Personal Training

Are you looking to start using the weight room or shape up your old fitness routine? UBC Recreation personal trainers would love to help. You will be matched with a trainer that fits your personal goals and abilities, given an orientation of the fitness facilities and have a personal fitness program developed just for you.

 

 

2025 New Year Training Promotion

8 Training sessions for just $136.

Package valued at $440 – SAVE $304!!

This also includes: a start-up assessment, goal setting, and baseline testing, as well as progress assessment at the end. These sessions are provided by a Health & Exercise practicum student, under the supervision of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Spaces are limited. No membership required. Eligible for reimbursement under the M&P Personal Spending Account benefit.

For more information, contact: tiffany.morgan@ubc.ca

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Purchase Sessions with a Certified Personal Trainer

Start your fitness journey by meeting with one of our Certified Personal Trainers to discuss your goals, complete a start up assessment, and do 2 training sessions. From there you can work with your trainer to discuss the best path forward for you.

Purchase a Start-Up Package for $99

Already a personal training client?

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Interested in training with your buddy? We offer partner training sessions upon request. Email recreation.okanagan@ubc.ca for details.

FREE Hangar Fitness Center Services

We get that life can be expensive. Check out our free services that can take your experience at the Hangar Fitness Centre to the next level at no extra cost:

Complimentary Hangar Fitness Centre Orientations

New to fitness, new to campus, or just looking for some guidance? Sign up for a free fitness centre orientation today.

  • Meet with an experienced and educated staff member who will show you what to expect of your fitness routine at The Hangar including the functionality of the equipment and basic gym etiquette.
  • Orientations will be approximately 30 minutes in length.
  • Sign up for an orientation and someone will be in touch with you within three business days.

Orientations are intended to show users the equipment, how to generally use it, and to answer basic questions about the facility. Orientations should not be used for those looking for guidance on specific exercises or fitness routines. If this is what you’re looking for, refer to our personal training options.

Hangar orientation

Free Virtual Workout Program

This workout focuses on major muscle groups and common movement patterns in day-to-day life, making it an exceptional functional training program.

The program is very user-friendly and provides modifications to adapt the program to an appropriate level of difficulty. Follow along with demonstration videos that guide you through each exercise to ensure you are using correct form while completing the workout.

Become acquainted with fundamental exercises before exploring more personalized exercise programs. If you are looking for a specific and personalized training program, please refer to our personal training options.

If you have questions, please contact recreation.okanagan@ubc.ca

Workout Program

Missed session policy

If you are unable to make a scheduled session with your Personal Trainer, notify your trainer directly or call the Recreation Customer Service Desk at 250 807 9200 at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled session. If you do not notify either your trainer or UBC Recreation at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled session, you will be charged for the scheduled session.