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Fitness
The City of St. John’s offers a wide range of fitness opportunities for adults, age 16+, who are looking to live a healthy, active lifestyle. To guarantee your space in a class, register at StJohns.ca/RECconnect. Walk-in space may be available. For up-to-date schedules: Call the Swim and Fitness Line 576-8408 (Mews) or 576-8155 (PRCC) Online StJohns.ca > Living in St. John’s > Recreation and Parks > Fitness Email recreation@stjohns.ca
Aquatic Fitness
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Held in the deep and shallow end at the same time, these low to no impact classes involve high intensity movements that are designed to improve cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscle tone. Flotation belts are available for use.
Core Balance
A well-rounded workout for all levels that strengthens the core and lower back using body weight and equipment-based exercises.
Body Pump
A total conditioning class for all fitness levels designed to challenge each participant’s major muscle groups using effective body weight and equipment-based exercises.
Adults in Motion
This low impact class uses body weight exercise and equipment to develop the participant’s cardio and muscular strength endurance. Ideal for the older adult who is looking to meet new friends and others with common wellness goals.
Ever Active
A low impact fitness class that allows participants to work at their own pace to improve muscle conditioning, flexibility and endurance while standing or using a chair as support.
TIME
Together in Movement Exercise, is a communitybased program for people with a range of conditions affecting balance and mobility. Referral from health care professional is required.
Yoga
Participants must bring their own yoga mat.
Beginner
Designed for new students of all fitness levels to learn a solid foundation of yoga practice.
Intermediate
Improve postures learned in beginner yoga and additional challenging poses. Beginner yoga experience is required.
Mixed
For beginners and intermediates to practice yoga fundamentals to increase strength, flexibility and endurance.
Relaxation
Beginner-friendly and incorporates mindfulness throughout the class. Poses are done slowly to illicit the relaxation response and increase body-mind awareness.
Yin Yoga
A quiet yoga practice suitable for all levels and does not require previous yoga experience.