Fitness & Health Archives • West End Community Association https://westendcc.ca/event_listing_category/fitness-health/ See all that we have to offer at the West End Community Centre, Coal Harbour Community Centre and Barclay Manor Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:36:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Strength and Core Training for Older Adults – Set 2 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-2/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:32 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-2/ A mix of standing and chair-based exercise programs that integrate all components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, core stability, and coordination geared toward older adults looking to improve their total body strength. Exercise in a safe space with other like-minded adults and a supportive instructor. Perfect for those who want to improve their upper […]

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]]> Strength and Core Training for Older Adults – Set 2 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-2-2/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:32 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-2-2/ A mix of standing and chair-based exercise programs that integrate all components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, core stability, and coordination geared toward older adults looking to improve their total body strength. Exercise in a safe space with other like-minded adults and a supportive instructor. Perfect for those who want to improve their upper […]

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]]> SteadyFeet https://westendcc.ca/event/steadyfeet-4/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/steadyfeet-4/ Steadyfeet is a partnership program between the Vancouver Coastal Health and community seniors centres. Recommended by doctors and physiotherapists, the Steadyfeet balance and mobility program helps to increase confidence, improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, improve balance, and reduce fall risk. Make sure that waiver forms are completed prior to the start of class. […]

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]]> Strength and Core Training for Older Adults – Set 1 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-1/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-1/ A mix of standing and chair-based exercise programs that integrate all components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, core stability, and coordination geared toward older adults looking to improve their total body strength. Exercise in a safe space with other like-minded adults and a supportive instructor. Perfect for those who want to improve their upper […]

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]]> Strength and Core Training for Older Adults – Set 1 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-1-2/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:31 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/strength-and-core-training-for-older-adults-set-1-2/ A mix of standing and chair-based exercise programs that integrate all components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, core stability, and coordination geared toward older adults looking to improve their total body strength. Exercise in a safe space with other like-minded adults and a supportive instructor. Perfect for those who want to improve their upper […]

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]]> SteadyFeet https://westendcc.ca/event/steadyfeet/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:30 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/steadyfeet/ Steadyfeet is a partnership program between the Vancouver Coastal Health and community seniors centres. Recommended by doctors and physiotherapists, the Steadyfeet balance and mobility program helps to increase confidence, improve functional mobility, increase lower body strength, improve balance, and reduce fall risk. Make sure that waiver forms are completed prior to the start of class. […]

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]]> Tai Chi – 24 Form (suitable for beginners) https://westendcc.ca/event/tai-chi-24-form-suitable-for-beginners/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:27 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/tai-chi-24-form-suitable-for-beginners/ Tai Chi (Taiji or Taijiquan) is a Chinese martial art based on the principle of the interplay of Yin and Yang. The slow and graceful movements of Tai Chi promote the circulation of Qi, or vital essence, through the body, and have been shown to improve balance, coordination, and concentration. The 24 Form, or “simplified […]

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]]> Therapeutic Strength Training https://westendcc.ca/event/therapeutic-strength-training/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:27 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/therapeutic-strength-training/ Train to improve function in daily activities, rehabilitate from and prevent injuries. The small class size will ensure you get individual attention and ongoing feedback. Participants must fill out a ParQ form prior to attending the first class and it must be brought to the instructor directly. No session Oct 12.

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]]> Super Sandbag Training https://westendcc.ca/event/super-sandbag-training/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:26 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/super-sandbag-training/ Super Sandbag Training is the most powerful hour of group fitness. Be prepared to get stronger and leaner with exercises that are unique, functional, and effective. The design of the sandbag allows you to perform new and super powerful workouts. Combine this with top notch programming, upbeat music, encouraging instructors and you’ve got a class […]

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]]> Super Sandbag Training https://westendcc.ca/event/super-sandbag-training-4/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:28:26 +0000 https://westendcc.ca/event/super-sandbag-training-4/ Super Sandbag Training is the most powerful hour of group fitness. Be prepared to get stronger and leaner with exercises that are unique, functional, and effective. The design of the sandbag allows you to perform new and super powerful workouts. Combine this with top notch programming, upbeat music, encouraging instructors and you’ve got a class […]

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