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Registered Group Fitness Programs at Trico Centre

  • Go Beyond Drop-In – In addition to 80+ monthly drop-in classes, Trico Centre offers registered programs like yoga, weightlifting, aquafit, and more—perfect for building routine and accountability.

  • Fitness for Every Stage – From prenatal and postnatal to active aging and chronic condition support, programs are tailored to meet your needs at every life stage.

  • Expert-Led & Research-Based – Classes are designed and led by qualified professionals using evidence-based practices in areas like diabetes management, bone health, back care, and Parkinson’s rehab.

  • Mind & Body Wellness – Programs like Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Brain & Body, and Pilates for the Pelvic Floor support mental focus, stress reduction, mobility, and functional strength.

  • Build Community While You Train – Small-group settings offer a supportive, social environment that helps you stay committed, make new connections, and move with confidence.

 

 

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Building Better Series

Building Better is a series of specialized programs designed to increase function and performance.

 

Better ‘Betes Program

Exercise is a key factor to managing Diabetes (Type I, Type II, or pre-diabetes) and regulating your blood sugars. Based on the most up-to-date research from C-Change, Diabetes Canada and the NIDDK, cardio and weight training is combined in this class to facilitate 120 minutes of moderate activity a week, led by our professional trainers.

Better Boomers

Move through life with spontaneity and confidence! Learn techniques and exercises to improve balance and safely build dense, strong bones – particularly around the wrists, hips and spine – even if you’ve already been diagnosed with osteopenia/osteoporosis. To register, please go to tricocentre.ca or call Guest Services at 403-278-7542.

Better Balance Program

In partnership with Alberta Health Services, this program is designed to help you prevent falls, improve balance, stay strong and maintain independence. The exercises focus on core stability, balance and gait, muscle strengthening, flexibility and endurance. This program is for adults 65 years of age and over. Participants are assessed and monitored. Participants must attend at least 75% or 6 out of 8 classes per month. Please call 403-225-5561 to register.

Better Backs Program

Too much slouching over a desk? Stiff and sore from daily activities or lack there of? This solution can be a light rehabilitative class or a preventative measure. Better Backs can help strengthen back muscles and alleviate low back pain. In this 8-week series we look to release muscular tension and decompress the spine, while building functional strength through extension and rotation. Explore ways to help reduce back discomfort and to strengthen and increase flexibility.

Bone Builders

Focused on maintaining bone health, creating strength and power, and minimizing your risk of falling. This weight-room based class makes our seniors strong! Not to be confused with building boners.

 

Registered Mind/Body Programs

 

Chair Yoga

Have you hesitated to try yoga because it’s challenging to get down on the floor? Now a chair becomes your mat. Just about any pose that can be done standing, sitting or lying on a mat can be adapted to a chair. Class includes breathing, meditation, stretching, strengthening and lots of fun!

Tai Chi/ Qi Gong

This is an effective and enjoyable way to improve flexibility, balance, coordination and relaxation. Qi Gong means “Energy work”. The Dharma Qi Gong forms help muscles and tendons become stronger, more relaxed and more flexible. Qi Gong and Tai Chi are gentle ancient Chinese exercise for modern people, can be practiced by people of all ages.

Pilates for the Pelvic Floor

A lack of pelvic floor awareness results in weakness that impacts musculoskeletal, urinary, reproductive and digestive health. It can contribute to back pain and sacroiliac/ hip instability and can affect anybody from the young and active to the older adult. In this class you’ll gain awareness and re-learn how to properly utilize this oft-neglected musculature. All genders welcome!

 

Specialized Programs

 

Parkinsons & Neuro Rehab

This class is designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. The program focuses on specific, research-based exercises to help improve mobility, flexibility, balance, gait, cognitive functioning, overall strength and coordination, and mitigate symptoms. The classes include bodyweight exercises, functional circuits, stretching, and non-contact boxing drills.

Brain & Body

Gain valuable insights, techniques and practical skills to enhance your overall well-being. This immersive course features a wide range of activities including breathing exercises, posture, physical rehabilitation, relaxation techniques, strengthening and mediation/relaxation.

Women On Weights (WOW)

This Train with Trico introduction is a safe comfortable environment for women to learn how to lift effectively. Dive into the do’s & don’t’s of the gym, and de-bunk many fitness, health and wellness myths. Build your foundations of breath, posture and connection; then build muscle/definition, strength & power. Machine exercise, free weights, cardio and core are all covered.

Golf Conditioning

Get the most out of your efforts on the green! For golfers of all levels, this functional training program is designed to improve the quality of your swing and your overall fitness while minimizing your risk of injury.

 

Baby and You (prenatal and postnatal)

 

Prenatal Yoga

Our prenatal yoga classes go well beyond simply modifying yoga poses. We celebrate community and strive to make your pregnancy as comfortable as possible. Addressing any aches or pains in your body, expressing anxiety you may be experiencing and connecting with others in a safe space, all with the goal of making you feel more comfortable.
Stretch, strengthen and balance the pelvis, pelvic floor and all associated structures with the intention of encouraging your baby into a more optimal birthing position so you may have a more functional, less complicated birth and help quicken postpartum recovery
Safe for all trimesters and modifications are offered. Gentle targeted stretches, breathing, visualization and relaxation that make the birth experience easier and more joyful. It will get you ready physically, mentally and emotionally for the birth of your baby.

Baby & You AquaFit

Ease back into fitness and introduce your baby to water! This program is designed for caregivers and babies from 6 months to 2 years. Seated in a Dolphin Floater, an approved floatation device, your little one will be safely tethered to your side while you jog, strengthen and stretch in the water. Swim diapers with a plastic pant over top are required.

Note: This class may include one session with waves.

Baby & You Yoga

Targeted, gentle poses designed for the changing needs of your body and mind. This supportive class helps rebuild core strength, improve posture, increase energy levels and reduce symptoms of postpartum depression. Help your body heal! Pre-mobile babies recommended.

Baby & You: Yoga in the Park

Targeted, gentle poses designed for the changing needs of your body and mind. This supportive class helps rebuild core strength, improve posture, increase energy levels and reduce symptoms of postpartum depression. Help your body heal! Pre-mobile babies recommended. Please bring your own yoga mat and a blanket for baby.

Baby & You Barre

This class focuses on posture, core strength and flexibility, and is inspired by a blend of dance, strength training and yoga. This class uses the barre, along with resistance bands, light weights and bender balls. The results? A long, lean, strong body. Pre-mobile babies recommended. Please bring blankets and carriers.

StrollerFit

Gentle stretches, range of motion, core strengthening and general strength is addressed, all designed and appropriate for newer moms. Pre-mobile babies recommended.