Panther Fitness is challenging, effective, and rewarding. We offer a variety of opportunities to support you on your fitness adventure. We will help you make fitness a part of your life!!! NOTE: An easier payment option for UPEI employees. You can pay for these sessions through payroll deduction if you sign up for 2 or more sessions. The total cost of the sessions will be deducted over three pay periods. Strength 'n' Cardio Circuit This intense workout combines heart-pumping cardio, core-building, and an overall fitness workout full of variety! Be prepared to push your limits and have fun doing it. Fitness instructor Christina Sonier will lead two different sessions: one on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15 am and one Thursdays 5:00-5:45 pm. Wednesday sessions start on May 22 and Thursday sessions start on May 23. Fitness Rowing The goal of this class is to provide participants with a pace appropriate for each new or experienced rower. You will be exposed to an endurance, speed, and strength workout that will leave you anticipating your next class. Experienced rower Tony Landry will lead the class on Fridays from 6:30-7:15 am beginning May 31. TRX Suspension Training The TRX Suspension Training system is a growing fitness sensation! Known for "all core, all the time," TRX Suspension Training and the discipline of Pilates complement each other perfectly. Every exercise builds functional strength, improves flexibility, balance, and core stability all at the same time! Fitness instructor Kathleen MacPhee will lead this class on Tuesdays from noon-12:45 beginning May 28. Runners Speed-work Training This program involves interval training and a speed portion around the track (indoors and outside). You will increase your cardiovascular fitness, burn fat, and improve your tone. Tracey Gairns-Brioux, fitness instructor, will be using TRX suspension training and the track to improve your strength and increase your running speed. The next session begins May 28 and is held on Tuesdays from 6:30-7:15 am. Bootcamp This class is guaranteed to bring a sweat to your brow! Exercises using your own body weight are designed to challenge you aerobically and increase your muscle tone. We'll also use TRX suspension training while on the track. Tracey Gairns-Brioux will lead these sessions. Monday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 27. Wednesday sessions will be from 5:00-5:45 pm and will start May 29. Thursday sessions will be from from 6:30-7:15 am and will start on June 6. Fees for each session (6 classes/session) are $55 plus hst for Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members and $65 plus hst for non-members. To register please stop by the Panther Central desk at the Sports Centre. We accept cash, cheques, and credit cards. If you'd like to register by phone, please call 566-0368 with your credit card information. Please note that pre-registration is required for all fitness programs. More Panther fitness programs can be found at http://ar.upei.ca/user-pay-fitness-programs. For further information, please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness coordinator at 566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca