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We’re Hiring: Join the Fitness Town Team

Dai — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:47:41 +0000

As Fitness Town continues to grow and expand, we are always looking for new fitness consultants. If you know anyone who has a a desire to work for a fast paced, growing company, have an interest in fitness and have the ability to help people become motivated and excited about fitness, please refer or apply today to join the Fitness Town team!

Our Biggest New Year’s Day Warehouse Sale Ever

Dai — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:53:56 +0000

Ok, I think you will agree, that all year long we've been giving out tons of amazing health, wellness and lifestyle advice. Well, now for some self-promotion of a once-a-year event happening at Fitness Town...

Crossfit Taranis Competition in Victoria wraps up this past weekend

patrickv — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:28:02 +0000

This was the 3rd annual Crossfit Taranis Winter Challenge held every November. This year, Steve "#questing" Howell took home the top prize in the male division, while Angie Pye, a Victoria native, came up on top in the female category. The Red, White, and Blue Bellz out of the US of A was the top team this weekend.

Who Is Ready For the CrossFit Taranis Winter Challenge?

patrickv — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:11:57 +0000

With the Crossfit Taranis Winter Challenge looming over us, it's time to get excited. Quite possible, the premier CrossFit winter event in Canada. This year's challenge features some of the most well known and best Crossfitters in Western Canada and rumor has it, that some athletes from our neighbors down south might be heading up to compete as well.

Marble by Scott Zagarino

Dai — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:29:28 +0000

Marble starts out as a chunk of stone rooted in the ground that resists removal from its station mightily. It takes brute force to uproot it from its place. Then as an ugly, stubborn chunk it has to be moved by heavy equipment to a place to be cut, shaped and polished until what was once an ugly piece of the earth becomes a beautiful, hard surface brought into service as a floor or a kitchen counter.

Salvation Army School Backpack Drive

Dai — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:28:53 +0000

Every September, single-parent and low-income families struggle to equip their children for a new school year. The Salvation Army supports these families by distributing donated school supplies. To handle the increased demand, from July 23rd to September 6th , all Lower Mainland Fitness Town, Staples and downtown Vancouver Starbucks locations collect donations, back packs and school supplies for children in need, through The Salvation Army.

The Caveman Cookout: Who’s feeling a little primal?

Dai — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:56:55 +0000

If you live in Vancouver and are in town on August 6th, then you HAVE get your meat face on and hit up the Caveman Cookout. Get back to your ancestral roots and eat the way Mother Nature intended us to... spear (of course) is optional!

Happy Canada Day (we love you)

Dai — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:23:06 +0000

Its that day again, July 1st, oh Canada! Happy day, happy day! If you don't know who Stompin' Tom Connors is, well, you probably aren't Canadian. Here's a little ditty from the man, the legend, that is Stompin' Tom.

Join us for Grouse Grind Saturdays (all summer long)

Dai — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 05:55:56 +0000

Have you heard about the Grouse Grind? Have you been too intimidated to try it? Looking for a reason to commit to doing something fitness focused? Well, look no further because Team Fitness Town is excited to help you make (and keep) a weekly commitment to your fitness. (and we'll have a ton of fun too!)

Cast your vote for Fitness Town

Dai — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:16:51 +0000

For the past 7 years, Fitness Town has been recognized by Georgia Straight readers as the Best Fitness Equipment Store - we are shooting for an incredible 8th and with your continued support, we now it will happen!