Fitness Programs

Top view of fitness equipment including weights and a mat

Find the right class for you. We offer many classes to fit your needs and abilities. Our instructors are certified specialists with extensive training.

megaphoneSpring Registration Details

Spring Aquatics: Registration opens Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. 
Spring Fitness and Programs: Registration opens Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

 Learn more about session dates, how to register and more on our registration page.

NEW! Fitness drop-in and passes

We are now offering a drop-in option for fitness classes. You can drop into a fitness class as long as the class isn't full.  Drop-In participants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Please call the the Town Park Recreation Centre ahead of time to ensure the class isn't full.

Fitness Drop-In Fees (includes HST)
AgeCost: Drop-In (1 visit)Cost: Drop-In 10 passCost: Drop-In 20 pass
Adults $12.50 $100.00 $187.50
Seniors, Ages 55+ $8.25 $66.00 $123.75
RCAC Member $6.00 $48.73  $91.36

Winter 2 Fitness Class Description and Schedules

Our Winter 2 Fitness Session runs February 12 to April 28, 2024. (10 weeks).

There will be no classes offered over March Break (March 11 to 15) or over the Easter Weekend ( Friday, March 29, or Monday, April 1).

Fitness fees for the Winter 2 Session

  • 10 weeks (Adult) $100.34 (HST included)
  • 10 weeks (Senior) $65.23 (HST included)
  • 10 weeks (RCAC member) $50.18 (HST Included)

Please note that all Fitness classes are now running out of the Town Park Recreation Centre.

Register for fitness classes

Chair Yoga (55+)

Chair Yoga is a gentle class adapting yoga poses with a chair. This class cultivates awareness and deep relaxation through meditation, breath work, and gentle stretches.

Drop-In spaces are available.

Commit to be Fit

 This 8-week challenge will focus on providing you with workouts that well help you crush YOUR non scale goals! The full body workouts are designed to build strength, endurance and improve overall fitness. Each workout will have challenges to help you push to reach YOUR goals.

The program will consist of goal setting with the instructor, weekly home workouts to keep you on track, nutrition and fitness tips, and weekly challenges.

Core Fusion

Focus on core stability, strength, balance, and flexibility using a combination of and Pilates and yoga exercises and a variety of tools including balls, bands, and blocks.

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

Functional Fitness Level 1

This class is for those who have limited mobility and want to focus on range of motion, strengthening major muscle groups, and improving balance. Chairs will be available for those who need them however they will not be used for the entire duration of class. Through the use of yoga balls, resistance bands, and light weights you will gain strength and confidence in your abilities and improve your day to day life!

There are no drop-in spaces available for this session.

Functional Fitness Level 2

This class will focus on range of motion, strengthening major muscle groups, and improving balance. Chairs will be available for some of the exercises; however will not be needed for the whole class. Yoga balls, resistance bands and weights will be used to gain strength and confidence in your abilities and improve your day to day life. This class will be for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.

There are no drop-in spaces available for this session.

Gentle Stretch

Soften into the day with a gentle stretch mixed with core work and balance. This stretch class accommodates floor, chair, and wall exercises. Gentle Stretch is suitable for every fitness level.

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

Muscle Strengthening and Conditioning - Entry Level

This is a beginner class for participants who are looking for an entry level class to build strength and endurance using small weights and your own body weight participants go through a series of exercises to help improve posture, strengthen muscles and learn to stretch correctly to benefit the entire body.

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

Muscle Strengthening and Conditioning

Using small weights and your own body weight participants go through a series of exercises to help improve posture, strengthen muscles and learn to stretch correctly to benefit the entire body.

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

Music, Movement, and Mindfulness (55+)

Leave your worries behind as you are immersed in a class that focuses on awareness and breath, while combining gentle stretches choreographed to beautiful music. Each class incorporates stretching, breath work, a little dance movement and a gratitude meditation, all while being comfortably seated in a chair.

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

Total Body Conditioning

Total body conditioning is a full body workout that focuses on all major muscle groups. This workout is designed to increase strength, decrease body fat, and improve your overall fitness level.

Yin Yoga

A yoga class, incorporating, breath, body awareness and gentle stretches. Let go of stress and unwind bringing balance and relaxation into your life.

There are drop-in spaces available for the 9:00 a.m. class.

Yoga Flow

Yoga Flow is a Vinyasa style of yoga, which involves continuous movement from start to finish with focus on breath and body alignment.

There are drop-in spaces available for both days.

Yoga

A yoga class, incorporating, breath, body awareness and gentle stretches. Let go of stress and unwind bringing balance and relaxation into your life.

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

Zumba® Gold (55+)

Zumba® Gold is great for active older adults who are looking for a modified lower-intensity Zumba® class. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.

  • Tuesdays: 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Fridays: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Location: Town Park Recreation Centre

There are drop-in spaces available for the Tuesday and Thursday classes.

Zumba® Gold Chair (55+)

Zumba® Gold seated is perfect for those with mobility or balance challenges. This fun class incorporates easy-to-follow dance moves in a chair, beautifully choreographed to music from around the world. Be prepared to get a great workout and leave with a smile on your face!

There are drop-in spaces available for this class.

For a self guided outdoor fitness experience, visit the Fitness loop and Cavan Street fitness park

fitness loop sign

The fitness loop is approximately 2 km in length. It includes 6 physical activity stations from Barrett Street Bridge to Riverside Park, as well as 2 activity parks: the Cavan Street Fitness Park and Riverside Park.

The Cavan Street fitness park is located at the Barrett Street Bridge. The park includes: Chest press, Air walker, Leg press, Cycle, Bars, Cross trainer. The fitness equipment is made for those age 13 years and older.

Riverside Park is located across from the Ruth Clarke Activity Centre for Seniors and has outdoor ping pong, chess, twister, corn hole and more.

Visit the Fitness Loop page for more details

Programming Guidelines

We are members of some important initiatives that play a part in our programming. 

Heart Wise Exercise

The Municipality of Port Hope runs Heart Wise Exercise programs.

Heart Wise Exercise Program Goals and Guidelines
 Heart Wise Exercise programs:
  • Encourage regular, daily aerobic exercise
  • Incorporate a warm-up, cool-down, and self-monitoring during each session
  • Encourage exercise with different intensity levels
  • Accept participants with cardiovascular and chronic disease
  • Offer health screening
  • Have a documented emergency plan

All participants need to complete a Get Active questionnaire before their first class. Bring your copy with you and give it to your instructor.  The Get Active questionnaire is provided by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology which is a national voluntary organization composed of professionals interested and involved in the scientific study of exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, fitness, and health.

Age-Friendly Community

The Municipality of Port Hope is recognized as an Age Friendly community. 

What makes a community Age-Friendly?

 An age-friendly community (AFC) is a community where policies, services and physical spaces are designed to enable people of all ages to live in secure and accessible physical and social environments. AFCs contribute to good health and allow people to participate fully in society throughout their lifetime. The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities project developed eight domains of AFCs. These domains outline the physical and social aspects of communities that contribute to independent and active aging.

The Municipality of Port Hope is recognized as an Age-Friendly Community through the World Health Organization, and was Awarded the Ontario Age-Friendly Recognition Award in 2018 through the Ministry of Seniors Affairs.

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines

Discover the recommend physical activity guidelines.

Adults 18 to 64 Years

It is recommend by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology that adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Examples of moderate intensity include brisk walking or bike riding. Examples of vigorous intensity include jogging and cross-country skiing.

It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week.

Older Adults 65 Years and Older

It is recommend by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology that older adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Examples of moderate intensity include brisk walking or bike riding. Examples of vigorous intensity include cross-country skiing and swimming.

It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone strengthening activities using major muscle groups, at least 2 days per week.

Those with poor mobility should perform physical activities to enhance balance and prevent falls.