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Group Fitness Classes
THESE CLASSES ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT NO EXTRA COST. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome to participate as these are non-competitive and fun programs that aim to make everyone feel good. Modifications and intensity options are provided in all classes! Classes are offered Monday to Friday in the early morning, mid day, evenings and in the mornings on both Saturdays and Sundays.
All fitness instructors employed by Recreation Services are accredited through the Manitoba Fitness Council (MFC) and other recognized national/international training organizations. No registration required. Simply show up and join in on the fun!
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AGING ACTIVELY Designed with our 55+ populations in mind. Non-members may register for these programs. Members are encouraged to register for these classes to guarantee their spot. Drop-in participants will be accepted as space allows.
Aging Actively Aquafitness
Enjoy the buoyancy and resistance effects of water in this fun and refreshing exercise class. Both shallow and deep water workouts will provide cardio, muscular endurance and flexibility without any jarring impact.
Aging Actively Gentle Yoga
This yoga experience will leave you feeling calm, refreshed and full of energy while challenging both your balance and flexibility to improve your quality of life.
Aging Actively Resistance Training
Enjoy a social atmosphere while you work on general muscular conditioning (strength and endurance), flexibility, stability and balance; resulting in greater mobility and reduced injuries.
AQUATIC WORKOUT Get active in the pool with an intense, low impact workout.
Aqua Boot Camp (Deep H2O)
A fast-paced circuit style interval training workout in the deep end of the pool for those who want to work hard but keep it low impact. Participants must be comfortable being in the deep end. Aqua belts provided.
Aqua Interval (Deep H2O) HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is getting wet! Experience an aqua workout in the deep end that uses interval training formats where you alternate between working hard and recovering. This total body workout uses the natural resistance of the water to challenge the body. Participants must be comfortable being in the deep end. Aqua belts provided.
Aqua Interval (Shallow H2O)
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) is getting wet! Experience an aqua workout in the shallow end that uses interval training formats where you alternate between working hard and recovering. This total body workout uses the natural resistance of the water to challenge the body.
Aqua Zumba (Shallow H2O)
Have some fun in the shallow end of the pool and get energized with Zumba in the water while improving your cardiovascular endurance and toning your body. Nonmembers may register for this program. Members may secure a spot in this class by registering at no extra cost.
CARDIO AND/ OR CHOREOGRAPHY Come and get your sweat on on in some fun cycling or routine based classes.
Cycle Xpress
Kick your regular workout routine into high gear while riding to the beat of energy infused music. Experience a variety of class styles from intervals to real-road rides.
Métis Jigging
A blend of French, Scottish, Irish and First Nations dance styles. It is a high energy dance with quick footwork, so come prepared to work up a good sweat!
Pow Wow
Everyone is welcome to join the group in a safe, family friendly environment where participants will learn different pow wow styles, along with song and drum teachings. No experience needed. Regalia not required.
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Zumba Basics
Learn the basic moves of Zumba while still getting your body moving and heart pumping. This is a fun, easy to follow, routine-based dance workout.
Zumba
Zumba is a high energy, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that will have you dancing to a variety of rhythms. There are no rules except to have fun, sweat and get lost in the music! Ditch the gym workout and join the dance party! Non-members may register for the weekend and evening Zumba. Members may secure a spot in this class by registering at no extra cost.
COMBO CLASSES / HIIT TRAINING Workouts to maximize your time and cover all your exercise needs.
Cycle & Strength
Challenge yourself with a combination of our Powerhouse + Cycle Xpress classes. Work your entire body and all components of fitness… muscular strength and endurance, power, coordination, aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
HIIT Circuit
This interval training workout will utilize a variety of work to rest formats as well as different portable equipment and body weight exercise to challenge your muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular system, agility, power and coordination. Get ready to work hard for awesome results.
Tabata Plus
Take your workout to the next level by alternating between a 4 min set of Strength Training and a 4 min set of Tabata. Strength training sets may or may not be timed and emphasis will be on lower reps and heavier loads. Tabata sets will be 20 sec of hard work followed by 10 sec of rest, repeated 8 times, and will focus on bringing your heart rate up. A variety of portable equipment will be used for this class.
Triple Threat
Cover all your bases in one fitness class by doing 15 min cardio, 15 min strength, 15 min core work and yoga based stretching. A variety of portable equipment will be used for a fun and efficient workout.
Ultimate Tabata
Using a 2:1 ratio this HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout will challenge you to vigorously push your cardio, muscular strength and muscular endurance abilities. A variety of portable equipment and body weight exercises will be used.
MUSCLE BUILDING Use a variety of equipment to build muscle!
Abs & ...
Abs, Arms & Glutes: Target your core, arms and glutes. Abs & Arms: Target your core and arms. Abs & Glutes: Target your core and glutes. All will use a wide variety of equipment and training formats.
Powerhouse
Enjoy a total body workout and improve your muscular strength and endurance while using a variety of portable equipment and body weight exercises.
Strength Circuit
Build muscular strength and endurance with a station based class using dumbbells, body weight, slam balls, stability balls, TRX, slam balls, dynabands and more!
TRX Combo
Experience a new level of body weight training using the TRX Suspension System complimented with portable equipment for a fun and effective workout that uses a variety of movements and intervals to challenge your strength and stamina.
REJUVENATE AND RECOVER Find your inner focus and assist your body in recovering from life stresses.
Active Stretch
This non-yoga based class will reduce stiffness, improve mobility and increase flexibility to help you feel, move and perform better. Expect a variety of class styles and stretch durations using portable equipment including foam rollers for myofascial release.
Body Fusion
Enjoy a fusion of group fitness and yoga to keep your body and mind connected as you flow and blend one pose into the next.
Power Fusion
Same great class...NEW name! Increase your flexibility and challenge your muscular endurance with static and dynamic yoga poses that will make you longer and stronger. Additional resistance may be added with dynabands.
Progressive Relaxation
Discover how to train your body to be calm, your mind to focus, and your emotions to be in your control. You will experience the foundational elements of meditation that you can implement into your everyday life for more peace and presence. Yoga poses may be included in this class.
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