Fitness Classes

We offer a wide range of fitness classes, including HIIT, RIP, Step, Full Body Pump, Core, Spin, Yoga, Belly Dance, Pilates, and Aquafit! Work out with our fun and certified instructors!

 

2024 Fall Fitness Class Schedule

Aquafit classes will start on September 3rd. Land-Based Classes will start on September 9th.

Basic Aquafit with Dianne will start on October 2nd.

To be added to our 'Fitbits' email list for notifications about class cancellations or changes, please email haley.mcdonald@acadiau.ca

 

White - Fitness Studio

Blue - Pool

Red- Spin Room (Squash Court 3 & 4)

 

Fitness Description

BASIC AQUAFIT.This vertical water training session is ideal for those new to aquafit or those who may require modifications due to pre-existing conditions such as arthritis or joint replacement. Exercises will be performed in chest deep water with options to suspend with a flotation belt. Participants will develop body awareness, range of motion for all joints, and strengthen core muscles while performing mild cardio and muscle conditioning to music to set the pace.
Location: POOL

MODERATE AQUAFIT. Our instructors will utilize the magical properties of water to enhance your experience as they guide you through a moderate workout that includes cardio and muscle conditioning. All moves are performed to music to set the pace and there are options to be in chest deep or in deep water with a flotation belt. Moderate aquafit is an excellent cross training option.
Location: POOL

TOTAL BODY CONDITIONING. This 1 hour strength conditioning class is a total body workout that will target all major muscle groups while pushing you through a high energy format. We can use any variety of free weights, body bars, gliders and your own body weight to perform compound exercises, utilizing supersets or tabattas and more. You will improve overall strength, muscular endurance, and body composition. All levels are welcome.
Location: STUDIO

FULL BODY PUMP. A high rep, lower weights workout that works all areas of the body; this encourages a cardio workout while increasing muscle mass.  All set to great music!
Location: STUDIO

CORE. The 1 hour Core and More Class is designed to improve your posture and build core muscle groups through a variety of exercises. Each class will help to strengthen your abdomen and back muscles while increasing your flexibility. Walk taller, fell stronger. It may include a variety of equipment. All levels are welcome.
Location: STUDIO

LET R RIP. Using body bars, free weights, and a step as a bench, simulate a weight room workout that is heart pounding, muscle burning, non-stop movement from start to finish.
Location: STUDIO

PILATES. A system of physical and mental conditioning that can enhance one's physical strength, flexibility, and coordination as well as reduce stress, improve mental focus, and foster an improved sense of well being. Pilates is for everyone and anyone!
Location: STUDIO

BELLY DANCE. Move your body in beautiful ways that are healing and strengthening that bring joy/sensuality/beauty/grace. Teacher Angie Oriana Jenkins (of Sister Lotus) has been teaching and performing for over 25 years in BC, Mexico, and Nova Scotia. She has trained in several styles and incorporates Classical Egyptian, Tribal Fusion, Turkish, and more into her classes which also includes Yoga and Pilates for warm ups and cool downs.
Location: STUDIO

SPIN. Our certified and passionate spin instructors are here to guide you through a journey of intervals, climbs, sprints, ensuring a varied and challenging workout for all fitness levels.  With each turn of a pedal, you have control over your bike's resistance, allowing you to tailor the intensity to your personal fitness goals.
Location SQUASH COURT 3 and 4

STEP & CORE. One half will be cardiovascular conditioning with a step, followed by core conditioning.
Location: STUDIO

HIIT. A type of interval training exercise. It incorporates several rounds that alternate between several minutes of high intensity movements to significantly increase the heart rate to at least 80% of one's maximum heart rate, followed by short periods of lower intensity movements.
Location: STUDIO

YOGA. Join teacher Angie Oriana Jenkins (of Sister Lotus) who has been practicing and teaching in a variety of gyms and yoga studios in BC, Mexico, and Nova Scotia for over 25 years. Her class is a fusion of Iyengar, Kundalini, Power Flow , Pilates, Breath work, and more!
Location: STUDIO