Fitness centre consultations

Work with a certified trainer at your neighbourhood fitness centre.

If you're new to fitness or need a change in your routine, book a fitness consultation at these fitness centres, directly.

You must be 13 years and older to use Park Board-operated fitness centres.

Fitness centre programmers

Fitness centre	Programmer	Email
Kitsilano, Champlain Heights, Lord Byng	Patrick Wong	patrick.wong@vancouver.ca
West End, Dunbar, Vancouver Aquatic Centre	Kinga Wdowlak	kinga.wdowiak@vancouver.ca
Hillcrest, Kensington, Marpole-Oakridge	Larry Turko	larry.turko@vancouver.ca
Mount Pleasant, Creekside	Steve Tautscher	steven.tautscher@vancouver.ca
Trout Lake, Renfrew	Kin Dang (Acting)	kin.dang@vancouver.ca

What a fitness centre consultation includes
The consultation includes up to 3 sessions with our highly-trained fitness centre staff. Regular fitness centre admission fees apply.
- Session 1: Learn how to use the equipment, get a personalized fitness program and receive a card to track your progress.
- Session 2: Get your exercise technique monitored and your fitness program questions answered.
- Session 3: Receive additional support or motivation that you may need.
How to book a fitness introduction
1. Contact the fitness centre of your choice to schedule a date and time.
2. Before the day of your session, print and complete these documents:
  1. Consent & Release form (263 KB)
  2. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q):
    
    If you are 13 years or older: PAR-Q+
    
    If you are pregnant: PARmed-X
  3. If you are 70 years of age or older, or if you answered "yes" to any of the questions on the PAR-Q & You form, a note from your doctor or physiotherapist. The note must confirm that you can proceed with fitness training.
3. On the day of your session, bring the required documents with you and wear comfortable clothing.