Fitness Centre

The Cardio Room includes: LifeCycles, Recumbent Cycles, Cross Trainers, Treadmills, Stairmasters and Concept 2 Rowers, stretching area, stability balls, BOSU and more. The Weight Room includes: Free weights, benches, Olympic bars and weight machines including LifeFitness Cable Motion Adjustable Pulleys.

A valid Marpole-Oakridge Community Centre membership is required for all aerobic classes. All instructors are B.C.R.P.A certified with CPR & first aid. We recommend that you stay for the complete class & cool down as classes are structured for your safety. Please consult with your physician prior to starting any exercise program.

Hours

Fitness Centre & Racquetball Court Effective January 3-March 31

Monday - Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am-9:30 pm
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Sunday & Statutory Holidays . . . . . . . . . .9:00 am-1:00 pm

Holiday Hours

Weight Room Instruction

FREE with admission. Make an appointment and qualified staff will show you how to use the Fitness Centre equipment and develop a program to meet your individual fitness goals. Call 604 257-8174 to book an hour (approx.) appointment.

Meet our friendly and knowledgable Fitness Centre Staff.

Jaine    Fitness Programmer —BA   Psychology/Kinesiology

Jaine has over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is a BCRPA Trainer of Fitness Leaders who has taught Weight Training and Group Exercise Instructor courses at Douglas College and for the Vancouver Park Board.  Jaine enjoys working with older adults and special populations. She has taken numerous specialized instructor certification courses including: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Osteofit, Jointworks, Respiratory Rehab, Third Age (seniors) and Adapted Fitness.  After joining a Boxing club 18 years ago she developed a passion for skipping and began teaching high intensity skipping classes. She has taught a wide variety of fitness classes at community centres and at private clubs such as Kitsilano Workout, Planet Woman and Gold’s Gym. In her spare time, Jaine enjoys Hip Hop and Jazz dance as well as drawing, painting, cartooning (Anime) and lots and lots of cooking.

Bonnie   Fitness Program Assistant —BA Community Studies/Sports Administration

Bonnie was born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.  She hails from a large family where sports were fundamental to her upbringing.  In her graduating year from High School she received Athlete of the Year Award.   She graduated from University of Cape Breton with a Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies with Sports Administration.  While in University she played on the Women’s Basketball Team.  She is BCRPA certified in both exercise to music and weight training, and is also a certified Highland Dance teacher.  She has been working with the Vancouver Park Board since 1997 at various fitness centres and has been teaching Fitness Classes through out Vancouver and Richmond for 13 years.  In 2006 she was nominated as BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor of the Year.   Also an avid runner, in 2009 she won her age bracket in the Lower Mainland Running Series. Her hobbies include, fiddling, Cape Breton Step dancing, swimming with her kids and coaching basketball.

Mark   Fitness Staff

Mark is a CSEP – Certified Personal Trainer. He has been working in the fitness world for five years now and personal training for three, training people ranging from general population to amateur athletes. Before training in Vancouver he was in Toronto. This was where he got his education in Health Sciences at George Brown.  Upon graduating he worked at the Richmond Hill country club. There he got his start training clients with different capabilities and fitness goals. Then he moved to Vancouver where he started training at Gold’s Gym on UBC campus. There he had a great opportunity to work with amateur athletes and help work with rehabilitation clients. Now working out of Parks and Recreation Vancouver where he brings his skills to help people here. Mark enjoys keeping active and love summer sports, from running to rock climbing. If you have any questions just ask. He is more then happy to help.

Nadeem      Fitness Staff —BSc Kinesiology        BSN  Nursing

Nadeem was born in Kenya, East Africa and moved to Canada in 1991. Upon completing his BSc(Kinesiology) from SFU, he obtained the British Columbia Recreation & Parks Association weight training certification. Nadeem has been with the Vancouver Parks Board since 2000 and has worked at a number of Park Board operated fitness centres including Marpole, Mt. Pleasant and Riley Park Fitness Centres. As well, he has completed the Third Age (seniors) fitness certification and has attended fitness workshops organized by the VPB. Currently, Nadeem also works as a cardiac nurse having completed his training at BCIT in 2008. As for his hobbies, he is an avid soccer fan who enjoys playing and watching the sport (Go Manchester United!!!!).

PB Personal Training 13 + yrs

Need more instruction and supervision from a qualified personal trainer during your workouts? Vancouver Park Board’s Personal Training services can fill that need. One of our certified trainers will customize a workout plan to meet your fitness goals and motivate you through each 1 hour workout. Whether you are a beginner, overcoming a plateau, rehabilitating from an injury or looking for sport specific workouts, our trainers are here to get you there.

$52/1 sess
$234/5 sess
$416/10 sess

PB Personal Training 2 People per/session
Workout with a buddy and save some money. Get some added motivation with family or friends as you sweat and push each other following similar programs designed and supervised by your trainer. Together you and your buddy will attend 1 hour workouts designed to meet your fitness goals.Whether you are a beginner, overcoming a plateau, rehabilitating from an injury or looking for sport specific workouts, our trainers are here to get you there.
$78/2per/1 sess
$364/2per/5 sess
$676/2per/10 sess

Contact your Fitness Centre to book your sessions. 604-257-8180

Group Fitness Schedule (January 3-March 31, 2012)

Mild
Refit • Class geared for the older participant or those new or returning to fitness.

Moderate
Step Combo • A combination of Step and Hi/Lo Cardio and strength conditioning.
Cardio Combo • A variety of cardio workouts and strength conditioning.
ZUMBA Core • Combine 30 minutes of Core stability and stretching
with 30 minutes of Zumba for one incredible workout!
Step Cardio • This Step class has a longer cardio which is guaranteed to burn fat and to increase your cardiovascular capacity.
Box Fit •This circuit class includes cardiovascular condtioning as well as work with focus mitts, athletic training moves and more.

Challenging
Power Cardio • Power Cardio Plus A vigorous workout incorporating athletic Hi and Low impact cardio moves and Pilates, Yoga Strength moves.
Zumba • Try this exciting mix of dance and fitness. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music and movement that creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system.

Valentine’s Heartbreaker

Saturday, February 11
9:15am-10:25am
Join us for our annual Fitness Fundraiser for the BC Heart Foundation. Don will lead you through a great cardio workout that is good for your heart and raises money for a great cause. Please pledge at the door. Valentine’s treats for everyone.