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Download our complete schedule in PDF format :  Fall 2007

Description of additional activities:

Exercice on swiss ball
The focus here is on muscle strengthening and relaxation. Tones both the functional and postural muscles, primarily through the use of Swiss balls. Specially developed to improve balance and stability. Adequately works the various muscle groups.


Mix it up
A class that includes out-of-the-ordinary, complete and dynamic cardiovascular exercise and strength training!

Get ready to ski
This class starts with a warm up and moves on to dynamic and varied strength training exercises with tips on technique.

Get ready to cycle
Strength training and flexibility exercises geared specifically to cycling.

Aquafitness
A dynamic and challenging workout. On the menu: movement in the pool, aerobic and strength training exercises, all to energizing music. The class ends with a relaxing cool down   

Advanced Aquafitness
Intence workout with energizing music.

Aquajogging
A dynamic and challenging workout in the deep section of the pool. The exercises are done with a safety belt. The class ends with a relaxing cool down.

Toning plus
Complete strength training with a wide variety of exercises to be performed with and without equipment (exercise tubing, light weights, Swiss ball, small ball, bar).

Advanced toning plus
Warm up - Exercise - Stretching
Exercise: Boot camp style circuit training, on a stability board with a Swiss ball.

Tai Chi
Introduction to Tai Chi breathing techniques, postures and methods. Learn the basic movements of Yang family Tai Chi in a calm and relaxing atmosphere.

Weight lifting
Individual training to help participants improve muscle tone or prepare for a sporting activity. Meet with a trainer who will develop your personalized program.

Dancing and rythm 
Dance class with various steps : salsa,  aerobic, cha cha, african rythm...Pleasure and carelessness are obligatory.

Flexibility
This class involves a series of stretches specific to each muscle done to soft music. Sure to give you a feeling of well being!

Pilates
The Pilates method aims to achieve a balance between strength and flexibility to improve endurance, posture, muscle control and mobility. Participants spend the majority of each class on an exercise mat and are encouraged to evelop an awareness of their body in movement and their breathing, and to achieve optimal body movement.                                                                    

Spinning 
Workout on a stationary bicycle with various runs (ascent, decent, sprint...).
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