Fitness Classes with Mel and Description

FITNESS CLASSES: updated on March 5th, 2022

 

PLEASE NOTE:

Registration (click here) & payment are mandatory (cash, e-transfer, personal cheque) before starting the class.

5 to 7 registrations minimum to start the class, so bring friends and get a free class if she/he registers for the session!

Classes/times are subject to change depending of the attendance and sickness.

Join anytime, fees can be prorated.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:

Osteofit/Arthritis Class/Get Up and Go: Is a BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre certified exercise, education and falls prevention program for individuals with osteoporosis, low bone density or who are at risk of fractures and falls. Exercise is a proven effective treatment option for people with osteoporosis in combination with medication and nutrition.

Chair Yoga: This exercise class is perfect for people who want to practice yoga without going on the floor.  We start with a short meditation, breathing exercises, different poses (asanas), balance exercises, standing poses using the chair for balance, stretches to improve flexibility and we complete with another meditation.

Pilates: Learn foundational Pilates principles and key exercises that support good postural alignment, competent core strength and mobile joint function. Be ready to breathe deeper, stand taller and feel more connected and balanced in your body.  This program is not recommended for people with osteopenia and osteoporosis.

Yoga: We start the practice with a short meditation to connect the body and mind together.  After the pranayama exercise (breathing exercise), we continue with different asanas ( yoga poses).  The practice can be a nice flow or holding asanas for a few breathes.  We finish the practice by resting on our backs in savasana.

Hatha Yoga: In this class discover your center through physical movement and breath awareness.  This class will work through a series of postures in order to reduce physical tension, build strength and bring mental clarity. The precise technique of hatha yoga is integrated into a smooth, tension-melting flow.  All levels are welcome!

Yogalates: is a mix of Yoga and Pilates where the focus is mostly on core, posture, body alignment and flexibility.

Circuit Training Exercise for all Fitness Levels: Circuit training is a class in which you do one exercise for 30 seconds to 1 minute and then move to the next exercise. The exercise pattern may alternate between an aerobic activity (like skipping) and a muscle-strengthening activity (like using weights or body weight). There are rest times between exercises and exercise sets.

30-Minute HIIT Workout: Cardio and strength intervals (HIIT, Boot Camp style).  All exercise can be adapted and modified following your fitness level or condition.

Aquatic class: Improve your cardiovascular capacity, range of motion, flexibility, balance, core, posture and strength by doing different exercise in the pool (3-4 feet deep).  Excellent exercise program for people with joints replacement, Parkinson disease, arthritis, lose weight or simply to improve your overall well-being.

Prostate Cancer Survivor: SIRvivor is a specialized exercise program that supports men living with prostate cancer, helping your increase flexibility, improve muscle and cardiovascular fitness, meet new people and learn safe and effective exercises.