Category Archives: Fitness Centre Info

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Back by Popular Demand!


If you didn’t get a chance to try it last time….here is your chance! One time only pop-up class Thursday March 30th from 11:20 till 12:05 pm! Step with Kordi! The class is all levels and full of cardio! Get out of your comfort zone and try something new. So much fun that the 45 minutes will slip away!

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Exercise of the Month: Triceps Dips


This body weight exercise can be as easy or as difficult as you want and they are greatly underappreciated. This predominant triceps exercise will strengthen the stabilizing muscles around your shoulders which will help to reduce the risk of injury to your shoulder joint and it will help create symmetry to the body.

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What Going On In March?!?


It’s Nutrition Month! Below there is the Healthy Eating Photo Challenge and some Healthy Eating Recipes to inspire you to stay healthy this month. But that is not all that is going on. We have a new pop-up class on Monday March 13th and lots new on Optimal! If you require any additional information on anything below please contact brasmussen-thorson@livnorth.com. For Nutrition Month: Here are two healthy recipes to add to your meal prepping repertoire! New in Studio! What’s New […]

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New Pop-up Class Coming Soon!


One time only pop-up class Thursday February 23rd from 11:20 till 12:05 pm! Step with Kordi! Get outof your comfort zone and try something new. All levels and so much fun that the 45 minute will slip away!

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Exercise of the Month: Hamstring Curls on a Swiss Ball


This challenging and underrated exercise is very good at engaging your entire back side of your body. It focuses on strengthening the hamstrings, glutes, lower/mid back to help create balance in your usually front strong body. This exercise can help to reduce or eliminate back pain if done properly and it helps to strengthen your core by bringing balance work into the mix. See below for more benefits of the exercise, the technique, and variations!

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Exercise of the Month: TRX Row


This very adaptable exercise can be as difficult or as easy as you are needing for that day. It focuses on strengthening the muscles in the arms & upper/mid back to help create better posture. Working on better posture helps to reduce or eliminate back pain. See below for more benefits of the exercise, the technique, and variations!

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Happy Holidays!


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Just a few reminders as we move into the holidays: The facility will be unstaffed from December 24th to January 2nd. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the facility please email brasmussen-thorson@livnorth.com. There will be no classes between December 23rd and January 2nd. Calgary City Centre Fitness will be CLOSED for a deep clean of the facility on December 27th. The facility will reopen December 28th at 5:00 am but it will still be unstaffed. Merry Christmas! Happy […]

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December Challenge


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This month we Calgary City Centre Fitness Centre is running an online virtual fitness class challenge. It is free to join. All you have to do is login to Optimal and select the 12 days of Fit-mas workout videos to do for your workout for that day! Doing the videos/live classes allows to to accumulate points in hopes of winning an Amazon gift card. All workouts are holiday themed to keep you going though this busy and stressful time of […]

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Exercise of the Month December: TRX Reverse Lunge


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Challenge yourself with this month’s exercise! Work on symmetry, balance, core, and leg strength with the TRX reverse lunge!

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