Times Colonist

GET ACTIVE in the Westshore

SOME INSPIRATIO­NTO SUPPORTYOU­R NEWYEAR’S RESOLUTION­STO KEEP FIT

- BY JULIE LAWLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WESTSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

I don’t know about you, but as I hear reports of freezing temperatur­es east of us, I feel a lot of gratitude to be living on the West Coast — where flowers are pretty much in bloom 12 months of the year. Days are getting longer in February and there’s lots to explore in the WestShore — both inside and out.

If you need some inspiratio­n to support your NewYear’s resolution to keep fit, there is a whole variety of options available. One of these — SPINCO Westshore — just celebrated its’ grand opening on Feb. 2. SPINCO offers structured, full-body spin classes designed to strengthen the body, energize the mind and feed the soul. You’ll find them at 750 Goldstream Ave., Check out the wide range of class schedules at: spinco.ca

Interested in getting a great workout, but prefer to do it on your own time rather than commit to a class schedule? 9Round Langford at 113-693 Hoffman Ave. may be what you’re looking for. With no class schedule, 9Round Langford offers a customized, full body workout with a trainer for every session.You can find out more at: 9roundfitn­ess.ca

For those who prefer a more do-it-yourself approach, check out Fitness Experience at 880 Attree Ave. With two locations on Vancouver Island, four in Alberta and two in Winnipeg, Fitness Experience prides itself as being Western Canada’s premier start-tofinish fitness equipment sales and service provider.”Go to: fitnessexp­erience.ca to learn about the range of products available.

TheYMCA-YWCA Westhills has been a hit with families since it opened up in 2016. The go-to option is the two waterslide­s, but that’s only the beginning. T Y also offers lessons, fitness classes and facilities, and child and teen programs.TheY is well-known for its outdoor education — check out everything they offer at: vancouveri­slandy.com

Last, but certainly not least, is West Shore Parks and Recreation, located in Colwood, known and loved for its many offerings, including swimming, skating, spring break camps, adult classes, chip trails and tennis courts. Their January to April registrati­on guide has been out since December. Learn more at: westshorer­ecreation.ca For info on these and other WestShore businesses, visit: westshore.bc.ca. Phone: 250-478-1130.

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