Coinciding with National Fitness Day, the Active Lifestyle Centre is hosting a Fitness Expo June 4.
ALC staffer Cheryl Sterling said the expo, which will feature more than 20 vendors, is for the community at large, not just centre members.
“This if for people who don’t know where to find out about fitness,” she said.
Fellow staffer Jan Reinhardus agreed.
“We want them to come in with questions and leave with answers,” she said.
Sterling said aside from the vendors, there will be fitness demonstrations, Zumba, yoga, core flex training, and more.
Reinhardus said ALC staff hope to build upon the success of their seniors’ expo to check out the fitness options.
“This hasn’t been showcased in quite some time,” she said. “It’s a natural fit for the centre.”
“Since I’ve been here, there hasn’t been a chance to showcase the fitness element here,” Sterling said. “And this is not just for seniors.”
Reinhardus said fitness classes at the ALC are for more than members. Aside from the members’ classes, instructors will rent out rooms at the facility for other age groups.
Sterling said one popular class offered at the ALC is L.I.F.E – low impact for everyone – fitness. About 50 people take part in the classes, and most are over the age of 60.
“They can keep up with the best of them,” Sterling said. “We have a great time and they are getting their workout.”
Sterling said the price for taking the fitness classes at the ALC for members is too good to pass up.
“It’s $35 a year for a membership and we do all these fitness classes. That price and a $2 participation fee is very reasonable,” she said.
There is no admission for the expo, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there will be door prizes.
Sterling said the kitchen will be open, and a healthy lunch will be available.
