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Registration for Winter 2025 term (Jan – Apr 2025) is now open!
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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
Before You Register
- Read our FAQ
- Create an Online Account – Ensure your account is active and ready to use in our Online Registration System.
- Sign up for our newsletter for program announcements
How to Register
- Submit the Get Active Questionnaire, or visit/call the Osborne Registration Office at 604-822-0207
- Wait for next steps – We will contact you with further instructions
- Complete a Fitness Assessment – Required prior to joining the program
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.
Locations
View and search for all program details in our Online Calendar.
Changing Aging @ UBC Osborne Centre
2025 Winter (January- April)
Registration day: Tuesday, November 26 at 10AM in person, online, and by phone 604-822-0207
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 604-822-0207
Changing Aging @ Kerrisdale Community Centre
2025 Winter (January- April)
Registration day: Saturday, December 7 at 9AM in person & online (only for returning 2024 clients and onwards), Monday, December 9 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 Winter (January- April)
Registration day: Tuesday, December 10 at 7PM in person and online, Wednesday, December 11 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 Winter (January- April)
Registration day: Wednesday, Dec 11 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 Winter (January- April)
Registration day: Thursday, Dec 12 at 7PM in person and online, Friday, Dec 13 at 10AM by phone 604-257-6976
Mondays & Wednesdays
- 10:00am-11:00am
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
- Eg. Two legged lower body movement with anterior emphasis:
- 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
Before You Register
- Read our FAQ
- Create an Online Account – Ensure your account is active and ready to use in our Online Registration System.
- Sign up for our newsletter for program announcements
How to Register
- Submit the Get Active Questionnaire, or visit/call the Osborne Registration Office at 604-822-0207
- Wait for next steps – We will contact you with further instructions
- Complete a Fitness Assessment – Required prior to joining the program
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at kin.outreach@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-822-0207.
Locations
View and search for all program details in our Online Calendar.
Community Fit @ UBC Osborne Centre
2025 Winter (January- April)
Registration day: Tuesday, November 26 at 10AM in person, online, and by phone 604-822-0207
Tuesdays
- 5:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday
- 5:15pm-6:15pm
- 6:15pm-7:15pm
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
604-822-0207
