Marcus Chen

Founder & Head Performance Coach

Our Story

Master Your Time, Transform Your Strength

Look, I'm not gonna feed you some polished corporate line about "revolutionizing fitness." That's not what this is about.

Back in 2019, I was working 60-hour weeks in tech, watching my body fall apart despite spending a fortune on gym memberships I barely used. You know the drill - too tired to workout, too guilty to cancel. I realized the problem wasn't motivation... it was time.

So I started experimenting. What if we designed training that respected people's actual schedules instead of pretending everyone's got two hours a day? What if we focused on efficiency without sacrificing results?

Turns out, a lot of folks were asking the same question. We opened our doors in Vancouver with a simple promise: no BS, no wasted time, just results that fit into real life.

That's still what we're about. Whether you've got 30 minutes or 90, we'll make it count. Our methods are backed by sports science, but they're built for real people with actual jobs and families and lives beyond the gym.

We're not here to sell you a fantasy. We're here to help you get stronger in the time you've actually got.

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How We Got Here

Six years of learning, growing, and staying real about what actually works.

October 2019

The Beginning

Started with a single 800 sq ft space and five clients who were willing to try something different. We had more enthusiasm than equipment, honestly.

March 2020

The Pivot

Yeah, we opened right before... that. Went fully virtual for eight months. Learned a ton about remote coaching and keeping people motivated from their living rooms.

January 2022

Expansion

Moved to our current location on Burrard Street - 3,500 sq ft with proper equipment and space for group training. Added our first three coaches to the team.

August 2023

Community Growth

Hit 200 active members. Launched our nutrition program after realizing people kept asking for help with meal planning. Started working with local athletes.

October 2025

Today

Seven coaches, 350+ members, and still figuring things out. But we're better at it now, and we're still obsessed with making every minute count for our clients.

Meet the Team

No egos, no nonsense - just coaches who care about your progress.

Marcus Chen

Founder & Head Coach

CSCS USAW Level 2 Precision Nutrition L1

Started coaching because I was tired of watching people waste time on programs that didn't work. Specializes in strength training for busy professionals who don't have hours to spare.

Jessica Torres

HIIT & Conditioning Specialist

ACE-CPT TRX Certified Kettlebell Instructor

Former competitive swimmer who learned the hard way that overtraining is real. Now helps athletes and regular folks find that sweet spot between pushing hard and recovering smart.

David Park

Strength & Performance Coach

NSCA-CPT FMS Level 2 Mobility Specialist

Spent years doing physical therapy work before switching to coaching. Big believer that you can't out-train poor movement patterns - fix the foundation first, then build strength on top.

Emma Richardson

Recovery & Mobility Coach

RYT-500 NASM-CPT Sports Massage

Came to us from the yoga world but got real tired of the "no pain, no gain" mentality. Teaches people that recovery isn't lazy - it's literally how you get stronger.

Ryan Mitchell

Athletic Performance Coach

CSCS PICP Level 2 Speed Coach

Former college hockey player who works mainly with competitive athletes. Knows what it takes to perform when it counts and how to train without burning out mid-season.

Priya Sharma

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach

RD Precision Nutrition L2 Behavior Change Specialist

Actually a registered dietitian who got sick of diet culture BS. Helps people eat better without losing their minds or giving up foods they love. No meal plans, just real strategies.

What We Actually Believe

We're not about motivation posters or pretending fitness is some kind of spiritual journey. It's simpler than that.

Time is Real

You don't have unlimited hours. We get it. That's why every program we design respects your schedule instead of demanding you reorganize your life around the gym.

Progress Over Perfection

Missed a workout? It happens. Had pizza for dinner? Cool. What matters is what you do most of the time, not obsessing over every single day.

Everyone's Different

Cookie-cutter programs are garbage. What works for a 25-year-old athlete won't work for a 45-year-old parent. We tailor everything to where you're actually at.

Long-Term Thinking

We're not interested in 30-day transformations that fall apart by day 31. We're building habits that stick and strength that lasts years, not weeks.

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Ready to See If We're Right for You?

We're not for everyone, and that's fine. But if you're tired of wasting time and want coaching that actually respects your schedule, let's talk.

First session's on us - no strings attached, no hard sell. Just come check out the space, meet the team, and see if this feels right. If it doesn't, no worries. If it does, we'll figure out a plan that works for your life.

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