The All Bodies Community Recreation and Fitness Group

Physical activity for every body

Aiming to enrich people’s lives through community connection, physical activity, social engagement, and educational opportunities by providing evidence based information and resources, high-quality programs, and engaging recreational experiences, serving to connect and empower folks in their pursuit of healthy living.

We are committed to:

Ensuring access
Embracing diversity and inclusivity
Understanding and celebrating individuality
Creating an age, body, and gender positive and welcoming environment
Empowering through choice and flexibility

How to participate

To participate in the All Bodies Community (ABC), you can purchase an ABC Drop-In, an ABC 10-Visit usage card, or an ABC Flexipass. These passes can only be purchased in-person or by phone.

The ABC Flexipass also includes access to all of the Park Board’s 15 fitness centres, 9 pools, and 8 ice rinks.

Included in the ABC program

Registration on the ABC master attendance roster is registration for all of the foundation physical activities
A variety of opportunities to train, play, restore, and connect are held throughout the week at Trout Lake, Hillcrest, Douglas Park, and Kensington Community Centres
Free educational workshops taught by health and fitness professionals on topics including goal setting, healthy eating, and pain management
Specialty programs like Hip and knee require an additional fee and registration

Workouts and workshops

Workouts are structured to provide a framework allowing for individual interpretation for intensity. They are never planned to be grueling nor are they meant to be punishing. You will notice many variations of similar exercises within the group, so it’s always best to take time to ask questions and find what works best for you. All workouts include a warm up, followed by intervals of work, and recovery whether focusing on training cardio, muscle strength, endurance, or flexibility.

You are always free to choose not to do an exercise being done in the workouts if you feel unsure or uncomfortable with it.

Learn to train

Active and Strong workouts are led by qualified, experienced fitness professionals specializing in making your exercise experience positive. We offer scalable, easy to follow functional exercises designed to help you develop a foundation for health, fitness, or performance, and teach skills and movements transferable to other workouts and the gym.

Intro to indoor cycling

This 60-minute class includes time on and off the bike, with various supplementary activities like muscle strength, core, balance, and range of motion.

Learn to play

Rather play a sport? Try walking soccer, sledge hockey, pickle ball, or badminton. No experience necessary.

Mind and body

Want to increase your body awareness and mental focus? Slow things down with weekly qi gong or yoga.

Healthy and wellness workshops

We invite health and fitness professionals to talk about lifestyle issues you care about. Topics include goal setting, nutritious eating, and pain management.

Sore hips and knees? Ask about our recumbent and hip and knee group.

Review the 2025 spring workshop schedule (120 KB)
Registration and fees
Where to register
- Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Ave
- Hillcrest Centre, 4575 Clancy Loranger Way
- Kensington Community Centre, 5175 Dumfries St
- Trout Lake Community Centre, 3360 Victoria Dr
- Online
Program fee

All group fitness workouts are available with an ABC drop in, ABC 10-pass usage card, valid ABC Flexipass, and registration on the ABC master roster.

Limited resources? Learn about the Leisure Access Program for subsidized recreation.

Program schedule

You know your body best. You are always free to choose not to do an exercise if you are unsure or if it doesn’t feel right for you.

Online classes are currently complimentary. To attend, join our email list by emailing kate.lee@vancouver.ca.

The schedule is subject to change.

No classes on statutory holidays.

Community centres with All Bodies Community activities

Hillcrest

Hillcrest Centre is located at 4575 Clancy Loranger Way in Vancouver. It has an indoor and outdoor pool, an ice rink, a fitness centre, and more.

Kensington

Kensington Community Centre is located at 5175 Dumfries St in Vancouver. It has a an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and more.

Trout Lake

Trout Lake Community Centre is located at 3360 Victoria Dr, Vancouver. Amenities include an arts and pottery studios, fitness centre, and more.

What our ABC members say

"I have been attending the ABC program since January 2015 and it’s not an understatement to say that it’s changed my life dramatically. I was initially afraid to start the program, not just because it’s been many years since I’ve exercised, but also because I’m a trans* identified person. I can say from experience that it’s a very trans* inclusive program."

"I have tried other programs and this is the only one that I have been able to stick with. I am encouraged and motivated, particularly by seeing other participants at similar levels of fitness as myself, and by hearing other participants talk about how their fitness has improved since they began."

"The camaraderie and fun that we have also keeps me coming back. I have never experienced this in any other fitness program that I have attempted in the past 25 years."

Contact us

Email: kate.lee@vancouver.ca