Group Fitness Schedule
The Group Fitness Program offers a range of engaging classes tailored to different fitness levels, designed to promote physical and mental well-being while fostering a sense of community. Our program includes cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercise classes in the form of Kickboxing, Yoga, Dance classes and more! This diversity helps you discover the type of workout that resonates best with your preferences and goals. All 25+ classes are drop-in style (ie. NO registration required), FREE and accessible for all TMU students, grad students and members with an active membership.
By joining Group Fitness classes, you’ll join a community of individuals who share your commitment to health, whether a novice or more experienced. The collective energy and support from fellow participants and instructors create a motivating atmosphere. With classes available throughout the day, fitting movement into your busy routine becomes more accessible. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to helping you navigate your fitness journey, ensuring you perform exercises safely and effectively.
Introduction of RAINBOW Series Classes
Group Fitness programming is available to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and aims to be as inclusive and welcoming as possible, however in an efffor to take more intentional steps to invite this community into our programming we have two classes being offered and identified as RAINBOW DANCE PARTY & RAINBOW RIDE + CORE + STRETCH to help those in the community better identify these opportunities. To help ensure maximum comfort these classes are being taught by two very proud members of the 2SLBTQIA+ community and two excellent instructors. These classes are also for ALLIES, that is, anyone who is committed to creating a positive inclusive space.
FALL 2024 Group Fitness Schedule
(Sept 3 to Dec 13, 2024)
| Time | Class | Location | Instructor |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Cardio + Muscle Pump | RAC 2 Gym | Stiva |
| 1:00 - 1:45pm | RAINBOW DANCE PARTY | RAC Studio 2 | Diva Stiva |
| 1:00 - 2:00pm | Yin Yoga | RAC Studio 1 | Katie |
| 5:00 - 5:45pm | Spin + Stretch | RAC Studio 2 | Dione |
| 6:20 - 7:00pm | danceFIRE | RAC Studio 2 | Dione |
| 6:30 - 7:15pm | Pilates | RAC Studio 1 | Sharon |
| 7:15 - 8:00pm | Yoga with Props | RAC Studio 2 | Sally |
| Time | Class | Location | Instructor |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Zumba | RAC Studio 1 | Mahgol |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Yoga | RAC Studio 2 | Dione |
| 1:15 - 2:00pm | Ultimate Bootcamp | RAC Studio 1 + FTR | Dione |
| 5:00 - 5:45pm | Barre | RAC Studio 1 | Sharon |
| 6:00 - 6:45pm | Stretch + Flex | RAC Studio 1 | Sharon |
| 6:00 - 6:45pm | Spin + Sculpt | RAC Studio 2 | Jason |
| 7:00 - 7:45pm | Zumba | RAC Studio 1 | Molly |
| Time | Class | Location | Instructor |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Zumba | RAC Studio 1 | Anjali |
| 12:00 - 12:45pm | Spin + Stretch | RAC Studio 2 | Anissa |
| 1:15 - 2:00pm | FTR Circuit | Functional Training Room (FTR) | Anissa |
| 5:00 - 5:45pm | Yoga Flow | RAC Studio 2 | Mahsa |
| 5:15 - 6:00pm | Hip Hop Fitness | RAC Studio 1 | Amanda |
| 6:15 - 7:00pm | Jazz Funk Fitness | RAC Studio 1 | Amanda |
| Time | Class | Location | Instructor |
| 12:30 - 1:30pm | Spin + Sculpt + Stretch | RAC Studio 2 | Anissa |
| 1:00 - 1:50pm | Yin Yoga | RAC Studio 1 | Tanya |
| 5:00 - 5:45pm | Power Yoga Flow | RAC Studio 1 | Catherine |
| 5:15 - 6:00pm | RAINBOW RIDE + Core + Stretch | RAC Studio 2 | Jason |
| 6:00 - 6:45pm | Salsa + Bachata Dance Party | RAC Studio 1 | Steven |
| Time | Class | Location | Instructor |
| 12:00 - 1:00pm | Yoga with Meditation | RAC Studio 1 | Anjali |
| 1:00 - 1:45pm | Power Yoga Flow | RAC Studio 2 | Romika |
| 4:15 - 5:00pm | Pilates | RAC Studio 1 | Sharon |
| 5:15 - 6:00pm | Pilates | RAC Studio 1 | Sharon |
| 5:30 - 6:15pm | Bollywood Fitness | RAC Studio 2 | Devanshi |
Difficulty & Sweat Level:
Use our difficulty & sweat scale to determine which class is right for you by reading what each colour of the scale means in the chart below and then moving on to read the class descriptions further below with a corresponding scale for each class.
Do keep in mind, instructors try their best to offer options and modifications for all skill levels and abilities.
| Difficulty Level | Sweat Level |
|---|---|
Easy (dark green) |
Warming up a little |
Slightly Challenging (light green) |
Definitely getting warm |
Moderate (yellow) |
I’m breaking a sweat! |
Challenging (orange) |
Got my sweat on! |
Very Challenging (red) |
I’m drenched! |
Class Descriptions
| Class | Description | Difficulty |
| Barre | BARRE Fitness is inspired by ballet and uses the ballet barre and some additional equipment. It focuses on full body strengthening and sculpting, with some cardio and pilates-inspired core work, all done to energetic music. There is an emphasis on posture, alignment, coordination, and fun! |  |
| Bollywood Fitness | Get ready to sweat, smile, and shimmy in the most fun fitness class around—where group fitness meets the high-energy world of Bollywood dance! This class is the perfect fusion of fitness and dance, designed to get your heart pumping and your spirits soaring as you groove to the infectious beats of Bollywood. |  |
| Cardio + Muscle Pump | Get ready to unleash your inner strength and elevate your fitness game with Cardio & Muscle Pump—the ultimate full-body workout that combines high-intensity cardio with powerful strength training. Build lean muscle, and boost your endurance, all while keeping the energy high and the sweat flowing. | |
| danceFIRE | This dance fitness workout is intended to keep your body moving while listening to today’s latest music. DanceFIRE infuses bursts of high energy dance moves with resistance training and core conditioning, guaranteed to improve your wellbeing and put a smile on your face as you jam to some of your favourite beats! | |
| FTR Circuit | Step into the Functional Training Room Circuit and get ready for a workout that’s all about real-world strength, mobility, and endurance. This circuit style class is designed to improve your overall fitness by focusing on functional movements that mimic everyday activities. Whether you’re an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or just someone looking to move better in daily life, this class is your go-to for building a stronger, more resilient body. | |
| Hip Hop Fitness | Bring your best moves for this high energy dance-fitness class highlighting Hip Hop and Funk styles taught to a compilation of popular Hip Hop and R&B music. Come learn some dance steps and find your style! | |
| Jazz Funk Fitness | Jazz Funk is an intricate and up beat dance form inspired by jazz foundations and influenced by Hip Hop styles. This class combines technique training with fun choreography through slow and fast movements. This unique style provides a powerful energy and environment for all. | |
| Pilates | Pilates is a full body workout focused on developing a strong core, or “powerhouse” which includes the abdominal muscles, back muscles, pelvic floor, glutes and hips. All of which improve posture, coordination, and balance. Pilates matwork is great for anyone, any age, and any fitness level. |  |
| Rainbow Cardio Dance Party | This is class for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community AND anyone committed to creating a positive space for the community is welcome to join! Rainbow Cardio Dance Party is the most vibrant, high-energy dance class where fun is the name of the game. Whether you’re a dance newbie or a seasoned mover and shaker, this class is all about letting loose, feeling fabulous, and celebrating life through the magic of dance. Taught by advocate & proud gay instructor, Diva Stiva is Canada's 2024's winner of IMPACT Instructor of the Year! |
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| Salsa + Bachata Dance Party | Join the rhythm revolution with our Salsa & Bachata Dance Party Group Fitness Class – a fusion of fitness and Latin dance that will have you grooving, sweating, and smiling from ear to ear! Say goodbye to traditional workouts and hello to a vibrant, social, and energetic fitness experience. | |
| Rainbow Ride + Core + Stretch | This is class for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community AND anyone committed to creating a positive space for the community is welcome to join! Taught by a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community learn how to take care of your body head to toe with 25-30 minutes of cycling, 5-10 min of core work to help with posture and a 10-15 minute full body stretch! |
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| Spin + Sculpt | Spend approximately 20-25 minutes on the bike taking on any terrain… track, road, mountain, hills, flats, mixed in with some exciting drills… intervals, speedwork, cadence work, and isolated leg training, both on and off the saddle. Then spend 15-20 minutes sculpting your body with weights. End with a short stretch. A perfect class fitting in all fitness components into a single jam packed workout! | |
| Stretch + Flex | This class works as a form of active meditation where you can focus on your body and your breath, as we stretch everything from the head to the toes. Stretching builds both strength and flexibility, helping our bodies to stay healthy. |  |
| Ultimate Bootcamp | A super charged fun full body workout! Combine both traditional and non-traditional exercises to give the best of both cardiovascular and strength training all in one workout! The circuit style alternates between high and low intensity exercises through timed intervals of free weights, plyometerics, cardio training & balance work. BONUS: we'll use the equipment found in our very own FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ROOM! | |
| Yin Yoga | A slow-paced, passive type of yoga that incorporates long holds and deep breaths for a stretch that gets deep into the muscles. During these prolonged periods of stillness, residual tension and stress melts away. Yin Yoga is an excellent practice for beginners by eliminating tricky transitions between poses. Those recovering from an injury or looking to lengthen versus strengthen will feel right at home in a Yin yoga class. | |
| Yoga | A traditional style that uses classical yoga postures and stretches with a focus on alignment and breath to develop flexibility and relaxation at a comfortable pace. | |
| Yoga Flow | Yoga Flow emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by the power of breath. The pace can vary in this style of yoga but it is often faster with sound progression from basic to complex, but is also incredibly adaptable for all levels. | |
| Yoga with Props | Join us for Yoga with Props and discover a new dimension to your yoga practice. Unwind, strengthen, and find balance as you explore the transformative power of yoga with the added support of props. Your mat is waiting! | |
| Yoga with Meditation | Find balance, peace, and strength in both body and mind with Yoga with Meditation—a calming yet invigorating class that blends the physical practice of yoga with the mental clarity of meditation. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve flexibility, or deepen your mindfulness practice, this class offers a holistic approach to well-being that nurtures both the physical and the spiritual. | |
| Power Yoga Flow | Do yoga that helps you build strength and stay flexible at the same time. Try different poses that focus on making your muscles strong while also enjoying the calming aspects of yoga. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to blend the benefits of yoga with strength training. | |
| Zumba | A dance fitness class that is based on Latin dances and international music - salsa, merengue, rumba, reggaeton, soca and so much more! An ultra fun body. With a strong emphasis on posture and alignment, improving balance, grace and coordination.& exciting way to move your body while getting all the physical & mental health benefits. | |