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19 Wing Comox Fitness

19 Wing Fitness and Sports instructors are here to help you achieve your fitness goals. Join us for noon hour classes, personal one-on-one training (military only), or unit PT sessions to jump start your fitness journey today!

FORCE Evaluations

Need assistance in preparing for your next force evaluation?

Join PSP weekly in the gymnasium on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1430-1530 for FORCE FOUNDATIONS classes! Designed to improve strength and endurance, these sessions are great for individuals returning from an injury or those who are looking for additional guidance to excel. Actively serving military can drop in on this circuit style, high intensity class focused on test components to prepare for their next FORCE Evaluation.

No pre-registration required!

FORCE Test Booking

Please contact your Unit FORCE Coordinator to book your FORCE Test.

For more information about FORCE Evaluations please check out the national program information here

Click here for national information on military fitness testing and fitness training



Fitness Management

  • Natasha Neave

    Natasha Neave

    Fitness Coordinator View Bio
    Natasha Neave

    Natasha Neave

    Fitness Coordinator

    Bachelor of Recreation & Sports Studies - Kinesiology
    CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer

    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-6946

    Natasha is the Fitness Coordinator at 19 Wing Comox. She has been with PSP for 16 years and joined the 19 Wing Team in 2014. She has worked at multiple bases as a FSI and completed 2 tours as the Fitness, Sports & Recreation Coordinator. She has her Diploma in Fitness & Health Promotion, a Bachelor's degree in Recreation and Sport Studies and is a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. In her spare time she enjoys going hiking, playing Ultimate Frisbee, paddle boarding and exploring this amazing island we live on. If you would like to coordinate unit PT or have any questions about Military Fitness Programming, she can help you out!
  • Adrienne Lema

    Adrienne Lema

    Reconditioning Specialist View Bio
    Adrienne Lema

    Adrienne Lema

    Reconditioning Specialist

    Bachelor of Kinesiology
    CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer, High Performance Specialist
    200hr Registered Yoga Teacher
    Pre & Postnatal Fitness Specialist


    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-6990

    Adrienne is the Reconditioning Specialist for 19 Wing Comox. She has worked with PSP since 2016 and joined the Comox team in 2020, coming from CFB Edmonton.

    As a CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist with a High-Performance Specialization and 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification, Adrienne enjoys working with people to help them feel their best. More recently, she has completed training in Pre & Postnatal fitness and Meditation/Mindfulness. Adrienne has years of experience helping people to learn to swim or refine their aquatic skills towards occupational goals. No matter if training is in the gym, on a yoga mat or in the pool, she is down to help you with your goals!

    In her spare time, Adrienne loves to explore the island, crochet, travel and spend time on her yoga mat.

Fitness and Sports Instructors

  • Adam Commandeur

    Adam Commandeur

    Fitness & Sport Instructor; Facility Assistant View Bio
    Adam Commandeur

    Adam Commandeur

    Fitness & Sport Instructor; Facility Assistant

    Bachelor of Science - Physical Education


    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-7982

    Adam is a Comox Valley local and enjoys long runs on roads, trails, or mountains. If you want to work with someone experienced in endurance and speed training, he is your go-to person. Adam holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science & Physical Education with a concentration in Outdoor Recreation, and has coaching experience at a University level. If you are ready to go after your goals, Adam can help with targeted training. When he isn’t training, Adam gets involved in sports, races, and enjoys the island life with family, friends, and his dog Maple.
  • Blair Grinde

    Blair Grinde

    Fitness & Sport Instructor View Bio
    Blair Grinde

    Blair Grinde

    Fitness & Sport Instructor

    Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
    CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer

    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-7158

    Meet Blair! He is the longest standing member of the FSI team at 19 Wing. You will find him helping people perfect their Olympic lifting form and to get the most out of functional exercises. Blair has a Kinesiology degree and is a CSEP Certified Personal Trainer. To learn to lift, elevate your training, or kick up the intensity, Blair’s attention to detail will set you up for success. Blair spends his free time skiing, trail running, and biking, or on the ice for some hockey.
  • Jeramie Auchterlonie

    Jeramie Auchterlonie

    Fitness & Sport Instructor View Bio
    Jeramie Auchterlonie

    Jeramie Auchterlonie

    Fitness & Sport Instructor
    Email
    Phone: 250-339-8211 ext 252-7016

Schedules

Please see below for our schedules running from 02 April through 30 June 2024 (spring) and 02 July through 1 September 2024 (summer). Our facilities are CLOSED on Statutory Holidays unless otherwise indicated.

  • Pool Schedule
     
    Spring 2024 Pool Schedule (2 April - 30 June 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    7-8pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    4:30-6pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    7-8pm
    11am-12:30pm

    4:30-6pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

     




    3-4pm


    10am-12pm

    3-4pm

    Open Swim 5-7pm 6-7:30pm   6-7:30pm   1-3pm 1-3pm
    Swim Lessons     5:15-6:30pm     8:30am-12pm  
     
    Summer 2024 Pool Schedule (2 July - 1 September 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Lane Swim 7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    5-6pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    3-5pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

    5-6pm
    11am-12:30pm  

    3-5pm
    7:30-8:30am

    11am-12:30pm

     

    12-1pm


    12-1pm

    Open Swim 6-8pm 1-3pm 6-8pm 1-3pm   1-3pm 1-3pm

    U7 Swim
    Must be within arms reach of an adult (19yrs+)

    8:45-9:45am        
  • Gymnasium Schedule
     
    Spring & Summer 2024 Schedule (2 April - 1 September 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
    Force Evaluations 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am 9-10am      
    Drop-in Basketball     11:30am-12:30pm        
    Open Gym

     

        6-9pm  

    7-10am

    5-6pm

    7-10am

    5-6pm


    *Times may vary, if the gymnasium is not in use outside of these times it is available for drop-in. Call ahead for last minute availability.
    *Schedule subject to change on short notice for Military training, practices or events.
    *Children under 13yrs old must be supervised by an adult (19yrs+).
  • Fitness Class Schedule
    **Classes led by non-PSP instructors are not free for military or defence team.
    Must be 16yrs+ to attend.
     
    Spring 2024 Schedule (2 April - 30 June 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
    11:45am-12:45pm
    Noon hour classes are free for Military & Defence Staff
    Combat
    (Gymnasium)
    Spin
    (MPR)
    Yoga
    (MPR)
    Bootcamp
    (MPR)
    2:30-3:30pm
    Military Only
    Force Foundations   Force Foundations  
    4-5pm **Aqua Groove
    (Shallow Water)
      **Aquafit
    (Deep Water)
     
    7-8pm **Trauma Sensitive Yoga (MPR)      
     
    Summer 2024 Schedule (8 July - 23 August 2024)
      Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
    11:45am-12:45pm
    Noon hour classes are free for Military & Defence Staff
    Combat
    (Gymnasium)
    *VIIT
    (Gymnasium)
    Yoga
    (MPR)
    C-Can Circuit
    (Outside)
    2:30-3:30pm
    Military Only
    Force Foundations   Force Foundations  

    7-8pm
    8 July - 26 August

    **Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga (MPR)

         
    *VIIT - Variable Intensity Interval Training

    For more information contact the Customer Service Desk at 250-339-8211 ext 252-8315
     
  • Arena Schedule
    *Arena is CLOSED as of 01 April 2024*
    Scheduling for Pre-Season to start on 25 August 2024


     
    Pre-Season Schedule (25 August - 3 September 2024)
    Date Activity & Time
    Sunday 25 August
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm
     
    Monday 26 August
    Family Hockey 2 - 3:15pm
     
    Friday 30 August
    Open Skate 1 - 2pm
    Sponge Puck 2:15 - 3:15pm
     
    Saturday 31 August
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm
    Sponge Puck 1:15 - 2:15pm
     
    Sunday 01 September

    Family Hockey 10:45 - 11:45am
    Open Skate 12 - 1pm

    Tuesday 03 September
    Sponge Puck 1 - 2pm 
    THEME Skate 2:15 - 3:15pm
     

    *Children 12yrs & under must wear a CSA approved helmet
    *Children 4yrs & under must be supervised by an adult (19yrs+).
    *Schedule subject to change on short notice for Military training, practices or events.


    Arena drop in fees must be paid at 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre, please bring receipt to Glacier Gardens Arena for access. Military & Defence Team show ID at check-in, Rec Pass Holders produce pass.