|
 |
Home > Programs
> Health & Fitness > Specialty
Fitness
|
|
| |
 |
| |
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.
Jump to: Specialty - Variety |
Strength |
Rehab & Therapeutic |
|
| 
|
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. |
|
 |
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. |
| |
|
 |
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 >>
|
|
 |
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
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. |
|
 |
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. |
|
 |
Salsa-Fit
Combine sensual Salsa, Meringue & Samba moves for
a unique and effective cardio workout with Ballroom
dancer Donna LaBonte.
|
|
 |
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
ATM (Awareness Through Movement)
Rosa Murnaghan, a certified Feldenkrais Practitioner,
will help you discover easier,
more graceful, pain-free movements. |
|
 |
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.
|
|
 |
ALTERNATIVE CORE
TRAINING
Develop a strong core (abs, back, trunk) through cardio,
drills and unique exercises using the Bosu balance trainer
and other equipment.
|
|
 |
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)
Click
for more information & program details
Heart Wise Exercise
The following strength programs are part
of Heart Wise Exercise:
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) |
Return to top
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
