it's the best gym in Vancouver. Though I live in Maple Ridge now, I've been a member at shitloads of gyms- from Gold's, to the UBC Birdcoop, to various city community centres- and no other gym has made me feel more comfortable. There's a community feel here that you won't find at any other gym. On top of that, you're getting full access to top-notch classes from the best instructors in Vancouver. It's a steal; you're not going to find any better for the price. Do it.
I wanted to be a member here even after I left, so if that says nothing, I don't know what does.
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You feel positive vibes just walking into the gym, it is bright and has a great sound system. Especially now with Summer here many times people don't like going to the gym because it is dark, at Ron Zalko's you feel like you are part of the outdoors with the big windows all around and great greenery. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and the owner is there himself making sure everything is perfect for his customers. That is not always seen these days with franchises and such. The gym has everything you could want, great cardio equipment, weights, spin, yoga and other classes. It is spacious, with good energy members but not too crowded. The value of this membership can't be beat!
If you are serious about getting in shape, Ron Zalko's is the perfect fitness studio. The product offering is second to none, the best classes, equipment: free weights, machines, and personal trainers. It is the best value in town and centrally located. This is why for decades, it is the gym that the celebrities and sports stars go to. It has the personal touch that will keep you coming back!
I have been a member for over 25 years - still going strong! Great facility. Great staff. Great gym. 5 stars - thanks Ron!
Closes way too early on weekends. I like the women's section but if a class is going on you have to walk through the class to get to it.
Although he says there are no complaints about it over the last 37 years, you can scroll down and see it has clearly been complained about by others.
I would give this place 6 stars if I could, it's great! The staff are also fantastic, very dedicated to the members and they always greet you when you come in and when you leave. I've never seen staff at my previous gym putting weights back in their place. It has a great overall selection of machines, free weights and cardio, plus a lot of great classes. The ladies section is never too busy and the gym has a great atmosphere overall and great quality control. After 5 years, no regrets.
I love working out at this gym! The people are great! Equipment the best in vancouver. The gym haves so much selection to choose from! There is also a ladies only section and many great group classes. The most recent award was in the Georgia Straight for the best gym in Vancouver. Because of all this plus way more I decided I had to be a part of the best gyms in Vancouver so my personal training company TurnFit.ca just recently partnered up with Ron Zalko to be the exclusive training company of the gym. I highly recommend you come try the club. You will love it!
PROS: This gym is close to my home, which is why I picked it. They let you request music which I recommend because what they play is usually not good for a workout. The gym is rarely too busy, so no waits. The selection of equipment works great. There are lots of TV's with Sports and CNN which I love. The value of the membership is excellent for what you get.
CONS: They have some washroom upgrades to do but I understand that the building design causes some restrictions. So, they are very simple and have a common / shared shower with a glass wall looking into the only two sinks and toilets. The gym closes too early for my liking, sometimes at 6pm and it's not open on holidays. Friendliness of staff could be better, they lost some friendly faces.