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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.

 

 

Jump to: Building Better | Small Group Training | Mind/Body | Adaptive | Baby & You | Specialized


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 100 minutes of moderate activity a week, led by our professional trainers.

Better Balance Program

Based off the AHS Move & Mingle, 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, and joint range of motion. This program is for adults 65 years of age and over. A pre-assessment is required, please call 403-225-5561 to book and register.

Better Boomers

Better Boomers: Move through life with spontaneity and confidence! Focused on maintaining functional independence, creating strength and power, minimizing your risk of falling. This class includes ground-to-stand training and makes our seniors strong!

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. For those working “stiffs” that needs to relax a little.

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!

 


Small Group Training Programs

Start your journey with these intro packs of small group personal training. Train with Trico focuses on wellness, well-being and well-living by improving individual performance. Get the wisdom and knowledge from our dedicated team of trainers while simultaneously experiencing the community and camaraderie of a group.

Weekend Warrior

WITH ELLIE

Supplement your training and performance to prepare, build resilience, and manage load for your weekend adult league. This class will address multi-sport conditioning for Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball or any of your other favorite past-times.

Strength Training for (Peri)Menopause

Leave the weighted vest at home. This class is designed to support women preparing for or experiencing (peri)menopause; a time when strength training becomes critical for wellness and a powerful tool for feeling better in your body.
In our supportive, no-pressure environment, we embrace and understand your fluctuations in energy, sleep, and hormones. We’ll focus on building and maintaining muscle, supporting bone density, improving joint stability, and boosting metabolism. Options for all experience levels, and an emphasis on education, proper form, recovery, and listening to your body. You’ll leave feeling stronger, more capable, and more confident in how your body moves, both inside and outside the gym.

Fit & Fab 2.0

WITH WENDY

You may have heard of the Glutes and the Abductors, but do you don’t know where your Gemellus, Obturator, Gracilis, Pectineus, and Piriformis is? You will after this!

The hips hold the keys to posture and pelvic floor health and is the primary driver to ALL sports performance. Find it, fix it, make it functional.

Hip Neutral 2.0

WITH PAM

You may have heard of the Glutes and the Abductors, but do you don’t know where your Gemellus, Obturator, Gracilis, Pectineus, and Piriformis is? You will after this!

The hips hold the keys to posture and pelvic floor health and is the primary driver to ALL sports performance. Find it, fix it, make it functional.

Semi Private Pilates

WITH WENDY

Small group Pilates allows the trainer to maximize your results through focused intentional instruction. The small group allows for individual attention bringing you to the next levels of Pilates. Explore concepts of Core Pilates, Wall Pilates and more. Small Group Train with Trico is still cheaper than studio rates with better results.

Ski (& Snowboard) Conditioning

WITH ELLIE

Whether you ski or board, get ready to hit the slopes with Ski Conditioning. Building your core stability, leg strength & rotational power now will get your season started right and prepare you for those first pow days.

 


Registered Mind/Body Programs

Our mind/body registered programs support mental focus, stress reduction, mobility, and functional strength.

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!

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!

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 exercises for modern people, and can be practiced by people of all ages.

SoundBath

The ultimate occasion to recover, rebalance and reset using sound healing. Set to the soothing and mystical sounds of singing bowls, this practice offers you space to fully recharge and even nap without guilt.
Some frequencies may trigger epileptic fits in certain people. This class is not recommended for: pregnancy; or those with a pace-maker, cardiac stent or shunt, artificial heart valves, implanted defibrillator or any other metal objects in their bodies as the vibrations could shake or disturb these devices causing harm.

 


Adaptive and Rehabilitative Programs

An innovative and inclusive fitness series aiming at increasing physical activity for those with additional physical, mental, or emotional needs, or to help individuals manage chronic conditions, recovery, and improve functional health.

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.

Aqua for Arthritis

This innovative deep water and transitional class uses the water and warm temperatures make for the perfect environment to help anyone with joint afflictions: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, late-stage hip/knee replacement recovery, etc. This is a gentle water work out designed with movements recommended by the arthritis foundation aquatic program. 45 minutes of deep-water exercises are much the same as a regular class performed more slowly and with a focus on joint health and range of motion and flexibility. Then 15 minutes for the final stretch and fine motor patterns in the hot tub makes for the perfect finish!

 


Baby and You (prenatal and postnatal)

New parents can bring baby along to splash, stretch and strengthen together. No childcare needed because your baby is part of the workout!

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 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 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.

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. Wave Weeks: Oct 25-29, Dec 13-17

Baby & You StrollerFit

Meet new moms, enjoy the fresh air, and get fit! Enjoy a cardio and full body workout including hips, thighs, gluteals, core and some upper body. In poor weather, Fall classes may move indoors to the Trico Centre gymnasium. Please dress baby and you appropriately for chilly temps and bring a blanket or yoga mat.

Baby & You Strong

Get stronger together! A fun and functional workout designed for postpartum moms with babies. This class focuses on rebuilding core strength, improving posture, and increasing overall fitness through low-impact strength training and gentle cardio – all while bonding with your baby. Movements are tailored to suit postnatal recovery, with options for every fitness level. Pre-mobile babies recommended.

Zumba & Lift

This music-driven workout fuses the high-energy fun of the Zumba® program with the muscle-sculpting power of strength training. Help build strength, and boost endurance with intervals of dancing and weightlifting moves, all set to an electrifying playlist!

Belly Dancing

Belly Dance blends cardio, rhythm, and sculpting moves for a workout that feels like a dance party. Traditional Middle Eastern dance moves together with the music. This class focuses on core strength, hip mobility, posture, and full-body toning. No dance experience needed—just a willingness to move, groove, and have a great time! Perfect for all fitness levels, anyone looking for a low-impact but dynamic workout.

Gentle TRX +65

Using both TRX suspension trainers and the barre, this class lends a hand for balance while practicing strengthening movements. Squat, lunge, row, and press your way to improved strength and stability.
Designed with no getting down on the floor, but is a fully standing class.

Fitness Kickboxing

This class has everything on your checklist: Strength training? Yes. Cardio training?  Yes.  Core?  Yes.  Cathartic?  Maybe.  Fun?  Definitely!