School programs - Fitness and exercise

Make fitness a lifelong habit for your students. We provide a number of fitness programs for junior high and high school students in grades 7 through 12. Classes take place both in the water and on dry land. Intensity levels may be adjusted to match the needs of your students.

About the program

Our programs are taught by professionally certified fitness & martial art instructors who provide excellent instruction and encouragement to reach your fitness and wellness goals.

Available for: grades 7 to 12

Register

Submit an application to learn more. We will contact you to determine a program that is right for your school and students.

Benefits of taking our fitness classes

  • The perfect blend of appropriate intensity and motivation in a fun group setting
  • Improve mood, mental health and sleep
  • Build self-confidence and self-efficacy
  • Improve muscular strength, bone density, cardiovascular health and overall flexibility
  • Enhance coordination, balance and body awareness
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Available classes

  • Aqua Fitness

    Aquacize water fitness classes incorporate the buoyancy and resistance of water to challenge the cardiovascular system and large muscle groups. Exercises are done in shallow to chest deep water, accompanied with music – Non-swimmers are encouraged to attend. Buoyancy equipment such as foam dumbbells may be incorporated into the class to target specific muscle groups. The class will wrap up with gentle static stretching.

  • Cardio & Cycle

    Improve your aerobic fitness, power and heart health. Feel an increase in metabolic function, quality of life and athletic performance.

    Push yourself further with the motivation of an instructor and the team spirt of working out as a group.

  • Zumba & Dance

    Dancing is a wonderful way to increase and maintain your fitness and wellness. It helps to improve aerobic endurance, balance and coordination.

    It can help grow your confidence, self-esteem and happiness. You will also develop and refine your dance skills.

  • HIIT & Interval

    Boost your metabolism and improve your anaerobic and aerobic performance without the need of choreography. Push yourself further with the motivation of an instructor and the team spirt of working out as a group.

    Research has shown that HIIT and interval training can offer the same fitness benefits as other programs but in less time.

  • Strength & TRX

    Strength training builds muscle, shapes your body and increases your physical abilities so you can do more. It will engage our core and help with stabilization. You will also learn principles of proper strength techniques.

    TRX is a unique training opportunity that will make you feel stronger and more powerful.

    *Student information and program waiver is required for youth ages 13-15.

  • Yoga & Pilates

    Tone, stretch, strengthen and balance your body and mind while you improve your body's alignment.

    Ease the stress and tension of everyday life and gain stress relief tools that can be used outside of class.

  • Wellness & Meditation

    Our classes are soothing and supportive to the nervous system. With a mindful and intentional approach we can transform our health and wellbeing.

    Feel your muscles relax and release the tension in them. Lower your feelings of stress and learn tools for use in everyday life. These activities may also lower your resting heart rate and blood presure.

  • Weight room orientation

    This introductory program covers proper techniques of weight training using a combination of free weights and machines. Upon successful completion of the Strength Training course, youth ages 13-15 are issued a City of Calgary Youth Strength Training card or sticker which must be presented prior to admittance into the facility weight room.

    *Program waiver is required for youth ages 13-15.

  • Martial Arts

    Children and youth build confidence, self-discipline and fitness with our martial arts & self defense programs.

Payments and Cancellations

Payments

  • We recommend your payment be made two weeks in advance. If not possible, payment is due on the day of your visit.
  • We accept credit cards.
  • Teachers and parent supervisors attend free of charge.

Cancellations

  • When notified at least 30 days before the rental date, cancellations and reductions in time will be refunded. 
  • A $10.50 administration fee applies.
  • The fee covers up to 10 changes per permit, per change submission. 
  • Submit cancellations or changes through the online amendment request form at http://cocnmp.com/amendmentform/

Privacy and personal information

The City collects personal information through the rental application process under authority of the:

  • Facility Booking Policy and Procedure
  • Facility Use Agreement
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33(c)
  • We use your information only to contact you about your rental application and permit as required.

Interested in other program options? Check out our programs for schools​ or visit calgary.ca/liveandplay to learn how to register for individual programs.

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