SINCE 2014
About Build Fitness in Port Coquitlam, BC
A gym built to feel safe, supportive and genuinely welcoming — for everyone who walks through the door.
OUR STORY
Who We Are
Build Fitness was founded in 2014 with a simple but powerful idea: create a gym that feels safe, supportive, and genuinely welcoming to everyone who walks through the door. After experiencing gyms that felt intimidating, impersonal, or unkind, Brandi set out to build something different — a place where people could train without fear or judgment, and where community mattered as much as results.
At its core, Build Fitness is built on connection. With a background and deep love for team sports, Brandi understood the power of working together toward a common goal. That mindset shaped everything from how sessions are coached to how members support one another. The culture is positive, encouraging, and real — with hard work, laughter, a little sarcasm, and a lot of support, especially during the tough moments.
Today, Build Fitness supports adults, kids, teams, and individuals of all backgrounds who are looking for a place where they belong. Our model is rooted in consistency, care, and community.
Brandi Pahl, Founder
WHAT DRIVES US
Our Mission
“My mission is to allow anyone to get training from people who actually care. to provide a safe caring and supportive place.”
HOW WE COACH
Programming With Intention
At Build Fitness, our workouts are programmed with intention, not randomness. Every session is designed around clear training goals—strength, conditioning, mobility, and performance—so members always know their time is being used effectively. We balance intensity with intelligent progression, layering movements in a way that builds confidence, improves movement quality, and delivers measurable results. Our programming evolves week to week to keep training fresh while still reinforcing the fundamentals that actually drive long-term progress.
Just as important as what we program is how it's delivered. Our workouts are scalable by design, allowing beginners and experienced athletes to train side by side while still being appropriately challenged. Coaches are trained to offer real-time regressions and progressions, ensuring safety, consistency, and individual growth within a group setting. The result is training that feels personal, purposeful, and sustainable—workouts that meet you where you are and help you move forward, session after session.
OUR APPROACH
Plans That Adapt
Tailored to You
Each client receives a customized workout and nutrition plan based on their goals, preferences, and fitness level. We adapt the plans as you progress to ensure continuous improvement.
Fuel Your Success
Incorporating nutrition coaching into our programs, we help you make informed food choices that support your fitness goals. Proper nutrition is key to optimizing your performance and results.
Barbell work on the gym floor.
THE ROOM
Where You'll Train
Green turf, racks, barbells and enough floor to move. It is a working gym, not a showroom.
IN THEIR WORDS
What Members Say
The trainers here are incredibly nice, supportive, and truly professional. Every single trainer is outstanding — they take the time to motivate, guide, and make sure you're doing the exercises correctly. The workouts are always fun, challenging, and high-energy, and the positive atmosphere keeps me coming back. Highly recommend this location to anyone looking to get fit with amazing coaches who genuinely care about your progress!
Somy
After suffering for years with chronic pain that impacted my sleep, work and personal life, I can finally feel strong and active again. This gym is a very welcoming environment where I never felt uncomfortable even when bumbling around starting out and super out of shape. The coaches were quick to always offer support or modifications when needed, as well as building blocks to eventually be able to do the exercises in their entirety.
Cassie
Working with Brandi has been a game-changer for my fitness journey. Her personalized approach and motivation have helped me achieve results I never thought possible.
Samantha
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Come and See for Yourself
Fifteen days for fifteen dollars. Progress not perfection.