Do you want to feel energized, active, dynamic and healthy? Then Sports Services has the right programs for you! Our fitness and wellness programs are specially designed to initiate and invigorate your drive towards a healthy lifestyle. Enthusiastic and qualified instructors will be by your side to teach you the basic principles of training and give you the motivation you need to take your fitness to a new level. Choose one (or more!) of the programs listed to help you reach your fitness goals. Before registering, you can try our Indoor Cycling or Kickboxing classes at a drop-in rate. Ask our client service personnel if you need more information.
Fitness and Wellness
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Employee Class only
Looking for a new way to get active? Want an exciting way to fill up your lunch hour? Over the course of this six-week program, a certified personal trainer will turn our very own campus into a workout playground.... -
Not available for spring/summer
Take your indoor cycling sessions to a new level and join our Endurance rides and ramp up your cardio session during a 1.5 hour class!
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If you’re looking to really push it in a Women’s only environment, keep reading. We are proud to offer a true women’s only session, located in the University of Ottawa’s High Performance Centre. You will experience the beauty of full body workouts, with coaching from a Certified Personal...
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Experience a great workout in one of our indoor cycling classes. While having a qualified instructor in an energizing atmosphere, sprint, climb and jump your way to great results. Join alone or with a friend, and enjoy the ride.
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This program, offered by NX Martial Arts, is the ultimate total body workout for anyone who wants to reach ultimate physical shape. You will improve your cardiovascular and muscular endurance while learning pro kickboxing skills. We will challenge you with exciting drills and exercises to help...
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Not available for spring/summer
This program, offered by NX Martial Arts, combines the physical conditioning associated to kickboxing with all the science of fighting. You will get in the best...
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An incredible mind and body experience! Pilates aims for optimal performance and is ideal for both strengthening the weak and challenging the strong. Train for internal focus, movement precision and breathing control.
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When is the last time you touched your toes…? Primal patterns is a mobility-based program that will train your body to have strength throughout a full range of motion. You will rediscover how to lift, push, pull and jump … all pain free! With dynamic warm ups, joint mobility and compound...
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If you want to work out but don’t want to miss out on any nice weather, this class is for you! This program features one-hour outdoor group sessions led by an energetic certified personal trainer. This class is suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced level exercisers alike. A wide...
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Strength for Life is for all ages and any fitness level. With this program, you can socialize and stay fit with a Certified Personal Trainer, who caters to active aging. With a mix of free weights, resistance bands and body weight movements, you will train for life with bone strengthening...
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Enjoy running? Looking to get fit? This duo-of-a-program offers an introductory approach to running techniques combined with strength and conditioning work. You will be coached through the basics of running to guide your stride, as well as a training program to promote injury prevention, help...
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Squat, deadlift, and bench press; the Big 3 found at the heart of every training program. Are you ready to push more weight and increase intensity in your workout? A Certified Personal Trainer is here to provide you with just that! This six-week training program located in the University of...
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Not available for spring/summer
Can you swim, bike and run … or want to learn? Put them together for triathlon training at uOttawa with a NCCP and Triathlon Ontario certified coach. Throughout the...
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Are you new to the gym scene or looking for some direction in your workouts? Work in a small group led by a certified personal trainer to gain the confidence you need in the University of Ottawa fitness centres. You will be able to feel at ease in both Montpetit and HLC fitness centres with an...
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This program is a combination of warm-up stretches, yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation and deep relaxation. Learn how yoga can reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration and focus, increase strength and flexibility, and bring a sense of calm and balance to your life. Mindful...
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Employee Class only
Tired of staring at your computer screen? Looking for a relaxing lunch hour? Our Yoga class for employees is bound to give you the break you have truly earned! Sports Services is proudly offering a 40 minute Yoga...
