Welcome to UBC Recreation Fitness & Classes

UBC Fitness Programs are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the UBC Community. We have two fitness facilities: The BirdCoop Fitness Centre and the ARC Fitness Centre. These facilities offer gym memberships, Women (Trans Women Welcome) & Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary (2STNB) fitness hours, climbing cave, a variety of fitness classes, as well as personal training for individuals of all fitness levels. 

What’s New?

Save 15% on Personal Training in February

February 1, 2025

In celebration of Move UBC Month, enjoy 15% off 6 & 12 packages of Personal Training sessions during the month of February!


Bouldering Competition | Jan 31

January 21, 2025

Come test your bouldering skills at the Boulder Competition on Friday, January 31! There will be up to 4 climbers in each 1-hour time slot; so plan to climb with your friends and have fun!


Free Week | Jan 6 – 12, 2025

January 1, 2025

Free Week is back January 6 – 12, 2025! Try over 80 FREE classes open to all Students, Staff & Faculty, and the public.


Save on Your Fitness Journey with Free Week

December 24, 2024

Try beginner-friendly classes for free during UBC Recreation’s Free Week, and when you’re ready to register, enjoy 10% off! Offer ends January 13!


What’s Happening at Rec this January?

December 20, 2024

Start 2025 with UBC Recreation! Here’s a breakdown of everything happening at Rec this January!