In the evolution of fitness, group classes run by an instructor have become a staple in many gyms across Canada. From Zumba to spin classes, people are finding a great deal of satisfaction by performing strenuous exercise in a group setting.
If you are someone who is particularly keen on group fitness, the Athletic Centre – in light of its massive two-year, $60 million expansion and renovation – will be offering registered students and community members extremely reduced pricing for their Fitness Classes PLUS Membership.
“The Department of Athletics will be adding a brand new facility that will include a state of the art fitness centre, event arena, programming spaces, and change room facilities. Site preparation for this facility will begin sometime this summer, and [staff] thought that introducing students and community members to our programming for one very low price will be a great way to celebrate the start of this new phase for the Gryphon athletics, fitness and recreation programming,” boasted Sarah Mau, Fitness, Recreation, and Client Services Manager for the U of G.
The classes being offered will be quite extensive and include group fitness, TRX training, boot camps, yoga, and cycling.
The W.F. Mitchell Athletics Centre has remained relatively the same since its construction in 1941, and the much-needed renovation is being constructed to put Gryphons athletics on the map, and to provide for a continually growing, diverse fitness community on campus.
“A new building is needed to satisfy the needs of the university community, and will allow us to expand programs to our students and the Guelph community,” said Tom Kendall, Director of Athletics of the University of Guelph.
The brass at the U of G that is overseeing this project is looking to make the renovations to the Athletic Centre applicable to a wide range of student-athletes. The new facility will be more of a social area with ample lighting, an open layout, sleek design, and an atmosphere that Kendall hopes will raise memberships and fitness levels of the Guelph community.
While the renovations are particularly exciting for students who will be on campus for the next couple of years, the university is trying to make the benefits of such a large investment visible right now with these summer blowout deals.
As for students looking to just use the weight and cardio rooms, it will be business as usual.
“Lots of planning has gone into the timelines and building plan so that the new building is built in a manner that enables us to maintain our programming,” concluded Mau.
If you have ever had inkling to try group classes, or just want to stay in shape for the summer season, now would be the time to stop by the AC and inquire about summer memberships.