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). Registration opens May 15, 2024.

Register Online807-625-8463

 

EVENING ENERGIZER GOLD

with Lisa Mork-Guerts

With a mix of cardio, stretching, & toning using a variety of equipment and get moving to some fantastic music!

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24549 Monday & Thursday 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm July 8 – Aug 22 $78.00

 

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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24550 Tuesday & Thursday 8:45 am – 9:45 am July 9 – Aug 22 $84.00
24551 Saturdays 10:45 am – 11:45 am July 6 – Aug 24 $48.00

 

HOOP IT UP!

with Lisa Mork-Guerts

In this fun class, use a hula hoop and other equipment, as an exercise tool for stretching, strengthening and to help you improve your balance and flexibility.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24552 Fridays 11:15 am-12:15 pm July 12 – Aug 23 $42.00

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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24522 Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:00 am – 10:00 am July 16 – Aug 15 $60.00

 

KEEP MOVING WITH PARKINSON’S

with Karen Vigliarolo

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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24531 Mondays & Wednesdays 10:45 am – 11:45 am Aug 7 – Aug 28 $49.00

 

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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24553 Monday & Wednesday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm July 8 – Aug 21 $78.00

 

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!

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24557 Saturdays 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm July 6 – Aug 24 $48.00

 

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!

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24558 Mon, Wed & Fri 8:45 am- 9:45 am July 8 – Aug 23 $120.00
24559 Mon, Wed, & Fri 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 8 – Aug 23 $120.00

 

PILATES FOR BEGINNERS

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. Targets deep abdominal muscles building strength from the inside out, improving muscle tone, posture, body alignment, lean muscle mass, balance, flexibility & core.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24490 Thursdays 10:15 am – 11:15 am July 4 – Aug 1 $35.00

 

PILATES – CHAIR

with Lynda DePiero

Experience the benefits of Pilates using a chair without having to go onto a mat on the floor. “Core off the Floor” is 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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24488 Tuesdays 11:45 am – 12:45 pm July 2 – July 30 $35.00

 

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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24560 Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 am-11:00 am July 9 – Aug 22 $84.00
24561 Saturdays 9:30 am – 10:30 am July 6 – Aug 24 $48.00

 

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

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24578 Tuesdays 10:30 am – 11:30 am July 2 – July 30 $35.00
24579 Wednesdays 10:00 am – 11:00 am July 3 – July 31 $35.00

 

STRENGTH IN MOTION

with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo

This class is for the active senior who is looking for a challenge and includes exercises designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, and muscular strength. You can use a chair for support if needed

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
22294 Tuesdays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm April 9 – June 25 $60.50

 

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.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24489 Wednesdays 11:15 am – 12:15 pm July 3 – July 31 $35.00

 

ZUMBA GOLD

with Karen Gorst-Vigliarolo

Are you ready to party yourself into shape?  Join the fitness class that is fun, full of energy and tailored to people 55 Plus! Groove your way to a healthier you! This program is exhilarating, effective and easy to follow.

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24532 Tuesdays 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Aug 6 – Aug 27 $28.00

 

ZUMBA STRETCH

with Lisa Mork-Guerts

Are you ready to party yourself into shape?  Join the fitness class that is fun, full of energy and tailored to people 55 Plus! Groove your way to a healthier you! This program has Zumba moves followed by a great stretch at the end!

CODE DAY TIME DURATION COST
24573 Fridays 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm July 12 – Aug 23 $42.00