Active in the Atrium instructor poses with resistance band

Active in the Atrium

Get Active in the Atrium: Free Group Fitness Classes for UCalgary Affiliates

 

Committed to workplace stress prevention and management, the Cumming School of Medicine's Working Our Way to Wellness (WOWW) committee was formed in the fall of 2013 to address the health and wellness needs of our medicine community through the promotion of active living, and health and wellness initiatives.

WOWW enthusiastically invites all UCalgary staff, faculty and students at Foothills Campus to participate in  fitness classes 

No fitness class experience needed, no equipment needed.

 

 


What to Bring?

Active Wear

Make sure to wear clothes you are comfortable working out in!

Footwear

Appropriate footwear is very important to make the most out of your workout! Running shoes are best!

Water

You will work up a sweat so please bring your water bottle to  rehydrate!

Membership Card

Please bring your card to every class! 

  • All class participants must sign a waiver
  • Waivers are available online, click the button below and login with your UCalgary IT username
  • You will receive your membership card from a WOWW volunteer at your first class.
  • Once you have registered visit the activities page to sign up for classes, deadline to sign up 12 hours before class.

 

Location: We are located on Foothills campus!
Classes are located at the N end of the HRIC Atrium! There will be black curtains set up to indicate the class area. 

Search for the HRIC at the link below.

 

 

Map

Class Descriptions

 This class targets all major muscle groups to build your strength, endurance and definition. Experience cardio and strength drills designed to give you a challenging and effective total body workout. Finish with a stretch at the end and you’ll be good to go! Focus is on technique, precision and getting you results.

  1. Total Body Workout

    Cardio, upper body, lower body, core…you’ll get it all! Using timed drills you will get your heart pumping and your metabolism boosted. This is a high intensity class that will keep your body burning extra calories for the rest of the day! AITA  classes are great for all fitness levels. Modifications will always be provided so you can get the workout that is best for you!

  2. Total Body Strength

    Cardio, upper body, lower body, core…you’ll get it all with weights! Class limited to 12 participants. 

Yoga uses breathing techniques, exercise and meditation. It helps to improve health and happiness. ... He defined yoga as "the cessation of the modification of the mind

  1. Zumba

    Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. While many of the types of dance and music featured in the program are Latin American inspired, classes can also contain everything from jazz to African beats to country to hip-hop and pop.

  2. High Fitness

    HIGH Fitness is Old School Aerobics transformed into a modern, heart-pounding, fun, and effective workout. Think cardio and toning meet leg warmers with a side of air guitar. Consistency and simplicity are key to the HIGH Fitness brand. Classes are fun, easy to follow, and choreographed to set you up for success. No equipment is required except for supportive running shoes and a bottle of water.

Instructors

Stephanie working out

Stephanie

Stephanie has been leading group fitness classes since 2006. She is certified through Fitness Alberta with specializations in Group Exercise, Portable Equipment, and Resistance Training. She also holds a Canadian Fitness Professionals certification as a Personal Trainer Specialist and has had additional training in Group Cycling, Dance Fitness, Barre, and Hula Hooping. 

 

Morgan

Coming soon!

Iva sitting in seated yoga pose

Iva

Iva is a passionate believer in the transformative power of yoga. She journeyed to India in 2022 to earn her yoga teacher certification. Iva is eager to share the gift of yoga with her scholarly community by guiding others toward a more balanced and mindful way of life. 

MaryMel

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