Full Winter 2015 Reporter - Courtenay Recreation- optimized

Courtenay Recreation

TRX Body Blast Body Blast is a strength focused class, which is based on reps, tempo and form. Body Blast en- gages all your muscles with this non-stop TRX workout. Build overall strength, balance and flexibility with this total-body program. Register early as class size is limited to 9 Instructor: Tammy Jones Mondays March 16 - April 20 5:15 - 6:15 pm Lewis Centre $64/10 Sessions Recreation is Essential to Personal Health • Recreation helps people live longer • Recreation prolongs indepen- dent living for seniors - keep- ing seniors vital and involved in community life • Recreation and fitness signifi cantly reduces the risk of coro nary heart disease and stroke • Recreation and fitness combat osteoporosis • Recreation and fitness combat diabetes • Recreation and fitness help in preventing specific types of cancers - particularly in the co lon, breast and lungs • Recreation and fitness help prevent and rehabilitate back problems • Recreation and arts/culture contribute to mental health • Recreation and arts/culture enhance overall health and well-being • Recreation is a proven thera- peutic tool - helping to restore physical, mental and social ca- pacities and abilities (Excerpt: Benefits of Recreation Catalogue)

Small Group Personal Training Share the cost of a Personal Trainer in this individualized group training class. Our per- sonal trainers will help you de- velop and implement a training program based on your person- al goals. Sports specific requests welcome! Pre-registration is re- quired. Will resume in March, please call 250-338-5371 for details. Instructor: Kim Hamilton

55+ Circuit Fit This class is an option for those who want exercise, but don’t want the gym scene. This class will use a variety of equipment and will be fun yet challenging enough to work up a sweat. Instructor: Cathy Riopelle Tuesdays & Thursdays January 13 - March 31 2:00 - 3:00 pm Lewis Centre Activity Room $115/23 Sessions

Wellness Centre Orientations Not familiar with our Wellness Centre or facility? No problem. Book an orientation with one of our Wellness Centre staff and we will be happy to give you a personal tour through the room and provide all of the information you need to get you on track for working out in this beautiful new facility! Maximum of 4 people per time slot. • Wednesday January 7 3:30 - 4:10 pm • Thursday January 8 9:00 - 9:40 am • Wednesday January 14 5:30 - 6:10 pm • Saturday January 24 9:00 - 9:40 am • Thursday February 12 6:00 - 6:40 pm • Tuesday February 17 12:00 - 12:40 pm • Monday February 23 5:30 - 6:10 pm

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250-338-5371 250-338-1000 www.courtenay.ca