Barre for Non-Dancers
Barre for Non-Dancers is a unique approach to a traditional barre class. Using range-of-motion, static holds, full-body movements, and minimal equipment, this class delivers a fun and challenging workout for those who want to experience dancing-inspired training without the grace and terminology. Suitable for all levels.
Barre Fusion
With a combination of movements on and off the barre, this class offers a mix of movements that promote muscular endurance, posture development, core conditioning, and balance! Classical ballet training mixes with Pilates and resistance training to bring you a class that will provide progress in strength, flexibility, coordination and stability.
Beast Mode 18+
“Beast Mode Fitness" is an exercise program for male and female teens/young adults with autism who want to learn how to become more physically active in their lives. The program seeks to provide motivated individuals with the opportunity to learn about personal fitness, health and well-being by building self-confidence through goal development and achievement.
Beast Mode is offered in a private gym here on the U of C campus. The first session consists of a standard fitness assessment to determine baseline fitness levels. Goal setting is also discussed.
Based on your experience and goals, the head trainer will design a safe and effective, training plan to meet your needs - focused on strength development, aerobic conditioning, as well as flexibility and balance. The program is monitored and progressed based on feedback each session.
Each session will be lead by a U of C certified trainer with assistance from volunteers provided from the University through Better Impact. Although a ratio of 1-to-1 is our goal, ratios will be subject to volunteer numbers.
Classes for 18yr +
Body and Weights Burn
Get strong with minimal to no equipment. Strengthen your core beyond the abs. Build a strong foundation to support your life and goals. Get all of that in 50 minutes with our new BodyWeight(s) Burn. Spend this time working on building overall strength using mainly your bodyweight with minimal additional equipment such as gliding discs, dumbbells, and resistance bands. This class is a great way to start your week.
Suitable for all levels.
Boxing Fit
Give us 50 minutes and we'll give you sweat, stress release and a community! Join your instructors for Boxing Fit to learn elements of kickboxing techniques, in a full body workout using various equipment in a HIIT (high intensity interval training) style format. Expect shadow boxing, work with stationary heavy bags, bodyweight moves, weights and more. Each class offers variety to keep you on your toes while you progress throughout the semester!
Chiseled - Strength
Build your strength, endurance and confidence in this fun, and energetic class. Expect the use of bars, plates, and free weights as we bring the gym to the studio in this weightlifting focused group class. Notice progression throughout as the instructor guides you through a full body workout. Open to all fitness levels.
Circuit Bootcamp
An interval training class that mixes muscle strengthening exercises and cardio to get your heart pumping. With a new workout every week, these classes are designed to challenge participants in new ways and to always keep the body guessing.
Core and Restore
Core and restore is your perfect mix of spicy core strengthening followed by relaxing yoga and stretching. If you have a busy schedule and want to get the best of both worlds in one, then this class is for you! Join us for your favorite blend of strength and stretch. Expect a variety of core strengthening movements using weights, gliders, blocks, and more plus a yin yoga style cool down/ stretch.
Cycle and Strength
Enjoy this full-body workout with a focus on core, strength, and endurance. This workout will incorporate cardiovascular training on the bike with variety of interval drills of hills, sprints, climbs and more. Plus, off-the-bike resistance training to improve your strength. Get the best of both worlds by combining indoor cycling and strength training. Suitable for all levels.
Follow Up HealthyU
Continue to stay active following the Initial program. These effective, small group training sessions are designed to continue where you left off, promoting lifelong physical activity.
HIIT Happens!
HIIT Happens, so why not join us to build your strength, endurance and lifting know-how. Using bars, plates and free weights in this group weight training program, the weight room comes to you to work specific strength-based movements and increase cardio capacity. Focus is on technique to ensure you get your sweat on in a fun, safe and informative environment! Suitable for all levels.
Holiday Fun Fitness
'tis the season for Holiday Fun Fitness! With all the excitement of the end of term and the holiday season, why not join us and burn off some of that extra excitement at one of our many group fitness classes.
Holiday Fun Fitness is a schedule designed to keep you moving during exam time. It previews some of the winter term classes, as well as the classics with a sprinkling of brand new formats.
IGNITE
Programs offered are for STUDENTS ONLY and through Student Wellness Centre. Contact the centre to apply.
Initial HealthyU
HealthyU… Join your active community!
Get started with HealthyU! Whether you're looking to learn more about fitness and nutrition, to rebuild your routine, or for a community of people to workout with, HealthyU is for you.
Complete the Initial HealthyU program to:
Find out your fitness baseline through an initial assessment
Learn more about nutrition for every day health
Become more confident in the gym through Personal Trainer lead fitness classes
Create a fitness routine with your HealthyU community!
Initial assessment will be scheduled with one of your coaches prior to or during the first week of each session
**Assessments not yet booked and completed by the first week of classes will be forfeited**
Keep Moving!
Enjoy this lower-intensity, traditional fitness class that combines cardio and simple low-impact movements including strength, core conditioning, flexibility, stability, mobility and balance work. This program is for all fitness levels and will give you a full-body workout that will keep you moving in a non-intimidating environment. While this class is designed for older adults it is open to all ages and fitness levels.
Participants who are over 60 and are not University staff or students may purchase a Senior's Parking pass from Client Services.
Learn To Lift
Learn lifting technique, proper form, injury prevention, and more in a small-group workshop! With a limited number of people in class, our certified personal trainer will guide you through the basics of lifting by focusing on technique, form and safety. Expect instruction on the core lifts, including squats, deadlifts, lunges, bench press, overhead press and rows while using barbells, dumbbells, and other equipment.
Each session is 60 minutes in length and includes direction from one of our certified personal trainers.
All U of C Personal Fitness Trainers have a nationally recognized personal training certification. Our team of professionals participate in ongoing training to ensure you are getting the most current information and training principles.
*Intake forms and waivers MUST be completed prior to starting class
**Some sessions that will take place in the Fitness Centre - Trainer will provide details
LIFT
Work on lifting technique, proper form, injury prevention, and more in this specialized class! Our certified personal trainer will guide you through technique, variations and progressions of lifting. Expect instruction on the core lifts, including squats, deadlifts, lunges, bench press, overhead press and rows while using barbells, dumbbells, and other equipment. Learn compound complex movements to help bring your lifting days to the next level.
This workshop is for intermediate and advanced lifters looking to improve their technique and try new progressions in a safe, trainer-led environment.
Intermediate lifters are encouraged to register for LIFT Level 2, and advanced lifters are encouraged to register for LIFT Level 3.
Lunchtime Quickie
In this class, you will get an effective full-body workout that combines strength, cardio, and flexibility. Bodyweight, free weights, kettlebells, slam balls, stability balls, BOSU’s and more will be used to improve strength and endurance. Get you heart pumping and muscles moving and still have time for lunch. Suitable for all levels.
Pilates
Pilates is a full body workout as the exercises develop the body through muscular efforts that stem from the core. This class focuses on repetitive exercises performed on a yoga mat along with other equipment to build strength, mobility and flexibility. Open to all fitness levels.
Power Down Yoga
After a long week, letting go of the work week challenges can be difficult. Join us in our Power Down yoga class and experience longer holds, deeper breathing and a clearing of the mind to reset and refocus for the weekend. Suitable for all levels.
Power Up Yoga
Mondays are always tough so why not start your week off with an awakening and invigorating 50-minute yoga class. Move through salutations, hold longer poses and build that inner power to set yourself up for an energized start to your week. Suitable for all levels.
Residence Events
Residence events are events meant to engage those students living on campus, to explore what campus life has to offer and to provide an opportunity to meet your neighbours.
Residence students ONLY.
Self Defense
STUDENTS ONLY! Learn the basics of self-defense in this 90-minute, dynamic class. From how to spot potential dangers, to what to do to protect yourself, you'll get an in-depth demonstration of how best to defend yourself in various scenarios.
*Note that this class is mixed gendered and will involve physical contact. Class is ONLY 4 weeks
Shadow Boxing Bootcamp
Join us for an energizing Shadow Box Fitness class, where you’ll experience a unique blend of cardio and strength training through the art of boxing! This dynamic workout focuses on techniques such as jabs, hooks, and footwork, allowing you to improve your coordination, agility, and overall fitness.
Spring Fun Fitness!
Spring is a time of growth and renewal, it is also a good time to try something new. Join us every winter term exam break for 2-weeks of group fitness classes designed to get you moving and having fun. The schedule is a blend of our favorite regular classes with a sprinkling of something different.
Classes are drop-in only!
Step
Step is BACK! With an adjustable step platform, this high-energy cardio focused class helps increase endurance, conditioning and coordination. We will spend the entire semester working on routines that will challenge your body and your mind and will gradually build up intensity and complexity.
Never Stepped before?! Don't worry, by the end you will know how to Up Dance, Mambo, Over-Turn, Repeater and more!
Suitable for all fitness levels.
Strength Training
Continuation of research study, STOP-EM
Track Workout
Tracks are a great tool to change up your regular routine. Come and spend an hour walking, lunging running and planking (maybe) on the track for you mid-day break. Although some equipment may be used, this class will primarily use bodyweight and our 200-meter track to get your heart pumping and your muscles working. Suitable for all levels.
TRX
TRX Circtuit: This sweaty, strength and cardio mixed class will leave you feeling strong, successful and amazed at the variety of movements you can do with minimal equipment like the TRX straps! Meet us upstairs on the West-End of the Track for a fun circuit-style class that will use the support of TRX straps, as well as dumbbell/ kettlebells, various cardio equipment, and of course your own bodyweight! This is a great class that offers countless modifications to suit your fitness level and goals.
TRX Strength
TRX suspension training gives participants an edge over conventional strength training. Every exercise builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability. By working with your own bodyweight and using our NEW TRX RIP trainers, this class focuses on the human body as an integrated system and provides a versatile and effective training method for all fitness level. Suitable for all levels.
Yang Yin Yoga
Join us as you explore both dynamic and warmth building (yang) poses, along with restorative, longer held (yin) poses. Yin-Yang yoga provides you with benefits from the strength-building, active yoga flows you love, with the mindful, stretch-based sequences you crave. Open to all fitness levels.
Yoga Core
In this yoga class you will explore traditional sun salutations and yoga poses while allowing for more varied practice. You’ll focus on breath, building full body strength, flexibility, proper body alignment, and with an added focus on building core stability. Options will be given for all levels, from beginners to those looking for more challenge.
Yoga Flow
This dynamic flow class incorporates traditional sun salutations and yoga poses while allowing for more varied practice. You’ll focus on breath, building full body strength, core stability, flexibility, and proper body alignment. Options will be given for all levels, from beginners to those looking for more challenge.
Gymnastic FIT
Gymnasts have amazing overall fitness. Come and train in the Gymnastics Centre using the same kinds of exercises we use to condition our athletes. Exercises will utilize the various apparatus in the gym to build strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and co-ordination utilizing body weight exercises. Some light resistance may be achieved with resistance and therapy bands and sliders. This 45 minute structured class will utilize a variety of training techniques such as circuits and intervals ensure a workout that will be dynamic, engaging and challenging to any fitness level.
