Why it pays to put fitness on your summer calendar
Published 1:22 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The right space + the right philosophy helps Surrey residents protect their fitness goals, one workout at a time
A summer workout commitment can be tough – school’s out, routines fall apart, the calendar gets busy. Cutting gym time can seem like an easy way to simplify things
Not so fast, say fitness experts.
“Summer is the perfect time to lean into new routines,” says Nastasia Liavas, VP Fitness Services, Fitness World. “Fitness is an endurance race, not a sprint. If we only show up when it’s convenient, we never build the foundation that carries us through life’s curveballs.”
After all, “the mental health benefits of exercise don’t take a summer vacation,” Liavas notes. “Movement manages stress, releases endorphins and gives structure to your day, and when routines go out the window and social plans stack up, that structure becomes even more important.”
A plan for summer success
Recognizing that kids and a busy calendar can quickly tempt us away from the gym, making a plan ahead of time can help
At Fitness World’s Surrey locations near Whalley andSouth Surrey for example, childminding is included with the GOAL membership. “No lining up babysitting, no guilt, no skipped workouts. For many parents, that’s the difference between staying consistent all summer and starting over in September,” Liavas says
Plus, with weekly group classes, a full personal training team, and recovery tools like HydroMassage, NormaTec compression and red light therapy, you can build the workout and recovery routine you need, whether you have 30 minutes or 90
“Our tagline is Your Fitness, Your Way, and we mean it,” Liavas says. “Fitness is one-size-fits-one, never one-size-fits-all. Our programming meets people wherever they are.”
Whether you’re getting back to fitness, need help reaching a new goal or want to change things up, one-on-one training can be especially useful
“Our personal trainers are not just counting reps, they’re building genuine relationships and designing programs around what each person actually needs,” Liavas says. “Trainers can work safely with members coming back from injury, transitioning from physio, or navigating life changes like postpartum recovery or perimenopause. We see the whole person. That’s what separates good coaching from great coaching.”
“Is this gym for someone like me?”
It’s among the most common one Liavas hears, and her answer is always yes!
“We’ve worked hard to build spaces where you don’t have to look a certain way, lift a certain weight, or have specific experience. The hardest part is just starting. Once you take that first step, we’ll meet you exactly where you are.”
And it’s never too late. “I’ve read hundreds of member success stories. People who came back after injury, after illness, after having kids, after loss. The gym isn’t just a place to change your body. For so many people, it’s where they changed their lives.”
With memberships starting at just $12.99 bi-weekly, there’s no need to over-commit, and a full tour before you sign anything ensures you feel at home
“At Fitness World, you’ll never feel alone in your journey – our trainers remember your name, our front desk staff know your face, and our community celebrates your wins alongside you – because when you feel like you belong, you keep showing up. And showing up is everything.”
Learn more about the South Surrey and Whalley locations, or at fitnessworld.ca
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