Kraken Fitness vs Other Burnaby Gyms: What’s the Best Personal Training Option?

Feature Comparison Table: Which Gym Is Right for You?

Feature	Kraken Fitness ⭐ 5.0 (345+)	Big Box Gyms ⭐ 4.6+ (varies)	FantasFit ⭐ 5.0 (140+)	Uplift Fitness ⭐ 5.0 (185+)	Capital Hill Athletics ⭐ 4.9 (20+)	Performance Institute ⭐ 5.0 (60+)	CrossFit Gyms ⭐ 4.7+ (varies)	Group Fitness Gyms ⭐ 4.7+ (varies)
1-on-1 Personalized Coaching	✅	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅	⚠️	❌
Weekly Accountability Check-ins	✅	❌	❌	❌	⚠️	✅	❌	❌
Custom Nutrition Support	✅	❌	⚠️ Basic	✅	❌	✅	⚠️	❌
3D Body Scan + Results Tracking	✅	❌	❌	❌	⚠️ Limited	✅	❌	❌
Barefoot Functional Training	✅	❌	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
Gym Size (Private vs. Crowded)	✅ Private 5000 sq ft	❌ Crowded	✅ Small	⚠️ Small & Crowded	⚠️ Small & Crowded	✅ Boutique	⚠️ Depends	⚠️ Group classes
Trainer Experience & Consistency	✅ High-caliber team	⚠️ Mixed	⚠️ Unknown	⚠️ Mixed	⚠️ Mixed	✅ Elite	⚠️ Varied	❌ Random
Community Feel	✅ Tight-knit	❌	✅ Small	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Focus on Weight Loss & Longevity	✅ Major Focus	❌	⚠️ Partial	⚠️ Partial	❌	⚠️ Athletic	❌	⚠️ Short-term only
No Intimidation Vibes	✅ 100% Judgment-Free	❌ Intimidating	✅ Friendly	✅ Friendly	✅ Friendly	✅ Friendly	⚠️ High intensity	⚠️ Depends

*Big Box Gyms = Goodlife Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Club 16, She’s Fit, Evolve Brentwood, Fitness World
*Group Fitness = F45, Orange Theory

Let’s be honest — most gyms are built for gym people.

Big box gyms like GoodLife, Fitness World, or Club 16 give you access to equipment, but no one really checks in on you, helps with your nutrition, or makes sure you show up. They bank on you not coming. That’s not a joke — it’s their business model.

CrossFit gyms and Performance Institutes offer great training, but they tend to cater to serious athletes or people already in shape. The vibe can be intense, and the workouts aren’t always tailored to people recovering from injuries or just getting started.

Group fitness spots like F45 or Orangetheory are fun and high-energy — but you’re just one face in the crowd. No one’s customizing your plan, and there’s no deep accountability. You could miss a week, and no one would even notice.

Smaller studios like FantasFit, Uplift, and Capital Hill Athletics offer a more boutique feel, but many lack systems for tracking progress, nutrition, or consistent accountability. You might get a great trainer — or you might not.

At Kraken Fitness, we do things differently.

Every client starts with a 45-minute Blueprint Meeting to build their plan.
You get a dedicated coach, weekly 1-on-1 check-ins, and real nutrition support.
We track your progress using 3D body scans and help you adjust along the way.
We’ve helped thousands of people lose weight, recover from injuries, and actually enjoy working out.
And we do it in a private, friendly, non-intimidating space where everyone feels welcome — especially if you’ve never felt like a gym person.