Fitness Programs

Summer 2023

Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) Program Certification

Prerequisites: Minimum 16 years of age

STEP 1: Basic Fitness Theory Course (Online Module)

Take the first step to becoming a YMCA fitness leader OR if you have previously have been a fitness instructor and you have been thinking of getting recertified.

The YMCA Basic Fitness Theory Course is laid out in 6 parts:

Part 1: Leadership and Program Planning

Part 2: Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Part 3: Principles of Training

Part 4: The Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Energy Systems

Part 5: Mindfulness and Nutrition

Part 6: Safety

Registration: ONGOING - Online

Member Price: $85.00

Non-Member Price: $105.00

Once you have completed your BASIC THEORY - NOW CHOOSE ONE (or more) areas to focus on!

STEP 2: Choosing your fitness stream: (In-person)

Prerequisites: Basic Fitness Theory Course, recommended 50 hours of attendance in stream of your choosing, and CPR-A (Standard First Aid and CPR-C recommended)

Aqua Fitness Instructor

Cardio and Strength Instructor

Cycle Instructor

Functional Training for Older Adults Instructor

Personal Trainer

YMCA GROUP AQUATIC FITNESS AGE:16+Y

Level 1:

Level 1 provides participants with choreographed programming to follow and learn from. The level 1 certification will allow instructor to teach the provided choreographed programming at the YMCA of Saskatoon for up to 6 months. Level 1 certifications do not grant participants the ability to teach at non-YMCA locations. If participants would like to design their own classes, they will need to continue on and obtain their Aquafit Instructor Level 2 certification.

In-person Date: TBA

Registration: TBA

Level 2:

This level advances the instructor’s ability to develop choreography, class design, and further enhance their ability to provide feedback and movement modifications to their participants. The level 2 certification allows the instructor to design and teach their own classes within YMCA and non-YMCA facilities.

In-Person Date: October 2023

Registration: TBA

Special Offers:

*Kinesiology Students* pay member price for certification

*Volunteer Offer* once you have completed both your Level 1 AND Level 2 Aquafit certification, volunteer as a YMCA Aquafit Instructor for 30 hours and receive a full reimbursement of your stream certification! No refund for the basic theory course. Contact fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org for more information.

Member Price: $250.00

Non-Member Price: $290.00

YMCA GROUP CARDIO & STRENGTH INSTRUCTOR AGE:16+Y

The YMCA Cardio & Strength Instructor Course is designed to certify instructors to deliver YMCA group fitness classes that fall into the category of cardio (e.g., choreography, step, boxfit, etc.) or strength (e.g., bars and plates, kettle bells, musclefit, etc.) and how to lead safe, effective and dynamic classes!

In-Person Date: TBA

Registration begin: TBA

Special Offers:

*Kinesiology Students* pay member price for certification

*Volunteer Offer* volunteer as a YMCA Cardio & Strength Instructor for 30 hours and receive a full reimbursement of your stream certification! No refund for the basic theory course.

Contact fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org for more information.

Member Price: $320.00

Non-Member Price: $360.00

YMCA GROUP CYCLE INSTRUCTOR AGE:16+Y

In the YMCA Cycle Instructor Course, participants will learn what it means to be a YMCA Cycle Instructor, bike set up, use of music, training zones, drills, and proper cool downs!

In-Person and Registration Dates: TBA

If interested in taking this course, please contact fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org

Member Price: $200.00

Non-Member Price: $240.00

YMCA FUNCTIONAL TRAINER FOR OLDER ADULTS AGE:16+Y

Additional Module to the Cardio and Strength Instructor Course. This course has a mixture of in-person and online modules. This course helps YMCA Instructors understand how to work with older adult participants ages 65+.

In-Person and Registration Dates: TBA

If interested in taking this course, please contact fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org

Member Price: $40.00

Non-Member Price: $80.00

YMCA PERSONAL TRAINER AGE:16+Y

The Personal Training Certification Course teaches the necessary knowledge and skills needed to assess participants and create safe, effective and appropriate programs. Participants in this course will learn the principles and correct application of strength and cardiovascular conditioning, a wide variety of specific exercises and fundamental assessment skills, the fundamentals of coaching and basic business practices for fitness professionals.

There are written and practical components in this course.

In-Person and Registration Dates: TBA

If interested in taking this course, please contact fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org

Member Price: $350

Non-Member Price: $390

Rentals

For more information, please contact the Fitness Manager at fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org

Drop In Fitness Classes

LOW INTENSITY CLASSES - Though classes are labelled Low Intensity, it does not mean that you will not be working hard!

Aquafit: An energetic, low impact class that uses the water's resistance to increase muscular strength while maximizing your cardiovascular system.

Nordic Walking : Participants will learn how to properly use the poles to engage their upper body muscles while walking, which can provide a full-body workout and improve balance and coordination. Wee go outside and walk for 20-30 minutes with poles, then back to the YMCA and do some balance, strength, core, and stretch exercises.

Medium Intensity Classes

Zumba: Try this high-energy, fun, Latin danced-based, calorie-burning cardio workout!

Synergy: Synergy Class is a multimodal group fitness class that challenges you physically and mentally while making fitness fun! This circuit training interval class uses Synergy 360 and other equipment pieces. Adaptations for all fitness levels can be provided."

Fit Full Body: Full body interval training that focuses on cardio, core, and strength. All functional movements are designed to build strength and confidence so that daily activities can be done safely and with ease.

Y-Cycle: Cardiovascular interval exercise deigned to provide you with optimal fat burning and strength training

Yoga: A physical and mental practice that focuses in relieving stress, supporting good health habits, improving balance and flexibility and relieving tension throughout the body.

High Intensity Classes

Y-Fit Circuit: High-intensity, fast-paced workout that involve moving your way around different exercise stations performing each exercise to help tone your body.

Personal Training

Our dedicated personal trainers are here to help you achieve your fitness goal. Whether it's a one-time session to get comfortable in the gym, help your athletic pursuits, or helping you feel your absolute best!

Personal Training Package: (Member Rate)

3 SESSIONS $58 PER SESSION = $175.00

9 SESSIONS $50 PER SESSION = $450.00

15 SESSIONS $45 PER SESSION = $675.00

Personal Training Package: (NON-Member Rate)

3 SESSIONS $65 PER SESSION = $200.00

9 SESSIONS $60 PER SESSION = $540.00

15 SESSIONS $55 PER SESSION = $825.00

Rob Friedt: Rob specializes in functional training using kettlebells, TRX, ropes, etc. He’s here to encourage, motivate, and guide you through your health and fitness journey, whether increasing strength and muscle, improving your sport, losing weight, or just feeling and moving better. With years of experience in individual and group training, Rob is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and CanFitPro and is a YMCAcertified Group Fitness Leader.

Peggy Anderson: Peggy has been involved in sports and activities from a young age. From dance to softball to synchronized swimming, both an athlete and a coach. She began volunteering as a fitness instructor at the Y in early 2015 and taught boot camp, strength and conditioning, synergy and cycle classes. She was certified as a Spin instructor in the early months of 2019. In 2019 she was certified as a personal trainer at the Y. Peggy’s primary interest is functional fitness, and her goal is to support and encourage people of all ages to live a healthy, active lifestyle.

For more information or to set up a consultation, please contact the Fitness Department at fitness@ymcasaskatoon.org