We offer a free healthy lifestyle themed workshop once a month to our facility members. To keep up to date on the schedule of future membership workshops you can visit our website at http://www.tpasc.ca/item/member-workshop

 Click here to add the workshop schedule to your calendar. 

To access: TPASC membership card, Student T-card,  TPASC Day Pass

Please register at the Personal Trainers’ Desk in the Conditioning Room (gym) two weeks prior.  

WORKSHOP TOPICS & DATES

January 

Intro to Resistance Training: Squatting - Gary
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
1:30 pm
Fitness Centre

Squatting is a key compound movement that uses many of the large muscles in the body and can be performed by anyone who has ever sat on a chair.
The workshop will cover squatting basics and improving general flexibility and mobility.

February 

Heart Disease and Exercise: Managing Risk Factors - Tian
Saturday, February 16, 2019 
3:00 pm
Studio 2

Exercise is one of the most important things you can do for your heart health. Making smart choices now will have life-long impacts to maintaining good heath. Come learn more about the ways that exercise can help prevent the development of heart disease. 

March

Eating 9-5 - Leahanne 
Tuesday, March 12, 2019 
6:00pm
VIP Board Room

Focusing on 5 common challenging times workers report facing during the day. Learn how to manage rushed mornings, the mid-day slump and more!

April

Breathing and Benefits on Mind/Body/Spirit - Mary
Sunday, April 14, 2019 
3:00 pm
Studio 2

We know that we all breathe to stay alive, but do we breathe properly? How can different forms of breathing help the mind and body and reduce stress? This workshop will discuss the techniques, benefits, and differences between Chest and Diaphragm Breathing.

May

The Do’s and Don’ts of Post-Partum Training - Tiffany
Monday, May 13, 2019 
9:00 am
Studio 2

Pregnancy is a dramatic change for the body and resuming your exercise routine post-partum will require taking precautions to reduce the risk of any negative lasting effects. Join Tiffany to learn about the do’s and don’ts of post-partum training to ensure your return to activity is safe.

June

Exercise and Anti-aging - Marianne
Wednesday, June 12, 2019 
11:00 am
Studio 2

Don’t act your age!  Is there a Fountain of Youth?  Want to return to the energy and vitality of your youth?  Come and learn the secrets to ignore your chronological age and feel better now! 

July

Exercise for Caregivers - Marianne
Wednesday, July 10, 2019 
11:00 am
Studio 2

Learn how self-care is just as important as caring for someone who is unable to take care of themselves.  Prioritize yourself so that you maintain your own health and energy.  Minimize time and maximize results to avoid burnout and illness.

August

How to Get Fit and Stick with It! - Paul
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 
6:00 pm
VIP Boardroom

Achieving your fitness goals is always easier said than done - let's change that. Learn simple behavioural strategies you can implement to set your lifestyle up for fitness success in this informative and interactive workshop. Teens and adults welcome.

September 

Exercise for Thought - Olivia
Sunday, September 15, 2019
3:00 pm
Studio 2

Research is showing that exercise and movement builds your brain through strengthening and expanding brain circuitry, which can then be recruited to enhance other tasks. Come learn about the power you possess to change your brain and how to harness a greater benefit from exercise when your mind and body function synergistically. 

October 
Types of Meditations - Mary
Sunday, October 13, 2019 
3:00 pm
Studio 2

We know that meditation has many benefits and many people have been practicing meditation for many years. But what are some different types and techniques that are used? In this workshop we will go over the most commonly used forms as well as explore different ways of meditation in today busy life to relax and maintain strong mind.

November 

Fall Prevention - Marianne
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 
11:00 am
Studio 2

“I’ve fallen and can’t get up!”  Discover what you can do to prevent falls from happening.  We’ll practice appropriate exercise choices, balance training, discuss footwear and other practical tips. 

December

Proper Yoga Alignment - Mary 
Sunday, December 8, 2019 
3:00 pm
Studio 2

Many of us practice yoga, but are we preforming the movements correctly and applying the right alignments to protect our spine? This workshop will review the most common poses used for standing, backbend, and balancing using the proper alignments to protect the spine and prevent injuries.