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Active Living provides health & fitness programs and facilities for the UCalgary campus and surround

Active Living is part of the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary. We offer a huge variety of fitness and health programs for children, youth and adults. Our facilities include: fitness centre, aquatic centre, racquet centre, gymnastics centre, outdoor centre, bouldering & climbing wall and The Olympic Oval

04/10/2026

🚨 ACTIVE LIVING SCAVENGER HUNT 🚨

We’ve hidden 3 slips across 3 different Active Living treadmill desk locations on campus (1 per location) 👀

Be the first to find one and you could win a pair of AirPods 4, perfect for locking in while you walk and study.

How it works:
🚶Find a hidden slip at one of the Active Living treadmill desk locations
🤳 Hop on, start walking, and show us how you study in motion - snap a selfie or video and DM it to
🪪 Bring your slip + UCID and show your DM at Active Living Client Services (KNA 104) to claim your AirPods 4

Open to everyone!
Limit: 1 prize per person

3 locations. 3 slips. 3 winners. 3 AirPods 4s.

Get ready!!

Scavenger Hunt starts Monday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
Prizes must be claimed by Friday, April 17 at Active Living Client Services (KNA 104)

04/07/2026

New to pickleball? This is your sign to start 🏓

Our Learn to Play session is the perfect intro if you’re just getting started. We’ll cover the basics: rules, scoring, and simple techniques so you can step on the court with confidence.

📅 Learn to Play (1-day sessions):
May 4, 9, 11
June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17

Once you’ve got the basics down, keep it going with our Introduction/Beginner Pickleball lessons and continue building your skills week by week.

📅 4-week sessions:
May 6 – May 27
June 1 – June 22

Led by certified instructors, these sessions are all about learning, improving, and having fun along the way!

Ready to give it a try? Check out the link in our bio to register!

03/16/2026

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week 💙

Across campus, events are taking place to recognize and celebrate the unique strengths, skills, and talents of neurodivergent individuals.

At Active Living, we’re proud to support an inclusive campus through spaces designed for a variety of needs including our Sensory Friendly Open Workout Time in the Research Exercise Centre (KNB190).

Offered Mondays and Wednesdays at select hours, this dedicated workout space provides a calmer environment for students who experience sensory sensitivities.

What to expect:
✔️ Closed workout space
✔️ Consistent, soft lighting
✔️ No music (headphones only)
✔️ Low maximum capacity
✔️ Drop-free zone strictly enforced

This exclusive space is available for students.

Want to learn more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week and other campus resources? Stop by the Life Design Hub (MSC 171) today to connect and explore events happening throughout the week.

02/27/2026

All jokes aside, a comfortable training environment starts with shared responsibility!

🫧We are committed to doing our part:
• Airflow is operating at optimal capacity
• Equipment is cleaned regularly by staff
• Disinfectant and cleaning cloths are available for members to use

🧼We ask all members to do theirs:
• Arrive clean with fresh clothes
• Wear deodorant
• Wipe down equipment after use

Please also remember that the university maintains a scent-free policy.

Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful, welcoming space for everyone.

Disclaimer: The protocol depicted in this video is fictional and used for satirical purposes.

02/09/2026

Students, this space is for you!🫵

Designed for functional fitness and circuit workouts, you can access the Gold Fitness Alcove through the Gold Gym during open gym times.

Make sure to stop by Client Services to get a wristband and check the drop-in schedule online before using the space.

01/12/2026

❄️ New group fitness offerings are coming this winter!

Swipe to explore what’s new ➡️
Browse the full schedule and register on the Active Living website.

12/15/2025

Huge shoutout to our Fall Intramurals champions 🏆👏

Swipe the post to congratulate all teams and athletes who showed up, played hard, and brought the energy all term!

Ready for the next season? Winter Intramurals registration is open ❄️

Sign up with your team or join as an individual - see link in bio.

12/08/2025

💘Make sure your footwear is a match before going into the Fitness Centre!

Clean, closed-toed footwear must always be worn when working out at the Fitness Centre. Please don’t remove your shoes or try to exercise in socks or barefoot.

All users of the facility must follow and abide by the footwear policies to be allowed into the Fitness Centre, which are in place to ensure the safety of our users, cleanliness of our facilities, and longevity of our equipment.

Still not sure if your footwear is appropriate as a gym attire? Talk to the front desk staff before your visit.

11/24/2025

🎄Take a break from studying, get moving, and stay festive!

From December 8 to 19, Active Living is offering holiday-themed group fitness classes! $10 per drop-in class.

Bring a non-perishable food donation for the SU Campus Food Bank to class and jingle your way into a chance to win an Active Living Prize Pack, packed with swag and a 20% discount for your winter session registration. Every donation gives you an extra entry! The draw will take place at the last class on December 19 and the winner will be contacted.

🔗For more information or to register, go to the Active Living website. See link in bio!

11/17/2025

❄️Winter programs registration is here!

Swipe for key dates and get ready to plan your season.

🔗Register on the Active Living website. Link in bio.

10/03/2025

💥 Fridays are for fighters!

Led by Christina, a former international Muay Thai kickboxer, Knockout Strength packs 50 minutes of heavy bag rounds + full-body strength training to help you punch harder, lift stronger, and push your limits.

📅 Fridays | 12:05 PM

For more information and to register go to the Active Living website - see link in bio.

Address

2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB
T2N1N4

Website

http://ucalgary.ca/activeliving

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