My husband and I lived moderately active lifestyles and were never gym people. Then we had 2 kids in the last 4 years and were too tired to do much else outside of raising our kids who keep us fairly busy. Last summer I ran after my kids and dislocated my knee for the 7th time - it sucked. My husband and I both suffered previous injuries that have always plagued us and I inconsistently did physio for the last 2 decades - with zero discipline to do at home exercise. So, since we were both pushing 40, we felt it was time to invest in our health with the help of professionals. looked for the closest gym to us that did training and felt this fit our needs and budget the best. The trainers at PI are awesome! Super attentive and educated. The first month was very basic strength training based on our physical assessment. Whenever we would experience any pain in our problem areas, they would quickly identify what needed to be stretched in order to relieve it. Slowly it got easier, but more challenging and it gave us incredible motivation to sign up for another 3 months. We're currently in month 4 and I've lost almost 10 lbs, but haven't changed my eating habits much. I still love to eat and snack - I hate salad sorry. Either way, I feel stronger, faster, and have way more energy to keep up with my kids for longer! This gym has literally changed our lives for the better and my knee is stronger than its ever been. Thanks PI team!

I have known and worked with the PI Team for more than 15 years. As a registered physiotherapist and instructor, I wholeheartedly trust this team. They are extremely knowledgeable, experienced and skilled. They work hard to get to know you personally and create a wonderful sense of gym community. They are masterful at supporting each client's fitness goals and truly make exercising fun. It is wonderful to witness their focus on high quality fitness. Keep up the amazing work!

A HUGE thank You to Steve and ALL the trainers at Performance Institute. After a 2 year long Back injury and working with many different Physios, Chiropractors, and massage therapists which did not seem to help my injury progress, I have finally been able to heal all thanks to Performance Institute. Their tips, training, support and guidance has made a world of difference. These trainers are committed to their clients progress and work with you every step of the way. I am finally able to exercise and live pain free and what I can do in comparison to my first session is amazing! I would highly recommend for anyone trying to recover from an injury or anyone looking to get in shape and push through limitations that your body may challenge you with.

Great training. I joined PI after a multiple leg fracture mountain biking and I thought I may not bike or ski again. After doing active rehab at PI I continued to train with Steve and others at PI and got back into riding, racing and skiing at a higher performance level than before my injuries. The combination of strength, agility, aerobic and anaerobic training helps me on the big climbs, gnarly descends and skiing moguls among other things including dealing with injuries and tweaks along the way. It is also a fun group training environment with each participant able to train at their own comfort level, and usually well beyond. Good results. Highly recommended.

I train here 2 times a week in a group training. The trainers are extreamly knowledgeable, helpful and they don't over train. They focus on a complete fitness package strength, stamina, cardio and mobility. I have trained with most of the trainers all of which I am very happy with. Training here is made to be fun it never gets boring even after two years. If you have any specific sports or fitness goals you will not be disappointed if you make the investment to in Performance institute.

The coaching staff at Performance Institute is fantastic. I've never felt comfortable at the gym and they all made me feel right at home. They push you to meet new goals, but always with any current issues your body has in mind. I can't say I looked forward to every time I had a session at 545 am, but I never regretted going. From what I saw, they are formidable coaches no matter what condition your body is in. They're worth every penny.

Performance Institute is a fantastic, fun, family orientated gym. The staff and trainers are excellent and take care of you every session, in person or via Zoom. I have never used a gym with a personal trainer and always trained as an individual, but the personal touch is next level. Looking for the correct form, looking for ways to remedy the nagging injuries , a plan to rebuild with conditioning. 100% satisfied. It has only been a few months and I notice the difference already. If you are on the fence about joining, don't be. You will not regret joining Performance Institute and the family.

I started my fitness journey in January of 2019 at Performance Institute. I had to just moved to BC from Ontario, and needed to get my personal health and fitness back on track. My first visit to PI consisted of a one-on-one assessment with Nathan. He went through my current stats, basic athletic abilities, as well as discussed with me what my personal goals were. I then began a program that was customized for me and what I was trying to achieve. Still to this day, I attend PI twice a week, each session tailored to suit exactly what I need. It was a hard start for me to get back into the flow of exercise, but every time I walk through the doors, I am met with the encouraging faces of all the PI staff. Over the past few months, I have been able to lose weight, become stronger, make better choices when it comes to my eating habits, and overall feel better about myself and my lifestyle. I want to say thank you to Steve and Heather for this awesome environment you have created, and to Raquel, Anna, Matt, Frankie, and of course Nathan for always greeting me with a smile, encouraging me to keep pushing, and for showing me that anything is possible. You guys rock and make working out so much fun! Thanks PI!

PI has improved my overall quality of life profoundly. Each and every trainer I’ve worked with has unique strengths and has helped me become a stronger and healthier person. If you have any doubts, do yourself a favour and just sign up.

I’ve been going to PI for almost 10 years and absolutely love it there. I have been a member of many other gyms but the trainers are the best here!!! They really understand that each client is different and tailor programs to meet each clients needs. I’ve had to deal with injuries and they are always able to work around them and help me recover quickly and safely. The nutrition program offered by Heather is amazing and she really works closely with her clients to understand their needs. If you are looking for a place to train I highly recommend PI.

The gym for you if you want access to top trainers in the business. Fun, energizing, encouraging atmosphere where you can workout with a small group or a one on one session with one of the trainers. Programs are individually designed based on each customers' goals. Clients come from all backgrounds and levels of ability - from work out rookies to elite athletes competing at world levels. Stop by and see them it will make you want to become part of this gym family.

I have known Steve Ramsbottom since the day he started with Performance Institute. Recently over the past 2 years I have run into hip & knee problems so once again I turned to Steve! He has not only got my hip & knee issues under control but has got me stronger and fitter than I've ever been. I am even considering competing again. Steve is great at motivating and the atmosphere at PI makes it enjoyable to train at regularly. The staff there is great and his right hand man Frankie has also been a big help to me. Thanks guys!!

After completing my assessment and discussing my goals with Steve, he made a program specific to my needs. For 4 months I trained almost every day and noticed instant results. My lifting technique improved drastically especially in squats and deadlifts. All the trainers are really knowledgable and are willing to help at all times. Would highly recommend, no matter your fitness goals.

Well where do I start. In 2014 I went to the Pi to see Steve Ramsbottom for my bad back. After 22 years in construction I needed help. Chiro didn't work. Physio didn't work. Massage didn't work. But Steve broke it down and with his active rehab, release work and a ton of hard work on my part, my back is fixed. Once that was done I decided I wanted to be in great shape again, so I wouldn't slip back to my old ways and bad back. Steve and I made a plan for me to get in shape. Well I am probably in the best shape I've been in in 20yrs (currently 45years old). To the point where I actually enjoy the workouts and miss them when I can't make it in. Lastly the atmosphere at the Pi is fun and very social where all the clients get along and have lots of laughs while getting our asses kicked.

I’ve had remarkable results working with Steve Ramsbottom at Performance Institute for the past couple of years. I’m in my late forties with health problems and injuries that turned into a weight problem through inactivity and bad diet. Steve developed a program that worked within my physical limitations and had me noticing significant results within 6 weeks. I lost 50lbs from April 2016 to December 2016 through a combination of exercise and improved diet. Since then I’ve been able to maintain my fitness level and have made working out an almost obsessive part of my life. I feel 15 years younger thanks to a lot of effort on my part and a ton of support from my friends at PI.

Performance Institute is the only place I have had the most success and feel I am at my best. Steve has created an atmosphere of support and encouragement where everyone is welcome. All of the trainers are sincere and passionate about their work and their clients. PI isn’t just a gym, it’s a community of people working together to help one another achieve their goals. It truly is my happy place.

Overall top of the line training from the trainers to the gym. Great trainers who customize workouts to what you need most and push you to get the most out of yourself. The performance institute team will start off your training with a detailed assessment and figure out what ways they can help you most and then a program is set in place to reach your goals. I've trained at performance institute for 2 years and have seen results like no other training I've done.

I came to PI with goals that I wanted to achieve during the summer. After a thorough assessment by Steve, we discussed his observations and my goals. I was provided with a personalized program. Throughout my time at PI, I developed into a quicker, stronger, and more efficient athlete. I couldn't have asked for a better environment to train in.

I have been coming here to train for many years. All the trainers are knowledgeable, approachable, enthusiastic, creative to make exercises more specific to my abilities, and always fun to work with. Front staff are very friendly. Thank you, PI Team!!

I started going to PI in 1999 when I was an official in hockey. They not help me accomplish my goal of working professional hockey, but also inspired me to pursue a career in the health and wellness. Steve and Heather gave me an opportunity to start my career and helped me in so many aspect of my life. I owe where I am today professionally and personally to Steve and Heather along with all other staff members and most importantly the clients I was able to work with during my time there. If you are looking for a place that feels like home and can inspire you to accomplish what ever your goals are, well you need to see Steve and Heather, along the rest of the staff at PI. To everyone at PI, thank you from the bottom of my heart as I am forever grateful to you.

Decent looking place, but not worth going to if you just want to goto the gym alone and work out. Cheapest plan was a little under $90 a month.

We feel lucky to have found PI Performance Institute during COVID and to train on line with Heather. She appreciates our individual athletic ability(s) and is encouraging and professional at all times. ….Lots of positive reinforcement ! We highly recommend PI on line training ….!

Good people, coaching good workouts, with great results. If you're gaining weight, worried about your fitness, there is no better place to become fit in an economic way. This is not a giant corporate venue, this is a practical and functional local business doing a great job. I recommend giving them a shot no pun intended. Update: these trainers rock and all the people here are getting healthier and more athletic.

I've first heard of PI through a friend and joined last year December for their D2S program. I had amazing results thanks to my awesome trainers: Matt, Nathan, and Francois. PI is definitely a great place to kickstart yourself back into fitness. Especially now with their new COVID measures, I feel safe and comfortable here. All trainers are very knowledgeable and friendly. They will always push you to do your best!

I have had memberships at many gyms over the years. I have worked with several personal trainers. I also have a few injuries I am working through. I have NEVER found a gym with more knowledgeable trainers, in-depth assessments, and plans, training and therapy that work!! The other part that deserves credit is their community! It's awesome, fun and welcoming to everyone! I would suggest everyone who needs active physio, wants to get in shape or lose weight or just wants to improve their current fitness level to come in and talk to ANY of their team. This is the best, most professional crew I have ever come across! And there are many options for training from virtual to group to weight loss challenges to one-on-one training! They're fantastic! I'm so glad I stumbled across a Groupon that led me through their doors.

All trainers here are good friendly and know what theyre doing. Feel great since started going there in nov. Nothing like it!

I’ve been a member at various gyms over the years and I can whole heartedly say that PI, by far, has the most knowledgeable trainers around! I absolutely love the small group training where I am watched, corrected, motivated and pushed constantly! The gym in itself has a great vibe as well and the covid protocols being followed make me feel super safe! I would highly recommend this gym for anyone looking for that extra push from extremely helpful trainers and staff!

Definitely the best gym with excellent trainers that are committed to excellence

Performance Institute is the best place in Burnaby -- maybe the Lower Mainland -- to take good care of your body. The staff team are all exceptional trainers who: - meet you where you are, - help you set fitness and nutrition goals, - address your injuries, anxiety & fears, - provide safe, physical challenges so you can move, lift, jump, and stretch After a few years of training consistently at PI, I've gained physical strength and strategies for healthy eating and cooking. These gains might have a nice physical manifestation, but much more, these gains create a quality of life for the long term. These gains aren't just for you, they are gains for your family, your relationships, and for keeping you in good health.

Best place to work out. After going here for only two months I can finally say I love going to the gym. Thank you to all the trainers and admin staff for helping me achieve my goals.

Steve and his team at the performance institute are amazing. Coming into training here, I knew I was going to be getting great personal training. What I didn't expect was the support and overall superb atmosphere they provide. They've made going to the gym something to look forward too, which is something I've struggled with my whole life. Keep up the fantastic work guys!

Working out at PI has been one of the best decisions that I've made. I've been to many gyms but I always felt awkward and uncomfortable. At the PI there is no "attitude", just excellent trainers and staff that really care about fitness goals and body health. There is every shape, size and age of people working out and everyone is very supportive of each other. They helped be overcome years of back issues and really take the time to work with you to insure that you are exercising correctly. I've been there for six years now and I just can't imagine not having the PI in my routine. Even my wife is working out there (and loving it)! If you aren't sure whether this is the place for you, just try it for one month. You'll thank me for it.

These guys are the best! Steve and his team genuinely care about helping you reach your fitness goals, whatever they may be. This is a great place to work hard and have fun, highly recommend

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(Translated by Google) Great people and great place. Trained here for almost one year. The coach here have lots of body building knowledge and nutrition knowledge. Best gym ever!!! Hope to meet them ten years earlier! Lots of customers trained there for more than 10 years They always cure your body pain and well protect you from the injure! Been to the best gym! The coaches are special and always good at helping you train and recover from the pain after your training. They also always protect you from the sports injuries, the staff in the gym are very friendly, and try your best to fulfill your requirements! (Original) Great people and great place. Trained here for almost one year. The coach here have lots of body building knowledge and nutrition knowledge. Best gym ever!!! Hope to meet them ten years earlier! Lots of customers trained there for more than 10 years! They always cure your body pain and well protect you from the injure! 去过最好的健身房！教练员都特别的专业，总是能够很好的帮助你训练并且恢复你训练后的酸痛。他们也总是保护你，让你不受到运动伤害，健身房里的工作人员都非常的友善，都很认真的尽量完成你的要求！

Small but has all the important equipment you need

I attended family and friend’s week early this year and signed up at PI. I liked the fact that trainers watch you carefully and correct your posture to avoid injury. Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend any in-person sessions due to Covid-19. I was not comfortable going to gym due to the virus so I called PI and spoke with Kayla to discuss my options including refund. One of the options that she offered was to try zoom sessions. I would be very honest that I was skeptical to try zoom sessions thinking that how a trainer would correct me if needed. I was pleasantly surprised to attend the zoom session and I have been attending zoom sessions with Nathan and Meghan for almost a month now. I am getting a great workout in those sessions. I just need to be creative for some of the stretching that I need to do. Honestly, I feel that zoom sessions are next best thing if you cant go to gym in person. I would highly recommend the zoom sessions to anyone who cant go to gym because of any reason. Thank you Kayla, Nathan and Meghan. Steve, you have an amazing staff at PI and thank you for helping everyone in their health journey :)

Excellent facility. Always a pleasure to come here, no matter how hard the workout. Complete novices or pros would really benefit by coming here. Steve, Nathan, Dan, Francois, Matt, all of the staff here are extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely care about helping you reach your fitness goal or potential. I gave up going to the gym years ago to train at home, but I'm really thankful that I found PI. It's definitely changed my mind about the whole gym experience, and I'm motivated to keep going.

Very impressed with the in-depth assessment I received (for free) when signing up for the bootcamp here. They are all about injury prevention, proper form, and functional movements here and I love it!!

"I've trained with Francois at PI for the past 3 years and he continually ups the game. PI has experience working with high performance wheelchair athletes and they've figured out the correct strapping so that we're safe as well and still being able to push our limits. I love the community feel there and it not being a big box type of gym. They have everything you need with a down home feel and I wouldn't want to train anywhere else."

The best trainers I ever worked with. Thank you Steve and Nathan. They are knowledgeable, fun and dedicated. I would highly recommend this gym to everyone!

We LOVE the Performance Institute so much our entire family trains here! No matter what your age, fitness level or ability, Steve and his team are experienced, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and motivating, you can’t help but achieve your goals while enjoying the butt-kicking along the way. We introduced our 2 boys to their off-season hockey program about 4 years ago. Through the program they learn proper form and training techniques and, come time for tryouts, repeatedly demonstrate increased endurance, agility, speed, core strength and recovery time. We made it a family affair in 2016 when, as a gift to ourselves, my husband and I began booking weekly dates at the gym to get back in shape. In that time we have both achieved personal goals we never thought possible. Thanks PI for keeping our family on track.

I've never been a person who has enjoyed exercise unless it involved some kind of scenery or personal benefit - but I do now. The team and the performance institute are kind, understanding and hilarious. I participate in small group training regularly and love it. My workouts are designed specifically for me and my physical needs (injuries, goals, strengths, etc). I love the comradery and atmosphere at the performance institute. It's a lovely little gym family.

PI serves a wide range of clients; from professional athelete to those recovering from injury. All are welcome and all feel welcome. It's a great supportive place to be.

Steve and his team at PI are first class all the way. Their professionalism, knowledge, and dedication to their craft is what sets them apart from other facilities. Whether your needs are rehabilitation, strength training, nutrition, or cardio, you will be in good hands knowing that the PI team probably cares more about how your body works then you actually do!

Performance Institute has become a second home to me. I look forward to seeing the trainers and the members every week and i miss them when I'm not there. When i started i was out of my comfort zone and hesitant about getting back into a regular gym routine, but with the amazing staff and members, it doesn't matter what they put me through i keep coming back. They truely do have my best interest at heart and remind me everyday, I CAN do it. From watching my form, forcing me to take my time with my movements and all the love and attention they give you, PI has a reputation for a reason. Don't ever change PI, you guys are amazing and thank you for reminding me how much i love picking things up and putting them down.

Extremely friendly and supportive staff! The boot camp sessions were fun and hard ! The best part are the people who work there. You walk in not knowing what to expect but leave with a big smile (even after a but kicking)!

When you walk through the doors of Performance Institute, you walk into an undeniably invigorating atmosphere. Steve and his team are all more than knowledgeable and take thier jobs very seriously. You can definitely expect to get your behind kicked during their workouts which are specifically designed to target all kinds of muscle groups. Whether you’re one on one or in a group setting, you can expect your trainer to be looking out for your form and movement throughout your workout; correcting even the slightest position to make sure you’ll be getting the most out of the exercise and preventing injury. If you want a tough workout in a great environment, PI has more than earned its stripes.

I have been going to these guys for 10 years now and am constantly impressed by their professionalism and commitment from all of their staff. I've worked with Steve specifically but have dealt with the other staff as well and I would recommend them to anyone looking to really step up their game and get real results.

I've been a PI client for almost 10 years and couldn’t imagine training anywhere else, it's the part of my day I look forward to the most! The staff and other members are all very welcoming, it’s never an intimidating environment. They train everyone from kids wanting to improve in school sports to athletes, celebs and just everyday folks wanting to improve their quality of life. The programs are tailored to the individual and the trainers are all extremely knowledgeable with both the training and recovery aspect. They also offer nutrition training along with different programs/challenges to further help achieve your goals. When COVID hit, the PI team adapted quickly and offered ZOOM training so we could continue with our programs. If you didn’t have the equipment, no problem! The trainers would help you improvise and would always come up with creative solutions using various items around your home. A BIG thank you to the PI team for always being awesome and for creating such a wonderful place where anyone can achieve their goals and then some!

Absolute best trainers, staff, and atmosphere is here at PI! They have helped me over the past two years achieve so many goals. I always look forward to my workout sessions here. I would like to thank everyone at PI. The community at PI is like no other, I definitely recommend signing up. If not you are missing out!!