UBC BODYWORKS
School of Kinesiology

Thanksgiving Long Weekend Hours of Operation

BodyWorks will be open with NO Fitness Classes on Saturday October 12 and Sunday October 13 and CLOSED on Monday October 14, 2019. 

Student, Staff, and Faculty Discount Drop-in

Did you know BodyWorks Fitness Centre offers a $3 Fitness Centre Drop-in? From 1:00-4:00pm Monday to Friday UBC Student, Staff, and Faculty can use BodyWorks Fitness Centre for only $3.00 with a valid UBC ID

Meet our BodyWorks Staff 

Ben is in his fourth year of Kinesiology, and has been working at BodyWorks since January 2019. He currently teaches Community Fit and has recently started working as a personal trainer. During his free time he enjoys playing golf, volleyball, snowboarding, and reading.

When he’s working behind the desk feel free to come say hello and ask him your fitness questions or let him know if you’re interested in personal training!

Participate in a Study on Exercise 

Participate in research and get entered to win one of six $50 gift certificates!

Colin Wierts, a PhD student in the Kinesiology department, is currently recruiting participants for his PhD research examining people’s different experiences with exercise. The study involves completing a web-based questionnaire two times over the course of four weeks. Questionnaire completion will take approximately 15-25 minutes at Time 1 and approximately 5-15 minutes at Time 2. If you would like to participate, contact Colin at colin.wierts@ubc.ca.

UBC Community Events

On October 19 & 20, 2019 UBC will be hosting its annual Apple Festival. Come explore the different variety of apples, cooking tips, and other activities. For more information take a look here.

BodyWorks Healthy Tip

When you’re exposed to bright lights in the evening, it can disrupt your body’s melatonin production – the hormone that makes you feel sleepy. If you have trouble falling asleep or don’t feel rested after a full night’s sleep, try avoiding bright lights and electronic screens for 1-2 hours before bed. Keep up the habit, and you can help your body learn to associate the evening with sleep, leading to regular melatonin production and helping you establish a healthy sleep routine.

If there are any questions, please give us a call at 604-822-0207 or kin.outreach@ubc.ca

Website: outreach.kin.ubc.ca/bodyworks/
Email: kin.outreach@ubc.ca
Tel: 604-822-0207
Address: 6108 Thunderbird Boulevard, Unit 1
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z3