We’re offering free small group training, yoga, zumba, mat pilates and cardio-core fitness classes in residence this term. If you live in UBC Student Housing, these sessions are for you!
Fall 2025 Schedule
What you need to know
- No registration required. Just come on by!*
- Sessions are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour
- Please arrive 15 minutes before class starts to sign a waiver.
- Sessions are led by an instructor.
- Fitness class attendees must be ages 13+
- For yoga and pilates: please bring your own mat.
- No classes on stat holidays and their adjacent weekends; schedule subject to change without notice.
*Small Group training sessions are limited to eight people, so arrive early to secure a spot.
On this page
- Small Group Training Sessions
- Yoga Sessions
- Zumba Sessions
- Mat Pilates
- Cardio-Core Fitness
- Additional info
Small Group Training Sessions
Every week, UBC Recreation’s friendly and knowledgeable Personal Trainers lead small groups through full-body workouts, ensuring good form and proper technique. Participants learn to use the fitness equipment safely and develop basic fitness knowledge and confidence. Stay active, increase your energy, and feel productive. Appropriate for all fitness levels.
Monday
Location: Brock North Fitness Room
Time: 5:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 15
No classes on Sept. 1, Oct. 13
Thursday
Location: Orchard Fitness Room
Time: 5:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 18
Tuesday
Location: qʷta:yθən leləm̓ (Sturgeon House) Fitness Room
Time: 7 pm
Last class: Dec. 16
No classes on Sept. 30, Nov. 11
Saturday
Location: Ponderosa Commons Fitness Room
Time: 10:30 am
Last class: Dec. 13
No classes on Oct. 11
Yoga Sessions
Residents from any residence community operated by UBC Student Housing can attend these sessions.
Tuesday
Location: Marine Drive Ballroom
Time: 7 pm
Last class: Dec. 2
No classes on Sept. 30, Nov. 11
Wednesday
Location: Acadia Activity Room
Time: 7 pm
Last class: Dec. 17
Friday
Location: Totem Park Ballroom
Time: 12:30Â pm
Last class: Dec. 5
Sunday
Location: Acadia Park Activity Room
Time: 9:30 am
Last class: Dec. 21
No classes on Aug. 30, Oct. 12
Tuesday
Location: Walter Gage – Isabel Mac Ballroom
Time: 7:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 2
No classes on Sept. 30, Nov. 11
Thursday
Location: qʷta:yθən leləm̓ (Sturgeon House) Fitness Room
Time: 7:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 18
Saturday
Location: Place Vanier
Time: 12:30Â pm
Last class: Nov. 29
No classes on Oct. 11
Zumba Sessions
Residents from any residence community operated by UBC Student Housing can attend these sessions.
Tuesday
Location: Acadia Park Activity Room
Time: 6:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 16
No classes on Sept. 30, Nov. 11
Wednesday
Location: Place Vanier
Time: 6 pm
Last class: Nov. 29
No classes on Oct. 11
Mat Pilates
Residents from any residence community operated by UBC Student Housing can attend these sessions.
Monday
Location: Place Vanier
Time: 5:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 1
No classes on Sept. 1, Oct. 13
Wednesday
Location: UBC Recreation Ponderosa Studio
Time: 6:30 pm
Last class: Dec. 17
Cardio-Core Fitness
Residents from any residence community operated by UBC Student Housing can attend these sessions.
Monday
Location: Totem Park Ballroom
Time: 5:30Â pm
Last class: Dec. 1
No classes on Sept. 1, Oct. 13.
Sunday
Location: Walter Gage – Isabel Mac Ballroom
Time: 10 am
Last class: Nov. 30
No classes on Oct. 12
Thursday
Location: Acadia Park Activity Room
Time: 7Â pm
Last class: Dec. 18
Additional info
Do I need to register?
Nope! All classes are drop-in.
Please note that classes have a limited number of people per session, depending on the size of the room they’re being held in. Arrive early to secure a spot.Â
Will I be the only newbie?
Don’t know how to downward dog? Don’t worry, our awesome instructors will be there to help you, so don’t feel lost!
What should I wear/bring?
- Dress in comfortable workout clothes and athletic shoes.
- Bring a water bottle—fill up right from the tap.
- For yoga and pilates: bring your own mat and, if you have them, yoga blocks.
Which sessions can I attend?
Residents from any residence area operated by UBC Student Housing can attend any session.