Programs

For people with mobility, coordination, strength and flexibility limitations due to disability, chronic illness, stroke or injury. Registered program with drop in option. Classes consist of self...Read More

For people with mobility, coordination, strength and flexibility limitations due to disability, chronic illness, stroke or injury. Registered program with drop in option. Classes consist of self-paced chair and water exercises.

Join us for a fun and challenging workout in a motivating and non-competitive environment! AST is a unique small group circuit class designed to achieve both strength and cardiovascular training...Read More

Join us for a fun and challenging workout in a motivating and non-competitive environment! AST is a unique small group circuit class designed to achieve both strength and cardiovascular training results.

Enjoy all the benefits of a land-based fitness class without the impact and stress on the knees, hips and joints! There are numerous options to choose from including warm water classes,focusing ...Read More

Enjoy all the benefits of a land-based fitness class without the impact and stress on the knees, hips and joints! There are numerous options to choose from including warm water classes,focusing on balance, range of motion and stability. Or classes designed for those dealing with degenerative conditions. We offer deep water classes to eliminate stress on the joints and shallow water classes to provide a full strength and aerobic workout.

Feeling off balance? Stand up for yourself in a fun and safe environment focusing on standing and sitting exercises to help improve your posture, balance and gait. A Variety of equipment will be...Read More

Feeling off balance? Stand up for yourself in a fun and safe environment focusing on standing and sitting exercises to help improve your posture, balance and gait. A Variety of equipment will be used including bands and hand-held weights.

This program will help participants feel stronger and more confident about walking. The main focus is to improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, reduce the risk of falling, an...Read More

This program will help participants feel stronger and more confident about walking. The main focus is to improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, reduce the risk of falling, and improve balance.

Enjoy a choice-based physical activity program that targets inactive older adults (65 yrs+). Participants receive support from Activity Coaches and have a choice to increase their physical activ...Read More

Enjoy a choice-based physical activity program that targets inactive older adults (65 yrs+). Participants receive support from Activity Coaches and have a choice to increase their physical activity through participation in structured programs or through their own pursuits. Plans will be tailored to an older adult's interests, abilities, income and available community-based physical activity opportunitites.

Move closer to meeting your fitness goals with a group personal training program designed just for you! This program is ideal for those who are looking to improve functional movements and core s...Read More

Move closer to meeting your fitness goals with a group personal training program designed just for you! This program is ideal for those who are looking to improve functional movements and core strength by concentrating on strength and condiitoning components of exercise.

MEND is a free, fun and interactive 10-week program for families with children ages 7-13 who are working together to become healthier and more active. The program facilitates safe, effective and...Read More

MEND is a free, fun and interactive 10-week program for families with children ages 7-13 who are working together to become healthier and more active. The program facilitates safe, effective and lasting lifestyle changes by improving children's physical activity levels, nutrition and self-esteem.

What happens at the MEND program?

- Parents/caregivers join their children in each session to learn about how to choose healthier foods and spend more time being physically active

- Families participate in group sessions that show how small changes can make a big difference

- Practical demonstrations, games and tips about healthy foods, label reading and portion sizes

- Fun physical activity sessions for kids while parents discuss their successes and challenges with trained program leaders

Get Active - Eat Well - Be Healthy! This program is for all North Shore people who are not engaged in their community centre and wanting to explore healthy lifestyle opportunities. This program ...Read More

Get Active - Eat Well - Be Healthy! This program is for all North Shore people who are not engaged in their community centre and wanting to explore healthy lifestyle opportunities. This program is offered through the West Vancouver Community Center.

We regret this program is ON HOLD. Please call for details on when the program will run.

Keep Well is an exercise and wellness program for mobile seniors. Programs take place weekly and year round (except August) at community organizations across the North Shore. The program include...Read More

Keep Well is an exercise and wellness program for mobile seniors. Programs take place weekly and year round (except August) at community organizations across the North Shore. The program includes one hour of exercise followed by blood pressure checks and health coaching, massage, speakers and social times. Keep Well is open and inclusive.

Program Fee is by Donation only.

For dates/times and services offered at each of the Keep Well sites, please visit www.keepwellsociety.ca/

Provides recreation services in the City and District of North Vancouver. Programs are designed for kids, youth, family, adults, and adults 55+ years of age. Programs offer Health & Lifestyle Ma...Read More

Provides recreation services in the City and District of North Vancouver. Programs are designed for kids, youth, family, adults, and adults 55+ years of age. Programs offer Health & Lifestyle Management, Specialty Services and Programs, Mind, Body, Fitness Programs (e.g. yoga, tai chi, stress reduction). See website or program guide for further details.

Achieve results three times faster with a personal trainer than on your own. Our certified trainers will motivate and challenge you with focused workout plans designed to improve your health and...Read More

Achieve results three times faster with a personal trainer than on your own. Our certified trainers will motivate and challenge you with focused workout plans designed to improve your health and lifestyle! We specialize in everything - from general conditioning, rehabilitation to sport-specific programming.

Free resource which provides access for patients to trained exercise professionals capable of providing advice and guiding a plan to incorporate safe physical activity. They are able to support ...Read More

Free resource which provides access for patients to trained exercise professionals capable of providing advice and guiding a plan to incorporate safe physical activity. They are able to support patients with chronic medical conditions in developing a safe exercise/activity plan.

Tai Chi provides a gentle form of exercise, particularly suited for seniors, with or without chronic conditions. Movements are slow and relaxed to integrate mind, body and spirit. Specifically b...Read More

Tai Chi provides a gentle form of exercise, particularly suited for seniors, with or without chronic conditions. Movements are slow and relaxed to integrate mind, body and spirit. Specifically beneficial for conditions such as: Chronic Pain, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Sleep disorders.

Please google individual programs listed below for location and details OR google "Hearts In Motion" walking programs for your area. Many take place in local malls and community centres.

Please google individual programs listed below for location and details OR google "Hearts In Motion" walking programs for your area. Many take place in local malls and community centres.

Abbotsford: "Diwali Health Walking Programs".

Burnaby: "Burnaby Steps Out"; "Hearts in Parks Walking Club"; "Lougheed Town Centre Walking Club".

Chilliwack: "Mount Chem Volksport Club".

Coquitlam: "Dogwood on the Move - Active 100".

Delta: "Delta Steps Out"; "Scottsdale Hearts in Motion Walking Club".

Hope: Contact your local Recreation Centre.

Langley: "Cardio Challenge". Contact your local Recreation Centre); "Willowbrook Mall Walking Club".

Lillooet: "Lillooet Walking Club". Contact your local Recreation Centre.

Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows: "Walk Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge"; "Haney Place Mall (Tri-Hard) Walking Club"; "Valley Fair Mall Walking Club"

Mission: Contact Mission Leisure Centre.

New Westminster: "New West Walks"

North Vancouver: Contact your local Recreation Centre OR google "Hearts In Motion".

Port Coquitlam: "Port Coquitlam Gets Walking".

Port Moody: "Let's Go Pomo". Contact your local Recreation Centre.

Richmond: "Walk Richmond"; "Lansdowne Park Mall Walking Club"; "Richmond Trailblazers Volkssport Club".

Squamish: "Squamish Hearts In Motion Club".

Surrey: "Semiahmoo Mall Walking Club"; "Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club"

Vancouver: "Active Communities Vancouver"; "Killarney Gardens Co-Op Hearts In Motion"; "Vancouver Ventures Volkssport Club".

West Vancouver: Contact your local Recreation Centre or google "Hearts In Motion".

Whistler: Contact your local Recreation Centre.

White Rock: "Walk White Rock".

Specific programs designed to improve well-being in areas of health and fitness:

BALANCE:

- Balance & Gate; Building Bones & Balance: Contact Eric @ 604-921-2169

- Bette...Read More

Specific programs designed to improve well-being in areas of health and fitness:

BALANCE:

- Balance & Gate; Building Bones & Balance: Contact Eric @ 604-921-2169

- Better Balance with Surefeet; Stand Tall: Contact Joni @ 604-925-7211

DEMENTIA:

- Creative Expressions Activity Program; Exercise Your Brain; Minds in Motion: Contact Joni @ 604-925-7211

HEALTHY LIVING:

- Aquatic Fitness: Contact Daniel @ 604-925-7411

- Aerobic Strength Training: Contact Luis @ 604-921-2114

- Choices Activity Program: Contact Susana or Sadie @ 604-925-7231

- Personal Training: Contact Eric @ 604-921-2169

JOINT, OSTEO & ARTHRITIS:

- Better Bones; OsteoFit; Joint Replacement Program: Contact Eric @ 604-921-2169

- Customized Strength & Conditioning: Contact Luis @ 604-921-2114

PARKINSON'S:

- Keep on Moving; Dance for Parkinson's: Contact Joni 604-925-7211

SOCIAL:

- Keeping Connected Programs; Caregiver Support Programs: Contact Joni @ 604-925-7211

- L.I.N.K.S for Healthy Living: Contact Bunny @ 604-925-7289

STROKE & CARDIO:

- Health Heart; Stroke & Rehabilitation: Contact Eric @ 604-921-2169

THERAPEUTIC & POLIO

- Therapeutic Yoga & Ball; Therapeutic Stretch; Classic Stretch: Contact Susana or Sadie @ 604-925-7231

- Keep On Moving: Contact Joni @ 604-925-7211

VISION & HEARING:

- Eye Deal (low vision): Contact Judith @ 604-925-7211

- Sound Advise (hearing impaired): Contact Sylvia @ 604-925-7287