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Adapted fitness classes

Adapted fitness classes

Easy to follow, low to moderate intensity programs focused on maintaining strength, balance, and wellness. Adpated fitness classes are designed for those who require a modified fitness routine due to disability.

Benefits of adapted fitness

Adapted fitness empowers you on your health journey as you actively improve your fitness, and wellness.

Our classes can help you improve your circulation, increase bone density and overall body strength. You may also experience pain relief and enhanced mood.

Types of adapted fitness classes

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

Spring & summer program and day camp registration is now open.

 

Adapted fitness - Adult

A supervised weight room based exercise program for individuals who need assistance or have a support worker. Tailored to each person's individual goals.

Age: 18+ years

Prerequisite: Parmed X form and Adapted Fitness Registration form. Assessment required for new participants.

About our fitness instructors

You can feel confident that our instructors are qualified, certified, and experienced to lead effective and safe adapted fitness programs. 

What are classes like?

Many classes are held in the weight room at facilities with accessible equipment. Each individual uses the ninety (90) minute class time to follow their own personalized workout in the company of other class participants.  Instructors are present to help with modifications and progressions. Aides are welcome to assist where needed.

Come prepared

Please bring:

A completed ParMedX or ParQ+ form must be summitted once per year. New participants must undergo a prescreening after which an appropriate program is created based on their unique fitness needs.

More fitness classes

All fitness classes

We have a variety of inspiring fitness classes to help you stay healthy and active in the water or in a studio.

Gentle Fitness

Low to moderate intensity classes for those looking for a modified fitness routine. Join your peer group to keep active and have fun!

Aqua Fitness

Improve your range of motion, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness in our low impact shallow and deep-water aqua fitness programs.

Zumba & Dance

Dance for your health, dance for fun and dance because it improves coordination, enhances memory, and boosts mood! We are all a little better when we are dancing!
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