KHSC Fitness Centres

The fitness centres are accessible to current KHSC staff and volunteers who have purchased an annual membership.

The Fitness Centres are open 24 hours per day with swipe access to all members in good standing. Each member is required to pay an annual $65 membership fee which can be paid by an e-transfer to KGHAccRec@KingstonHSC.ca and complete the KHSC wavier and PAR-Q forms (attached below.) You can submit your completed forms by dropping them at OHSW department (Armstrong 1 at KGH Site and Mary Alice 2 at HDH Site) or email them to OHSW at KHSCOccupationalHealthSafety@kingstonhsc.ca

HDH Site Fitness Centre (Mary Alice 1) is fitted with a variety of exercise equipment (both cardiovascular and strength), body bars, weights, steps, and bands and fitness balls, with change rooms also available. It can accommodate approximately 25 staff at a time.

KGH Site Fitness Centre (Connell 8) has brand new cardio equipment (spin bikes, elliptical, recumbent bikes, treadmill and an upright bike) a dumbbell rack with weights from 5 to 30 pounds, yoga mats, resistance bands, kettlebells etc. The KGH space is small and will accommodate a maximum of 8-9 staff at a given time.

Your membership gives you access to both KHSC fitness centres and associated locker rooms. For more information about purchasing a membership, email the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness office. Suggestions about the fitness centres or equipment you would like to see can be sent to KHSCOccupationalHealthSafety@KingstonHSC.ca

Health & Fitness Initiatives at KHSC

Stay tuned to the KHSC Events Calendar to find out what other fitness initiatives are underway including on-site fitness classes. To sign up for a fitness class, participants are required to complete the Waiver & Release of Liability Form, and PAR-Q Questionnaire.

Simple Steps You Can Take to Get Active

The connection between physical activity and health is well established. But being active doesn't have to mean joining a gym or an exercise class. There are simple ways to increase your physical activity and improve both your physical and mental well-being. Here are some examples:

  • Take 15 minutes at lunch to go for a walk – it will benefit your body, clear your head and help to relieve stress.
  • Take a few minutes to stretch between meetings.
  • Say no to the elevator and take the stairs instead.
  • Don't worry about parking, ride your bike or walk to work.

Getting Started

Want to get active but not sure where to begin? Start by checking your readiness for fitness by completing the on-line Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+) to rule out any underlying health conditions that could worsen with exercise, a PDF version is also available.

Learn why active living is vital to your health and how you and your family can replace sedentary activities with more active and healthier choices every day in the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults. A PDF version is also available for all ages and stages of life.

 Exercise Toolkit

  • Use the Heart Rate Calculator to see if you're getting the most out of your exercise.
  • Videos - tips on reducing stress and being active without going to a gym.
  • Visit Spark People for videos on cardio, strength training, yoga & Pilates, ab routines, upper and lower body exercises, and stretching.

The City of Kingston offers parks, trails, running/cycling paths, and other ways for you and your family to be active.

Corporate Gym Memberships

Corporate Gym Memberships are available to all KHSC employees making it more affordable to achieve and maintain an active and fit lifestyle. For more information contact KHSC Occupational Health, Safety and Wellness at the extension 4389.

KHSC Staff are now entitled to a 20% discount off the Annual Wellness Memberships offered by the City of Kingston for use at the Artillery Park Aquatic Centre, Invista Fitness & Wellness Centre, or both.

Services: a membership at the Invista Fitness & Wellness Centre provides access to the cardio and weight room. Artillery Park Aquatics Centre allows access to their 15-meter leisure pool as well as their 25-meter Vicki Keith Pool with 6 lanes and a diving board and their dry sauna.

 KHSC Staff are entitled to a no enrollment free with Curves along with a 10% discount when signing up for a full year. Services: One-on-one coaching to help create a personal menu to allow you to reach your weight loss goals.

 Discounted membership available at Omega Fit Club – Monthly membership of $35 plus applicable taxes.

Services: 24-hour fitness centre with over 10,000 sq. feet of space with a mix of free weights, machines, cardio equipment and open turf areas. Personal training is also available, from boxing to boot camps, to 1-on-1 sessions or partner workouts.

 KHSC employees receive a 30% discount on all membership options at Goodlife Fitness along with a $0 joining fee. Included in the corporate partnership is the ability to add one family member to your plan. Stop by a GoodLife Fitness and get registered today! Or Register Online.(link is external) Visit the GoodLife Fitness website(link is external) for more information about their facilities, classes and locations. Check out the latest news and updates on healthy living, fitness and nutrition advise, success stories and upcoming events on the GoodLife Blog(link is external). Please see flyer(link is external) and FAQ(link is external) for more information. 

Services: Goodlife offers a range of services from access to their cardio and weights facilities to personal training, hot yoga, group cycling, group fitness, and virtual fitness classes.

 KHSC Employees are eligible for a membership at Queens Athletics & Recreation Centre (ARC) for a discounted rate of $45.83 plus taxes per month. Just bring your employee ID to sign up.

Services: the ARC offers access to their fitness facility, and for an additional cost, unlimited access to in-person group fitness classes.

As associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, preventative medicine is a key interest of Dr. Mike Evans'. Watch his video 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single most important thing you can do for your health, a compelling yet simple message on what you can do to improve your health.