Exercise Programs

Spring Program Registration at UBC Osborne: March 28, 2025 at 11am

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UBC BodyWorks offers evidence-based exercise programs designed to enhance physical strength, mobility, and overall health for adults across a range of ages and fitness levels.


Changing Aging

This 55+ evidence-based program is a specialty class for older adults. It focuses on strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health through muscle- and bone-strengthening exercises followed by intervals of aerobic exercise. Additional focuses include exercises to improve change of direction, reaction time and core stability. Modifications are provided to accommodate different abilities and limitations.

Some exercise will take place on the floor but transitions will be limited to 1-2 per class and standing modification will be provided if required. This class will include at least 4 multi-joint resistance exercises targeting major muscle groups and 20 minutes of moderate intensity continuous exercise or three 5 minute bouts of vigorous intensity.

Features:

  • Exercise in a safe space with other like-minded adults and supportive instructors
  • Strengthen muscles used in activities of daily living
  • Practice change of direction, reaction time and stability drills to improve walking confidence

How to Register

We are currently screening new applicants for the Spring 2025 session.

Returning clients will be notified directly if they are required to renew or update their Questionnaire or Fitness Assessment.

  1. Submit the Get Active Questionnaire
  2. Wait for next steps – We will contact you with further instructions
  3. Read our FAQ
  4. Sign up for our newsletter for program announcements
  5. Complete a Fitness Assessment – Required on initial intake and annually.

Intake for Spring 2025 closes May 5, 2025. Get Active Questionnaires submitted after this date will be considered for the Summer 2025 intake season.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at body.works@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-827-5059.

Locations

View and search for all program details in our Online Calendar.

Changing Aging @ UBC Osborne Centre

2025 Spring (April 28-June 20)

Registration day: Friday, March 28 at 11AM in person, online, and by phone 604-827-5059.

Mondays & Wednesdays

  • 8:00am-9:00am
  • 9:00am-10:00am
  • 10:00am-11:00am

Fridays

  • 8:00am-9:00am
  • 9:00am-10:00am
  • 10:00am-11:00am

Location: Osborne Centre 6108 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

Registration: Read about how to register here, or visit or contact the Osborne Registration Office at 604-827-5059

Changing Aging @ Kerrisdale Community Centre

2025 Spring (April 28-June 20)

Registration day: Saturday, March 8 at 9AM in person & online (only for returning clients with the required pre-requisites), Monday, March 10 at 9AM by phone 604-257-8100.

Tuesdays & Fridays

  • 8:00am-9:00am
  • 9:00am-10:00am
  • 10:00am-11:00am
  • 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Kerrisdale Community Centre 5851 West Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6M 3W9

Registration: For a complete program schedule, prices, and to register, please contact or visit the Kerrisdale Community Centre, or call 604-257-8100

Changing Aging @ Dunbar Community Centre

2025 Spring (April 28-June 20)

Registration day: Tuesday, March 11 at 7PM in person and online, Wednesday, March 12 at 9AM by phone 604-222-6060

Mondays & Thursdays

  • 9:00am-10:00am
  • 10:00am-11:00am

Location: Dunbar Community Centre 4747 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6S 2H2

Registration: For a complete program schedule, prices, and to register, please contact or visit the Dunbar Community Centre, or call 604-222-6060

Changing Aging @ Sunset Community Centre

2025 Spring (April 28-June 20)

Registration day: Wednesday, March 12 at 9AM in person and by phone 604-718-6505

Tuesdays & Fridays

  • 9:30am-10:30am

Location: Sunset Community Centre 6810 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5X 0A1

Registration: For a complete program schedule, prices, and to register, please contact or visit the Sunset Community Centre, or call 604-718-6505

Changing Aging @ Kitsilano Community Centre

2025 Spring (April 28-June 20)

Registration day: Wednesday, March 12 at 7PM online// Thursday, March 13 at 7PM in person// Friday, March 14 10AM by phone 604-257-6976

Mondays & Wednesdays

  • 10:00am-11:00am
  • 11:00am-12:00pm

Location: Kitsilano Community Centre 2690 Larch St, Vancouver, BC V6K 4K9

Registration: For a complete program schedule, prices, and to register, please contact or visit the Kitsilano Community Centre, or call 604-257-6976


Community Fit

This functional training class is aimed at adults and can accommodate a range of fitness levels. The class consists of muscle and bone strengthening exercises using bodyweight, resistance machines and free weights followed by high intensity intervals of aerobic exercise. This class has progression and periodization built into the training plan which enables participants to push themselves to improve their health while still allowing for variety and novelty to keep the class interesting.

Features:

  • Instructors lead participants through the exercises and provide coaching and exercise modifications as needed.
  • All workouts include categories of exercises in which participants choose the exercise best suited to them.
    • Eg. Two legged lower body movement with anterior emphasis:
      • Bodyweight squat
      • Goblet squat
      • Barbell back squat
  • Instructors encourage participants to exercise at the desired moderate-to-vigorous intensity through providing repetition ranges and checking rate of perceived exertion.

How to Register

An initial and annual GAQ and Fitness assessment are required prior to enrollment. Enrollment is permitted on a rolling basis for this program.

  1. Submit the Get Active Questionnaire
  2. Wait for next steps – We will contact you with further instructions
  3. Read our FAQ
  4. Sign up for our newsletter for program announcements
  5. Complete a Fitness Assessment – Required on initial intake and annually.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at body.works@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-827-5059.

Locations

View and search for all program details in our Online Calendar.

Community Fit @ UBC Osborne Centre

2025 Spring (April 28-June 20)

Tuesdays

  • 5:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday

  • 5:15pm-6:15pm

Location: Osborne Centre 6108 Thunderbird Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3

Registration: Read about how to register here, or visit or contact the Osborne Registration Office at 604-822-0207