Recreation at Home-Virtual Activities

Stay Active, Play Safe, Stay Safe!

Langley City's Recreation Department has put together a list of resources (videos and links) for the community to help you stay active, stay healthy, stay engaged, and stay connected while at home.

Active Aging

 

Langley City Fitness staff are missing you!  Some of your favorite instructors have put together workouts for you to do at home so you can keep your body moving and spirits high. If you are new to fitness or have been ill or injured please complete Par Q+ fitness assessment before you exercise.

If you answered NO to all of the questions in the Par Q+ fitness assessment, you are cleared for physical activity.

  • Delay becoming more active if: You have a temporary illness such as a cold or fever; it is best to wait until you feel better.
  • If you are pregnant - talk to your health care practitioner before becoming more physically active.
  • If your health changes talk to your doctor before continuing with any physical activity program.
  • You are encouraged to start slowly and build up gradually - 20 to 60 minutes of low to moderate intensity exercise, 3-5 days per week including aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise
  • As you progress, you should aim to accumulate 150 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity per week. 
  • We encourage you to complete this form at least once a year to ensure that you are prepared for physical activity, and please modify any of these online fitness classes to meet your own personal fitness levels, drink lots of water, have fun and stay safe!

If you answered YES to one or more of the questions in the Par Q+ fitness assessment about your medical condition you should seek further information before becoming more physically active please visit a medical professional and obtain clearance to exercise.

 

Instructor Led Fitness Videos

Gentle-Fit
A low impact class focusing on building endurance, strength, flexibility and coordination.  Participate in cardio and strength exercises using a chair for balance. Equipment recommended: chair, resistance band and light weights. Please Note:  all exercises can be modified to be done without the use of equipment
Video length: 39:15 minutes
Low impact; Low intensity
Instructor:  Amber

Gentle-Fit
A low impact class focusing on building endurance, strength, flexibility and coordination.  Participate in cardio and strength exercises using a chair for balance. Equipment recommended: chair, resistance band and light weights. Please Note:  all exercises can be modified to be done without the use of equipment
Video length: 34:10 minutes.
Low impact; Low intensity
Instructor:  Sue

Gentle-Abs
Using a variety of bodyweight exercises, participants will work to strengthen the core while improving posture, flexibility and balance.  Floor work is included; participants must be comfortable getting to and from the floor.  Equipment recommended:  mat 
Video length: 13:58 minutes.
Low impact; Low intensity
Instructor:  Sue

Chair Yoga 
Using a chair for balance or to do seated exercises, this class will take you through a variety of yoga poses to strengthen your core, improve your posture and increase your flexibility.  Equipment recommended:  chair, mat 
Video length: 34:37
Non-impact; Low intensity
Instructor:  Bonny

Fitness Related Links 

Arts

 

The benefits of art for all ages are many and include problem-solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection, and understanding.

Instructor Lead Arts and Crafts

 

Button Tree Craft
Paint away with Georgia and learn to create a button tree craft
Video length: 9:30 minutes
Teacher:  Georgia

How to Make Playdough
Join Miss Susie in creating this easy homemade playdoh! Recipe included!
Video length: 8:42 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Susie

Hand Flowers
Join Miss Crystelle and her special guest to create a fun craft at home using some basic supplies that hopefully you will be able find around the house.

Video length: 3:38 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

 

 

Arts and Crafts Related Links

Events

Due to the current situation we are unable to invite you to any public events, however we can help keep you engaged by providing links to online events taking place, and other links to shows you can watch from home.

 

Check out these virtual events and shows, available online for free:

 

Canadian National Arts Centre - #CanadaPerforms
Watch professional Canadian artists and professionally published authors for their online performances. Discover the multiple livestreams that are available daily.

Cirque Du Soleil - CirqueConnect
Your access to Cirque du Soeil content, all in one place. Cirque is offering 60 minute specials, with regularly scheduled new releases, kids content, and more.

Disney Parks - Magic Happens Parade
Disney wants to bring a little joy, a little fun and, yes, a little magic into your lives right now. So to help make that happen, they are sharing with you the newest Disneyland Park Parade.

Science World - Online Films
Lower the blinds, shut the curtains, and watch some of your favourite Science Theatre Shows and Omnimax Films at home.

Science World - Science Surprises Show
There's no end to the variety of amazing and education live-science demonstrations. For the first time, Science World has brought their favourite demos online.

 

Fitness

Langley City Fitness staff are missing you!  Some of your favorite instructors have put together workouts for you to do at home so you can keep your body moving and spirits high.  If you are new to fitness or have been ill or injured please complete Par Q+ fitness assessment before you exercise.

If you answered NO to all of the questions in the Par Q+ fitness assessment, you are cleared for physical activity.

  • Delay becoming more active if: You have a temporary illness such as a cold or fever; it is best to wait until you feel better.
  • If you are pregnant - talk to your health care practitioner before becoming more physically active.
  • If your health changes talk to your doctor before continuing with any physical activity program.
  • You are encouraged to start slowly and build up gradually - 20 to 60 minutes of low to moderate intensity exercise, 3-5 days per week including aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise
  • As you progress, you should aim to accumulate 150 minutes or more of moderate intensity physical activity per week. 
  • We encourage you to complete this form at least once a year to ensure that you are prepared for physical activity, and please modify any of these online fitness classes to meet your own personal fitness levels, drink lots of water, have fun and stay safe!

If you answered YES to one or more of the questions in the Par Q+ fitness assessment about your medical condition you should seek further information before becoming more physically active please visit a medical professional and obtain clearance to exercise.

 

Instructor Led Fitness Videos

Body Sculpt
A total body workout designed to build strength, add definition and increase your lean muscle mass.  Using a combination of bodyweight exercises, cardio intervals and toning equipment you will transform the shape of your body!  May include floor work; participants should be comfortable getting to and from the floor.  Equipment recommended:  dumbbells, resistance band, mat. Please Note:  all exercises can be modified to be done without the use of equipment. 
Video length: 43:35 minutes
Moderate impact; High intensity
Instructor:  Lynn

Bootcamp
A challenging work-out using a variety of circuits to include every fitness component- cardio, strength, and endurance.  Bodyweight exercises combined with weights and resistance bands will have you sweating and smiling at the same time!  Equipment recommended:  dumbbells (one light set, one heavy set), resistance band, mat.
Video length: 42:09 minutes
High impact; High intensity
Instructor:  Tracy

Cardio Combo
Cardio exercises combined with light strength and toning exercises. This class aims to get your heart-rate up to burn calories through fun cardio exercises and increase your muscle tone and flexibility by including body weight exercises and stretching exercises.  Class includes floor work; participants must be comfortable getting to and from the floor.  Equipment recommended: light weights, resistance band, step, mat.  
Please Note:  all exercises can be modified to be done without the use of equipment.
Video length: 46:20 minutes
Moderate impact; Moderate intensity
Instructor:  Amber

Gentle Fit
A low impact class focusing on building endurance, strength, flexibility and coordination.  Participate in cardio and strength exercises using a chair for balance. Equipment recommended: chair, resistance band and light weights. No floor work. 
Please Note:  all exercises can be modified to be done without the use of equipment.
Video length: 39:15 minutes
Low impact; Low intensity
Instructor:  Amber

Power Yoga
This dynamic, flowing practice combines strength, flexibility, balance and endurance.  Moving through a variety of Yoga poses at a faster pace than traditional Yoga, this practice will burn calories, increase muscle strength and endurance while also work on improving your flexibility and posture.  Recommended for those with previous Yoga experience.
Video length: 48:21 minutes
Low impact; Moderate intensity
Instructor:  Lynn

Rest & Restore Yoga
Unwind and retrieve peace of mind!  Enjoy slow, passive stretching for extended periods of time combined with centered breathing to calm the mind and body. No yoga experience needed.  Participants must be comfortable with floor work.  Equipment recommended:  mat, blanket.
Video length: 26:55 minutes
Non- impact; Low intensity
Instructor: Tracy

 

Fit For Life
This program is designed to increase your strength, endurance and balance through body weight and coordination exercises.  Light cardio is included to increase your stamina and help maintain your ability to continue with everyday life. This program is designed for beginners and is ideal for those dealing with Osteoporosis or other bone density issues.  Participants must be mobile and comfortable getting to and from the floor.  Recommended equipment:  light weights, mat.
Video length: 48:54
Low- impact; Low intensity
Instructor: Bonny

 

Pilates
Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance.  Balance exercises combined with prolonged stretching will help improve your Core strength, tone your body and improve flexibility.  Participants must be comfortable getting to and from the floor.  Recommended equipment:  mat.
Video length: coming soon!
Low- impact; Moderate intensity
Instructor: Lisa

 

Hatha Yoga- Beginners
This program will take you through the basic Yoga poses in a slow, methodical manner.  Hatha Yoga incorporates breathing exercises with basic yoga poses to improve your flexibility, posture and CORE strength.  Participants must be comfortable getting to and from the floor.  Recommended equipment: mat.
Video length: coming soon!
Low- impact; Low intensity
Instructor: Lisa

 

 

Fitness Related Links

  • ParticipACTION App

    From custom indoor workout videos, to tips and tricks to get active in your own backyard or living room to a dedicated At Home Activity content stream with fun ways to break up sedentary behaviour, the ParticipACTION app is your go-to source for motivational content to help you stay active and healthy.

    Start now by opening the app and checking out the At Home Activity category found on the search screen

Fraser Valley Regional Library

All FVRL locations are closed until further notice. Our online content is available 24/7; membership card is required.

Want to access the Fraser Valley Regional Librarys Digital content, but don't have a membership card. Register today online - FVRL eCard Registration

 

Already have a FVRL card. Click the links below to access all of their digital content

Kids Activities

Instructor Lead Preschool Videos

Interactive and Felt Story

These stories are more than just reading. Listen and interact with the teacher.

Felt Story: 5 Green Speckled Frogs
Count along Miss Crystelle in this felt story
Video length: 2:03 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

Felt Story: Little Pig
Join Miss Crystelle and try to find the little pig
Video length: 1:46 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

Felt Story: Spotted Lady Bug
Spotted Lady Bug, What do you see?
Can you see what the lady bug sees? Listen to Miss Susie in this Lady Bug Felt Story
Video length: 2:36 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Susie

Story Time: Green Eggs & Ham and The Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly
Listen and read along with Miss Susie in this classic Dr. Seuss story and wait till the end for a surprise visit!
Video length: 13:23 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Susie

Story Time: Pete the Cat I Love my White Shoes
Listen and read along with Miss Crystelle in this story time
Video length: 3:11 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

Visual Story: The Green Grass Grows All Around
Listen, watch and sing-a-long while watching the green grass grow.
Video length: 2:41
Teacher: Miss Susie

 

Music and Movement

There are many benefits of musics and movement for preschoolers. Music and dance engages the brain, it helps cultivate communication skills, allows kids to express themselves, helps foster physical skills and contribute to creativity and imagination.

I'm a Gummy Bear
Sing and dance.
Video length: 1:40 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

Slippery Fish
Sing, dance and wiggle like a slippery fish!
Video length: 2:03 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

Stand Up and Sit Down
Get your body moving!
Video length: 1:59 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

Tommy Thumbs
Sing-a-long with Miss Susie and make your hands dance along to the story and songs of Tommy Thumbs.
Video length: 2:07
Teacher: Miss Susie

 

Instructor Lead Arts and Crafts

The benefits of art for kids are many and include problem-solving abilities, creativity, literacy, fine & gross motor skills, connection, and understanding.

Button Tree Craft
Paint away with Georgia and learn to create a button tree craft
Video length: 9:30 minutes
Teacher:  Georgia

Hand Flowers
Join Miss Crystelle and her special guest to create a fun craft at home using some basic supplies that hopefully you will be able find around the house.
Video length: 3:38 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Crystelle

How to Make Playdough
Learn how to create this easy homemade playdough! Recipe included!
Video length: 9:02 minutes
Teacher:  Miss Susie

 

 

Instructor Lead Fundamental Movement Drills

Fundamental Movement Skills

Fundamental movement skills are very important to a child’s physical development. When confident and competent in these skills, children can develop sport-specific and complex movement skills. Fundamental movement skills are: balancing, running, jumping, catching, hopping, throwing, galloping, skipping, leaping and kicking.

Ballet
Learn the basics and fundamental movements of Ballet
Video length: 8:12 minutes 
Instructor: Georgia

Basketball
In this video our instructors will take you through some of the basic fundamentals for basketball such as ball handling, dribbling, passing, and shooting.
Video length: 4:22 minutes
Instructor:  Brandon and Mackenzie

Hockey Skills
Video length: 3:17 minutes
Instructor: Mackenzie and Brandon

 

Links to Help You Have Fun at Home

 

Links to Help You Learn at Home

 

Links to Help You Stay Active

 

 

 

 

 

Museums and More!

Visit Museums and other attracts through virtual tours and shows

Senior's Resources

Learn more about various resources available in Langley for Seniors.

 

Community Resources:

 

Health and Wellness:

 

Meal Services:

 

Youth Activities

Youth programs are back and happening in person!

For more information about Langley City Youth programs click here.