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get started? Which exercises are the best ones?
What about form? Let us show you the answers!
You will go from learning the theory behind the
importance of strength training to mastering the
technique behind bodyweight, free weight and
barbell training. Our qualified instructors will
take you through a progressive training program
that will help you gain a better understanding of
exercise and program design, help you increase
your strength and, most importantly, your
confidence in and out of the gym.
Class Length: 1 hour
Location: West End Community Centre
(Fitness Room)
Dates: Monday: April 8-May 13 (9-10 a.m.)
Course ID: 45548
Dates: Monday: April 8-May 13 (10-11 a.m.)
Course ID: 45547
Fees: Member: $44.37, Non-Member: $51.03
Dates: Monday: May 27-June 24 (9-10 a.m.)
Course ID: 46987
Fees: Member: $36.97, Non-Member: $42.53
Dates: Tuesday: April 9-May 14 (9-10 a.m.)
Course ID: 47717
Tuesday: April 9-May 14 (10-11 a.m.)
Course ID: 47718
Dates: Tuesday: May 21-June 25 (9-10 a.m.)
Course ID: 47719
Dates: Tuesday: May 21-June 25 (10-11 a.m.)
Course ID: 47720
Fees: Member: $44.37, Non-Member: $51.03
Falling Prevention and Navigation
In this program, participants will learn practical
exercises for preventing falls in day-to-day life,
as well as tools to aid in negotiating a fall, should
it occur. We will focus on building knowledge of
the body to increase confidence in movement. It
will include: exercises for increasing
proprioception (for the feet, eyes, and spine) -
study of walking mechanics to invite mindful
movement - practice of ramping and spiralling
pathways for support in falling - explorations of
how to use the limbs and body for
counterbalance.
Class Length: 1 hour (1:30-2:30 p.m.)
Dates: April 8-June 24 (Monday)
Course ID: 45499
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
(Room 4)
Fees: Member: $81.35, Non-Member: $93.55
Release Your Hips, Change Your Life!
Do your hips get fatigued and sore? Come, learn
stretches/exercises to help your largest joints
work to their potential so you can do all the
things you love to do!
Class Length: 1 hour (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)
Course ID: 45224
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre
(Maple Rm.)
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05
Total Body Conditioning
This total body conditioning class will challenge
the active 55 individual. A cardio warm-up will
prepare you for a resistance training, balance,
flexibility, core strength and floor workout. The
benefits of regular exercise consisting of these
major components will improve your mental,
physical and emotional health. Increase your
energy level to be able to carry out daily tasks
and reduce your chances of osteoporosis.
Class Length: 1 hour (8-9 a.m.)
Dates: April 10-June 26 (Wednesday)
Course ID: 45529
Location: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre
(Room 4)
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05
Posture and Movement Improvement
Get more steps in while you improve your
posture, activate pertinent muscle groups and
move your body with more ease!
Class Length: 1 hour (10:45-11:45 a.m.)
Dates: April 11-June 27 (Thursday)
Location: Guelph Sports Dome
Course ID: 47775
Fees: Member: $88.74, Non-Member: $102.05
Drum and Jump
Get up and get moving in this unique and exciting
fitness class. Using a stability ball and
drumsticks, you will drum to the beat of the
music in this fun, high energy class. During this
group fitness class, you will forget you are even
working out! All equipment is provided and no
experience required.
Class Length: 45 minutes (6:45-7:30 p.m.)
Dates: April 10-June 12 (Wednesday)
Course ID: 45567
Location: Victoria Road Rec Centre
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