Specialty Fitness & Rehabilitation
Get Moving to Manage your Health
The North Vancouver Recreation Commission can help get you back in motion - whether you're dealing with a chronic condition or recovering from an injury or surgery. We're here to help enhance your strength, stamina, circulation, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.
You can find more information about each of our services by reading below:
* Requires a Specialty Fitness Membership.
New Guide to Specialty Fitness, Rehab & Prevention Programs
We have developed a new guide to assist northvanrec participants understand the fitness and health management classes and programs
we offer for those with specific health concerns. Download the Specialty Fitness, Rehabilitation & Prevention Program Guide (
PDF 810KB) now.
Fees for 2010/2011 Specialty Fitness Memberships (eff. July 1st, 2010 incl. HST):
| Class | Adult | Senior | ||||
| 1 month | 3 month | Annual | 1 month | 3 month | Annual | |
| Cardiac Rehab Phase 1-2 | $106.67 | $320.00 | N/A | $106.67 | $320.00 | N/A |
| Diabetes OR Cardiac Rehab Phase 3-4 |
$73.92 | $159.04 | $509.33 | $58.40 | $127.79 | $415.52 |
If you prefer to work more closely with a kinesiologist, ask the weight room supervisor at your nearest Recreation Commission weight room about our supervised rehabilitation services.
Health Management
Diabetes fitness classes focus on gentle exercises that help you lose weight, decrease the need for insulin, lower cholesterol and avoid complications. Referral by physician or medical professional required. For information, email Min Naruki-Van Velzen or call him at 604-604-904-0810 .
Osteo/arthritis fitness exercises help develop muscle strength, bone mass, reaction time...and reduce the risks of falling. Physician's referral recommended. For more information, call 604-983-6428.
Adapted fitness is a registered program with a drop-in option. Classes consist of self-paced chair and water exercises for people with mobility, coordination, strength and flexibility limitations due to disability, chronic illness, stroke or injury. Join Andy Demeule at William Griffin for the chair or pool portion of this class, or both, Monday & Wednesday from 1:00pm to 2:45pm. For prices and a referral, call 604-983-6534.
Use our new Fitness Class Schedule Builder to find out when and where the next adapted fitness, diabetes fitness, or osteo / arthritis fitness class will be held.
For more information on adapted and osteo / arthritis fitness classes, call 604-983-6428. For information on diabetes fitness classes, email Min Naruki-Van Velzen or call him at 604-904-0810.
Cardiac Rehabilitation
This program caters to anyone who has a heart condition or who has had a heart attack. Our cardiac fitness classes follow the levels determined by the American Heart Association. Each class is staffed with health professionals who have been certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as an Exercise Specialist for people recovering from heart disease. All staff have C.P.R. certification. We offer:
| Program | Description | Location | Days | times |
| Phase 1-2 | A three-month introductory program designed for those recovering from heart surgery, heart attack or angioplasty and including cardiovascular conditioning, strength exercises and confidence-building. | Lions Gate Hospital Medical Day Centre | M/W/F |
9:30 - 12:50pm |
| Phase 3-4 | A maintenance program designed for graduates from a hospital-based program, those with a history of heart disease who are currently stable, or for those at high risk for heart disease. Focuses on building cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. | John Braithwaite Community Centre, Gym | M/W/F |
8:30 - 10:30am 10:30-11:00am |
| Phase 3-4 | Memorial Centre, Capilano Rm |
M/W/F T/Th |
7:45-8:45 am 5:30-8:15pm |
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| Phase 3-4 | Parkgate Community Centre, Gym | M/W/F |
7:30 - 8:30am |
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| Phase 3-4 | Ron Andrews Community Recreation Centre | M/W |
1:00-2:00pm |
To join one of our Cardiac Rehabilitation programs, download and print our Cardiac Rehabilitation Services Referral Form (
PDF 131KB). Return the completed form and your stress tests to the Health & Lifestyle staff at Harry Jerome Centre (123 East 23rd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7L 3E2) or fax them to 604-983-6409.
For more information on Cardiac Fitness, email Min Naruki-van Velzen or call at 604-904-0810.
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation Program
Whether you've had a joint replaced or are waiting for surgery, you"ll need to strengthen muscles surrounding the joint, improve flexibility and mobility, and enhance your overall fitness. Our fitness consultants can supervise a carefully designed circuit in our weight room facilities and wave pool. A physio referral is required.
| Location | Service | Contact | Phone |
| Harry Jerome Centre | Supervised Weight Room Rehab | Jennifer Beever |
604-983-6406 |
| Karen Magnuseen Centre | Supervised Water Rehab | Michelle Jones |
604-983-6553 |
| Parkgate Community Centre | Supervised Weight Room Rehab | Sally Stevens | 604-983-6368 |
| Ron Andrews Centre | Supervised Weight Room Rehab | Paula Coburn | 604-983-6522 |
Stroke Rehabilitation Program
Specifically designed for anyone who has had a cerebral vascular accident, this program focuses on developing a full range of movement for small and large muscle groups. Some speech therapy may be involved. A physician's referral may be required. Phone 604-983-6553 for more detailed information.
