CAMPUS GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Fall 2020: Sept. 14 – Nov. 20 (No classes Oct. 12 & Nov. 11)

Join us this Fall for group fitness on campus! Noon and after work classes are FREE for MHC students and employees, thanks to support from the Mental Health Grant. Virtual options also available.

• Registration Required!
• Download directions to the fitness studio

VIEW FALL SCHEDULE*

*Watch for Bright and Tight Zumba in support of SAMHC Pride Week on Sept. 18!

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ACTIVE AT HOME

MHC BFFL YouTube Channel Playlists:

• MHC BFFL At Home Workouts: Pre-recorded Workout Videos 30-45min
• MHC BFFL Active Breaks: Short movement breaks great for kids
• Movement Breaks: Adult focused movement and mindfulness breaks great for at your desk or home office. View the full 10min Stretch at Your Desk Video Here
• Take 10: Take an active break and perform 10 reps of the moves demonstrated.

Printable Trackers
Does tracking your activities or meal planning help you stay on task? Try out these tools to support you in your goals:

• For Me Wellness Tracker for activity, sleep, hydration and reflection.
• For Me Meal Planner plan your meals, grocery list and food log.

Would you Rather BFFL Workout

It’s your choice, pick a move from each pair in the Would you Rather Workout and click the link for a video demonstrating each exercise.

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YOGA ADVENTURE

• Located on campus in the Be Fit for Life fitness studio (Rm H131, portables behind the H building and beside the tennis courts on the north side of campus).
• This is an adapted class encouraging floor and supported postures.
• Registration required and $1/hr parking
• Thursdays 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., dates will be posted on the registration link as they become available.

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STRETCH & STRENGTHEN

• Located on campus in the Be Fit for Life fitness studio (Rm H131, portables behind the H building and beside the tennis courts on the north side of campus).
• This exercise class is for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Stroke and others that may need adaptation.
• Registration Requiredand $1/hr parking
• Thursdays 2 - 3 p.m., dates will be posted on the registration link as they become available.

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URBAN POLING

• Did you know? Urban pole walking burns 20-26% more calories than regular walking and works 90% of muscles including your core.
• Book an orientation to Urban Poling: $60 for a 30 minute session. Grab your friends and share the cost! Email: befitforlife@mhc.ab.ca to book.
• Borrow a set of poles from the MHC Fitness Centre. For more info on purchasing your own poles, view pole price list.

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FUN & FITNESS

Active Aging Sessions

• Offered in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat Seniors Services
• Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM to 10:30AM
• Session Dates: September 8 – October 30
• $40  - register at the Family Leisure Centre (temporary location until the Veiner Centre re-opens)

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT

• View the Fitness & Nutrition Services poster to choose an appointment or package that best suits your needs.
• To book an appointment, contact Kayla by email at krepas@mhc.ab.ca.
• Register for services here!

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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
Track your progress with baseline and follow-up Body Composition Analysis using the non-invasive InBody System. Body Fat, Segmental Lean Mass, Total Body Water and Basal Metabolic Rate are all identified.

• Check out this link for more info on the system.
• View the poster for individual and group pricing.

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FITNESS CENTRE ORIENTATION
Looking for a basic orientation to the Fitness Centre? Check out this FREE resource!

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RESISTANCE TUBING WORKOUTS
Resistance bands and resistance tubing are a low cost option to strength training.

• Upper body resistance tubing workout
• Lower body resistance tubing workout .

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STABILITY BALL EXERCISES
Stability ball exercises challenge balance, strength, range of motion and core strength.

• View stability ball exercise options

PHYSICAL ABILITY REQUIREMENT EVALUATION (PARE)
The PARE is an occupational test used to assess a person's ability to perform the physical demands of police work. It is used in the selection process of RCMP applicants, as part of the graduating criteria for cadets at Depot and throughout the career of RCMP Regular Members. The PARE is used by several law enforcement agencies throughout Canada. Applicants must obtain PARE certification by completing the obstacle course and push/pull sections in 4:45 min or less before the Regular Member Selection Interview (RMSI). It is important to prepare for the physical demands of the PARE.

• Click here for the PARE Manual
• Click here for the Get Active Questionnaire. If you answer yes to any question, book an appointment with your doctor to complete the PARE Medical Release Form.
• Click here for PARE Medical Release Form

View the Registration Link for upcoming dates or email befitforlife@mhc.ab.ca

AFLCA FITNESS LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION
Become a fitness leader! For AFLCA certification process info, please contact the AFLCA office 780.492.4435. For information specific to courses offered at Medicine Hat College and to register, email befitforlife@mhc.ab.caor call Amy at 403.504.3548.

Medicine Hat course dates are listed at the Registration Link.

Registration deadline is two weeks prior to course date (Min. 4 participants)

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EXERCISE THEORY COURSE
This course is the pre-requisite for certification in the four specialty areas and includes anatomy, physiology, active living, adult learning communication and principles of fitness.

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GROUP EXERCISE FUNDAMENTALS with Portable Equipment Designation
This course will teach you the skills necessary to effectively lead group exercise programs. Portable equipment explored may include: steps, dumbbells, fitness balls, body bars, elastic resistance, etc. Pre-requisite: Exercise Theory Course

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RESISTANCE TRAINING SPECIALTY
This course includes topics such as Anatomy, Physiology, Training Principles, Resistance Training Technique, Program Design, Practical Sessions, Equipment, and Special Considerations. Pre-requisite: Exercise Theory Course

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FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS
A course covering topics specific to leading fitness classes for the aging population. This course provides an overview of the changes which occur in the body as it ages and the considerations required when planning and leading fitness classes for older adults. Topics covered include: nutrition, physiology of aging, sociology of aging, common disorders, and risk management. Pre-requisite: Exercise Theory Course