Fitness

• Classes must begin and end on time; no late check in's will be permitted.
• Participants are required to wear proper fitness attire for all classes (shirt,shoes, & bottoms. No Flip flops, open toe shoes, crocs etc)
• All Group Fitness Classes will be available for pre-registration through Xplor Recreation
• Reservations are not required for participation to classes, however, it is strongly recommended that participants register online in advance as all classes are first–come, first–served. Walk-in's are available where space permits.
• Walk-in's are to register at the kiosk desk prior to the start of class.
• Attendance will be taken in the Fitness Studio at the beginning of each class for pre-registered check-ins.
• Group, Aqua Fitness and Pickleball registration for drop-ins open every Sunday at 8:00AM for the upcoming week's drop-in activities.
• If you are unable to attend the class you have registered for, please login to your Xplor account and withdraw your registration. If you are unable to withdraw yourself, please ensure you call (905) 953-5303 and one of our kiosk associates will be able to assist you. Or you can email the Fitness Centre directly at fitness@newmarket.ca.

• All guests must check in at the reception desk prior to using the Fitness Centre.
• All members are required to swipe/and or present their membership card at the reception desk each & every time to access the Fitness Centre.
• All users must wear proper fitness attire including a shirt, shoes and bottoms. No sandals, slides, crocs, open toe shoes etc.
• No coats, gym bags, backpacks, glass containers, or gum is permitted in the fitness centre.
• The Town of Newmarket will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen property.
• In consideration of other users with scent sensitivities, please avoid wearing perfume or heavily scented personal products.
• Users must be 16 years of age or older to use the Fitness Centre's facilities.
• Youth 13 to 15 years of age are welcome to use the Fitness Centre upon successful completion of the Fitness Orientation Program. Please visit reception at the Fitness Centre.

• Please only use equipment if you are in proper health to do so. Exercise at your own fitness level. Use equipment at your own risk.
• Our friendly fitness staff are available to provide instructions on any fitness equipment that you may be unfamiliar with or have forgotten how to use.
• Please read & follow equipment directions carefully. For safety reasons, ensure that clips are used at all times on free weights, and that plates & weights are not dropped.
• Always use safety tethers & automatic stop mechanisms when using cardio equipment.
• Limit cardio use to 30 minutes when others are waiting and/or during peak times.
• Return plates, dumbbells, barbells, and any other fitness equipment to the proper location after every use when finished.
• Wipe down all equipment with paper towel & spray bottles provided after every use.
• Refrain from sitting on equipment between sets, or when socializing.
• Report any faulty or damaged equipment or inappropriate behaviour to Fitness Centre staff immediately.
• Respect fellow members at all times.
• Always have a 'spotter' when lifting heavy weights.
• No chalk in the Fitness Centre.

• All guests that have not pre-registered for the class are required to check – in at the reception desk. If you pre-registered for the class, attendance will be taken in the studio prior to the start of class.
• Please wait until the previous class has ended & you have been notified by the instructor before entering.
• Advise your fitness instructor of any specific medical concerns that they should be aware of so they can recommend appropriate modifications.
• All participants must wear proper fitness attire (shirts, shoes, bottoms. No flip-flops, open toe shoes, crocs, etc.)
• Lockers are available in the changerooms for day use.
• The Town of Newmarket will not be held responsible for any lost or stolen property.
• Wipe down all equipment with paper towel & spray bottles provided after every use.
• Put equipment back in the storage room in a neat & clean manner.
• Out of respect for all participants, please turn off your mobile device ringer.
• Stop exercising if you feel faint or are in any discomfort.
• Be considerate of others' exercise space.
• Save your feedback & suggestions for the instructor until the end of class.
• In consideration of other participants with scent sensitivities, please avoid wearing perfume or heavily scented personal products.

• Cardio Theatre area with: 
  • Treadmills
  • Ellipticals
  • Adaptive Motion Trainers
  • Stepmills
  • Recumbent Bikes
  • Stationary Bikes
  • Spin cycles
  • Arm Ergometor 
  • Rowing Machines
• Free Weight/Strength Training area with:
  • A large variety of upper & lower body single station strength machines
  • Squat racks
  • Smith Machine
  • 2 tier functional trainer
  • 4 stack multi station
  • Bench Press
  • Dumbbells
  • Barbells
  • Kettlebells
  • Small functional fitness accessories
• Designated Stretching Area

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Staying fit has always been a part of Cory's life, as it helped him get physically stronger and build his self-confidence. Cory often inspired friends and family members to exercise, and then he decided to turn fitness into a career. He attended school and gained scientific knowledge of the human body, exercise and nutrition. Cory has been working as a Personal Trainer since 2017. He has experience working with clients of all ages and those with mobility issues. Cory is also familiar with job-specific physical testing required for both Fire and Police Services. He has completed mandatory firefighting fitness tests and administered candidate physical testing for MNR conservation officers. Outside the gym, Cory enjoys mountain biking and skiing.

Cory strives to create enjoyable, effective and unique programs that will produce measurable results for his clients.

Specialties:

• Strength and Conditioning
• Powerlifting
• Sport-Specific Training
• Fire and Police Services Training
• Mobility and Flexibility Development

Certifications:

• Honours Graduate- Georgian College Fitness and Health Promotion
• Certified Personal Trainer- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CPT).
• Registered Health and Exercise Practitioner with the Ontario Fitness Council.
• T.I.M.E Instructor

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Abigail developed an interest in fitness throughout high school, finding it enjoyable as well as a benefit to her mental and physical health. Her interest continued to grow and after high school she chose to further her experience and pursue fitness and health as a career. Abigail has always been keen to share her knowledge with family and friends, encouraging them to become more confident in their own fitness endeavors. Being passionate about health and fitness in her own life, she hopes to continue to motivate others to reach their fitness goals by creating personalized programs and working diligently alongside her clients.

It is important to Abigail that her clients feel welcomed, respected and confident in a gym environment, while also becoming healthier and stronger.

Specialties:

• Mobility & Flexibility Development
• Strength & Conditioning

Certifications:

• Diploma in Fitness & Health promotion, Seneca College
• Certified Personal Trainer – Canfit Pro

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Jaye Grew up as a competitive multi-disciplinary dancer. She developed a passion for Yoga & Fitness at a very young age. Jaye has a critical eye for form, alignment and posture. She believes that performing exercises with correct form and alignment, along with proper rest and self-care can increase one's physical vitality.

Jaye loves working with people and the body. She is passionate about helping anyone who wants to get healthier, stronger, and better physically & mentally. Maintaining work life balance is imperative to Jaye. When she is not working hard, she loves spending quality time with her family and friends. Her motto is "Do what you love; love what you do".

Specialties:

• Functional Strength & Mobility
• Strength & Conditioning for Athletes
• Flexibility Training

Certifications:

• CanFit Pro Certified Personal Trainer
• Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher
• Certified Prenatal Yoga Instructor
• Group Fitness - Barre, Sculpt, Aerial/Anti-Gravity, Fitness Kickboxing

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Alexa has been in the fitness industry for ten years. She has extensive experience teaching group fitness classes, and conducting Personal Training. Alexa loves to work with people just getting back into the gym and making fitness a routine that they can continue for a long, healthy, pain-free life. Alexa's specialties include: general fitness, rehabilitative exercise for those with injuries, functional fitness, strength and fitness training with a "mind-body" connection. She started her fitness journey at ten years old from taking a spin class and knew she wanted to be doing this for a career. Alexa's passion for helping others get healthy, strong and live their best lives has always been her goal with clients. Outside of the gym Alexa enjoys playing with her dog Chime and hanging with her friends & family.

Specialties:

• General Fitness
• Rehabilitation
• Weight Loss
• Functional fitness
• Crossfit training

Certifications:

• Diploma in Fitness, Health & Wellness from Mohawk College
• Canfitpro Certified Personal Trainer
• Poliquin Certified Personal Trainer
• Darby Training Systems level 1
• CHEK Practitioner level 2
• Scientific Core Conditioning
• Scientific Back Training
• Schwinn Cycle Instructor
• Crossfit Coach level 1
• Rocktape Doc

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Sam has been a Certified Canadian Gold Standard Personal Trainer serving York Region for over 12 years. She graduated from York University with a specialized honours degree in Kinesiology. Sam specializes in full body transformations including body re-composition, fat loss, toning, muscle building and mobility training.

Her approach is fun & effective using science and evidence-based protocols. Sam is a published fitness model by Inside Fitness Magazine and an award-winning regional level bikini body builder.

She enjoys health & wellness practices such as cold plunges, breathwork, meditation and nutrition. Fun fact - Sam has road-tripped across all provinces of Canada except NWT, BC & NFLD, but she plans to!

Specialities:

• Transformations
• Body Re-composition
• Fat Loss
• Toning
• Muscle Building
• Strength & Mobility Training

Certifications:

• BA, Specialized Honours Degree in Kinesiology and Health Science - York University
• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology - Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
• Body Composition Specialist Level 1 - Elite Coaching Systems
• Fundamentals of Nutrition 1 & 2 - Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
• Certified WHM Fundamentals - Whim Hof Method

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Tima has been active in the Personal Training industry for the past 18 years. She has a driving passion for Fitness & Wellness, and really enjoys helping people reach their fitness goals. Tima has extensive experience working with all different ages & fitness levels throughout her career. She specializes in corrective movements & rehabilitation, as well as strength & conditioning. Tima also has a wealth of experience training groups & teams.

Specialties:

• Corrective Movements
• Rehabilitation
• Strength & Conditioning for Athletes

Certifications:

• Masters Degree in Sport Physiology – Tehran University
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education – Tehran University
• Personal Training Certificate - ISSA
• Bootcamp Certificate - ISSA

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Gianmarco is a confident Personal Trainer with a genuine passion for helping clients grow in their fitness journeys. Specializing in program design, strength and conditioning, and optimizing client efficiency, he ensures each program is fully tailored to individual goals. Gianmarco believes that staying active and embracing a healthy lifestyle are essential for both physical and mental well-being. Fitness has always been at the core of Gianmarco's life, and he's committed to making the experience enjoyable and motivating. He believes the key to success lies in having fun while staying motivated. Gianmarco ensures that every session will leave you feeling accomplished and excited to continue, with results that are both satisfying and rewarding.

Specialties:

• Program Design
• Strength and Conditioning
• Resistance Training
• Enhancing Sport Specific Skills
• Client Efficiency

Certifications:

• Certified Personal Trainer
• National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
• Bachelor of Sport Management, Brock University