Fitness, Health & Wellness Services
Unsure Where to Begin?
Try a "GETTING STARTED" Consultation
Develop a plan to meet your health and fitness needs. You will be taken through a workout and be oriented to the strength and cardiovascular machines in our weight room. Consultations may include specific goal setting, weight management techniques and other conditioning techniques. This session is intended for healthy populations.
For individuals with health-specific needs, such as post-injury rehab, post-cardiac rehab, pre/post natal training and training for other chronic or degenerative conditions, please contact the Weight Room Supervisor at your facility prior to booking your consultation so that we can meet your needs appropriately.
Members - $9.40;
Non-members - $31.35
Youth (ages 15 & 16): Members - no charge; Non-members - $9.40
Teen Privilege (ages 13 & 14)...$9.40
Orientations
Need a basic orientation to the weight room and its equipment? Learn to setup the cardiovascular and strength equipment. Book a free (free with membership or $5.45 for non-members) 1/2 hour orientation with one of our Health & Lifestyle Consulstants. Please call the front desk at 604-983-6350.
For more information on fees for membership passes or other locations please see the North Vancouver Recreation Commission website - Link to NVRC Website
Personal Training
Achieve your personal health and fitness goals with a program tailored for you! If you require specialized training or simply have difficulty staying motivated, then personal training is for you. These personalized custom sessions include goal-setting, program design, instruction and the motivation to keep you on track. Your program may also include fitness testing, active rehabilitation, or sport-specific conditioning by our highly qualified and trained staff - See Staff Profiles
One-on-One Training
| Package Cost | ||
| 1 Session | $54.60 | |
| 6 Sessions | $288.29 | Save almost $40! |
| 12 Sessions | $546.41 | Save almost $105! |
Friends & Families-in-Training (F.I.T.)
Get in shape with a friend, or two or three...or consider training with a spouse or family member. A fun way to combine exercise and social time and group support can be a great motivational tool to help you achieve your goals. Choose between semi-private or small group training. You choose the time, the facility, the number of sessions to train for and the friends to train with and we provide the trainer!
Semi-Private Training (2 people)
| Package Cost | ||
| 3 Sessions | $114.66 per person | |
| 6 Sessions | $219.49 per person | |
| 12 Sessions | $399.67 per person | Save almost $60 |
Small Group Training (3-4 people)
| Package Cost | ||
| 3 Sessions | $81.90 per person | |
| 6 Sessions | $153.97 per person | Save almost $10! |
| 12 Sessions | $268.63 per person | Save almost $60! |
* all prices include GST
** all Personal Training/Small Group Training Packages expire 1 Year from purchase
Phone Numbers
Front Desk: 604-983-6350
Fax: 604-983-6357
Weight Room: 604-983-6368
Weight Room Supervisor: 604-983-6355
Cancellation Policy
24 hours notice is required for rescheduling or cancelling of any H&L Services. A refund will not be available when less than 24 hours notice is provided, and will result in a loss of your session.
Specialty Services
Fitness Testing
Establishing the baseline of your current fitness level and capacity for improving this level is crucial for those wishing to set measurable and realistic goals under a set timeline. Our facilities are now equipped to provide you with beginner to advanced level testing as related to general health and/or sport-specific goals. Complete testing and program design with a Certified Fitness Appraiser. Re-testing is recommended at regular intervals to track your progress and re-align your fitness goals.
| Full Appraisal & Consultation | $86.47 |
| Mini Appraisal | $59.44 |
| Aerobic Capacity Analysis | $32.42 |
| Musculoskeletal Analysis | $32.42 |
| Body Composition Analysis | $27.02 |
| Fitness Appraisal Consultation | $9.40 |
Dexa Scan Interpretation
DXA(dual energy X-ray absorptiometry) can estimate 3 body compartments consisting of fat mass, lean body mass and bone density mass. It is the new reference standard in body composition and is the "gold-standard" in bone density testing. Scans are performed by trained technicians at LGH.
Bring your DXA scan and have a fitness program designed for you based on your scan results.
$71.16
North Shore Fitness for Life
Get off the couch! This eight-week program will motivate, support and guide you to a healthier lifestyle. Work with a personal trainer with this long-term approach to an active healthy lifestyle without dieting! Interactive workshops and body composition assessments motivate and help you to meet your goals. Join us at the free orientation night to find out more information about this program. Call Tara Kellar at 604-983-6422 for details.
Strong Bones - An Osteoporosis Prevention Program
Did you know that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 8 men suffer from osteoporosis? Studies now show that a progressive weight training program incorporating high load with low repetitions can be recommended as an effective approach for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in both men and women. This fun, supportive and challenging program will help you reach your goals. Led by professionals. Call Tara Kellar at 604-983-6422.
PHASE IV--Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Parkgate launched their newest addition to Cardiac Rehab Programs on the North Shore on March 3, 2003. Our aim is to help clients return to a healthy, normal lifestyle through safe exercise and lifestyle counseling. Our goal is to restore each participant to optimal capacity following a cardiac event, and also to modify risk factors and lifestyle in order to decrease the progression of the disease and chances of a secondary event.
All clients are required to obtain clearance from their physician if they have not recently participated in an exercise program. Doctor's Referral Forms are available from any NVRC front desk or from LGH. Staff includes certified fitness instructors, Kinesiologists and Exercise Specialists.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Location: Multi-Purpose Room
Fitness Membership & Cardiac Specialty Membership required
To join our program, please download and print our Cardiac Rehabilitation Form. Return the completed form
and your stress tests to the Health & Lifestyle Consultants at Parkgate, or call Min Van Velzen at 604-983-6423 for more details.
