Fitness Programming
Fitness Programming
Strength & Conditioning Classes
AquaFit | Thursdays | 10:00am – 11:00am
AquaFit is a form of exercise which provides cardiovascular conditioning, increasing your pulse and your breathing rate and is great for your heart health. It strengthens and tones muscles – the resistance of the water means that opposing muscle group are worked in each movement as you push and pull against it. AquaFit is a great low impact workout for participants of all skill levels and abilities!
Seniors Lift & Learn | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 10:00am – 11:30am
Moms Lift & Learn | Mondays | 3:45pm – 5:15pm
Student Lift & Learn | Thursdays | 3:45pm – 5:15pm | Fridays | 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Our Lift & Learn program is the perfect place to start! Our staff will be there to provide supervision and assistance whenever you need it. They’ll help you learn the basics of using gym equipment safely, so you can feel confident and get the most out of your workouts. Let’s crush those fitness goals together!
Spin Classes
Pedal to the Metal Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 12:15pm – 12:45pm
Join Lunch Spin Dave for an electrifying workout experience where you pedal to the intense beat of heavy metal music. This high-energy class will push your limits and leave you feeling empowered and energized. Let the adrenaline-pumping tunes fuel your ride as you sweat it out and rock on!
Spin 45 | Mondays & Thursdays | 6:00pm – 6:45pm
Come and rock out with us during this 45-minute high intensity spin workout. You will ride along with Kelsey taking the lead. Pace and speed vary throughout the workout while listening to great music! Perfect for all fitness levels.
Spin Quest | Mondays | 1:15pm – 2:15pm
In Spin Quest, participants will experience the thrill and scenery of outdoor cycling while riding stationary bikes indoors. This class provides a unique and immersive workout experience by combining the benefits of indoor cycling with the visual stimulation of outdoor environments.
Wellness Classes
Vinyasa Yoga | Tuesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Vinyasa Yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between poses, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. Vinyasa Yoga creates strength and flexibility in the body and the mind.
Yin Yoga | Mondays | 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Yin Yoga consists of a series of long-held, passive floor poses that mainly work the lower part of the body – the hips, pelvis, inner thighs and lower spine. These areas are rich in connective tissues. The poses are held for up to five minutes, sometimes longer. Yin Yoga can help to alleviate pain and tension, relieve stress and anxiety and improve your overall well-being.
Chair Yoga | Wednesdays | 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using a chair for balance, which makes the practice more accessible. Chair yoga can improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while boosting your mood and reducing stress and joint strain.
Mom + Tot Walking Club | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Mom + Tot Walking Club is offered on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Join us on the Aurora Ford Arena walking track for some gentle movement, social connection and conversation!
Seniors Walking Club | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00am – 11:00am
Head up to the Aurora Ford Arena walking track for a fun and friendly walking group every Tuesday and Thursday morning!
Hatha Yoga focuses on posture and breathing techniques. This practice involves yoga poses and breathing techniques, practiced slowly and with static posture holds. Hatha yoga is about finding balance.
Yang Yin Yoga | Sundays | 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Yang Yin Yoga is not currently being offered at the Hay River Community Centre. Watch for this class to return soon!
Fitness Instructors
The Town of Hay River is happy to work with fitness instructors who are interested in running fitness classes. We have a wide variety of fitness equipment and are happy to include different fitness programmings into our schedule.
If you are interested in teaching fitness classes please reach out to Courtney Fraser, Recreation Programming Supervisor, at programming@hayriver.com