Fitness Classes

Thanks to grants from the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and the Community Foundation of Ottawa, BCA offers a variety of fitness classes, in a number of different locations around Ottawa, to all women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.

Guidelines on BCA Fitness Class Registration

BCA’s fitness classes have gained in popularity and many classes have reached maximum capacity. To be fair to both new and previous participants and to allow access to the greatest number of participants we have developed Guidelines on BCA Fitness Class Registration  (updated August 2011).

Registration

Registration is now open. We are accepting registration forms by mail, email or hand delivery only. No registration via fax or phone. (Please note that you are not registered for any class unless we have these completed, signed forms in the office).

Last year’s waiver is now expired. You must sign a new one BEFORE starting any class. It will be held on file until August 31. 2012.
You will also need to fill in the request form for session choice(s) and send it in by mail, email or drop it off at the office in person. Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:00.

Waiting lists for individuals wanting to take more than one class will be addressed (see guidelines) once initial registration period is over. Registrations will continue to be accepted after that for classes that are not full.

Waiver and Fitness Class Registration Form

Belly Dancing

The ancient art of Middle Eastern dance is a fun, safe, low-impact form of exercise, designed for women of any age, size, and fitness level. Many of us live with aches, pains, and chronic conditions which make any form of exercise difficult or painful.  Belly Dance can help gradually strengthen core muscles, stretch out those stiff joints, loosen up that nasty tension in the torso, and make you smile. Beginner students learn to express themselves through movement and music, and experience the joy of reconnecting your femininity with mind and body wellness. Let’s have some fun with fitness!  More information on Belly Dance classes.

• Maplesoft Survivorship Centre *New Location*
  1500 Alta Vista Drive Google Map
  Fridays—12:30-1:30 PM April 13 – June 15

Tai Chi

Exercise mind-intent, whole body, tendons, ligaments, energy flow, and joints. Improve energy circulation, blood circulation, flexibility, stamina, leg strength, balance, posture and mental clarity. Tai Chi exercises for warm-up, meditation, relaxation and flexibility.

• Hunt Club Riverside Park CC (Lian’s Tai Chi Classes more info)
  3320 Paul Anka Drive Google Map
  Saturdays—10:30-11:30  April 14 – June 24

Pink Swan Ballet

Ballet weaves together feminine grace, poise, and artistry with the joy of movement and music.  Designed for beginners, the Pink Swans ballet class will combine traditional ballet exercises, gentle stretching, and movement specifically chosen for women with breast cancer.  Improve your balance, flexibility and coordination while healing the body and the spirit.

• Maplesoft Survivorship Centre *New Location*
  1500 Alta Vista Drive Google Map
  Wednesdays—6:30-7:30 PM April 11 – June 21

Gentle Fit with JoJo

Gentle interval training to help mobility and overall fitness levels.

• Starr Gymnastics
  2766 Lancaster Rd Google Map
  Fridays—9:00-10:00  AM April 13 – June 15 (no class May 11)

YoChi

A mix of yoga and tai chi for gentle mobility and grace.

• Bob MacQuarrie Rec Complex
  1490 Youville Dr Orleans Google Map
  *New Day* Fridays—1:30-2:30 PM April 13 – June 22

Yoga

A yoga program for breast cancer patients.

• Pretty St. Community Centre
  2 Pretty St. (Stittsville) Google Map
  Tuesdays—11:00 AM-12:00  April 3- June 19
• Pretty St. Community Centre
  2 Pretty St. (Stittsville) Google Map
  Thursdays—11:15 AM-12:15  April 5 – June 21
• Rideau Tennis Club
  1 Donald Street Google Map
  Thursdays—1:00-2:00 PM April 5 – June 21

Stretch & Strength

Group fitness classes with gentle stretching, fun aerobics, and strength training followed by relaxation techniques, all to great music. Improve your strength, flexibility and overall well being in an instructor lead group fitness program.

• Rideau Tennis Club
  1 Donald Street Google Map
  Mondays—9:00-10:00 AM  April 2- June 18
• Rideau Tennis Club
  1 Donald Street Google Map
  Wednesdays—9:00-10:00 AM April 4 – June 20
• Rideau Tennis Club
  1 Donald Street Google Map
  Fridays—9:00-10:00 AM April 6 – June 22
• Goulbourn Recreation Complex
  1500 Shea Road (Stittsville) Google Map
  Wednesdays—2:30-3:30 PM April 4 – June 20
• Nepean Creative Arts Centre*
  11-35 Stafford Road Google Map
  Thursday—10:30-11:30 AM April 12 – June 21
  *Class taught by a twenty year breast cancer thrivor

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