The Fitness & Recovery Network
The ones that
keep us moving.
A magazine for training culture — the stories behind the spaces, the world rankings of the FitBodega 100, and a curated directory of the people and places that get us there.
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Featured spaces
Curated high-performance sanctuaries.
AetherHaus
Vancouver / Canada / Himalayan Salt Sauna
Recovery
House Concepts
Vancouver / Canada / Running
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Equinox Vancouver
Vancouver / Canada / Personal Training
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Flight Crew Run Club
Vancouver / Canada / Run Club
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Vancouver United FC
Vancouver / Canada / Youth Soccer U4-U18
Youth Sports
Circle Wellness
Vancouver / Canada / Private Thermal Circuit
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The Directory
The Index
Seven categories, one standard. Every space in the network is reviewed before it lists.
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Sauna, cold plunge, red light, float, and contrast therapy.
Gyms & Studios
Strength floors, boxing, HIIT, pilates, and conditioning.
Coaches & Trainers
Elite performance coaches and specialists.
Clubs
Run crews, ride groups, swim clubs, and social fitness collectives.
Nutritionists
Sports dietitians and nutrition coaching.
Health Food Stores
Supplements, whole foods, and clean fuel.
Youth Sports
Soccer clubs, academies, camps, and development.
Ranked monthly
The FitBodega 100
The people, places, and spaces that define training culture.
Top 100 Fitness Influencers
1 Chris Bumstead · 2 David Goggins · 3 Kayla Itsines
Top 100 Gyms in the World
1 CrossFit Mayhem · 2 Westside Barbell · 3 Gold's Gym Venice
Top 100 Fitness Retreats
1 Club La Santa · 2 Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort · 3 Tiger Muay Thai
The Magazine
The Journal
The stories behind the city's spaces — how they started, how they train, where they're going.
Journal / 9 min
How to Choose a Personal Trainer That Actually Fits Your Goals
A structured guide to evaluating credentials, asking the right questions, spotting red flags, and finding a personal trainer whose expertise and philosophy actually match your goals.
Journal / 9 min
Why We Need Training and Recovery Programs for Cancer Survivors — And How to Build Them
18 million cancer survivors need structured training and recovery support. Most receive none. Here's why gyms and studios must step up—and exactly how to build programs that work.
Journal / 9 min
Best Gyms for Beginners in Vancouver
Vancouver's gym scene is dense and intimidating for beginners. This guide covers what makes a facility genuinely beginner-friendly, where to look by neighborhood, pricing structures, and how to filter out spaces that aren't built for people starting from zero.
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