Fitness events in Calgary

Weight room orientation - teens & adults

You will be shown how to use the weight room in this orientation class. All teens 13-15 years of age are required to complete an orientation class before they can use the weight room. You will learn: how to use the fitness equipment weight room etiquette basic fitness exercises Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Weight Room/Strength Training for 13-15 year olds

Abs & arms - teens & adults

You will increase the strength and muscle definition in your abs and arms through energetic exercises that use: your body weight dumbbells resistance bands Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: None

Athletic older adult training: small group - adults & seniors

In a small group of active older adults, you will improve your overall fitness and strength for athletic activities. Through moderate to intense activities in the weight room, you will work on: exercises to improve muscular strength & power activities to improve mobility drills to improve balance Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: PARQ+

Buns & bellies - teens & adults

You will be led through a variety of exercises that will focus on your abs, hips and legs. You will take part in engaging exercises like: lower body and core strengthening activities correct movement and positioning to prevent injury stretching techniques Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: None

Weight room orientation - teens & adults

You will be shown how to use the weight room in this orientation class. All teens 13-15 years of age are required to complete an orientation class before they can use the weight room. You will learn: how to use the fitness equipment weight room etiquette basic fitness exercises Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Weight Room/Strength Training for 13-15 year olds

Weight room orientation Serbian - teens & adults

This class will be conducted in Serbian. You will be shown how to use the weight room in this orientation class. All teens 13-15 years of age are required to complete an orientation class before they can use the weight room. You will learn: how to use the fitness equipment weight room etiquette basic fitness exercises Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Weight Room/Strength Training for 13-15 year olds

Yoga for a healthy back - teens & adults

You will practice a series of poses that will help reduce and prevent back pain, while also improving your overall wellness. You will learn how to: release areas of tightness strengthen the muscles that support your spine improve your posture and mobility Prerequisite: None Please bring: Yoga mat, comfortable layered clothing, water bottle, clean indoor shoes if you do not want to participate barefoot Forms/waivers: None

Swimmer 6: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

This swimming lesson will prepare advanced swimmers for the Canadian Swim Patrol classes. They will work on: deep water stride entry and compact jumps treading water with only their legs using lifesaving eggbeater and scissor kicks accomplish a 300 metre workout with front crawl, back crawl and/or breaststroke Prerequisite: Swimmer 5 Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Swimmer 6: Swim for Life® - kids & teens

This swimming lesson will prepare advanced swimmers for the Canadian Swim Patrol classes. They will work on: deep water stride entry and compact jumps treading water with only their legs using lifesaving eggbeater and scissor kicks accomplish a 300 metre workout with front crawl, back crawl and/or breaststroke Prerequisite: Swimmer 5 Please bring: Swimsuit, towel Forms/waivers: None

Mindfulness training - teens & adults

Try new meditation and breathing techniques each week to practice mindfulness and improve your quality of life. Regular mindfulness practices can: reduce stress improve your focus increase your physical and mental health Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable layered clothes, water bottle Forms/waivers: None

Athletic older adult training: small group - adults & seniors

In a small group of active older adults, you will improve your overall fitness and strength for athletic activities. Through moderate to intense activities in the weight room, you will work on: exercises to improve muscular strength & power activities to improve mobility drills to improve balance Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: PARQ+

Mindfulness training - teens & adults

Try new meditation and breathing techniques each week to practice mindfulness and improve your quality of life. Regular mindfulness practices can: reduce stress improve your focus increase your physical and mental health Prerequisite: None Please bring: Comfortable layered clothes, water bottle Forms/waivers: None

Yin yoga - teens & adults

Hold poses for several minutes to work the connective tissue of your hips, pelvis, inner thighs and lower spine. You will: release tension and stress improve your joint mobility enhance mindfulness Prerequisite: None Please bring: Yoga mat, comfortable layered clothing, water bottle Forms/waivers: None

Fitness Alberta® - Older Adult Exercise Specialty

By taking part in classroom learning and practical experience with other participants, you will learn the skills required to become a certified older adult fitness instructor. Full attendance is required and a practical exam must be passed for certification. Skills learned will include: changes that occur in the body as we age leadership and motivation common disorders planning and delivering group fitness classes for older adults of all fitness levels Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Please bring: Clean indoor athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, ...

Fitness Alberta® - Older Adult Exercise Specialty

By taking part in classroom learning and practical experience with other participants, you will learn the skills required to become a certified older adult fitness instructor. Full attendance is required and a practical exam must be passed for certification. Skills learned will include: changes that occur in the body as we age leadership and motivation common disorders planning and delivering group fitness classes for older adults of all fitness levels Prerequisite: Fitness Alberta® Foundations in Physical Activity & Exercise Please bring: Clean indoor athletic shoes, comfortable clothing, ...

Weight room orientation - teens & adults

You will be shown how to use the weight room in this orientation class. All teens 13-15 years of age are required to complete an orientation class before they can use the weight room. You will learn: how to use the fitness equipment weight room etiquette basic fitness exercises Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Weight Room/Strength Training for 13-15 year olds

Weight room orientation Spanish - teens & adults

This class will be conducted in Spanish. You will be shown how to use the weight room in this orientation class. All teens 13-15 years of age are required to complete an orientation class before they can use the weight room. You will learn: how to use the fitness equipment weight room etiquette basic fitness exercises Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clean, indoor athletic shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Weight Room/Strength Training for 13-15 year olds

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