Group Fitness
Work out with us!
At the YMCA it doesn’t matter what shape you’re in! Improve your fitness with the motivation of your peers. You will find enjoyable classes for all ages and fitness levels, which will have you feeling better than you ever thought possible! Each week we offer over 100 drop-in classes such as Bootcamp, Cardio Box, Muscle Fit, Pound, Step, Stretch, Zumba, and so much more!
Current Group Fitness Classes
Cardio
Engage the entire body in a combination of movements that will challenge both your range of motion and cardiovascular health- plus you’ll have just as much fun as you did in the 80s!
A high-energy cardio class that incorporates various martial arts movements and athletic drills in a non- contact program. Punch, kick and skip your way to your best fitness.
An energetic and powerful ride on our indoor cycling bikes, filled with a combination of drills which include hills, intervals and time trials.
High-intensity interval training is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods.
A high-intensity interval training that alternates cycle and core strength using a variety of equipment, including body weight, bands, toning balls and free weights to sculpt all the muscles groups of the core.
An energizing, toning and rockin’ workout in which participants use drumming to become a part of the music to sweat and sculpt!
An upbeat choreographed cardio class that uses a step for high impact to sculpt while you sweat.
Dance
A Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with the hottest music from around the world. Its 50-minute cardio workout cycles between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences to get you moving, sweating, and smiling.
A high-energy, Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that will have you addicted! Dance away the calories and let loose!
Strength Training
A total body interval workout with a variety of strength, interval, MET, HIIT and TRX/RIP to rev your metabolism and condition your entire body.
A motivating combination of traditional barbell training exercises matched to top hit music to create a fun and efficient way to strength train. You’ve never had this much fun lifting weights!
High intensity training, syncing music and strength moves, delivering an effective, total body workout. Music is the driving force to work hard and see results. Strong provides an intensity progression system; biomechanics and movement fundamentals are applied for injury prevention.
Yoga & Stretch
A dynamic unity of Pilates and yoga designed to challenge, strengthen and stabilize your core and increase vitality.
Join a soothing atmosphere devoted to releasing tight muscles as well as focusing on relaxing through breathing. Together we will find relaxation of your mind and body.
Originally developed for self-defense, Tai Chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s used for stress reduction through gentle, flowing movements.
A basic foundation and peaceful approach to improve strength and flexibility.
Explore physical and mental limits, working all parts of the body to create balance.
Senior Fit
Celebrate movement in a fun and supportive environment that is designed to increase strength, vitality and connection with others. This program is designed to provide a gentle progression of low risk exercise to those with arthritis, osteoporosis or adapting to chronic disorders.
A gentle paced alternative to our Senior Fit classes for those older adults that are just starting out or coming back to fitness. It will include simple aerobic activity followed by strength, range of motion, balance work and stretching. This program is designed to provide a gentle progression of low risk exercise to those with arthritis, osteoporosis or adapting to chronic disorders.
Personal Training
Work With our Experts to Meet Your Goals
YMCA personal training means one-on-one expertise to support and motivate you. Whether you are new to fitness, looking to get back in a healthy routine or perform your best, our experienced trainers will customize your training program to meet and exceed your health and fitness goals. Reach your goals faster and have fun along the way.
Start with your complimentary session!
All members are eligible for a complimentary personal training session. Our fitness staff will orientate you to the facility, equipment, programs, and services available as well as etiquette. Let our experienced staff help you explore your goals to establish a program that will start you in the right direction. Whether you are new to exercise or needing to change your routine, our fitness experts will tailor just what you need.
For more information or to book a session contact the Membership Services Desk
250 562 9341
Pricing
Taking the first step can be a challenge, so we have made it easy with our introduction packages! Three sessions will provide you one-on-one support through the first stages of establishing a new routine and tracking progress on your program to set you up for success. Eight sessions will allow individuals the support of two visits per week for a month for those wanting extra support, motivation and tools to help you get your goals met.
| Number of Sessions | Total Price | Price Per Session |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $145 | $48.30 |
Whether you are new to fitness, looking to get back in a healthy routine or perform your best, our experienced trainers will customize your training program to meet and exceed your health and fitness goals. Reach your goals faster through a variety of options and have fun along the way.
| Number of Sessions | Total Price | Price Per Session |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60 | $60 |
| 4 | $228 | $57 |
| 8 | $432 | $54 |
| 12 | $612 | $51 |
Get a personalized work out program from a fitness professional for you and a partner. You’ll enjoy close attention from a fitness expert and a plan that caters to your unique personal goals while you spend time with your partner.
| Number of Sessions | Total Price | Price Per Person Per Session |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $368 | $46 |
| 8 | $672 | $42 |
| 12 | $912 | $38 |
Get a personalized work out program from a fitness professional at an affordable rate by training with a small group. You’ll still enjoy close attention from a fitness expert and a plan that caters to your unique personal goals while you spend time with your partner or friends.
| Number of Sessions | Total Price | Price per person over 3 (max of 6) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | $504 | $168 |
| 8 | $936 | $312 |
| 12 | $1296 | $432 |
Y Thrive
IT’S YOUR TIME TO THRIVE.
What is YThrive? What can I expect?
YThrive is an exercise program that will help you improve your health and physical performance or help you take more control of your life and achieve results. It provides you with the support to get started, the flexibility to do it on your own, results to stay motivated, and the opportunities to connect with others just like you.
Each workout is designed to be 50-minutes in length, and every 90 days you get a new routine and a new set of results to work toward. YThrive has three streams based on your familiarity with fitness and fitness level. The FLEX stream is for a confident exerciser looking to maximize strength and muscle gain, the BOOST stream is for an occasional or active exerciser looking to maintain a healthy weight or lifestyle.; whereas the BALANCE stream is for individuals looking to improve their overall health, increase energy levels and lead a more active lifestyle.
Y Thrive is included for FREE in your membership! Visit the Prince George Family Y to get started today!
Sports & Recreation
Join us for Athletic & Recreational Programs
The YMCA’s wide range of sport and recreational programs will promote healthy and active lifestyles that teach you new skills, get you fit, and maximize the fun! Join us for your favourite or try something new.
Sports Leagues
Dance
Other Programs
To all of our valued participants who take part in our adult recreation programming; classes, drop-in sports, and leagues – We miss you!
We appreciate your patience as we focus on a slow, phased re-opening plan, with health and safety being our number one priority. Although we are not ready to restart these programs yet, we truly can’t wait to see you all again – when it is safe to do so.
Current Sports
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays • 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Prince George Family Y Gymnasium
Tuesdays • 1:30pm–3:30pm
Thursdays • 6:00pm–8:00pm
Prince George Family Y Gymnasium
Current Dance Classes
Swing, jitterbug, jive, rock ‘n’ roll… East Coast Swing has many names but most importantly, it is jump-jivin’ fun! The beginner class will introduce single-step swing, providing students with a bunch of nifty turns, dips, and fun positions to keep you and your partner happy and looking good on the dance floor.
Sundays • September 15th–October 27th • 5:00p.m.–6:00p.m.
Country dancing is an indispensable skill in this community! In this class we teach the fundamentals of Two-Step, including the basic step, turns, combos, and several partner dance positions. This is a beginner class for people with no Two-Step experience or for dancers who need to shake off the rust. Put on your boots and come on down!
Sundays • September 15th–October 27th • 6:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
The Level 2 ECS is a continuation of the beginner class and is aimed at students who are already familiar with single-step East Coast Swing. Here we introduce the triple-step rhythm and tons more fun patterns. East Coast Swing has been our most popular class at the Y for 25+ years and is the most useful and versatile dance for a beginning social dancer.
Sundays • November 3rd–December 8th • 5:00p.m.–6:00p.m.
Level 2 Two-Step is a continuation of the beginner two-step class. Country dancing is an indispensable skill in this community! In this class we will review the skills learned in the beginner class, with the introduction of some new positions and patterns to keep you and your partner moving.
Sundays • November 3rd–December 8th • 6:00p.m.–7:00p.m.
Fitness Certifications
Are you interested in teaching fitness?
The YMCA offers a variety of courses designed to provide you the knowledge necessary to teach fitness classes or offer your services as a personal trainer. Following completion, you will be recognized to teach within the YMCA as well as other organizations with our well-established credentials. Fitness is the first step to get you there.
Those applying to attend these courses must have 50+ hours experience exercising personally. 100% participation in self-directed and classroom activities is mandatory.
Group strength certification is for those wanting to teach boot camp, barbell classes or any group fitness classes using resistance training. You will learn all the anatomy, physiology as well as class structure and teaching techniques. The course is covered using a combination of self-directed learning and classroom setting with opportunities for apprenticeship.
YMCA Personal Training is for those who wish to provide fitness advice and coaching to individuals and small groups. Through a combination of self-directed learning and classroom activities, you will learn anatomy, physiology, exercise variations and training principle. Activities will include talking to people about healthy eating, building rapport, motivation and helping people make a lifestyle change.
At the YMCA, we are proud to be a leader in the health and fitness industry. We are committed to serving our communities with a variety of options for health by providing professional development opportunities for our fitness professionals. Each spring, we open our doors to fitness professionals from the region as we welcome leaders in fitness for two-days of training, learning, and networking.
Please note that Fitness Certification classes are on hold at this time, to protect the health and safety of our community.
We appreciate your patience as we focus on a slow, phased re-opening plan, with health and safety being our number one priority. Although we are not ready to restart these programs yet, we truly can’t wait to see you all again – when it is safe to do so.
Y@HOME+
We’re excited to launch a new virtual YMCA experience, free for YMCA members!
Through a collaboration of YMCA Associations across Canada working together, Y@HOME+ was created to bring a new and exciting virtual YMCA to our members and communities. Y@HOME+ includes access to hundreds of programming and services you can do both at home and at your YMCA. Your entire family will find something they’ll love!
- 30+ Live Fitness Classes Every Week including Yoga, YMCA Arriba, YMCA Barre, TotalFit and Bootcamp.
- 200+ On-demand Fitness Videos different workouts for all fitness levels and ages (including kids and youth!) to get active anytime, anywhere.
- Workout and Coaching Programs including instructional videos and workout cards that lead you through exercise routines you can do at the YMCA.
- Fitness Challenges for different levels of fitness to keep you motivated.
- Kids and Family Activities including arts & crafts, sing-along songs and camp activities
- Wellness and Health Programs including meditation, leadership development and diabetes prevention
Y@HOME+ is included in membership at the Prince George Family Y. Follow these steps below to sign up!
- Contact Membership Services at myymca@nbc.ymca.ca for your unique discount code that will provide you with free access.
- Sign up for an account at ymcahome.ca/member
- Create your login and enter your unique discount code.
For more information about Y@HOME+, read the FAQs.
Cardio Classes
Our cardio classes range from low to high impact and intensity to provide every fitness level with a fun and effective way to stay fit and healthy!
Aerobics
Engage the entire body in a combination of movements that will challenge both your range of motion and cardiovascular health- plus you’ll have just as much fun as you did in the 80s!
Bosu
A fun full-body work out! Using the Bosu recruits numerous core and stabilizing muscles to balance. Burn more calories than a traditional workout. The class uses a variety of dumbbells, barbells, and resistance bands and is suitable for beginners to advanced fitness levels.
Cardio Box
A high-energy cardio class that incorporates various martial arts movements and athletic drills in a non-contact program. Punch, kick and skip your way to your best fitness.
Cycle Fit
An energetic and powerful ride on our indoor cycling bikes, filled with a combination of drills which include hills, intervals and time trials.
Pound
An energizing, toning, and rockin’ workout in which participants use drumming to become a part of the music to sweat and sculpt!
Step
An upbeat choreographed cardio class that uses a step for high impact to sculpt while you sweat.
Latin Dance Cardio
Join us for a fun dance fitness class and learn the basics of the Merengue, Cha-Cha, Samba, Mambo and Salsa. Improve your cardio ability, muscle strength and balance while dancing to fabulous music with friends.
Lunch Power Walk
Are you ready to start walking? Walking is one of the easiest forms of exercise. All you need is a good pair of shoes, comfortable clothing, and great company.
Power walking is for everybody whether you are a beginner or an elite athlete and has everything you need to keep you fit, strong and healthy. It is simple and enjoyable!!
Strength Classes
We have a strength training option for every body and fitness level to increase your strength and endurance, sculpt and tone your muscles and rev your metabolism.
Body Fit
A complete full body workout using weights to focus on strength, including some calisthenics, core, and cardio. Powerful and dynamic, improve your tone and challenge yourself to progress at any fitness level. Designed to efficiently and effectively work all muscles.
Bootcamp
A total body interval workout with a variety of strength, interval, MET, HIIT and TRX/RIP to rev your metabolism and condition your entire body.
Core Fit
A fabulous workout designed to target and strengthen your core, lower back, and more. Start by focusing on full body core exercises to challenge your strength, coordination and flexibility to develop better balance and improve functional movement. Then finish with common yoga and Pilates exercises to stretch, relax and release tension, all in one unique class. For all fitness levels.
Fusion Sculpt
A complete body blend of Fusion and strength exercises using a combination of equipment and body weight to focus on strengthening and sculpting stabilizing muscles.
Muscle Fit
A motivating combination of traditional barbell training exercises matched to top hit music to create a fun and efficient way to strength train. You’ve never had this much fun lifting weights!
Strength and Stretch
Join us for an entry level strength class using everything from bands, weights, bars and your own body weight to build muscle and know-how, followed by a fabuolous stretch, fusion style.
Strong by Zumba
High-intensity training, syncing music and strength moves, delivering an effective, total body workout. Music is the driving force to work hard and see results. Strong provides an intensity progression system; biomechanics and movement fundamentals are applied for injury prevention.
TRX Suspension Training
A core engaging alternative to traditional strength training- TRX is a total-body workout that will strengthen all major muscles while giving the best core training your abs have ever seen!
Dance Classes
Our dance classes are full of energy, encouragement and fun! Groove, hustle, boogie and laugh your way to fit!
Belly Dance
Whether you are new to this art form or have danced for years, belly dancing enhances weight-transfer and balance, improves grace and posture, and is downright FUN! It can also be quite a workout and can look very exotic. So grab a hip scarf and come shimmy with Irina, meet fun-loving folks, and most importantly have fun through Wiggles & Giggles!
Bolly X
A Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with music from around the world. We embody the infectious energy, expression, and movement of Bollywood.
Zumba
A high-energy, Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that will have you addicted! Dance away the calories and let loose!
Y – Barre
A unique muscle conditioning class that uses the ballet bar to build self-awareness, tone, and balance, just like a dancer.
Yoga and Stretch Classes*
Yoga practice creates balance in both the mind and body, revitalizing your spirit while building breathing, strength, and flexibility.
Fusion
A dynamic unity of Pilates and yoga designed to challenge, strengthen and stabilize your core and increase vitality.
Hatha Yoga
A gentle introduction to classic postures, breathing, and relaxation.
Stretch & Relax
Join a soothing atmosphere devoted to releasing tight muscles as well as focusing on relaxing through breathing. Together we will find relaxation of your mind and body.
Tai Chi
Yoga
A basic foundation and peaceful approach to improving strength and flexibility.
Yoga Fit
Fitness Yoga is about exploring your limits physically and mentally, working all parts of your body equally to create balance that will compliment other activities of daily life.
Restorative Yoga (R)
A gentle practice for those with chronic pain, injury or illness to allow deep breathing, deep cleansing and rejuvenation.
Mindful Yoga
A calming, mindful attention to breath, embodied awareness and yoga movement to help with chronic tightness, stress resilience and emotional regulation.
Yoga for Everybody
A modified journey through poses for maturing bodies to strengthen, stretch and range of motion, including a fifteen-minute Pranayama.
Embodied Awareness Yoga
Restore Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a wonderful practice to restore depleted nervous systems. Body scan, breath work, fascial tissue massage with ball work, and restorative yoga. Accessible to everyone.
*Please bring a personal Yoga mat
Express Classes
An array of faced-paced and high-intensity classes designed for an efficient, total body workout.
High Intensity Interval Training
High-intensity interval training, is a training technique in which you give all-out, one hundred percent effort through quick, intense bursts of exercise, followed by short, sometimes active, recovery periods.
Interval Sculpt
A high-intensity boot camp interval training that alternates cardio and strength using a variety of equipment, including body weight, bands, toning balls and free weights to sculpt all muscle groups in a short amount of time!
Super Circuit
An interval-based circuit method of cardio and strength that utilizes cycle bikes, machines every muscle group for an efficient tone and sweat!
Cardio Express
Sweat your way to a better day with this 30 minute, fun, calorie burning cardio workout incorporating a variety of athletic drills.
Lunch Crunch
A powerful fusion of core and lower body designed to tone and build muscle with enough time to make it back to the office!
Fitness On Demand Classes (FOD)
Fitness On Demand is virtual fitness held in our All-Purpose Room. Classes will be lead via a projector and screen during time slots where live classes are not scheduled.
Senior Fitness Classes
Fitness classes designed for senior citizens as a fun and effective way to stay fit and healthy.
Senior Fit
Celebrate movement in a fun and supportive environment that is designed to increase strength, vitality and connection with others. This program is designed to provide a gentle progression of low risk exercise to those with arthritis, osteoporosis or adapting to chronic disorders. All participants must receive medical clearance to a gentle exercise program prior to involvement.
Seniors and Weights
This class is uniquely designed for individuals 55 years+ to allow discovery of muscle groups through both classroom and practical learning so that participants are able to build their own fitness program, custom to their own bodies and needs.
Gentle Fit for Seniors
A gentle paced alternative to our Senior Fit classes for those older adults that are just starting out or coming back to fitness. It will include simple aerobic activity followed by strength, range of motion, balance work and stretching. This program is designed to provide a gentle progression of low risk exercise to those with arthritis, osteoporosis or adapting to chronic disorders. All participants must receive medical clearance to a gentle exercise program prior to involvement.
