Y Fitness and Aquatics

Explore programs included with YMCA membership: from fitness and aquatics to family activities, personal training, and drop-in sports.

About YMCA Fitness & Aquatics

Active living at the Y

Explore YMCA BC fitness and aquatics offerings, including fitness programs, swim and aquatics, child, youth and family activities, drop-in sports, Y@Home+ and sports leagues. Whether you want to move more, build skills, or stay connected, there is something here for you.

Explore Programs at the Y

More ways to stay active at the YMCA

Our programs make it easier to stay active, try something new and build healthy habits that last. Whether you are looking for structure, flexibility, skill-building or community, the Y offers spaces where people can thrive together.

Fitness & Classes

Build strength, stay active and find classes that fit your goals and routine.

Swim & Aquatics

Improve water confidence, learn new skills or stay active through aquatic programs.

Family & Youth Programs

Explore activities that help children, youth and families move, play and grow together.

Sports & Training

From drop-in sports to leagues and personal training, find more ways to stay active and build skills.

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Y Fitness and Group Fitness Classes

Fitness for every level

YMCA BC members enjoy access to well-equipped fitness centres with modern strength and cardio equipment, designed to support all fitness levels. Group fitness classes are included with membership and offered throughout the week, creating opportunities to stay motivated and active together.

From indoor cycling and strength training to yoga and pilates (and dozens more!), classes are led by experienced instructors and designed to be fun, inclusive, and energizing for all ages and abilities.

Yoga

Our all-levels yoga classes focus on physical postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness to improve flexibility and strength. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our instructors provide modifications to suit every body. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Y Thrive

Work with a trainer to find a pre-choreographed routine that matches your fitness level and personal goals. During your session, a trainer will demonstrate each move and check your form to ensure you can exercise safely and effectively on your own. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Strength & Conditioning

Elevate your fitness with a variety of group classes ranging from low-impact functional movement to high-intensity interval training. Designed for all skill levels, our sessions use weights, barbells, and bodyweight exercises to build total-body strength. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Cycle-fit

Join our motivating instructors for a heart-pumping indoor cycling workout designed to build cardiovascular endurance and leg strength. With adjustable resistance, this low-impact class allows you to control the intensity of your ride. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Step

This classic cardio workout uses an adjustable platform to boost your heart rate and tone your lower body. Choreographed to motivating music, Step offers a fun way to improve coordination and cardiovascular endurance.

Cardio

Get your heart pumping and your energy soaring! Our Cardio program offers a high-energy workout designed to improve cardiovascular health, build endurance and burn calories. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Dance-fit

Shake up your fitness routine with a high-energy dance workout that combines cardio with fun, rhythmic movements. Led by motivating instructors, this class is designed for all fitness levels to burn calories while having a blast. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Y Aquatics and Swim Lessons

Swim, learn, and stay active

Aquatics programs at the Y support fitness, safety, and confidence in the water. Members can enjoy lane swimming, leisure swims, aqua-fit and aquatic fitness classes at select locations.

YMCA BC’s continuous swim lessons for children and adults focus on water safety, skill development, and comfort in the water. With flexible options and a supportive environment, participants can progress at their own pace.

Swim Lessons

Swim lessons help children, youth, and adults build water confidence, improve swimming skills, and learn important water safety techniques. We provide structured, strength-based instruction for all skill levels, including parent and tot, private, and semi-private options. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Lifeguard In Training (LIT)

This program is the perfect next step for youth to build confidence and develop foundational water safety skills. Participants learn the essentials of lifeguarding in a supportive environment while preparing for future leadership roles. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Aqua-fit

Experience an effective workout in shallow or deep water that improves endurance and flexibility while reducing joint stress. Led by trained instructors, our classes use water resistance and specialized equipment to help you customize your intensity. Programming availability varies by centre location.

National Lifeguard (NL)

This comprehensive certification prepares candidates for professional lifeguarding through a mix of daily wet and dry training. Participants must be at least 15 years old and hold both Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Swim Instructor Full Course

This comprehensive course provides the certification and training needed to teach swimming skills to all ages and ability levels. Participants will develop effective teaching techniques through both classroom learning and hands-on water practice. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Child, Youth & Family Programs

Programs for kids, youth, and families

From recreation and after-school activities to family programs and youth initiatives, YMCA BC's Child, youth and family programs create safe and welcoming spaces for children and youth to learn, grow and stay active. Family-focused offerings make it easier for everyone to participate and feelpart of the Y community.

Little Learners

Ignite curiosity through a blend of creative arts, introductory learning, and active play designed to build early confidence. Our hands-on activities support every child’s development, helping them stay healthy, social, and eager to learn. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Family Playtime

Our playroom is filled with toys and soft play equipment, perfect for developing essential motor skills while learning to play and share. It’s the ideal space for children to grow and have fun alongside their families. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Childminding

Enjoy a workout, a swim, or a break while your child is in the capable hands of our trained staff. Advanced registration and additional fees apply through our community portal. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Karate for Kids

This program will help your child develop a solid foundation for life-long karate practice and form long-lasting friendships. Coached by certified Black Belt instructors. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Kid's Basketball

A beginner-friendly basketball program that helps children develop coordination, confidence, and teamwork while learning the fundamentals of the game. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Y Kid's Soccer

Our kid's soccer program, also called Y Kickers, focuses on the fundamentals of the game through fun drills and friendly matches. Children develop coordination and sportsmanship while staying active and making new friends. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Personal Training

Your fitness goals, our certified guidance

YMCA BC's personal training provides guidance and support to help members reach their fitness and wellness goals. Certified trainers work with individuals to create personalized plans based on experience, goals and comfort level.

Whether you are just getting started, returning to exercise, orlooking to take the next step, personal training offers structure, motivation and expert support along the way.

Currently available at select locations only.

Personal Training

Is your workout getting stale? Are you looking to get to the next level? Or do you just need some help getting started? A YMCA personal trainer will work with you to create a workout plan tailored to meet your needs and help guide you through it. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Drop-In Sports

Jump in and get moving

Drop-in sports and sports leagues at the Y offer fun, social ways to stay active and connect with others. From casual recreational play to organized leagues, these programs are designed for a range of ages and skill levels with a focus on participation, teamwork, and enjoyment.

Currently available at select locations only.

Pickleball

Combining elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, pickleball is an easy-to-learn sport perfect for all ages and skill levels. Join our community for a social, fast-paced game that keeps you active and engaged. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Y Badminton

Join our community for a social and active game of badminton in a casual drop-in environment. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, it’s a great way to improve your agility and meet new players. Programming availability varies by centre location.

Volleyball

Hit the court for a friendly pick-up game or practice your skills. Our drop-in basketball sessions are open to all levels, offering a fun, high-energy way to stay active and connect with other players in your community.

YMCA Sports Leagues

Sport that builds more than skills

Y sports leagues help children and youth develop a lifelong love of physical activity by building skills, confidence, teamwork, and fun.

Led by trained staff and volunteers, YMCA leagues support skill development, positive sportsmanship, and a sense of belonging in the community.

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Y NHL Street

NHL Street introduces children to hockey through accessible, equipment-free gameplay that focuses on fun, teamwork and learning the fundamentals of the sport.

Y Soccer

YMCA Soccer introduces children to the fundamentals of soccer through skill-building activities and friendly scrimmages in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Y Youth Basketball League

Providing young players with a fun and supportive environment to learn basketball, build friendships and stay active through weekly practices and games.

Y Junior Basketball

Introducing young children to the basics of basketball in a supportive and playful environment while developing confidence, teamwork and a love for being active.

When you join the YMCA you join more than a gym. You join a community.