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The following are focused, instructor lead classes aimed at improving your level of personal fitness and health. Classes target specific issues or provide a new activity or challenge to your existing fitness activities.

For Yoga & Pilates classes, please see the Dovercourt Pilates & Yoga Centre page

 

Specialty classes are registered programs: obtain your spot early to avoid disappointment; enjoy your chosen class all session. You may also search for courses on our Online Registration website for specific information.

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seekers centre integrative medicine

The Seekers Centre Wellness programs

Dovercourt Recreation Centre and The Seekers Centre for Integrative Medicine together are bringing unique wellness programs to Ottawa. The Seekers Centre was established in Ottawa in 2006 and since then have educated that therapies outside of conventional medicine can help people improve their quality of life. To help establish this approach to healing, we are proud to bring committed teachers and an exciting array of course offerings. This ground-breaking development—the next step for integrative medicine in Ottawa—will support our vision and your health.

More details to follow in Fall 2010.


bellywood NEW! BELLYWOOD is a fusion of the best of Bollywood dance and Bellydance that focuses on the strong and gentle low impact movements with lots of energy! Taking the grace and elegance of Belly dance and adding the joyful energy of Bollywood dance, BellyWood with Halyma mixes these jewels of the East to present a spicy dance workout! Come get in shape and learn some fun dance moves. Great for all ages and fitness levels.
   
taekwondo

New! Adult Taekwondo
Taekwondo, a Korean martial Art which is now an Olympic sport. Taekwondo is the practice of hand and leg techniques for self defense and will improve your physical health, focus and flexibility, and will decrease stress. Enjoy continuous improvement as a way of life and ultimately develop a mindset for success and leadership.

This class is run by Master Instructor professionals, Tony Ilukhor (4th Dan Black Belt Master Instructor-W.T.F) and volunteer Tobias Harrington (3rd Dan Black Belt Master Instructor –W.T.F) who work with adults and children all year round and are experts in their respective fields.

Also available: Family Taekwondo. See the Sports page >>


drumsalive

Drumball

Combine aerobics and percussion rhythms for a high-energy class that will provide a fun-filled workout with proven results in reducing stress and developing mental balance.


piloxing Piloxing
The latest celebrity fitness craze in Hollywood, Piloxing is a creative mix of Kickboxing and Pilates with a mental and physical goal of attaining a 'Sleek, Sexy and Powerful' self-image. No other exercise contains these two extremes; the powerful feeling of throwing solid punches, then transferring your body movements into Pilates, where positioning and gravity are used to work the muscles.

Hooping
Work up a sweat & whittle your core. Hooping is an exotic, graceful, dynamic and sexy reinvention of hula-hooping that is sweeping the continent. New hoops, larger & heavier than in the past, are easier to spin, so even if you think you can't hoop, you can!

Classes focus on techniques on the body (waist, hip, chest, shoulder, neck, thigh) & off the body (hand hooping, tosses etc), cardio intervals, tricks, movement, laughter & fun!

To check out what is being done with hoops these days, visit sites like hooping.org, or search "hooping" on youtube.com. You will be astounded and bewitched!

Classes are offered in Basics, Multi-level and Intermediate. If the session has not begun, you may register online

Hoops are provided, and may be purchased from the instructors. www.sirenhoops.com

Hoop Jams!!

We also hold regular hoop jams on Friday nights (2 per month) to practice, groove to the tunes and give an opportunity for people to try it out and grow the hooping community. Check the Centre Google Calendar or the Sirenhoops Calendar for dates.

 


Total Core Conditioning Total core conditioning focuses on increasing the overall strength and mobility torso. A variety of exercises from pilates, yoga and athletic conditioning are used to target the deepest muscles of the body and improve alignment and physique. This class uses small equipment, is moderate in effort and is suitable for all levels.

zumba An exciting spicy, hip swiveling workout where African, Caribbean and Latin dance moves are combined with aerobics/fitness. It is a ‘fun and easy to do’ workout where one does not need to be a dancer to Zumba®. Dance moves are broken down at the start of each dance routine making it easy for beginners to follow. The dance routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.

salsafit & donna

Salsa-Fit

Combine sensual Salsa, Meringue & Samba moves for a unique and effective cardio workout with Ballroom dancer Donna LaBonte.

 

 


nordic walking

NORDIC WALKING
The benefits of walking with 20 - 40% more caloric expenditure! Developed in Finland, it's now sweeping North America. Low impact, but excellent for cardio, posture and upper body strength because of the use of poles and technique. Suitable for all fitness levels. Nordic Walking poles will be provided at a small rental fee, or participants may bring their own.

GENTLE NORDIC WALKING

This class is an opportunity for participants that are unsure about the idea of a generic group walk but would love to become involved. If you are post- rehab or simply new to a fitness program, this is the perfect class for you. Enjoy walking with a group, continue learning and further develop your technique. Walk duration will be approximately 30 minutes in length as 15 minutes will be reserved for a warm up, cool down and exercises & stretches that will take advantage of the poles for stability. No one will be left behind! **Please note that the first class will be the Nordic Walking Orientation**


feldenkrais

FELDENKRAIS ATM (Awareness Through Movement)
Rosa Murnaghan, a certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, will help you discover easier,
more graceful, pain-free movements.


tai chi

NEW! TAI CHI HARMONY (all levels)

The martial art of Yang Tai Chi increases your flexibility, decreases your stress, and improves your overall health through a series of choreographed movements.
The last 15 minutes of each session will be allocated to the exploration of a tai chi related topic and will vary from week to week, including topics such as Qigong, Meditation, Tai Chi Chuan, Shiatsu and much more!

With Paul Hope.

 

TAI CHI

There are many benefits to doing Tai Chi. While doing the series of gentle moves, you will increase your muscle strength, flexibility, stamina and relaxation. Tai Chi may also decrease stiffness and pain. Movements can be modified for the needs or weaknesses of individuals. So if you have poor balance, aches and pains -- or none of these--come out for some fun!

With Abbie Kwong Pilon.

 

 


Bosu training

ALTERNATIVE CORE TRAINING

Develop a strong core (abs, back, trunk) through cardio, drills and unique exercises using the Bosu balance trainer and other equipment.


spine

OSTEOFIT

Perform muscle strength and endurance exercises that will increase functional ability under the guidance of the instructor. Designed for individuals who have a mild case of Osteoporosis.

 




STRENGTH TRAINING

Gain lean muscle mass, increase your metabolism, improve your activities of daily life, increase your bone density, learn correct technique: just some of the reasons to include strength training in your life!

We have a wide variety of programs for different levels and age groups including: WOW - Women on Weights, WOW and more, Senior Weight Training, and Osteofit, as well as Personal training sessions and a the Motivation Package (assessment, Appraisal, personalized program, training with trainer). Fitness Appraisals are also available (see Fitness Centre programs)

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Heart Wise Exercise

The following strength programs are part of Heart Wise Exercise:

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WOW: Women on Weights

Experience the benefits of weight training in our Fitness Centre with one of our experienced instructors to guide you in a small group class.

 


WOW and more!

Strength-training with weights, along with a variety of activities and experience will improve bone density and fitness, and also elevate body, mind & overall well being! Suitable for women of all ages & fitness levels.

 


Senior Weight Training

Seniors have much to gain from participating in a strength training program. This class focuses on performing exercises with guidance on proper form and safety.

 


Osteofit

Perform muscle strength and endurance exercises that will increase functional
ability under the guidance of the instructor. Designed for individuals who have a
mild case of Osteoporosis.

 

 


REHAB


Our Rehab-related programs include the Rehab Walking Club (pictured above) , Osteofit and Feldenkrais: Awareness through Movement.

Rehab Walking

This instructional class is designed for individuals who want to walk in a safe,
supervised small group. Great for recovery from surgery, injury or medical conditions such as stroke, arthritis, and knee/hip replacements.


 

Osteofit - See description & details above

Other therapeutic programs include Feldenkrais (see above)

 

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