Gentle fitness classes
Gentle fitness classes
Easy to follow, low to moderate intensity programs focused on maintaining strength, balance, and wellness. Join your peer group to keep active and have fun!
Learn more about our Gentle Fitness Levels.
Benefits of gentle fitness
A form of exercise that feels good, is safe and the appropriate intensity for your fitness needs.
Reduce pain and maintain body function with exercises that will be modified to work for your body.
Winter registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of gentle fitness classes
Learn more about our Gentle Fitness Levels.
You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.
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Participate in gentle poses using props that support your body and practice breathing techniques that will help you feel more relaxed and release tension. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 2 - Must be comfortable doing 15-30 minutes of continuous activity and be able to get up from and down to the floor unassisted
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In a slower-paced class, learn exercises that will help build your bone density and help prevent fall-related injuries. You will work on your balance and strengthen your core, arms and legs.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 -Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity.
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Older adults will Improve their cardio, strength, balance and flexibility through energetic standing exercises.
Age: 50+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous, standing activity.
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Be introduced to Neuromuscular Integrative Activity (NIA) movements that combine dance, martial arts and mindfulness to help you feel more connected to your mind, body and spirit. This class is done barefoot.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous, standing activity
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Stimulate your energy balance and internal energy (Qi) through basic Qigong principles. You will work on a variety of movements that will take practice and focus.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity
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Older adults will stimulate balance and internal energy (Qi) through basic Qigong principles. You will work on a variety of movements that will take practice and focus.
Age: 50+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity
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Improve your balance, posture and mental awareness through basic Tai Chi movements and principles.
Age: 13+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity
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On an indoor turf field, you will improve your physical and mental health with walking exercises.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: Gentle Fitness 3 - Must be comfortable doing 30+ minutes of continuous activity
About our fitness instructors
Our Gentle Fitness classes are led by certified, passionate and caring instructors who have additional training in special conditions. Sessions are geared and adjusted to your level of ability.
What are classes like?
Level 1 classes are mostly seated, with some standing balance work. The focus is on posture and fall prevention.
Level 2 classes offer a choice of seated or standing activities. The focus is on functional capacity and independence.
Level 3 classes are active and on-your-feet. You'll be moving the whole time while avoiding the high impact of general fitness classes.
Come prepared
Please bring:
- Clean, indoor athletic shoes that have not been worn outdoors
- A water bottle to stay hydrated
- A swimsuit for aqua fit classes
More fitness classes
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We have a variety of inspiring fitness classes to help you stay healthy and active in the water or in a studio.
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Take a break from your busy life and dedicate some time for your wellness. Join us on the mat for a variety of Yoga and Pilates programs to connect your mind and body.
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A powerful way of gaining the benefits of an aligned mind, body and spirit.
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Improve your range of motion, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness in our low impact shallow and deep-water aqua fitness programs.