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adult programs

Adult Fitness Classes - 16+ unless otherwise noted Strong by Zumba Morning Kickstart
Fit Beginnings Echo Centre
A twice a week gentle fitness program for those who have Echo Centre Kickstart your day! Join Nomi every Monday, Wednesday
been sedentary for a long time. Participants, who may have Strong by Zumba is an exciting new class that and/or Friday for a great whole body workout and start your
health concerns such as overweight, diabetes, hypertension combines body weight, muscle conditioning, day right! Healthy beginners and first timers are always
or other chronic conditions and who find it difficult to be cardio, plyometric and explosive moves such welcome. There are a variety of choices, modifications and
physically active and fit into other exercise classes, are invited as high knees and burpees intermingled with isometric adaptations to each exercise to accommodate every fitness
to join. This program, offers a supportive environment, moves like lunges, squats and kickboxing. Developed level. Instructor: Nomi Samson.
lots of group support and exercises modified to meet the by internationally recognized fitness professionals, this M W F ongoing 9-10 am $45/10
participant’s need. Instructor: Ester Haack program has been carefully choreographed so that music $5 drop-in
Tue & Thu Mar 27-May 31 12:15-1:15 pm $85.50 propels your every movement. The result is a highly (No class Mar 30, Apr 2, May 4, May 21)
(no class May 3) motivating and fun class that will challenge your muscles
and cardio system, pushing you to a new level of fitness! Complete Cardio, Core & Stretch * For Women Only
Fit Beginnings II Designed for both men and women, this program provides Gyro Centre
Need more of a challenge? Try Fit Beginnings II. This a high energy, maximum demand workout that will allow Join this fusion fitness class and energize your morning!
program is still considered a gentle fitness program but is you to take your fitness to the next level. Check out this link Bellyfit classes offer much more than just ‘a workout’.
slightly more challenging than Fit Beginnings. Participants to see what Strong by Zumba is all about: Intelligently designed for women to offer a full body you
in this program will use exercise bands and weights to h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h ? v = v 9 a Q W Kt 9 3 4 c need, the mental calm you deserve and the connectedness
improve muscle strength and flexibility. Participants will Instructor: Anne Cappus. you crave. Each class is a fusion of three main movement
receive group and individual support from the instructor. Set I practices – Fitness, Dance and Yoga. It incorporates cardio,
Exercise equipment will vary depending on each individual’s Mon Feb 26-Mar 26 6:30-7:30 pm $30/5 core components, music and dance and focuses on posture,
ability and the instructor will help to modify exercises to fit Set II balance, toning, stretch and strengthening. Expect to sweat,
their needs and maximize the benefits for each individual. Mon Apr 16-May 14 6:30-7:30 pm $30/5 sculpt, tone and tighten! Take the time for yourself that you
This program offers a very supportive environment and deserve and join us in this amazing body, mind and spirit
offers a great opportunity to improve your physical health. Zumba Evenings program. Instructor: Christina Brack
It is not necessary to have done Fit Beginnings to register in Echo Centre Set I
this program. Instructor: Ester Haack Zumba is the most fun fitness class you will ever try! This Tue Feb 27-Apr 3 10:15-11:15 am $42/6
Tue & Thu Mar 27-May31 1:30-2:30 pm $85.50 class is non-judgmental, easy to follow and no previous Set II
(no class May 3) dance experience is necessary. Zumba combines multiple Tue Apr 10-May 15 10:15-11:15 am $42/6
dance styles using Latin and world rhythms with cardio,
Chair Fit Exercise Program muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility moves for a Mom and Baby Fitness Echo Centre
Much of this low impact program will be done sitting in super fun, amazing and effective workout that will torch Come check out this fitness class designed just for new
chairs, with some standing and walking around the room. those calories! Zumba is for everyone and is suitable for all moms with their babies or young children (up to 3 years
Exercise bands and light weights will be utilized to improve fitness levels. Instructor: Anne Cappus. old)! Share in quality time with your baby as you tighten
muscle strength, flexibility and range of motion. Suitable Set I and tone, strengthen those much needed core muscles, burn
for those with physical limitations and mobility issues. Thu Mar 1-Apr 5 5:15-6:15 pm $36/6 calories and improve your endurance! (Babies should be
Instructor: Ester Haack. Set II pre-crawling and moms at least 6 weeks post-partum with
Thu Apr 19-May 17 5:15-6:15 pm $24/4 approval from doctor). Instructor: Nomi Samson
Set I
(no class May 3) Wed & Fri Mar 7-Apr 20 10:15-11:15 am $65/13

Wed ongoing until May 30 1-2 pm (no class Mar 30)
$32/7 session punch pass Set II
Chair Yoga Wed & Fri May 23-Jun 22 10:15-11:15 am $50/10
Gyro Centre
Introduction to Nordic Walking Program Chair Yoga modifies traditional
Nordic Walking originated in Finland as a fitness walking Yoga postures into a safe, gentle
exercise that involves a total body activity with specialty and gradual system that does
designed poles. Nordic Walking promotes balance, flexibility not require great limberness
and stability while walking and results in increased endurance or stamina. It is a holistic
and strength. Evidence shows that Nordic Walking provides a program that consists of bends,
better total fitness result than regular walking as the workout lifts and twists performed with
engages arm, upper body and back muscles. It provides great specific breathing exercises.
resistance training, increases cardiac fitness and burns more It incorporates step-by-step
calories. This program offers participants an introduction to relaxation and meditation
Nordic Walking. It will provide an individualized approach techniques that help release
to customizing and fitting your poles, provide lessons in tension throughout the body,
proper walking techniques and knowledge about best improve concentration, increase Echo Yoga Classes with Pip
practices. This program is designed to provide you with all circulation to the heart and For all Yoga classes, please bring a blanket and be
you need to know to get you started and on your way. Join elevate moods. Yoga exercises prepared to work in bare feet. Instructor: Pip Van
us and take walking to the next level! Poles will be provided work on every part of the body, stretching and toning Nispen
if needed. Instructor: Ester Haack muscles, joints, the spine and the entire skeletal system
Wed May 23 & 30 11:30–12:30 pm $20/2 as well as lands and nerves, helping to keep all systems in
optimum health. Chair Yoga is done seated or standing Supportive Yoga
Echo Centre
while using the chair for support. Enjoy the benefits of Supportive yoga designed to build strength,
exercise without it being strenuous or painful. Chair Yoga is flexibility and stamina for beginners or ongoing yoga
achievable for everyone, whatever your physical condition. practitioners who experience physical limitations and
It will help you to regain and maintain your health, well- need more options in their practice.
being, independence and will most certainly improve your
quality of life. Instructor: Jane Thompson
Set I Set I
Mon Mar 5-Apr 23 11-12:30 pm $49/7
Mon Feb 26-Mar 26 1-2 pm $40/5
Set II (no class Apr 2)

Mon Apr 9-May 14 1-2 pm $48/6 Set II Apr 30-Jun 18 11-12:30 pm $49/7
Mon

(no class May 21)

Total Body Conditioning
Echo Centre Yoga - Ongoing
Sign up for this full body workout!! Take your fitness level Echo Centre
to your own personal best. Build up your strength and target This program is suitable for ongoing experienced yoga
key areas such as glutes and abs through this total body practitioners who wish to develop a deeper awareness
conditioning program! Get in shape, challenge yourself in their asana practice including inversions.
to a new fitness level and have fun doing it. This class is
offered twice per week to ensure you keep your energy up Set I
Tue Mar 6-Apr 24 5:30-7 pm $56/8
Program fees stated within the 2018 Spring Leisure throughout the week. Instructor: Nomi Samson Set II
Guide reflect City Resident discounted rates. Tue & Thu ongoing 4-5 pm $45/10
Non City Residents may pay higher fees. $5 drop-in Tue May 1-Jun 19 5:30-7 pm $56/8