Chris Smith, President and CEOSome fitness providers do design plans with the typical 9-to- 5 employees in mind, but those often prioritize accessibility over affordability.
This is where Fitness World Canada steps in with a remedy for the corporate wellness space, marked by a lack of diversity in services and scheduling conflicts. What sets it apart is its focus on affordability, coupled with membership options that cater to a broad spectrum of lifestyles, schedules, and financial situations.
While providing wellness solutions that bridge business demands and employee needs, Fitness World Canada makes it financially accessible for companies of all sizes. The membership rates can be customized; clients can either offer a subsidized rate to employees or pay for the subscriptions partially. Fitness World Canada also periodically waives enrollment fees and provides discounts to motivate its clients’ employees.
Chris Smith, President and CEO of Fitness World Canada, recognizes that both corporate organizations and employees have varying needs when it comes to healthy living, “Our goal is to support our member’s overall health and wellness through our offerings that include group fitness classes, small group training, online fitness, recovery tools, child minding, and more.”
The accessibility of its services also extends through its vast network of gyms. Members can choose a one-club membership at their preferred location or opt for all-club access to 16 gym locations around the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, so they can work out close to home or office.
Each facility supports a wide range of class options, from gentle, beginner-friendly yoga and strength training to intense HIIT sessions and squat clinics for more advanced fitness levels. No matter where one begins their fitness journey, they have an option that helps them progress at their own pace. The program also prioritizes holistic wellness by promoting mental, emotional, and social health, where personal trainers guide each individual at each step of the process.
A great example is its recent collaboration with Great Canadian Entertainment, a corporate wellness partner with Fitness World, which offers team members lunch and learn sessions to promote active living. Employees have found the trainers to be extremely helpful, providing insightful tips on beneficial exercises to incorporate at work, at home, or during gym visits. These sessions continue to build a stronger culture of health with a workforce empowered by the knowledge and resources needed to maintain productive and active lifestyles.
Our goal is to support our member’s overall health and wellness through our offerings that include group fitness classes, small group training, online fitness, recovery tools, child minding, and more
While active living is pertinent to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, Fitness World Canada also acknowledges the importance of recuperating from time to time. In today’s fast-paced world, where tight schedules and deadlines are the norm, the company distinguishes itself by offering recovery amenities like hydromassage loungers at every Fitness World location.
This ethos of balancing exercise with recovery reflects in Fitness World Canada’s broader commitment to a people-centric culture. By fully embracing and nurturing individual goals—whether achieving personal bests, perfecting lifting techniques, building confidence, or reducing anxiety— the company not only enhances individual growth but cultivates personal growth and resilience. Such a holistic approach is instrumental in creating dynamic, empowered workforces, transforming workplaces into environments where productivity and wellness are nurtured.
