Fitness Programs

Summer 2021 Fitness Classes

In keeping with all current public health guidelines, we are excited to offer a variety of Summer 2021 Fitness Classes. From beginner to advanced classes, we have a number of options to help you get healthy and active. Please note, to support public health guidelines, the Town is not able to offer drop-in participation for Summer 2021; all fitness class participants must be registered in advance. For more information, or if you have any questions on our classes, please email or call (709) 782-6290.

Registration for our 2021 Summer classes opens 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 and is available online only through the Town’s Recreation Portal.

Note: The BodyQuest Fitness Centre is also open for members, by appointment only. Modifications have been made to comply with the COVID-19 public health guidelines for gyms and fitness centres. Click here to view more information regarding hours of operation, procedures and membership payment plans.

Summer 2021 Class Schedule

Strength and Conditioning

Time: Thursday – 6:00 p.m. (Beginning July 22)

Cost: $30 for one 6 week session

Strength and Conditioning is a full-body workout using various types of exercise equipment. Participants can choose the weight and intensity that will best challenge them, resulting in a fantastic workout in a fun and upbeat atmosphere, suitable for all fitness levels.

HIIT

Time: Monday – 6:00 p.m. (Beginning July 19)

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Cost: $30 for one 6 week session

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular class for people looking to combine strength and aerobic routines into one effective workout. HITT is a fun and fast-paced workout designed to help you break a sweat.

Yoga Max

Time: Tuesday – 7:15 p.m. (Beginning July 20)

Cost: $24 for one 6 week session

This yoga session incorporates advanced yoga poses while combining power. This class is bound to provide a fun yet effective challenge for all participants while engaging a variety of muscle groups. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat.

Gentle Flow Yoga

Time: Tuesday – 9:00 a.m. (Beginning July 20)

Cost: $24 for one 6 week session

Stay limber longer! As time goes on, we tend to become more inflexible, eventually leading to many restrictions in our daily lives. This class focuses on maintaining and improving flexibility while stretching through a series of yoga movements suitable for a beginner to intermediate level. Participants are encouraged to please bring a yoga mat.

Yoga Flow

Time: Monday – 7:15 p.m. (Beginning July 19) and Thursday - 7:15 p.m. (Beginning July 22)

Cost: $24 for one 6 week session

Moving through sequences from basic to complex, this class will maintain awareness and focus on the breath while working towards moving through basic to advanced postures. This style of yoga builds heat, flexibility, and strength while maintaining focus on good alignment and sound structure. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat.

Ball Core

Time: Tuesday - 6:00 p.m. (Beginning July 20)
Cost: $30 for one 6 week session

A strong core is a vital ingredient to a strong body. This class will challenge you front to back and help to improve your coordination and balance with the use of functional, balance, and bodyweight exercises using an exercise ball. The result is a full-body workout with an emphasis on core exercises.

Nordic Walking

Time: Saturday – 9:00 a.m. (50+) (Beginning July 24) and Saturday - 10:30 a.m. (All Ages) (Beginning July 19)

Cost: $30 for 6 weeks

Nordic Walking combines cardiovascular exercise with a vigorous muscle workout for your shoulders, arms, core, and legs. This can be enjoyed by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity and by athletes as a sport. This activity is performed with specially designed walking poles similar to ski poles provided by the Town. Funding for this program was provided by the Wellness Coalition, Avalon East.

Online Registration Instructions

Visit our Recreation Portal. If you already have an account, proceed to the "Logon to Account" button.
If you have not created an account, it is suggested that you do so before the morning of registration. To create an account, under Course Registration click the "Create Account" button on the homepage.
Please note the time on our computer's server may differ slightly from your computer time (e.g. time may say 8:58 a.m. and your computer may say 9:01 a.m.) so please be patient.
For further instructions, please follow our Creating a Public Access Account Page or contact our Recreation Technician (709-782-3909) or Recreation Department by phone (709-782-6290) or email.