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.
Class Descriptions
This class targets all major muscle groups to build your strength and endurance. 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!
This class will bring breath together with intention. Join us to stretch, breathe, and relax. All levels are welcome.
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Zumba
Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere.
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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! Classes are fun, easy to follow, and choreographed to set you up for success.
Pilates is a full-body workout that improves strength, stability and flexibility. Developed 100 years ago, this mind-body exercise helps everyone move better.
Instructors
Stephanie
Stephanie has been leading group fitness classes since 2006. She is certified through Fitness Alberta in Group Exercise, Portable Equipment, Resistance Training, and Older Adult Fitness, and also holds a Canadian Fitness Professionals certification as a Personal Trainer Specialist. Her additional training includes Group Cycling, Dance Fitness, Barre, Hula Hooping, and Nordic Pole Walking. Outside of fitness instruction, Stephanie works as an Executive Assistant at the Foothills Campus.
Lauren
Lauren has always enjoyed movement, from ballet and synchronized swimming to triathlon. These experiences were essential for building strong relationships, both within herself and with others, and to living a purposeful life. When yoga entered her life it became the foundation of her work in somatic release and trauma recovery. Her long-term goal is to help bridge the gap between the spiritual and practical applications of yoga within global healthcare, and she feels deeply grateful to share these practices with others.
Nadine
Nadine has been teaching dance since her teen years and became a certified barre instructor in 2016. In 2021 she also became certified in High Fitness and regularly teaches at various locations in Calgary. In addition to being a fitness instructor, Nadine is also a registered Occupational Therapist who works at the Foothills Medical Center, primarily on the Burn Unit.
Maria
Maria has been a group exercise leader since 2016. She loves teaching Zumba because every class feels like a party and no dance experience is required. Participants can just come ready to move, have fun, and enjoy the energy of the group. Maria looks forward to welcoming everyone to the dance floor.