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Winter/Spring 2012 Season
(January 9th to April 30th, 2012)

I) CLASS CANCELLATIONS AFFECTING ALL CLASSES
    (see below for additional indoor class specifics)

  • Sunday, January 29th - Robbie Burns Race
  • Monday, February 20th - Family Day
  • Monday, March 12th to Sunday, March 18 inclusive - March Break
  • Sunday, March 25th - "1 Million Steps for Breast Cancer" event - more details to come
  • Friday, April 6th - Good Friday
  • Sunday, April 8th - Easter Sunday
  • Monday, April 9th - Easter Monday

II) NOTES

  • Trial outdoor classes are offered at no charge for individuals wanting to test out a class. There is a $5 charge for current members to bring a friend/family member to a regular outdoor class who is not intending to join Tread Powerfully®. Bringing a guest is subject to availability in the class so please write your cheque prior to the class. It is mandatory that trial class participants / guests bring a completed waiver form in order to participate in any class. Please refer to Steps 1 and Step 2 on the How to Register tab for more detailed information. Trials for indoor classes are dependent on whether space is available and they will be subject to a small fee.
  • Tread Powerfully® management reserves the right to alter schedules after the season begins due to instructor injuries, inclement weather, space availability and minimum class size requirements not being met. Membership fees will be compensated accordingly if members’ membership status is impacted.
  • Classes will be cancelled due to inclement weather as deemed by management, including but not limited to thunder/lightening or unsafe conditions due to temperature, heavy rain fall, ice, snow accumulation, etc. Cancellations will be notified via email.
  • Instructor assignments to classes may change throughout the season to due illness, vacations, etc.


MEMBERSHIP TO TREAD POWERFULLY OUTDOOR POWER WALKING CLASSES:

WINTER/SPRING OUTDOOR SCHEDULE (January 9th to April 30th)
All classes are 60 minutes unless stated otherwise 
Monday No outdoor classes
Tuesday 9:30 am, Tread Powerfully® with Lisa, one group leaving from the Burlington City Hall fountain, strollers are welcome
Wednesday 6:30 pm, Tread Powerfully® with Lisa, leaving from the public parking lot (free after 5:00 pm) on Pearl Street at the entrance to the bike path (just south of New Street)
Thursday 9:30 am, Tread Powerfully® with Sue, one group leaving from the Burlington City Hall fountain, strollers are welcome
Friday No outdoor classes
Saturday
(January to March)
7:00 am, Tread Powerfully® with Sue, leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St)
8:00 am, Tread Powerfully® with Alison, leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St)
Note: March Break Turbo on March 10th leaving from the Plains Road Fortino's at 7:00 am and 8:00 am
Saturday
(April)
7:00 am, Tread Powerfully® with Sue, 75 minutes, must have pace over 5.0 mph, leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St)
7:15 am, Tread Powerfully® with Lisa, leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St)
8:00 am, Tread Powerfully® with Alison, leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St)
Note: Easter Turbo on April 7th leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St) at 7:00 am and 8:00 am
Sunday 7:30 am, Tread Powerfully® Light with Paula, leaving from Joelle’s (457 Brant St)

Outdoor Class Descriptions and Pricing
(effective for Winter/Spring 2012 Season):

Tread Powerfully®:

Choose the membership option that works for you for the season running until April 29th:

  • $80.00 (includes HST) – one outdoor class each week
  • $145.00 (includes HST) – two outdoor classes each week
  • $175.00 (includes HST) – three or more outdoor classes each week (*)

(*) Tread Powerfully® Light class is included in this membership only or else it requires a separate payment



Tread Powerfully® Light on Sunday:

January 15th to April 29th (no classes January 29th, March 18th, March 25th and April 8th)

Limited to 20 participants (minimum requirement of 15 registrants to run the class)

  • $80.00 (includes HST)

Note: This class requires pre-registration and also separate payment unless you are purchasing the three or more outdoor classes Tread Powerfully® membership, in which case the Tread Powerfully® Light class is included each week.

This TP Light class is a 60 minute specialty outdoor class beginning from Joelle’s (457 Brant St) during the winter/spring session.

The focus in this class is on technique, body alignment, muscle strengthening through body-weighted muscle, increasing your base-speed. You and your body, without dumbbells, will power through 45 minutes of cardio and strength and finish with 15 minutes of core strengthening, stabilization and deep stretching.



MEMBERSHIP TO INDOOR PROGRAMS:

WINTER/SPRING INDOOR SCHEDULE (January 9th to April 30th)
All indoor programs require separate registration and payment
Monday
9:00 am, Abell Bodies Small Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd
9:30 amLisa's Power Pilates at Brant Hills Community Centre
10:05 am, Abell Bodies Small Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd
6:00 pmIntense Sweat at Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Tuesday 12:30 pmLisa's Power Pilates at Kula Burlington, 4031 Fairview St
6:30 pmIntense Strength at Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Wednesday 9:00 am, Abell Bodies Small Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd
10:05 am, Abell Bodies Small Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd
11:10 am, Abell Bodies Small Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd
6:30 pmStrength for Girls at Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Thursday 6:30 pmLisa's Power Pilates at Burlington Seniors’ Centre
Friday 9:30 amIntense Strength at Brant Hills Community Centre
Saturday No indoor classes
Sunday 7:00 am, Abell Bodies Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd
8:00 am, Abell Bodies Group Training at Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Rd

Indoor Class Descriptions and Pricing
(effective for Fall/Winter Season) (September 6th to December 31st):

Intense Strength (IS):

TuesdaysBurlington Seniors’ Centre, Auditorium

Limited to 60 participants
January 10th to April 24th (no class March 13th)

OR

Fridays - Brant Hills Community Centre, Nelson Room

Limited to 35 participants
January 13th to April 27th (no classes March 16th and April 6th)

  • $65.00 (includes HST) (double the price if attending both days)

This 60 minute indoor full-body muscle building class uses body-weight, dumbbells and thera-bands to create an experience where each muscle group is worked each week, with the goals of increased strength, improved body control, increased metabolism and high calorie burn.

In addition to the collective energy in the room, this class allows for various fitness levels to participate as each person selects their resistance level and modifies the exercises according to the instructor cues.

Equipment: dumbbells, mat, thera-band



Intense Sweat:

Burlington Seniors’ Centre, Port Nelson/Wellington Rooms

Limited to 25 participants
January 9th to April 30th (no classes February 20th, March 12th and April 9th)

  • $95.00 (includes HST)

Who knew you could sweat so much and get such an endorphin release? This 55 minute choreographed, muscular-focussed aerobic class ends with 10 to 15 minutes of core strengthening. The flow of techniques will include kick-boxing, "aerobic" class movements, agility drills and many body-weighted circuits.

Pre-requisites: intermediate to advanced fitness level and able to handle jumping and plyometric movements

Equipment: mat, towel (absolutely necessary for sweaty mat work!)



Strength for Girls (SFG) - ages 12 to 17:

Burlington Seniors’ Centre, Port Nelson/Wellington Rooms

Limited to 20 participants
January 11th to April 18th (no class March 14th)

  • $95.00 (includes HST)

Movement and muscle combine for 60 minutes to strengthen and stabilize the body and spark and nurture that love of body control and physical release.

Each week will involve circuit and station based drills using body-weight and agility and strength tools and will end with 10 minutes of stretching and discussion. Strength, agility and balance benchmarks with be assessed during the 2nd and 10th classes and will be taught during the first week.

Although in a group format, each girl will be mentored and encouraged to achieve based on their personal ability and the environment will be a safe and inclusive forum for growth.

Equipment: 2 to 3 lb dumbbells, mat, thera-band, skipping rope, stability ball



Abell Bodies Small Group Training - Monday and Wednesday:

Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Road, Burlington, ON

Mondays

Limited to 8 participants in each time slot (all spots must be filled to operate class)
January 9th to April 30th (no classes February 20th, March 12th and April 9th)

Class start times (previous participants are given first opportunity to register):

  • 9:00, 10:05 am

  • $233.00 (includes HST) for current Evolution attendees
  • $248.00 (includes HST) for new members to the Evolution classes (includes goal setting phone session prior to start of program and follow-up)

Wednesdays

Limited to 8 participants in each time (all spots must be filled to operate class)
January 11th to April 25th (no class March 14th)

Class start times (previous participants are given first opportunity to register):

  • 9:00, 10:05 am, 11:10 am

  • $250.00 (includes HST) for current Evolution attendees
  • $265.00 (includes HST) for new members to the Evolution classes (includes goal setting phone session prior to start of program and follow-up)

This unique 60 minute strength and endurance concept created by Sue Abell is held at Evolution using dumbbells, kettle bells, med balls, bars and your body-weight. Week to week you will increase your strength and stamina and gain more confidence in executing the exercises as the program morphs and moves each week! All equipment is on site and all you need to bring is a towel and water bottle and there are shower facilities.

These classes are conducted in the "back room" at Evolution and the instructor is solely leading and coaching and working hands-on with individuals.

Pre-requisites: committed fitness enthusiast looking to push the boundaries of their abilities, commitment to attend classes each week and physically able to handle impact on joints and muscles



Abell Bodies Group Training - Sunday Morning:

Evolution Rehabilitation and Personal Training Ltd., 4361 Harvester Road, Burlington, ON

Limited to 11 participants in each time slot (all spots must be filled to operate class)
January 15th to April 29th (no classes January 29th, March 18th and April 8th and one combined class using the full facility at 7:00 am on March 25th due to charity event)

Class start times (previous participants are given first opportunity to register):

  • 7:00 and 8:00 am

  • $155.00 (includes HST)

This unique 60 minute strength and endurance concept created by Sue Abell is held at Evolution using dumbbells, kettle bells, med balls, bars and your body-weight. Week to week you will increase your strength and stamina and gain more confidence in executing the exercises as the program morphs and moves each week! All equipment is on site and all you need to bring is a towel and water bottle and there are shower facilities.

These classes makes use of the full facility and therefore the class is slightly larger than the Small Group classes and the instructor participates in one of the two groups each week while leading and coaching.

Pre-requisites: committed fitness enthusiast looking to push the boundaries of their abilities, commitment to attend classes each week and physically able to handle impact on joints and muscles



Lisa's Power Pilates Winter 2012 Schedule:

Mondays, 9:30 am

Brant Hills Community Centre
January 9th to April 23rd (no classes Family Day February 20th, March 12th and Easter Monday April 9th)
Limited to 25 participants

Tuesdays, 12:30 pm

Kula Burlington
January 10th to April 24th (no classes March 7th and March 13th)
Limited to 20 participants (need 12 participants to run the class)

Thursdays, 6:30pm

Burlington Seniors’ Centre
January 12th to April 26th (no classes March 8th, March 15th an April 12th)
Limited to 30 participants (need 12 participants to run the class)


  • $65.00 (per program selection)

Pilates is an ideal complement to a weight-training program.

This 1 hour workout that combines Pilates with strength/aerobic exercises will help to improve flexibility, balance and posture, as well as tone and strengthen the entire body.

- 30 minute weighted muscle conditioning followed by 30 minutes practicing the concepts of mat work Pilates makes this class suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

- Focus is on the core: waist, hips, butt, thighs, back and abs, using your own body weight as resistance. We will also incorporate props like the stability ball and resistance bands into routines for added variety.

Equipment: dumbbells, mat, stability ball, thera-band

Contact Lisa by email (lisa@treadpowerfully.com) or by phone (905-639-6141) to discuss or register for the class.