Special programs
Our special program activities
Sportheque is proud to offer you a myriad of fun and challenging activities ranging from indoor cycling classes, post and prenatal, and zen programs to a wide variety of programs for seniors. For a detailed description of each course, please refer to the list below.
For additional information, please contact:
Marie-FraNCE cOUET
Program and Personal training coordinator
(819) 777-5656 ext. 207
MARIE-FRANCE@sportheque.com
Or
For additional information, please contact:
nadia roy-boucher
Human Ressources and program development director
(819) 777-5656 ext. 208
nadiaroyboucher@sportheque.com
Registration to the Courses below begin on: 20 mars 2012 for members and March 22, 2012 for non-members.
ADULT PROGRAMMING
| Course Name | Short Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Spinning débutant | La Sporthèque a maintenant une classe d'une heure de spinning débutant. | |
| Spin with baby | Come and join our spinning with baby class. An ideal way to get back into shape without the use of a babysitter! | |
| Yoga Yanumoja | This eclectic type of yoga utilizes the exploration of themes and helps us expand our knowledge of all aspects of our being. Through reflection on various concepts combined with breath, movement, visualization, sensory focus, stillness, and meditation we explore energy, patterns, and sensations that describe who we are moment to moment… | |
| Hatha Yoga | Hatha Yoga is a stretching exercise program, using both relaxation and concentration to stretch the muscles. The Hatha Yoga method eliminates stress, recharges the energy system and improves both strength and flexibility. | |
| Pilates Beginner | The Pilates method emphasizes mental concentration and breathing, while applying maximal strength and flexibility. | |
| Pilates with circle | By using the pilates ring you are asked to increase the level of work by maintaining the pilates principles. | |
| Circuit training with stroller | Cours postnatal très dynamique extérieur, offrant des intervalles de musculation et de cardio. | |
| Soft yoga | A yoga class that is soothing and nurturing which practice promotes the effects of conscious relaxation. | |
| Postnatal Bootcamp | Get ready to work hard and get back into shape with this bootcamp with baby class. | |
| Power yoga | Power Yoga is based on Ashtanga Yoga. These traditional Yoga postures are performed at a more dynamic pace to elevate both body temperature and heart rate, as well as heighten physical awareness. Your body and mind will gain strength, flexibility and balance | |
| Pre-Natal Yoga | Prenatal yoga" is suited for futur mothers | |
| Yoga Postnatal abs | ''Postnatal Ab Power Yoga" is a unique course that uses traditional heat producing yoga postures that are performed at a dynamic pace to increase both body temperature and heart rate and combine them to several postnatal abdominal exercises. | |
| Essentiel Pilates | Pre requisite: beginner pilates. | |
| Stretching and yoga | Class presenting a variety a stretching exercises and relaxation to help improve and/or maintain joint and muscle flexibility. A ONE HOUR CLASS. | |
| Postnatal Zumba | An inspiring class that makes us dance to the sound of the fl amenco, salsa and samba while incorporating movements of aerobics. | |
| Postnatal Pilates | Pilates with baby beginner class. | |
| Earlybird yoga | Hatha Yoga is a stretching exercise program, using both relaxation and concentration to stretch the muscles. The Hatha Yoga method eliminates stress, recharges the energy system and improves both strength and flexibility | |
| Yoga Flow | Le Yoga Flow est une discipline fluide, dynamique et accessible qui développe la force et qui génère beaucoup d'énergie. On enchaîne les postures de yoga synchronisés avec la respiration. Cours de yoga de base requis. | |
| Yoga Kripalu | Yoga de Kripalu, yoga de la pleine conscience. Le rythme est lent et doux. L'accent mis sur la respiration. Pour tout les niveaux. | |
| Tai chi | Tai Chi is a Chinese method of exercise based on smooth rhythmical movements | |
| Karaté Traditionnel Shotokan 14 YRS AND + | Karaté Traditionnel Shotokan 14 YRS AND + | |
| Yoga meditation | Hatha Yoga is a stretching exercise program, using both relaxation and concentration to stretch the muscles. The Hatha Yoga method eliminates stress, recharges the energy system and improves both strength and flexibility. | |
| Zumba | Zumba : cour gratuit pour les membres de la Sportheque ayant accès à l’aérobie. Seulement les non-membres doivent s’inscrire par internet. Un cours qui nous fait danser au son du flamenco et de la samba en incorporant des mouvements aérobiques. Essayez un cours et vous serez inspiré. Venez faire la fête dans notre cours de Zumba. |
SENIORS PROGRAMMING
| Course Name | Short Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Tai chi | Tai Chi is a Chinese method of exercise based on smooth rhythmical movements | |
| Muscle Toning | This class if offered for those of 55 years and older. It offers an introduction to strength training and its benefits. The stability ball is used to improve muscle tonus, flexibility, endurance and balance. | |
| Energie Plus | This fitness class progressively improves cardiovascular endurance. | |
| Cardio Intervals | Intervalles de cardio et de musculation pour les 55 ans et +. | |
| Ball Percussion | Cardio class. Participants hit the ball with sticks just like a drum to the sounds of rythmic music. | |
| Essentiels pilates | The Pilates method emphasizes mental concentration and breathing, while applying maximal strength and flexibility. | |
| Zumba Gold | Zumba class for the 55 years and +. |
JUNIOR PROGRAMMING
| Course Name | Short Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Karaté Traditionnel Shotokan 5-8 yrs | Karaté Traditionnel Shotokan 5-8- ans | |
| Karaté Traditionnel Shotokan enfants ados 9 à 13 ans | Karaté Traditionnel Shotokan enfants/ados 9 à 13 ans |
PEDAGO AND PEDAYOGA PROGRAMMING
| Course Name | Short Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Parent child PEDAYOGA | PedaYOGA.ca approach is also a collection of educational materials developped in Quebec for parents, children, teachers who want to offer tips and advice on how to increase the concentration to better equip children to learn more efficiently. Because the concentration is the key ingredient for learning, tips, advice and suggested exercises will help parents and serve your child throughout their academic and personal. During the course, the parent and the child will practice yoga postures inspired. NOTE: We are taking registrations for the is 3 two groups (kids 3 to 5 years) and (kids 6 to 10 years). So it is possible that we will divide the group into two seperate ones. So, hours may vary and depend on the group in which your child will belong. Parents with joint custody can also alternate and join the group during their week of custody. We want a flexible environment for all. | |
| Move your brain - 7 to 9 years old | In small groups, children will learn techniques to learn, concentrate and develop confidence in their potential as learners. Techniques inspired by BRAINGYM, YOGA, MUSIC THERAPY KINESIOLOGY and help the child manage his impuslivité and learning fun. |

