Fitness World is bringing its training club concept, TRAIN by FW, to the heart of the UBC Vancouver campus this summer. Located at University Village, the new studio will give students, faculty, young families, and community members access to premium equipment, services and recovery amenities all at a price point built for real life.
TRAIN by FW isn’t a gym. It’s an affordable training club where members can train solo, one-on-one with a dedicated personal trainer or in small-group sessions. Unlimited access to TRAIN by FW starts at just $29.99 bi-weekly with no-commitment options available, making the experience accessible without the price tag.
“This location is built for community and campus life,” said Chris Smith, the president and CEO of Fitness World. “Fitness World’s affordability doesn’t compromise experience. We’re offering the equipment, programming and recovery amenities that students, young families and community members actually want, without the cost that usually comes with it.”
What Members Can Expect
TRAIN by FW University Village will offer an elevated experience designed around performance and recovery:
- Small club. Big training. 13,000 square feet of fitness in the heart of University Village.
- THE WORX. Unlimited. Fitness World’s proprietary small group training program, coached by people who push you past the point you’d stop on your own. Ski ergs, assault bikes, turf, and unlimited sessions included with your membership. Show up as often as you want.
- Built for people who take their lifts seriously. Olympic lifting platforms, serious strength equipment and a cardio section that doesn’t feel like an afterthought.
- The Booty Builder Zone. A dedicated space built for exactly what it sounds like.
- Heat, light, glow. Sauna, infrared light and tanning.
- Work it out of your muscles. Massage chair, Normatec compression, and Hypervolt.
“University Marketplace has always been programmed to service the residents of the University Endowment Lands and students, faculty, and staff at UBC, integrating residential accommodation with a wide range of services and entertainment through its commercial offerings,” said Aleksey Nekhoroshev, the commercial asset manager at Cressey. ” This objective remains central to our approach today as we continue to evolve the property’s tenant mix to reflect current market trends. With strong demand from the community for spaces to socialize and be active, alongside a growing focus on health, wellness and new approaches to physical well-being, we’re confident that Fitness World is a perfect addition to the commercial offerings at University Marketplace — delivering exceptional service and a much-needed fitness facility to the community as a whole.”
Continued Fitness World Expansion
This new location comes on the heels of Fitness World’s January 2026 announcement of a $50 million investment to accelerate its national corporate growth. Having grown to 17 thriving locations across British Columbia, the brand delivers accessible, high-quality fitness experiences and industry-leading personal training to communities across the province.
University Village is one of two openings on the horizon. A signature Fitness World location is also set to open this fall at Gilmore Place in Brentwood. Franchise expansion, announced last fall, adds another dimension of growth as Fitness World accelerates its expansion beyond British Columbia. Together, these openings highlight the brand’s momentum, bringing its high-value, low-price model to more Canadians.
