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7 November 2019

Excellent group of fitness professionals with a highly unique approach and wonderful holistic mission. This place is for anybody who wants to get fit in a supportive environment, loves the outdoors and thinks holistically about lifelong fitness. The coaches here are really next level. They ooze passion for what they believe in. More...

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25 September 2019

Restore Human is such an awesome space to find. The trainers are super knowledgeable and friendly and deliver results! I have more body awareness and feel stronger after only a few sessions!

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14 September 2019

Wonderful, knowledgable group of trainers. This is not your typical personal training studio: their approach to training is holistic and movement-focused, which is a great way to get a balanced workout and build strength and flexibility. Even after nearly 20 years at the gym, I've learned a lot from these folks. More...

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16 August 2019

Karlo is such a great trainer, he knows human anatomy and his training staff very well - very knowledgeable, very detail, very responsible. .. the environment is also very pleasant. Two thumbs up! More...

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23 July 2019

Pax sure is a wise old soul! From his smiling face to his disarming presence and wisdom - I was thoroughly impressed with Pax’s professionalism and passion. He had me walking like a duck, doing variations of pull ups and the time flew by. I get the value of Restore Human - it’s to feel human by regular movement with a great fitness partner. Pax shared his knowledge naturally and with sincere care to support my body and it’s capabilities. He blended biology with digestible explanations that not only distracted my focus from counting reps but it strengthened my confidence too. The Restore Human experience is an unparalleled blend of fun, creativity and fitness. I can’t wait to refer people I care about to Coach Pax! More...

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30 June 2019

Pax is the man, really great people and a true passion for their mission and their customers.

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28 April 2019

Everyone needs a dose of Restore Human! As a pro athlete, my work here has been an incredibly valuable addition to my regular training routine. The coaches are some of the warmest, most genuine folks I've met. My sessions are the highlight of my week!! Not only am I building strength, mobility and resiliency for my sport, but for the rest of my life. Can't recommend Restore Human enough! More...

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28 April 2019

I’ve been dealing with chronic back pain for almost 30 years, from sports and work injuries and car accidents. I’ve spend countless dollars on chiro, massage, acupuncture, osteo, you name it. What I’ve learned over the past year has been revolutionary, and has given me freedoms from therapists. I have tools to rehab any and all aches and pains I run into and truly feel like I have “learned to fish”, as opposed to being given a fish each time I went for a treatment. If you’re considering hiring a personal trainer for rehab, strength, mobility and to resolve long term pain issues, I strongly recommend Kesh - I’m very happy with the results of our sessions. More...

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28 April 2019

Great staff and setup for classes that are challenging and fun as you deal with lots of props. The place is well equipped and clean.

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27 February 2019

Half way through my first set of training sessions. What can I say, it's motivating, challenging and I can already feel the difference. I arrive all grumpy and leave invigorated and refreshed. My whinging falls on deaf ears and Pax is both patient and very good about not letting me quit...even when I really, really want to. It's exactly the kick in the butt I needed. Go find out about their free 30 minute "check us out" session. I'm pretty confident you'll be impressed. More...

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11 February 2019

Authentic, creative, and so much fun! Restore Human classes are always different and extremely effective! So grateful for this lovely community.

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11 February 2019

This is an awesome fitness studio with a truly distinctive character and great approach to building fitness that works for the way people actually do their human activities.

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11 February 2019

What a great community! This place of movement is carving out the future of fitness. I appreciate what they are doing! Check them out.

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11 February 2019

Amazing Community, FUNNEST way to be in shape.

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11 February 2019

Restore Human makes being fit physically & mentally in a fun & injury-free manner. It's a journey of well-being with cool people from all walks of life who enjoys being healthy, strong, agile & graceful. Awesome!

Reviewed on Facebook

11 February 2019

Best personal training outfit and soon to be rehab ready space in Vancouver. The Functional Range Conditioning method they blend in with many other modalities and methods is next level injury prevention prehab; encompassing three dimensional restoration of range of motion of deep core joint strength and endurance. Sand bag weights are the future. You will be taken off balance to regain balance, you will burn in order to learn. If you want to evolve into a resilient human, a restored human, back to how we're supposed to be, running, climbing, jumping, playing, laughing, connecting, sweating hard then calming the nervous system down with relaxation and breath work, then come to Restore Human, you wont be disappointed. Billy Walker-Wavell RPT Lead Physiotherapist @RestoreHuman. More...

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11 February 2019

Thank you Karlo Kowalczyk and the Restore Human family for welcoming me to share your movement experiences this week. The Restore Human philosophy really resonantes with me and I can see this being a big part of my future. This way of exploring movement has a lot of variety and will challenge you continuously to improve your quality of movement, whether you are involved in other sports and activities or not. If you are ever in Vancouver- join them for a movement session, your body will thank you :) More...

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11 February 2019

Thank you Restore Human Family! My first visit here I connected with the Founder Karlo and Manager Pax who are two of the lead coaches. They are fantastic people, who care about the community, people health, and building a better world. The classes are holistic and beginner friendly and integrate movement from a rich variety of gymnastics, crossfit, yoga, mindfulness, traditional lifting, rolling, hanging, crawling, playing, and it all happens in a safe welcoming space. I've done a dozen classes not and I strongly recommend! More...

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11 February 2019

I first started working with K because I had some lofty, hard core physical goals to acheive in a relatively short period of time. I was going for my L2 Movnat certfication and had to nail a tuck pop up. Thanks to K, we got the job done through a lot of drills to improve my shoulder mobility and strength, plus a lot of heavy lifting taking into consideration past injuries. After I earned my cert I continued training with K because it was so much fun and just loved how my body and spirit were changing. Things just got better from there as our training took on a different turn. K put a huge emphasis on progressing my combatives skills and personal development. I can't believe how much I've learned in the last year! I can honestly say that I'm the fittest I've ever been in my whole life at 45+ and look forward to saying exactly that again when I'm 50+. More...

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11 February 2019

Restore Human is more than just a fitness studio. Its a community of welcoming trainers and students alike. Everyone is welcome no matter their level - young, old, fit and less so. I being a fitness professional myself always am able to modify to find something that is the right level of challenge. The classes are made to be fun and functional. If you don't enjoy going to a gym and find it boring then this is the perfect place! The fitness is geared towards making to healthier, more functional and happier. They also offer one-on-one personal training if you're looking for more personal attention and if you're working with any weaknesses or injuries they are sure to get you feeling better! Such knowledgeable and passionate trainers! Much love to the Restore Human family. More...

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11 February 2019

This gym and its teachers have profoundly changed my life. I cannot even begin to describe how grateful I feel. Who could have ever imagined that - after thirty years of not feeling comfortable in athletic settings - I am starting to believe in my ability to become strong and resilient. Coach K & the Restore Human team have helped me after a head injury sustained from a bad car accident. Gaining understanding of biomechanics and holistic health has been a positive contributor to my journey in recovery. The coaches at Restore Human have been consistent and relentless in affirming my potential and in applauding my progress. Thank you. I am grateful to be a part of the community you have built, and stoked on the new friendships I have made. I am so incredibly proud to be here to watch you grow. If anyone is reading this and wondering about insecurity around fitness or ill-health due to lifestyle or injury, this is a safe place for you, with incredibly intelligent, kind and hardworking teachers who will support and encourage you at every step of your growth. More...

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11 February 2019

As a fitness professional myself I can say that the Restore Human team is a very special group of people. I took the certification course last weekend and what an incredible experience. It has been years since I have taken a course that has left me with a new sense of inspiration in what I do, helping people. The course was packed full with theoretical and practical information and I can't wait to apply for my client programming. The concept of the fitness classes is brilliant and I think more people need to work out/have fun like this. ����� More...

Reviewed on Facebook

11 February 2019

Restore Human has added fun, novelty and community to my fitness routine. I look forward to class every week and know that no matter what we work on I'll be laughing and sweating by the time I leave. Pax and Coach K genuinely care about your development and are incredibly knowledgable about fitness and how to fix injuries/weaknesses. On top of that the community is full of interesting and positive people. I can't recommend it enough! More...

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11 February 2019

Restore Human has changed the way I train, the way I move, and the way I feel about life. That sounds dramatic, but everything they do is backed by science and delivered by passionate, knowledgeable, dedicated people. If conventional gym culture has worn out your soul, if you're tired of hurting, or if you just want to have fun and feel the joy of play in your life again, do yourself a favour and check them out. More...

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11 February 2019

My first session with K was beyond anything I'd ever experienced in a gym setting. Our practice was strong, effective, fun and interesting, the knowledge at Restore Human runs deep. We even got a chance to chat about lifestyle and other aspects that affect fitness, namely other aspects of whole body-mind health! I loved every second of it and can see myself practising with Restore Human for a long time. More...

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11 February 2019

I went to my first class last night with Kesh and I have to say it was so eye opening. First of all I loved it. I instantly felt comfortable in the space. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I went to the recovery class thinking it would be traditional stretching yet it was completely different. I walked away feeling incredible and so much more aware of my body and what is possible. I expected to simply copy the teacher and yet I walked away having learned so much.

This place is incredible. It's what I was looking for without even realizing it. This is so needed! I encourage everyone to get to Restore Human. Whatever age, skill or fitness level you will be made to feel welcome and will get so much out of it.
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11 February 2019

Restore Human is an amazing community that promotes and teaches safe body movement. They've been able to provide me with the antidote to my long days at a computer and not only improved my minute to minute experience by increasing my movement health, but made day to day life happier! It's amazing what regular movement with friends can do for putting stress in perspective and as a consequence, remove it from your life. 10/10 would recommend! I also dislocated my shoulder a few months ago and the depth of knowledge and targeted exercises they worked through with me resulted in the fastest recovery my physio said they'd ever seen. Thanks Restore Human! :) More...

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29 December 2018

Karlo is a legend. Not only is he super knowledgable about his craft, he is a great human. Always encouraging and goes above what is required. Can't recommend enough.

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30 September 2018

Love this place!I had some shoulder issues so I did a consultation with their physio and a few one on one sessions with their personal trainer K. Not only did I see big improvements in my shoulder, but I gained a ton of knowledge about how to keep my body strong, moving well, and healthy. Thanks Restore Human! More...

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31 August 2018

Awesome place to workout with friendly and knowledgeable coaches. You will learn new ways to move your body for long term health and happiness. You really have to experience an intro session - the coaches and physio's are super committed to getting you strong and fit for the long term - all with grace and resilience of course. No gym experience required :) More...

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2 July 2018

Awesome vibes and the workouts are never boring. Always some new movement to nourish the body and brain. The multifunctional movements also apply to daily active life and competitive sports. New edge approach to fitness & health! More...

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2 July 2018

I've been with Restore Human for just over a month now and wanted to share my experience! Restore Human fosters a warm and welcoming environment for all members. The staff are invested and enthusiastic about all of their students progress and individual successes. Overall I can report a positive experience that has given me confidence in my movement abilities in and out of the gym. More...

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2 July 2018

Incredibly unique and effective approach to getting fit and healthy for not just the short term. A huge amount of experience, knowledge and proven research put to use to show that knowing how your muscles and joints work and building that mind to body connection, makes you stronger and fitter way faster than just being told what to do and never knowing why or what or which muscles are working. Invaluable resources here.

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1 March 2018

I broke my ankle last June and once the doctor told me I was able to start walking again I started training with Stephan Vecsey.  I am a stylist so I spend 10 hours a day on my feet and I wanted to make sure I was in shape to go back to work and soccer ... When I went there for the first time I was nervous. I had spend my whole summer on a knee scooter.  I wasn't excited to have sore muscles . I wasn't excited to mentally prep myself for the road ahead. Stephan created a training program for both my work lifestyle and the sports I love. It has been 4 months and I couldn't be happier! My posture is the best it's been in 10 years, I have gone back to playing soccer and am in better shape than when I broke my ankle in the first place. I am on my last belt loop and haven't had to modify my social life or a lot of my diet.Stephan and the entire team at Restore Human are literally amazing! They make you feel like you are part of the family and will get you in the best shape ever all while you have fun doing it ! I would recommend this place to anyone at any level of fitness or age for that matter More...

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27 April 2017

Coach K at Restore Human is fabulous! My husband and I train with him regularly and both love it. He and I have very different fitness backgrounds and yet, we both find the training challenging. Coach K has a unique approach to training that combines cardiac and resistance training with a minor dose of physio on the side. He breaks down each move into its components and tweaks minor details. The focus is on the right technique and engaging the body and not lifting as heavy as humanly possible (though I suspect increase in weights will likely come). I have tired the group fitness class at Restore Human as well and it was just as good as the personal training! I am looking forward to my fitness journey with Coach K. I would highly encourage anyone and everyone to train with Coach K! More...

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