January 3rd, 2012
Let’s Get Physical
That we are stronger together than apart might be most true at group fitness classes where camaraderie pushes us to work just a little harder. These ten drop-in classes that will get you and your friends back in the groove or let you try something new.
Line Dance at Westside Recreation Centre
Combine cardio and coordination to build on your grapevine moves.
Y-Bo at the YMCA
Kick and punch without worrying about keeping in time to complicated choreography.
TRX at Trico Centre
Tone using suspension bands, gravity and your own body weight.
Gear Up ’n Gear Down at Mount Royal University
Follow hardcore cycling with deep stretching.
Shallow Water Fitness at Cardel Place
Sometimes to get a bathing suit ready body one must first wear a bathing suit.
Pilates at The Pilates Studio
Drop-in to mat or reformer classes of the old favourite core workout.
Yin Yang Yoga at Breathe Hot Yoga
For those unsure of which type of yoga they like, this class is half active postures and half deep meditative postures.
Get on the Ball at Killarney Aquatic & Rec Centre
Struggle and laugh with a room full of other people all trying to balance on the exercise ball.
Get Ripped at Talisman Centre
There are seven versions of this workout with exercises that tone using light weights and lots of reps.
Zumba with Hillside Health and Fitness
Instructors come to you hosting the Latin dance workout classes at community centres around the city.
—Jaelyn Molyneux
