Fitness and Wellness Programs
Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre
The following Fitness and Wellness Programs are offered at the Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre (700 River Street).
Most classes will begin the week of July 7, 2025 but please check the Key for the exact dates of programs.
| Program Name | Description | Code | Day | Time | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-20-20 with Bonnie Craig | Get your cardio fix with 20 minutes of cardio or step aerobics, then build up that muscle with 20 minutes of strength training and finish your workout with 20 minutes of core/stretching for a one-hour powerful workout! | 33627 | Wednesdays | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | July 9 - August 20 | $43.61 |
| Chair Pilates with Lynda DePiero | The benefit of Pilates using a chair without having to go onto a mat on the floor: a combination of traditional Pilates exercises and may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning – targets the deep abdominal muscles, improve muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core strength. | 33630 | Tuesdays | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm | July 8 - July 29 | $24.92 |
| Functional FIT with Lisa Winter | Using weights, balls and bands, this class is a mix of cardio and strength training to maintain the whole body for real life activities. The class will consist of a combination of both chair and standing exercises. | 33664 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:15am | July 8 - August 14 | $74.76 |
| Fusion Fitness with Lisa Mork-Guerts | Fusing movements of YOGA and PILATES together, you will metabolize, gain muscle and get into waist management in this amped up Body Resistance Workout...no weights...just sweat and smiles! All you need is a yoga mat, chair, water bottle and towel. Suitable for beginners and strong seniors as well. | 33634 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 8:45am - 9:45 am | July 8 - August 21 | $87.22 |
| Fusion Fitness with Lisa Mork-Guerts | Fusing movements of YOGA and PILATES together, you will metabolize, gain muscle and get into waist management in this amped up Body Resistance Workout...no weights...just sweat and smiles! All you need is a yoga mat, chair, water bottle and towel. Suitable for beginners and strong seniors as well. | 33635 | Saturdays | 10:45 am - 11:45 am | July 5 - August 23 | $49.84 |
| Hoop it up! with Lisa Mork-Guerts | In this fun class, use a hula hoop as an exercise tool for stretching, strengthening and to help you improve your balance and flexibility. | 33636 | Fridays | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | July 11 - August 22 | $43.61 |
| Just for Guys Fitness with Derek Ortgiese | Help increase your cardiovascular fitness level along with toning and stretching. You will use a variety of equipment to help you reach those fitness goals! This class is geared towards men only. | 33622 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | July 15 - August 12 | $56.07 |
| Keep Moving with Parkinson's with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo & Derek Ortgiese | This class is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s disease. Includes aerobic conditioning, functional strengthening, and mobility and balance exercises. Must have been assessed by St. Joe’s, call 346-2334. | 33626 | Wednesdays & Fridays | 11:15am - 12:15 pm | July 16 - August 22 | $74.76 |
| Low Impact Aerobics with Lisa Mork-Guerts | A gentle warm-up, 20 minutes of a low impact cardio, use of light hand weights, bands and other equipment. | 33638 | Mondays & Wednesday | 12:30 - 1:30 pm | July 7 - August 20 | $80.99 |
| Lunch Express with Lisa Mork-Guerts | Dig into this new aerobics class with a mix of cardio and toning using a variety of equipment like weights, bender balls, bands and more. If you enjoy our low impact aerobics class, you will love this new class! | 33639 | Saturdays | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | July 5 - August 23 | $49.84 |
| Morning Energizer Gold with Lisa Mork-Guerts | With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment, get moving to some fantastic music and get your morning energized! | 33640(first time slot) or 33642(second time slot) | Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 8:45 am - 9:45am OR 10:00am - 11:00am | July 7 - August 22 | $124.60 |
| Pilates Mat with Lynda DePiero | Join certified Stott Pilates Instructor Lynda for a combination of traditional Pilates mat work exercises; may include Barre, ZENGA, Fascia & Psoas conditioning. Target deep abdominal muscles, building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core! | 33633 | Thursdays | 10:15am - 11:15 am | July 10 - July 31 | $24.92 |
| Simply Stretching with Lisa Mork-Guerts | This beginner stretch class will start your day with flowing movements of Tai chi, energizing postures of Yoga and gentle stability of Pilates. All fitness levels welcome in this fun and functional class. | 33643 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10:00am - 11:00am | July 8 - August 21 | $87.22 |
| Simply Stretching with Lisa Mork-Guerts | This beginner stretch class will start your day with flowing movements of Tai chi, energizing postures of Yoga and gentle stability of Pilates. All fitness levels welcome in this fun and functional class. | 33644 | Saturdays | 9:30am - 10:30am | July 5 - August 23 | $49.84 |
| Sit and be Fit with Lisa Winter | This gentle seated exercise class is perfect for those just starting a fitness program or reintroducing fitness into their lives. It includes rhythmic movement, range of motion, strength and stretching exercises. | 33666 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | 11:30am - 12:30pm | July 8 - August 14 | $74.76 |
| Step N' Sculpt with Lynda DePiero | Join this fun step aerobics class that involves stepping on and off a step platform and learning innovative choreography. Great for cardio as well as increasing bone mass and bone density. Sculpting intervals target muscle & fascia conditioning with the use of handheld weights, resistance loops and Pilates squishy balls. | 33629 | Tuesdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | July 8 - July 29 | $24.92 |
| Step N' Sculpt with Lynda Depiero | Join this fun step aerobics class that involves stepping on and off a step platform and learning innovative choreography. Great for cardio as well as increasing bone mass and bone density. Sculpting intervals target muscle & fascia conditioning with the use of handheld weights, resistance loops and Pilates squishy balls. | 33631 | Wednesdays | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | July 9 - July 30 | $24.92 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 33624 | Wednesdays | 10:00am-11:00am | July 16 - August 20 | $37.38 |
| Strength in Motion with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo | Join us for an easy-to-follow work out that includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed. | 33625 | Fridays | 10:00am - 11:00 am | July 18 - August 22 | $37.38 |
| Tabata Fitness with Bonnie Craig | For those who love to move! Join Bonnie for a new Tabata Fitness class that will get you moving with short bursts of activity followed by active recovery. This class will use high intensity intervals (modifications will be available for all fitness levels) and weight training for 20-30 seconds followed by short rests. | 33682 | Wednesdays | 8:45am - 9:40am | July 9 - August 13 | $37.38 |
| Tabata Variety with Karen Gorst - Vigliarolo | Join Karen for a fun fitness class that will get you moving with short bursts of activity followed by active recovery. You must be comfortable getting on and off the floor. This class will use high intensity intervals and weight training for 20-30 seconds followed by short rests and use a variety of equipment! | 33735 | Thursday | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | July 17 - August 21 | $37.38 |
| Taiji with Bryon Nelson | We begin with loosening movements of the joints and learn to find the relaxed, fluent and strong ways of moving. We move into the 8 and 16 Forms choreography. In the last 1/2 hour of the class, we move into the 24 & 48 Forms. The class is adapted to participants abilities, all are welcome! | 33637 | Mondays | 11:00am - 12:00pm | July 7 - August 18 | $37.38 |
| Variety Nouveau with Lynda DePiero | Movement that Matters for seniors includes light cardio, "Core off the Floor" exercises to improve stability, balance & flexibility. Focus on the importance & awareness of pelvic floor and fascia & fascial movement. | 33632 | Wednesday | 11:15 am - 12:15 pm | July 9 - July 30 | $24.92 |
| *NEW* Weights, Mats & More with Derek Ortgiese | Mat workouts with weights are a great way to incorporate resistance training into your fitness routine, offering a versatile and effective way to build strength and muscle. Mat workouts are also great for your core and provide functional training in case of a fall or having to get up off the floor with grandchildren | 33623 | Wednesdays | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | July 16 - August 13 | $31.15 |