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Fitness Centre
To access the Fitness Centre or participate in fitness classes at John Braithwaite Community Centre, simply purchase a North Vancouver Recreation Commission fitness membership or pay a daily drop-in fee. You can find out more about our Fitness Centre services by reading this page or by downloading our current FitnessServicesbrochure.pdf page 2 (504k).
Fitness Centre Hours
| Monday to Thursday | 6 am-10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am - 8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am - 7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am - 5 pm |
Fitness Services
To book an appointment for a consultation or personal training, call 604-982-8300 or drop by the Front Office. For answers to your fitness or training-related questions, drop by the Fitness Centre or call 604-982-8316.
"Get Started" Consultation
Get started with an orientation to our facility, then we'll design a start-up program that will give you some of the tools you'll need to reach your fitness goals.
Lifestyle Checkup Consultation
We can assess what you are doing now and help fine-tune your current program to put the challenge back into it and maximize your results.
Personal Training
Let our highly qualified staff work one-on-one with you to design a tailored fitness program that will motivate you to reach your fitness goals.
Core Training
Looking to ramp up your workouts? Try adding body balls, BOSUs and wobble boards to challenge your abdominals, lower back and hip musculature. Ask our knowledgeable staff about core training ideas or classes.
Diabetes Fitness
Gentle exercises to help stabilize diabetes, lose weight, decrease your need for insulin, lower cholesterol and avoid complications. For more information, email or call Min Naruki-van Velzen at 604-983-6423.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Classes
Work towards restoring optimal health under the close supervision of our Exercise Specialists and Cardiac Rehab Fitness Instructors. For anyone with a heart condition or considered at risk. For more information, email or call Min Naruki-van Velzen at 604-983-6423.
Physiotherapy
Active Life Physiotherapy provides the
Fitness Health & Lifestyle Consultants
Rob Wynen
Fitness Centre Supervisor B.Sc. (Kinesiology), BCAK (Registered Kinesiologist)
604-982-8316
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Rob has 10 years of experience working as a rehab professional in the hospital and private sectors. This ergonomics specialist and hydrotherapy instructor can be found hiking and cycling in his spare time.
Bahram Badri
Kinesiologist, Personal Trainer
Bsc. Kinesiology specializing in active rehabilitation (SFU)Health & Fitness Certificate (SFU) CSEP CPT, BCRPA SFL, BCAK, CKA
Bahram is a self-inspired individual, who brings a wide array of dynamic and unique experiences that will nurture your mental and physical well-being. Bahram believes that success involves hard work, discipline, dedication, and above all a positive attitude. He hopes your personal training experiences will give you the strength to lead a healthy and adventurous lifestyle! He is determined to work with you push-up for push-up to achieve your true fitness potential!
May your mind discover, your body move, and your spirit soar.
Marissa Ismay
Weight Room Attendant
Marissa has been involved in sport for years and is currently working on her degree in Kinesiology. In addition to her role as weight room attendant Marissa is working in the gym as an Exercise Therapist for a Physiotherapy and Sport Injury Clinic.
Barb Zimich
NCCP Level 2 Coach, ACSM Exercise Specialist, Kinesiology Health & Fitness Certificate (SFU)
604-982-8316
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Barb enjoys sharing her 25 years of experience as a cardiology technologist with participants in the Community Cardiac Rehab program. She works with children in the Jackrabbit Cross-Country Ski Club, and helps athletes of all ages and abilities develop their potential for cycling and triathlons. As 2005 Canadian and World Masters Games Road Race Champion, she is an excellent role model for those who would like a strong, flexible and healthy body.