Beat the winter blues by registering for a Clarington winter activity program!

Kick off 2024 with something exciting and new. Register for a Clarington workshop, class or program. Whatever your age, you’re sure to find an activity to help make this winter fun and healthy. And it’s not too late: pro-rated rates are available for programs that have already started. Register today!

Snowshoeing workshops

Join our instructor-led workshop at Courtice Community Complex and get a killer workout this winter! Snowshoes are provided or bring your own. Appropriate for all fitness levels.

Register today to save your spot on one of the following dates:

• Wednesday, January 17, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Saturday, January 20, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 31, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 3, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Small Group Training - January 16 to March 12

Groups of three to six participants. Programs are taught by a certified personal trainer and meet once a week in the Fitness Training Centre. Personalized plans provided throughout the course. No membership is required to participate. Don't see what you're looking for? We can put together a specialized group for you and two other friends who have a similar goal. Contact FitnessProgrammer@clarington.net to set up your session.

Winter Weight Loss Training

• Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m.
• Thursdays at 5:15 p.m.

Growing Stronger - Strength Training for Seniors (55+)

• Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
  Courtice Community Complex

Teen Fitness Training

• Tuesdays at 4:15 p.m. (February 20 to March 26)
  Courtice Community Complex

Nutrition and Fitness Workshops

Foundational Movement Series - The Deadlift

Get an introduction to the deadlift, a foundational movement pattern in weightlifting. Learn how to perform the exercise correctly, avoid common mistakes and injuries, and improve your overall strength and fitness level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced lifter, this class will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to perfect your deadlift and take your fitness to the next level.

• Monday, January 29, at 6:30 p.m.
  Courtice Community Complex

Nutrition Masterclass (Five weeks)

Join our beginner-friendly workshop where we break down the basics. Discover the importance of proteins, carbs and fats, essential nutrients, which diet is best, and how to put it all together. Empower yourself to make healthier choices and kickstart your journey to a healthier you. No prior knowledge needed – just curiosity and a desire to learn!

• Mondays at 6:30 p.m. (February 5 to March 11)
  Courtice Community Complex

Indoor Triathlon

The Indoor Triathlon includes a 10-minute swim, 30-minute indoor bike, followed by a 20-minute run (or walk) on the treadmill. Ten-minute transitions. The results are measured in distance traveled during each element. Trainers and Fitness staff will be on-site to assist with each phase of this event (timing, set-up, and transitions).

• Saturday, March 30, from 8:45 to 11 a.m.
  Courtice Community Complex

Family-Friendly Workouts

Parent and Youth Yoga

This family-centric yoga class not only helps to build strength, flexibility and balance, but also the bond between parent and child. Empower your child while practising mindfulness, moving your bodies, learning to breathe, calming your minding, and accessing your creativity. Suitable for children ages 8 and up.

• Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. (January 10 to March 6)
  Courtice Community Complex

Prenatal Yoga

This six-week Prenatal Yoga class is designed for pregnant women in their second and third trimesters to practice yoga, regardless of fitness level. This class will provide a mixture of stretching, controlled breathing, and mental focus to offer the mother and in-utero baby a variety of benefits.

• Session 1: Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. (January 10 to February 14)
  Courtice Community Complex
• Session 2: Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. (February 21 to March 27)
  Courtice Community Complex

Caregiver and Baby Boot Camp

Take time for yourself in this fun, full body bootcamp style workout. Classes include a combination of cardio intervals and functional strength training, post-natal specific core work and flexibility. Bring baby's stroller, car seat or carrier, to help baby feel comfortable as you work out. Designed for caregiver and infant from six weeks to pre-crawling. All fitness levels welcome.

• Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. (January 9 to March 19)
  Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex

Stroller Fit

Stroller Fit is a caregiver and baby-friendly full body workout. Classes include a combination of cardio intervals, power walks, functional strength training, post-natal specific core work and flexibility.

• Thursdays at 10 a.m., (January 11 to March 21)
  Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Centre (Turf Field)

Baby Massage

Parent and baby massage is an excellent bonding experience for both parents and babies. Studies show baby massage has many reported benefits, including relief from gas, colic, constipation, teething pains, and more restful sleep. Please bring something soft for your baby to lay on.

• Wednesdays at 2 p.m. (February 21 to March 27)
  Courtice Community Complex

Contact us for more information at 905-623-3379 ext. 2552 or communityservices@clarington.net. Feel free to stop by one of Clarington’s municipal recreation facilities—find one near you by visiting www.clarington.net/facilities.