Fitness on 5th - Registered Programs

Fitness on 5th offers a variety of registered programs on a seasonal basis. Call us at (403) 232-1575 for more information on classes and registration.

Program Registration

Register in person or by phone at (403) 232-1575 with VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Direct Debit, cash or cheque. All prices are subject to GST.

Class Descriptions

Mind & Body

Yoga Core & More Strength

This class is formulated to develop strength and flexibility in the abdominal and lower back muscles, hip flexors, glutes, and the stabilizing muscles of the hips. We will develop a stronger range of motion in the hips through various sitting, standing and balancing Asans. The class will be geared towards improving posture, balance, and a few yoga exercises to stimulate detoxification and digestive organ support. All levels welcome as the more experienced will be further challenged.

Seniors Yoga

A yoga class focused on the needs of aging bodies assisting strength and flexibility throughout the body. The class will consist of muscle testing from the neck down to the toes. Each exercise will support flexibility, strength, and a fuller range of motion in the shoulders and hips. Aches and pains will be identified and worked through to provide a better quality of life, sleep, and support to complete daily tasks with growing ease and satisfaction. Your progress will be supported with an experienced teacher who will monitor and support personal body enhancements to suit individual needs.

Pilates Sculpt

This class stimulates the spring resistance of a Pilates’ reformer workout using the FlexBand and hand-weights. The workout will add vigor and variety to your workout. Using a FlexBand and hand weights in each exercise, the added resistance tones and sculpts arms, legs, back and torso while helping to take some of the load off of the hip flexors.

Lifestyle

Carved Out Body Challenge

This popular class provides 12 weeks of intense group weight training to help you achieve your goals! Measurements will be taken at the beginning and the end of the class and the person who loses the most inches wins a fabulous prize! Nutritional guidelines included. There is a maximum of 20 people, so sign up now.

Herb Heaven

Want to learn more about herbs, and what they do, and how they are good for you? This class is designed to teach you more about the variety of herbs, and what herbs can help your body function better.

Self-Defense

This fun and energetic class will give you the basic techniques in self-defense. Different martial arts movements will be incorporated, along with weight-training, to give you some different things to add into your routine. It’s a great class to stay active while learning how to defend your-self.

Annual Member & Non-Member: $70
Registration Deadlines: Sept 12, 2008 & Oct 24, 2008

Latin Dance - Fridays at Noon

This is an exciting latin dance class taught by Alexandra Sell, which fuses basic dance technique with aerobics and active strengthening and flexibility. Class begins with basic isolations intermixed with Cuban/Latin motions that works on student’s coordination, strength and flexibility. It doesn’t matter if you are dancing professionally or in your own bedroom, the love of music and dance should be an enjoyable experience that lasts a lifetime. No partner required.

Satellite Programs

Calgary French & International School - Cougar Ridge

Restorative Yoga

Take the time to experience relaxation in an atmosphere conducive for inward reflection. Take this opportunity to restore your energy levels, physical, mental, and emotional. During this practice you will enjoy passive openings of the body and longer stretches, utilizing a number of props for full body support. Yoga mat and bolster are required. These are available for purchase at time of registration for an additional fee.

Session 1:
Mondays & Thursdays, January 7 - March 3
(No class February 18)
6:00-7:00pm

Session 2:
Mondays & Thursdays, March 31 - May 26
(No class May 19)
6:00-7:00pm

Fee: $135/session

Ashtanga Yoga - Beginner

This beginner level Ashtanga program will focus on the fundamentals of the practice which include breath (pranayama), energy locks and safe practice techniques. A philosophical introduction to the 8 limbs of this practice will also be reviewed. Yoga mat required. A mat is available for purchase at time of registration for an additional fee.

Session 1:
Mondays & Thursdays, January 7 - March 3
(No class February 18)
7:00-8:00pm

Session 2:
Mondays & Thursdays, March 31 - May 26
(No class May 19)
7:00-8:00pm

Fee: $135/session

Market Mall

Strollercize

Are you recently a new mom? Here is a fantastic opportunity for you to get out of the house and workout, while spending time with your baby. Bring your baby (up to 12 months) in their stroller to this program specifi cally designed to energize and strengthen the muscles that are needed as a new mom. This stroller fi tness workout features power walking drills, strength training using resistance bands, and stretching.

Session 1:
Tuesdays, January 8 - February 12
8:30-9:30am

Fee: $55/session

TRIATHLON ON 5TH

The hottest trend in recreational sport, triathlon is an excellent form of physical exercise, training the whole body to be both fit and strong. You will find in the triathlon community a unique mix of all age groups, backgrounds, and levels of ability, all come together to support each other in achieving our personal goals.

Beginner/Novice Training MultiTRY Class

Come prepared for a new challenge every day of the week, and a new combination to keep you interested. In the 2 hr. MultiTRy Class, we will build swim ability, as well as hone your physical fitness and encourage healthy weight loss with fun combinations of cycling and running. We will all work at our own level and share in each other’s successes.

New! Buy classes one at a time, or in packs of 5 or 15. Come to as many or as few classes as you wish!

Cycling Only/Additional MultiTRY Class

Whenever time permits, and according to your needs, join your training buddies and the Critical Speed training group in this 2-hour biking-only class. Augment your training from the M/W/F MultiTRY Class, or make-up if you’ve missed a class.

Personal Coaching (Swim/BikeRun)

To deal with a special condition or work on a specific challenge, one-on-one personal coaching uses whatever resources necessary for individualized attention to your needs.

Special needs? Joint injuries? Health issues?
From arthritis to IT injuries, our coaches have the specialized training and experience to inform and enable you in safely accomplishing your personal fitness goals in triathlon.

Advanced training required? Transition training? Bike mechanics?
Augment your training with video analysis, weights, plyometrics, bike fitting/repair, and other special tricks, all helpful in enabling you to reach your performance goal.

Dates and Times Arranged by Appointment
Member and Non-Member Fee: $50/hr or 3 punches

Swim Skill Class

Get more efficient in the water and learn how to breathe comfortably with extra swim training, if you need. In this fun class, we will take you slowly through the fundamentals of front crawl and build skill from the bottom-up using state-of-the-art instructional technique, refined through years of trial and error.

Noon Swim Practice

Come and practice your progressions and drills from the Saturday Swim Skill class with this convenient noon-hour swim practice. Group instruction will reinforce the techniques used in the Saturday class, while providing a work-out that will stimulate and keep you refreshed throughout the rest of the workday.

Mini-Triathlon/Simluated Fun Race

Reward yourself on your improved fitness, and prepare for your first triathlon, by joining your YWCA training partners in a friendly simulated triathlon. It’s an unparalleled way to rehearse for race-day, challenge yourself to working as hard as you can, and then celebrate with a post-race latte in a healthy and supportive atmosphere.

Example: 500 m Swim /15 k. Bike/ 5 k. Run (Beginner)… 800 m/ 25 k./ 8k. (Novice)

Race-Day Prep/Bike Skills Training

Once you’re ready to celebrate all you hard work in the MultiTRY Class, let us help you put the finishing touches on your race-day prep with this workshop. Show up on race morning, looking forward to a successful outcome and confident that you have sewed up all the loose ends. Our coaches all have first-hand experience with all the races in and around Alberta and can let you know the inside tricks.

Underwater Video Analysis

Ever wondered what your stroke looks like underwater?
Take advantage of this rare service newly available and experience the state-of-the-art technology of underwater video analysis, used routinely by world-class triathletes and swimmers. This invaluable tool will identify the technical aspects of your stroke not visible any other way and help our highly trained coaches to augment your efficiency to the highest level.

Incentives
Stroke Correction and Fine-Tuning
Individualized Coaching and Feedback

Applications
Triathlon/Duathlon
Master Swimming/Competitive Front Crawl, Breastroke, Butterfly

Dates and Times by Appointment
Member and Non-Member Fee: $60/hour or 4 Punches

Master Swimming (Novice/Advanced Only)

For extra practice and fitness, triathletes with novice or advanced ability are encouraged to take advantage of the chance to swim in the Y’s existing masters club. Meet people with similar goals and encourage each other to reach our potential while working on front crawl as well as the other three foundational strokes.

Punch Pass
($70 for 5 punches or $195 for 15 punches)

Everyone, including existing members and non-members, can access most of the YWCA’s Triathlon Program with convenient electronic Punch Passes. Buy what you want, in units of 5 or 15, and use however you choose, in the program of your choice on any of the day of the week it is available.

This is kept track of on your existing Y Card, or on a new one. Use it by scanning at the front desk, just like checking into the facility.

Coaches

CoachCal and Jeremy

The YWCA is thrilled to offer coaching in this program from two of the most respected and decorated coaches and triathletes in the sport.

Cal (from Critical Speed)
2005 & 2007 Coach of the Year-TriCanada
2006 XTerra World Champ (35-39yr.)
MKin, Certified Exercise Physiologist

Jeremy Peressini
2007 3rd Overall National Championship
2007 Provincial Champion
BKin, Certified Exercise Physiologist

No matter your fitness background or physical limitations, CoachCal and Jeremy have the experience and the knowledge to get you on the path to achieving your personal goals. Together, they have experience in over 10 Ironmans including the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, and numerous titles to their combined credit.