Fitness Classes

In-person group fitness classes are temporarily suspended due to recent provincial health regulations. Our centres remain open, and we continue to offer a variety of virtual options. Learn more

Are group fitness and health promotion classes available?

The most recent Health Order from the Province of British Columbia includes a mandatory, industry-wide cancellation of adult group physical activities until April 19th. All in-person group fitness classes at the Downtown Y, H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, and Kelowna Family Y have been temporarily suspended.
 
We will continue to offer a variety of virtual health offerings to assist members in achieving their health goals, including:

For Health Promotion classes, please contact our Health Promotion supervisors for more information: adriane.long@ymcaokanagan.ca at the Kelowna Family Y or alyssa.jackson@ymcaokanagan.ca at H2O.

Are aquatic fitness classes being offered?

Based on the most recent Provincial Health Order and BCCDC Guidelines released for the safe operation of group fitness classes in BC, our aquatic fitness classes will continue to be temporarily suspended until further notice. Please continue to monitor our website for updates. We cannot wait to offer these classes again in the future when it is deemed safe to do so.

I cannot get on the virtual class I registered for. Why?

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with some virtual classes which may be affecting your experience. We are working hard to resolve these issues. We hope you will continue to join us for these sessions and that you next class runs smoothly! It is our goal to resolve these issues soon.

To optimize your virtual class experience, please also ensure the following:

  • Your browser and device you're using are updated with the latest versions of their software. (The ideal browser to use is Google Chrome, but Safari will also work.)
  • You've restarted your device prior to joining the virtual class
  • You've gone into your settings and have cleared your cookies and cache
  • You've turned off any pop-up blockers
  • You're connected to a stable wifi/internet source that is the fastest speed available to you.
  • You've considered plugging in a speaker or using wireless headphones for better sound quality
  • You aren't trying to speak to the instructor via your microphone throughout the class

I have signed up for a virtual class but I don’t know how to access it. I didn’t get a link.

Regardless of when you sign up for a virtual class, your link to the class will arrive in your inbox (check junk mail if not in inbox) 30 mins before the class starts. If you sign up within 30 mins before the class starts, the link will be sent to you immediately.