Special Programs
Special programs are specialized fitness and health opportunities that run outside of our regular registered or drop-in programs.
















Become a Fitness Instructor

The LRC will be offering several Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) courses in March.



Resistance Training

20-hour course covering topics including:
  • circuit and introductory weight training programs
  • fitness centre monitoring
  • weight room orientation
  • safety considerations and training methods

Prerequisites: Resistancce Training
Cost: $230 Includes 3-day workshop and exam fees
Course dates: March 12 (5 pm to 9 pm), March 13, (9 am to 5 pm), March 14 (9 am to 5 pm)


Practical sessions for Resistance Training

Prerequisites: Resistance Training
Cost: $110 Includes 3 two-hour sessions with an instructor at the S&D Fitness Centre
Course dates: March 17, 24 and 31 (6 pm to 8 pm)


Group exercise Fundamentals

12-hour course covering topics specific to leading group exercise classes.  Topics include:
  • leadership
  • trends
  • legal responsibility
  • class components
  • music
  • movement
  • cueing
  • developing movement combinations

In order to enhance training, this course can be combined with specialty designation courses (step, portable equipment, choreography, cycle etc.)


Prerequisites: Exercise Theory
Cost: $130.00Includes 2-day workshop and exam fees.
Course Dates: March 5 (5:00pm – 9:00pm), March 6 (9:00am – 5:00pm) and March 7 (9:00am – 5:00pm)


Specialty Designations for Group Exercise are also available to enhance your training:

Step Designation

Prerequisites: Exercise Theory, Group Exercise
Cost: $100  Includes 4-two hour sessions with instructor
Course Dates:March 8, 15, 22 and 29     7pm to 9 pm

Portable Equipment

Prerequisites: Exercise Theory, Group Exercise
Cost: $100  Includes 4-two hour sessions with instructor.
Course Dates: April 12, 19, 26 and May 37 pm to 9 pm

Cycle Designation

Prerequisites: Exercise Theory, Group Exercise
Cost: $100  Includes 4-two hour sessions with an instructor.
Course Dates: March 8, 15, 22 and 297 pm – 9 pm



Become a Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor

Steps to Become a Lifeguard
  • Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion
    Prerequisites: 13 years old or Bronze Star
  • Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross
    Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion
  • Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) or Standard First Aid (SFA)
    Prerequisites: 13 years old
  • National Lifeguard Service (NLS)
    Prerequisites: 16 years old, Bronze Cross and current AEC or SFA

Steps to Become an Instructor
  • Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor (AWSI)
    Prerequisites:15 years old and Swim Kids 10   ability is recommended
  • Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
    Prerequisites:16 years old and current AWSI

To register for one of these courses please contact Guest Services at 780.980.7120


Personal Training Programs

Do you need some expert advice or a motivational program tailored to your fitness goals? Our Personal Trainers are here to provide all the help you need.

A Personal Training session runs for 60 minutes.

Sessions provide:

  • Weight Management
  • Sports specific options
  • Coaching for safe and proper exercise technique.
  • Fitness-plateau breakthroughs
  • Superior overall quality of life
  • Body measurements
  • Motivation

Cost:

$55.00/session
3 sessions: $150.00
5 sessions: $238.00
10 sessions: $400.00
20 sessions: $780.00

Partner Personal Training: $75.00 per 2 people

Please call the fitness centre to make an appointment: 780.980.8455




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March Madness Mini Session!
March 8 to March 31 (4 weeks)

Try our NEW classes or one of your favorites for only $5.00 per class. Access to these programs is limited as spaces are limited due to class size.  On the day of the class, please register for your drop-in class at Guest Services 1 1/2 hrs prior to the class starting time.

Classes include:

Begin to SpinTai Chi
Spin Cycle    Bosu Body Blast
Senior Spin   Beginner Step
Spin      Skip & Strength
Zumba          Plyometric Circuit
Carve your Core     Cardio Boot Camp
Body Bar Basics

Check out class times, dates and full details on our Registered Fitness Programs Page.


LRC Training Camp Spring Challenge - Win the title of Biggest Loser!

April 13 to June 15
Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
$149/person

The LRC Training Camp Challenge is a fun, challenging way to lose weight. Twice weekly, your team will be challenged to complete a variety of strength, cardio and core fitness activities.

Join use for a fun 10-week training camp that will consist of two teams focusing on:

  • Camp Strength: the development of functional strength
  • Camp Cardio: focusing on improving cardiovasular fitness
  • Camp Core: focusing on the development of core strength and stability

You don't need to sign up as a team. Teams will be made the evening of the first class.

Team trainers: Brandy and Jillaine



Masters Power Lunch
January 19 to March 18

The LRC Mix Family Aquatic Centre’s Masters Swim Club is a program that offers adults the opportunity for physical fitness, stroke improvement and regular coaching. Swimming is an excellent way for people of any age to stay in shape with many benefits, such as cardiovascular improvement and cholesterol reduction. It can have a  positive effect on weight control, muscle toning, stress reduction and improving strength and endurance.

The Masters Power Lunch is a program geared for those who want to sneak away from their desk during their lunch break and get a great energy boosting workout. It is open to anyone 18 years of age or older and the only prerequisite is a desire to swim.

What: Masters Power Lunch
Where: LRC Mix Family Aquatic Centre
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 12:15pm-12:45pm
Cost: $76.25 for the session or $7.50 per day

There must be at least 2 registered participants for this program to run, so please contact Guest Services at 780.980.7120 to register.
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