*New* Early morning workout sessions(s) available from 6 a.m. Monday to Friday. *New one (1) hour workout session time slots

• Fitness Centre Hours of Operation
  
• Fitness Centre Hours of Operation - Effective November 30, 2020
  

• Fitness Centre Equipment Layout
  
• Magna Centre

In accordance with Government and Health Guidelines all fitness equipment is placed a minimum of 7 feet away from one another

1. Guarantee your workout time: Booking in advance secures your spot. You can work out without booking, BUT with capacity limits, you will only be allowed entry if there is space.
2. Ease of entry: You will be greeted into the Facility no earlier than 15 minutes prior to when your workout is scheduled to begin. By booking in advance, we already have you in our system, so you simply need to go through a simple health screening questionnaire.
3. Maintain a safe Capacity: A preset capacity for each Amenity helps facilitate physical distancing and reduces the potential spread of communicable illnesses.

To ensure everyone gets an opportunity to use our Fitness Amenities, here are some guidelines.

• Registration in advance is required for all programming (Fitness Centre access, Group Fitness Classes, Lane swimming, etc.)
• *NEW- No in person DROP IN's are permitted at this time, no exceptions
• Members/Participants using fitness amenities are asked to only book one (1) session per day due to the limited availability at this time
• At the end of a workout time slot, you must leave the Facility, regardless of when you entered.
• Group Fitness participants will not be permitted to enter into the class after the scheduled start time
• Fitness Sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable. Should the Town of Newmarket cancel classes and/or workout sessions beyond the control of our members/ users, a credit will be processed to your account to use for a future Fitness session and/or program/service offered by the Town.
• If you cannot make your scheduled time up to two (2) days, in advance you can log back into your account and withdraw yourself from the scheduled session/class.  A credit will be applied to your account or you can rebook another available workout session/class.
• For cancellations for Fitness Centre Sessions: within 2 days of your session, please notify us by emailing fitness@newmarket.ca  or calling 905-953-5303. A credit will be applied to your account 
• For cancellations for all other Programming: within 2 days of your session, please notify us by emailing info@newmarket.ca  or calling 905-953-5303. A credit will be applied to your account
• Cancellations received with less than 2-hour notice will be considered late and will be considered a no show.
• Refunds will not be issued for "no shows".
  
• Please refer to our No Show Policy for more details
  

What are the Fitness Centre Hours of Operation?

• Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

• Saturday to Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

When does registration start? What is the cut off?

• You can book your workout sessions up to (1) week in advance.  Starting the week of October 5, reservations for fitness sessions, classes and all other drop-ins will be available on Friday's at 6 a.m. for the following week. Example: To register for the week of October 12; registration begins Friday October 9th at 6:00 a.m.
• Members and non-members can book online to reserve a workout. You will be required to use your Family PIN # and Personal Barcode # to book a time slot. All existing users/members will have one already in our system.
• Online registration is available at play.newmarket.ca
  

What payment methods are available?
We encourage participants to register online at this time. Credit card payments are the only form of payment available onsite until further notice.

How are you ensuring safety?

• Provincial and Regional Public Health COVID-19 Guidelines are being followed. The Fitness Centre has been temporarily relocated to the Honda Arena Pad in order to provide spacing of minimum 10-feet in-between pieces of equipment.

• Masks are required when entering the facility and in common areas.
• Effective Friday October 2 , all users of the Fitness Centre will be required to wear a mask/face covering at all times; with the exception of when you are actively using any of our cardio pieces of equipment. 
• Hand sanitizing stations will be made available at the entrance and accessible throughout the facility. Additional hand sanitizing stations are available.
• All Fitness staff will be required to wear a mask.
• Members will be required to wipe down their equipment in-between each use. To make this convenient spray bottles have been replaced with new Certainty™ Disinfectant Wipes stations.
• Signage to direct the flow of traffic and encourage physical distancing is posted.
• Dedicated facility cleaning times are conducted daily.

Are washrooms available?

Yes, an accessible washroom is available for emergency use only.  Locker rooms, change rooms, showers and clubhouses remain closed until further notice.

Are water fountains available to use?

It is recommended that you bring your own (filled) bottle as water fountains/filling stations are temporarily unavailable until further notice.

Are lockers available? Is there storage for my items?

• At the present time, no lockers, change rooms, showers are available.
• Temporary storage stations are available for members to change into indoor shoes and store your belongings.  Please leave valuables at home as the Town is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

What should I bring to the Fitness Centre?

As locker rooms, change rooms, showers, etc. are currently unavailable, please come dressed ready for your workout. 

Is there a limit on how many people can access the fitness centre at one time?

Yes, there is currently a capacity of 10 spots available for reservations.  In person drop in's are not permitted at this time with no exceptions.

What if need to cancel my reservation last minute?

• If you cannot make your scheduled time up to two (2) days, in advance you can log back into your account and withdraw yourself from the scheduled session/class.  A credit will be applied to your account or you can rebook another available workout session/class.

• For cancellations for Fitness Centre Sessions: within 48 hours of your session/class , please notify us by emailing fitness@newmarket.ca  with the subject line CANCEL or by calling Customer Service Kiosk at 905-953-5303. A credit will be applied to your account
  

• For cancellations for all other Programming: within 48 hours of your session/class , please notify us by emailing info@newmarket.ca  with the subject line CANCEL or by calling Customer Service Kiosk at 905-953-5303. A credit will be applied to your account

• Cancellations received with less than 1-hour notice will be considered late and will be considered a no show.  Please refer to our No Show Policy for more details.

If you would prefer to keep your membership on hold for the time being, we certainly understand and will accommodate. Memberships can be held for a maximum of four (4) months. Please send your hold requests using our Hold Form to fitness@newmarket.ca We are waiving the usual $10 charge to hold memberships.

Fitness Centre Members are at a $0 fee as it is included in your membership and drop in fee’s are $5.00 plus tax for Fitness Centre, Group and Aqua Fitness access.  Please refer to our Swimming page for admission fees.

Should you wish to cancel your fitness membership, please complete our Cancellation form and email it to fitness@newmarket.ca. Cancellations require a period of 15 days notice from your pre-authorized scheduled payment date . We are waiving the usual $10 charge to cancel memberships.

• Interested in becoming a member? Visit our membership page for complete details and features of the Newmarket Fitness Centre.
  
• We always welcome new members! Please fill out an online form

Newmarket Fitness is thrilled to announce that the Fitness Centre will be completely outfitted with new equipment from Matrix Fitness Canada.

Matrix Fitness Canada is the Canadian Division of Johnson Health Tech (JHT)

JHT/Matrix Fitness Canada is a division of Johnson Health Tech, the 2rd largest manufacturer of commercial fitness equipment in the world, including Matrix branded equipment.

Unique and Exclusive Programs on all Cardio Machines:

Sprint 8 is the best exercise for weight loss and it only takes 20 minutes, three days a week, and it is scientifically proven to work. The high-intensity portion of this exercise program amounts to just four minutes per workout. That's only 12 minutes of high-intensity workout per week. Sprint 8 naturally releases HGH, so you can lose body fat, build muscle and have more daily energy.

Virtual Active Matrix exclusive and unique Virtual Active workouts transport exercise enthusiasts to exotic locales all over the world. The beautiful forward motion, high-definition footage speeds up or slows down to match the user's pace, and resistance or incline varies to match the terrain. When it comes to the most immersive workout available, nothing can take your members on a journey like Virtual Active.

Group Fitness Participants will be enjoying their classes in our Gymnasium to ensure physical distancing

• Reserving your spot is required online at play.newmarket.ca
• Fitness Centre Members are at a $0 fee as it is included in your membership and non-members are at a $5.00 plus tax fee per class
• Upon arrival Participants are required to line up outside the Magna Centre Facility (West Entrance) in the designated waiting area, prior to the booking start time. Signage will indicate the physical distancing requirements. 
• Face masks are required within our facility.  Masks are not required during exercise but must remain on until directed otherwise from the Fitness Instructor
• Ten (10) minutes prior to your class time a Pre-Screening Check in Process will begin
• Classes must begin and end on time and no late check in's will be permitted at this time
• Once checked in you will be permitted to check in with our Fitness Instructor at the entrance of the gymnasium
• Classes have been modified where possible to ensure less movement and equipment
• Personal items will be kept at your designated station
  
• All participants have designated spots that is at a minimum of 10 feet/ 3 meters from another participant
  
• You must be mindful of your neighbours to not move from your designated spot
• Preset Equipment will be made available at each designated station
• Participants are able to grab additional weights once the Fitness Instructor advises accordingly
• Fitness staff will ensure that each piece is cleaned and disinfected after each use
• There will be no sharing of equipment at this time
• Disinfectant equipment wipes will also be made available to fitness participants
• We recommend that you bring your own mat, straps and yoga blocks if required
• Exiting procedures will be in an orderly fashion beginning with the front row
• Change rooms and showers are not available at this time
• You must come ready to workout including your pre-filled water bottle as water fountains are not available at this time
  

How do I attend a Group Fitness class.  Can I just show up?
All participants must pre-register and pay online. A reduced fee of $5 per class is available to Non-Fitness Centre Members.

 
Will change rooms and showers be available for my workout visit?
Change rooms and showers will not be available at this time. You should arrive dressed for your class. Please leave valuables at home and use a designated spot for items you bring with you.

How will you ensure my safety during my Group Fitness program?
Capacities are reduced and spots must be reserved.  A health screening will be required prior to entering the facility. Physical distancing will be mandatory and regular cleaning and sanitization of high touch points and equipment will be performed regularly.

Do I have to wear a mask?
All users are required to wear a mask/ face covering while in the facility, all common areas, and the group fitness area. Masks are not required during exercise, but recommended to be with you at all times.

Is there a schedule with a list of instructors for Group Fitness classes? 
Yes, please view the Group Fitness Classes schedule here.