UBC BodyWorks provides personalized training services designed to meet individual fitness goals through one-on-one or semi-private sessions.
Personal Training
Personal Training is the best exercise option for someone new to exercise or someone serious about their goals. Clients can select their personal trainer based on their skillset or availability. They then attend a one-on-one fitness assessment in order to determine their current fitness level and to develop their individualized exercise program. Next, they schedule two to three sessions per week in the BodyWorks gym when they will come in and complete their program with their trainer.
Features:
- Individualized exercise programs can incorporate exercises for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health and can also have additional focuses on posture, balance and agility based on the client’s fitness assessment and goals
- Exercise intensity from session to session is closely monitored by the personal trainer and can be progressed or regressed in order to get the most benefit from every workout
- Packages are intended to be completed within 6 weeks of your first session (extensions and exception may apply for medical reasons or if your sessions will be interrupted by stat or between semester holidays).
Pre-Requisites:
Pricing:
8 Sessions: $530.40 ($66.30/session)
12 Sessions: $734.40 ($61.20/session)
16 Sessions: $897.60 ($56.10/session)
1 Exercise Prescription Session: $75
All sessions are 60 minutes in duration. The first session of a package is an Exercise Prescription and Intake Session which includes:
- Client Goal Review
- Testing to assess areas of health and fitness which may include:
- Vitals
- Balance
- Strength
- A sample work out
How to Register
- Submit the Get Active Questionnaire
- Submit your Personal training interest and availability
- The BodyWorks office will contact you with a trainer who matches your availability and goals
- Pay for your package and begin scheduling your sessions directly with your trainer
- Read our FAQ
- Sign up for our newsletter for program announcements
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at body.works@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-827-5059
Semi-Private Training
Semi-private training is designed to maximize coaching, personalize your training and increase your rate of improvement without the cost of personal training. Clients will work with a certified BodyWorks trainer in a one-on-one fitness assessment in order to build their individualized exercise program. Next, they book two to three sessions per week in the BodyWorks gym when they will come in and complete their exercise program with guidance from a BodyWorks trainer. These sessions can be attended by up to 3 semi private training clients per BodyWorks trainer.
Features:
- Individualized training plans will incorporate exercises for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health and can have additional focuses on posture, balance and agility based on the client’s fitness assessment and goals
- Sessions are bundled into 8 to 12 sessions spread over four to six weeks in order to maximize progress towards the client’s goals
- Clients can coordinate with friends or family members in order to book partner workouts. Please inquire with BodyWorks registration staff if you are interested in booking a small group training session with greater than 3 participants.
Pre-Requisites:
Please note: Starting September 2025, new clients interested in Semi-private training will need to complete at least one personal training package before they can participate in semi-private training.
Pricing:
- 8 sessions (1 hour each): $40.80 per session ($326.40 total)
- 12 sessions (1 hour each): $40.80 per session ($489.60 total)
How to Register
- Check the Term Schedule – Ensure you can attend 2-3 sessions weekly within the listed times.
- Submit the Get Active Questionnaire, or visit/call the Osborne Registration Office at 604-827-5059
- Create an Online Account – Ensure your account is active and ready to use in our Online Registration System.
- Read our FAQ and wait for next steps – We will contact you with further instructions
- Complete a Fitness Assessment – Required prior to joining the program
- Select your classes – Login to your Account in our Online Registration System and register for your session via the Online Calendar.
- Sign up for our newsletter for program announcements
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at body.works@ubc.ca or by phone at 604-827-5059.
Term Schedule
Winter 2026: January 12- April 10
Fall 2025: September 15-December 5
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm-1pm | 11:30am-12:30pm | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | 11:30am – 12:30pm | 11:00am – 12:00pm |
| 1pm-2pm | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | ||
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Please note the following building closure/no session dates:
February 14
February 16
April 3
April 4
April 6
All UBC BodyWorks personal trainers are certified through CSEP, delivering evidence-based fitness programs backed by the latest research from the School of Kinesiology.


