Fitness Classes
Take a look at our fitness schedule to find the perfect class for you! From Aquacise to Functional Fitness, we have something for you.
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Winter 2020 Fitness Schedule:
Monday, January 6th - Sunday, March 1st
No classes Monday, February 17th
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March Break Reduced Fitness Schedule:
STRENGTH/RESISTANCE TRAINING/CARDIO
ACCUMULATOR (40M)
This class will really ADD to your training. By increasing the number of reps, sets, and exercises, you focus on building muscular endurance as well as strength. Count it up as each set becomes more and more challenging until you have conquered the accumulator.
BELLY FIT (1HR) (SPECIALTY DANCE CLASS) (FREE FOR MEMBERS)
With its the perfect blend of Dance, Fitness & Yoga inspired moves, intelligently designed for the female body, this is the flagship class that started the Bellyfit® movement. Set to a soundtrack of the best electronic dance music and ambient tracks available, and lead by your certified Bellyfit instructor Stephanie Galbraith, you’ll get a beautifully compact 60 minutes of bootie shakin’ goodness ~40 min of stress-reducing cardio dance, 10 min of full-body toning, and 10 min of Yoga inspired stretching & meditation.
Max 20 participants. *Ladies Only.
BALANCED BODY (40M)
Take a balanced approach to your fitness. Utilizing aspects of Yoga, Pilates and Bosu, SMR and Foam rolling and this low impact balance and flexibility style class is a great way to start your day.
BUTTS & GUTS (40M)
A class dedicated to toning your abs glutes quads and hamstrings with targeted movements and cardio to tighten and tone.
CORE DE FORCE (40M)
This MMA inspired total body workout uses core conditioning combos, bodyweight moves and cardio spikes to harness the power of your core.
DRUMS ALIVE
This unique class captures the essence of movement and rhythm, utilizing drum sticks and stability balls. The choreography is designed to burn fat, improve physique and mental fitness and be fun!
ESCAPE CIRCUIT (40M)
A circuit style class focusing on sports-based movements to challenge your cardio and endurance. This class has something for all levels and can be scaled up or down to suit you!
HIIT (30M/40M)
High-Intensity Interval Training is one of the most popular fitness styles today combines longer duration high-intensity exercise with shorter duration periods of rest.
INSANITY LIVE (40M)
Insanity is a revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program based on the principles of MAX Interval Training. The group-exercise adaptation of this workout has been designed to give participants a safe, challenging, and results-driven experience.
KETTLEBELL BASICS (40M)
This intro level course will provide guidelines on proper technique and safe usage. We will also finish each class with a flow routine building on new components learned each week.
METABOLIC MELT (30M/40M)
This sweat-inducing boot-camp style class will utilize high-intensity cardio intervals combined with weights and body weighted exercise for maximal muscular strength and conditioning
MORNING MIX (1HR)
A great combo class with a variety of cardio weights and stretching to help wrap up the week.
PYLATA (40M)
A combination of Yoga and Pilates exercises combined with strength training and core stability. This class will challenge your core strength and endurance but will also incorporate power moves to build upper and lower body strength.
RIP (40M)
Work head-to-toe using simple equipment — a weighted bar, dumbbells, and a step, tackling various speeds, positions, and rhythms
SUPER SWEAT (1HR)
This group fitness class will have you sweating to the beat. A full-body workout while maintaining a hi-tempo with fun and fast-paced cardio component. This class changes weekly.
SPIN (40M)
Performed on indoor cycles, SPIN combines basic cycling moves with motivational music and coaching to give you a unique exercise experience. SPIN is a safe and effective workout for all fitness levels.
SPIN & FLOW (1HR)
This fusion class combines the benefits of 2 of today's most popular group fitness styles. Start off with 30 minutes of cardio-intensive spin to get your heart pounding, and finish off with 30 minutes of a Vinyasa style cool down for flexibility through asanas to target low back, quads, hamstrings, calves, core
STRONG MOMS SWIM AND SWEAT (AQUA & LAND) (SPECIALTY CLASS)
This program is designed to bring fitness and balance to new mothers as they bond with their babies. This program, lead by our Pre & Post Natal Certified instructor Stephanie Galbraith, enables new moms to have an opportunity to build an emotional connection with baby and meet other new moms. This class is for moms and babies, age 3 months and up. Exercises are adapted to meet individual needs and all fitness levels. The first 3 weeks of the session will be in the pool and the last 3 weeks of the session will be held in the Functional studio to provide a better balance of both aquatic and land-based fitness routines and allows for improved results and enhanced comfort with both aspects of fitness.
Max 15 participants
TRANSFORM
Get ready to sculpt your core, legs, glutes, and upper body through the use of a step! Transform LIVE offers progressions and regressions that make the class accessible and effective for everyone.
TRX FOR BEGINNERS (40M)
This intro class will provide you with the fundamentals for TRX training and help get you comfortable with the system and how to incorporate it into your fitness regime. A combo of hands workouts, as well as some lecture components for increased understanding this class, is designed for those with minimal TRX experience.
ZUMBA (40M)
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms, easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.
MIND / BODY
BEGINNER YOGA (45M)
Starting with the building blocks of yoga: alignment, breathwork, and movement. Students will learn the basic yoga postures through detailed verbal descriptions and demonstrations with an emphasis on student safety
YIN YOGA
This class is a slow-paced style of modern yoga with postures that are held for more extended periods. Yin yoga stretches and targets both the deep connective tissues between the muscles and the fascia throughout the body. The aim is to increase circulation in the joints and improve flexibility. It also helps us to regulate the body's flow of energy.
AQUATICS
ARTHRITICS (45M) (SPECIALTY CLASS) (FREE FOR MEMBERS)
A water fitness program with your arthritis in mind. This program is designed to help those with arthritic conditions maintain a good range of motion, general strength and stamina. The buoyancy of the water supports your limbs allowing you to exercise without aggravating painful toes, ankles, knees and hips.
Max 20 participants
AQUACISE (40M)
Don’t be afraid to get your feet wet! Just the same as aerobics but waist-high water.
Swimming experience not necessary.
AQUA-TABATA (40m)
Just like the land version of 20/10, this high-intensity class will combine toning with cardio intervals and core exercises in a quick and challenging format using the added resistance of the pool to limit the impact and maximize output.
DEEP H20 (40M)
This low impact class is designed for all levels and abilities. Come to enjoy the suspended nature of our deepwater class and get a great workout without any impact!
FIT SWIM (45M/2.5HRS)
Four coached swim workouts a week designed to improve speed and swimming skills. This class is created from those training for upcoming events to those wishing to improve their lap times.
SUP FIT (SPECIALTY CLASS) (45M)
This challenging core-specific class will take place on top of our stand up paddleboards in the competition pool. Focusing on core strength and balance this class will combine upper body lower body and even a bit of cardio into one intense class for any level. Only available here at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre!
Max 10 participants.
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