Workplace Wellness
Program Guide
Summer | July 8 - August 30
Calgary Zone
Workplace
Wellness
YMCA has proudly partnered with Alberta Health Services
(AHS) to provide programs and services to support and
enhance the health of AHS employees in the Calgary Zone.
The Calgary Zone Workplace Wellness Program (WWP) offers
a variety of unique opportunities for AHS employees and
their families for health-related programming. Choices
include program or membership-based activities at AHS
sites or community YMCAs in Calgary.
YMCA provides:
• Corporate rates at all YMCAs (10% off adult memberships and no joining fee)
• Joint memberships to access both AHS and YMCA facilities
• Fitness Centre memberships at AHS locations
• The ability to join children and/or youth to an adult YMCA membership for a discounted fee
• A variety of on-site registered programs at AHS locations
WWP Program Options
Registered Classes
• Registration begins June 10
• 8-week classes
• Register online or at any YMCA location
• Demo week July 2-5
WWP Membership Options
AHS Fitness Centre Membership: $15/month + GST
• Access to Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH),
Rockyview General Hospital (RGH), Southport Tower
(SPT), Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC), Foothills Medical Centre (FMC)
• AHS employees need a proximity card to register for
membership (proximity card located in plastic pouch along with employee ID card)
For Fitness Centre memberships, register by phone, online
or at any YMCA location. See more about locations.
AHS-YMCA Joint Membership: $70/month + GST
• Access to AHS fitness centres and to Calgary YMCAs
• Valid AHS ID and proximity card required for access
• Add a spouse and/or children for a discounted rate
For AHS-YMCA Joint Membership, register online or at any
YMCA location (must pick up membership card in person).
View YMCA membership benefits and privileges.
All memberships include:
• AHS Fitness Centre Orientation
• Wellness coaching available at ACH and FMC locations
• Coach Approach available at YMCA locations
• Fitlinxx–an online system to record workouts
• Personal training sessions at member and non member rates (available at AHS and YMCA facilities)
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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AHS Fitness Centres
AHS Fitness Centre Orientations
• Fitness Centres are unsupervised and accessible 24 hours. Please be safe, respectful and aware during your time in these centres.
Orientation sessions are offered as a free service to
members and non-members by certified personal
trainers at all AHS fitness centre locations.
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It is a great opportunity to familiarize yourself with
the fitness centre equipment and learn about programs
offered through the YMCA. To book an orientation,
please email calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org.
Return all weights (including weight stacks on machines) to their original position when finished. Weights should be stored properly, not propped, stacked or left in an otherwise unsafe position.
• Wipe down your machine when you’ve completed your work out.
• Respect a 30-minute limit and sign-up procedures on equipment.
• Share equipment during busy times.
Group Exercise Classes
• Be respectful of your colleagues. When waiting for a class to begin, please wait outside while the prior meeting/event concludes.
• Share available space the best that you can.
• If you have to leave a class early, find a space near the back of the room so as not to disturb your
colleagues when exiting.
Wellness Coaching at AHS sites
YMCA is excited to offer on-site wellness coaching at
times that are convenient for you.
During coaching sessions, certified staff will cover:
• wellness goals and goal-setting
• matching your interests with available wellness opportunities
• programs avaiblable through WWP and the YMCA
• wellness supports available through AHS
• fitness orientation
Sites: ACH ( Fridays 1-4pm) or FMC (Tuesdays 1-4pm)
Cost: FREE with AHS membership | $10 for Non-Members
Register: Call 403-899-0835
Thanks for your support!
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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Options to
AHS Fitness Flex Pass
Use this flexible option to participate in on-site
wellness programming regardless of your busy
work or personal schedule.
Purchase a 5-time pass card for $50 plus GST to drop
in to selected WWP registered exercise classses at AHS
sites. Eligible classes are noted in the WWP program
guide by an “*” (asterisk).
There is no limit to the number of drop-in passes that
can be purchased and they may be redeemed at any
time throughout the annual program cycle.
Call or visit any YMCA Calgary location to purchase the
Flex Pass.
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Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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Group Fitness Class Descriptions
Ashtanga Yoga
Enhance your body and mind control while you increase
your strength, stamina, balance, flexibility in this high
energy class with challenging postures linked together.
Dress comfortably; no shoes required.
Cardio Boxing
Enjoy a non-contact, cardio class that incorporates punching
and kickboxing moves, to increase your stamina, strength,
speed and coordination. It provides a complete workout
for your cardio vascular and endurance systems.
‘Couch to 5K’ Program
Get outdoors, make new friends and jog your way to a
fitter lifestyle with this beginner program that will get you
running 5K within 8 weeks.
Fusion
Enjoy this perfect blend of Pilates, yoga and fitness
conditioning that focuses on improving core strength,
stamina and flexibility.
Hatha Yoga
Thrive in a peaceful atmosphere while experiencing
flexibility, strength, balance, relaxation, stress management
and breathing techniques. Level 1 is designed to help you
on your path of health and wellness.
Indoor Boot Camp
Try this mix of traditional calisthenics and body weight
exercises with interval training and strength training that
helps improve muscular strength, endurance and cardio.
MAX’d
Take this high intensity, high energy class to help improve
your muscle strength and endurance. Work your body to
the max for 30 minutes and watch amazing results.
Muscle Works
Improve muscle tone and strength in this high energy
strength conditioning class using different equipment.
Outdoor Bootcamp
Enjoy the warm weather and take your workout outdoors.
It is a mix of traditional calisthenics and body weight
exercises with interval training and strength training that
helps improve muscular strength, endurance and cardio.
Pilates
Build flexibility, balance and core stability through
strengthening muscles of the trunk, abdominals, shoulder
and pelvis. Classes are done on a mat and progress from
week to week. Comfortable attire recommended; shoes
are not required.
Total Body Conditioning
Challenge your balance, coordination, strength and flexibility and with this dynamic, high energy workout.
Classes use minimal choreography, involves a variety of
cardiovascular components and may include intervals and
sport-related drills.
Power Yoga
Improve stamina, flexibility and strength as you move at
a fast pace through different poses in this intense form of
Vinyasa flow yoga.
Zumba
Join the Party! Zumba cardio dance will take you through
basic Salsa, Reggaeton, Flamenco and other international
rhythms with a fitness flare. Dance your way into shape!
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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FREE Demo Week
July 2-5
Tuesday, July 2
Hatha Yoga
12:00- 1:00pm | FMC-SSB Gym
Hatha Yoga
12:05- 12:50pm | NWII - Room 209
Zumba
4:30- 5:30pm | SPT - Room 1103
Wednesday, July 3
Indoor Bootcamp
12:00- 1:00pm | FMC-SSB Gym
Total Body Conditioning 12:00- 1:00pm | HC - Wellness Centre
Thursday, july 4
Demo classes are a great way to
sample as many drop-in fitness
classes as you want prior to
the session starting.
Hatha Yoga
12:00- 1:00pm | PLC- Room 19108
Zumba
4:30- 5:30pm | Vulcan- Class Room
Friday, July 5
Hatha Yoga
12:05- 12:50pm | ECHC - Living Well Gym
MAX’d
12:15- 12:45pm | ACH - EWG Gym
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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Registration begins June 10
Airdrie (ACHC)
2013 Summer Registered
Program Schedule
Thursday
Classes are available for all
AHS employees.
Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH)
You can register using the online
registration system, by phone or
in person at any YMCA location.
Summer 2013
Session Dates
July 8 - August 30
Registration begins June 10
Hatha Yoga
4:45-5:45pm
Adult Day
Support
July 11
Classes: 8
$72
86604*
Monday
Hatha Yoga 4:30-5:30pm
ACH- Ed Whalen Gym
July 8
Classes: 7
$63
86605*
Thursday
Muscle
Works
4:30-5:30pm
ACH- Ed
Whalen Gym
July 11
Classes: 8
$64
86607*
Friday
MAX’d
12:15-12:45pm
ACH- Ed
Whalen Gym
July 12
Classes: 8
$56
86671*
July 9
Classes: 8
$72
86608*
July 11
Classes: 8
$56
86609*
East Calgary Health Centre (ECHC)
Tuesday
Zumba
4:30-5:30pm
ECHC- Living
Well Gym
Friday
Hatha Yoga 12:05-12:50pm
ECHC- Living
Well Gym
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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Foothills medical centre (FMC)
2013 Summer Registered
Program Schedule
Monday
Total Body
Conditioning
12:00-1:00pm
FMC- SSB Gym
July 8
Classes: 7
$56
86610*
Tuesday
Indoor
Bootcamp
5:30-6:30am
FMC- SSB Gym
July 9
Classes: 8
$64
86611*
Tuesday
Hatha Yoga
12:00- 1:00pm July 9
FMC- SSB Gym
Classes: 8
$72
86612*
Wednesday Indoor
Bootcamp
12:00- 1:00pm July 10
FMC- SSB Gym
Classes: 8
$64
86613*
Wednesday Zumba
4:30- 5:30pm
FMC- SSB Gym
July 10
Classes: 8
$80
86614*
Thursday
Indoor
Bootcamp
5:30- 6:30am
FMC- SSB Gym
July 11
Classes: 8
$64
86615*
Thursday
Pilates
12:00- 1:00pm July 11
FMC- SSB Gym
Classes: 8
$72
86616*
Summer 2013
Session Dates
Classes: 7
$56
86617*
July 8 - August 30
Registration begins June 10
Classes: 8
$64
86618*
Holy Cross Centre (HC)
Monday
Total Body
12:00- 1:00pm July 8
Conditioning HC- Wellness
Centre
Wednesday Total Body
12:00- 1:00pm July 10
Conditioning HC- Wellness
Centre
Classes are available for all
AHS employees.
You can register using the online
registration system, by phone or
in person at any YMCA location.
Franklin (FRK)
Monday
Zumba
12:05-12:50pm July 8
Franklin Lunch
Room
Classes: 7
$56
86619*
Tuesday
Power Yoga
12:05-12:50pm July 9
Franklin Lunch
Room
Classes: 8
$56
86620*
Thursday
Zumba
12:05-12:50pm July 11
Franklin Lunch
Room
Classes: 8
$64
86622*
Classes: 8
$56
86686
Classes: 8
$72
86624*
Classes: 7
$63
86625*
Classes: 8
$72
86623*
NORTH WEST II (NWII)
Tuesday
Hatha Yoga
12:05-12:50pm July 9
Room 209
Peter Lougheed Hospital (PLC)
Thursday
Hatha Yoga
12:00-1:00pm
PLC- Room
19108
July 11
Richmond road Diagnostic Centre (RRDTC)
Monday
Hatha Yoga
12:00-1:00pm
RRDTC- Room
B434
July 8
ROCKYVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL (rgh)
Tuesday
Hatha Yoga
4:00-5:00pm
Room 10331
July 9
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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2013 Summer Registered
Program Schedule
Classes are available for all
AHS employees.
You can register using the online
registration system, by phone or
in person at any YMCA location.
Summer 2013
Session Dates
July 8 - August 30
Registration begins June 10
Southport Tower (SPT) **
Monday
Ashtanga
Yoga
12:05- 12:50pm July 8
SPT- Room
1021
Classes: 7
$49
86629
Monday &
Running
Wednesday Group
12:00- 1:00pm
Room 1103
Atrium
July 15
Classes: 13 $20
86773
Tuesday
Zumba
4:30- 5:30pm
SPT- Room
1103, Atrium
July 9
Classes: 8
$80
86630*
Tuesday &
Thursday
‘Couch to
5K’ Program
12:00-1:00pm
SPT- Room
1103, Atrium
July 16
Classes: 14 $70
86715*
Wednesday Hatha Yoga
12:05- 12:50pm July 10
SPT- Room
1021
Classes: 8
$56
86631
Thursday
Power Yoga
4:30- 5:30pm
SPT- Room
1021
July 11
Classes: 8
$72
86632*
Friday
Hatha Yoga
12:05- 12:50pm July 12
SPT- Room
1021
Classes: 8
$56
86633*
Classes: 8
$80
86635*
Vulcan Health care (vul)
Thursday
Zumba
4:30-5:30
VulcanClassroom
July 11
**At Southport Tower, your class may occasionally change locations due to
a shortage of available space. Rooms are approved on a first-come, firstserved basis and are based upon space availability. Please check with your
instructor on the location of each class.
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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YMCA Wellness Service Request Form
YMCA provides general wellness programs including (but not limited to) yoga, Pilates, Zumba or other aerobic classes
and activities. To initiate a new class at an AHS Calgary Zone site, please ensure your site is able to satisfy the following
criteria prior to submitting your request: • Commitment for a minimum of one class per week at the site
• Commitment and approval from the site manager to request the class
• Access to an on-site space for the duration of the class that meets the needs of the specific activity
* (room must be booked by a Site Manager, AHS Wellness Volunteer or AHS personnel for the duration of the classes)*
Request Process:
1.Submit Wellness Service Request Form to the YMCA Workplace Wellness Program Coordinator at:
calgarywwp@ymcacalgary.org, or call 403.899.0835 for more information.
2.YMCA reviews and prioritizes requests as they are received.
3.YMCA will connect with the site contact to execute request within two business days.
Submit this form by July 15, 2013 to enable us to include the class in the next program schedule.
Class Description: __________________________________________________________________________________
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Class Request Initiated By: _________________________________________________________________________
Site Contact Name:______________________________________________________________________________
Date Required:______________________________________________________________________________
Department:
______________________________________________________________________________
Site: ______________________________________________________________________________
City | Town: ______________________________________________________________________________
Phone:
______________________________________________________________________________
Email:
______________________________________________________________________________
Authorized By (Site Manager or Higher): ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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YMCA wellness
opportunites... !
We’re here for you
Personal Training at AHS fitness
Centres and YMCa locations
Fitness Assessment
Find out how fit you are. Your cardiovascular fitness,
body composition, muscular strength, endurance and
flexibility will be evaluated in this 90-minute session.
I feel very fortunate that we have noon
classes offered at the Foothills Medical
Centre. The location is very convenient with
qualified instructors who let you work at
your own level. I feel much better physically
and mentally when I participate.
Getting Started
Work within your fitness level to develop a personal
training program that meets your needs. This package
includes two introductory one-hour personal training
sessions and one half-hour consultation.
Note: Getting Started is available one time per membership.
Program Design
Enhance your workout with this additional 90-minute
session. A certified trainer monitors technique and
ensures the greatest benefit in your goals and choice
of exercises.
Note: Requires prior training either with a YMCA trainer
or at another facility.
Private Sessions
Choose a package of 60-minute sessions for savings
and convenience. A certified trainer monitors
technique and ensure the greatest benefit is derived
from each exercise.
Learn more about personal training.
~ Joan Matthews
Administration Secretary
Private
Semi-private (per person)
Member
Non-Mem Member
Fitness
Assessment
$75
$100
Getting
Started
$99
$140
Program
Design
$75
$100
5 Sessions
$285
$385
$235
$310
10 Sessions
$540
$720
$390
$520
20 Sessions
$1020
$1380
$750
$1000
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
Email: calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org or wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
AHS Insite: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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YMCA in South Health Campus
YMCA is proud to be a partner in the South Health Campus
to provide a place for everyone to enjoy community,
health, wellness and recreation opportunities.
YMCA Calgary is pleased to offer all AHS employees
and volunteers:
• Corporate rates at all YMCAs
• Joint memberships to access both AHS and YMCA
facilities
• Fitness Centre memberships at AHS locations
• Ability to add children and/or youth to an adult citywide YMCA membership for a discounted fee
• Variety of on-site registered programs at AHS locations
ble.
Volunteer opportunities availa g for more info.
Contact shc@ymcacalgary.or
Facilities and Amenities
• Workout tracking with FitLinxx™
• Strength & conditioning centre
• Indoor walking/running track
• Indoor climbing wall
• Group fitness classes
• General & family locker rooms
• Multi-purpose spaces
Continuous monthly membership for YMCA in
South Health Campus only:
AHS staff, volunteer or spouse (no joining fee) . . . $40.00
Continuous monthly membership for city-wide
YMCA facilities, including South Health Campus.
AHS staff, volunteer or spouse (Adult, 18+). . . . $58.50
Add family dependents:
Children (0–11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50
Youth (12–17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00
Student (18-25, show student ID). . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.50
How to join
Visit any YMCA Calgary location or drop
by the Wellness Centre in the South Health Campus.
For details about location, hours, schedules, rates and
more visit YMCAcalgary.org.
Register: bit.ly/calgarywwp_ymcacalgary
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YMCA
in South Health Campus | 4448orFront
Street SE
Email:
calgaryWWP@ymcacalgary.org
wellness@albertahealthservices.ca
| Phone: 403-899-0835
Insite at HR’s Health & Wellness: insite.albertahealthservices.ca/5600.asp
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Visit the nearest location to find out more about these great opportunities to enjoy
YMCA Calgary facilities.
Open Y Day
Lead a Friend to Health
Free all-day access at YMCA Calgary locations the
third Sunday of every month. Enjoy the YMCA
experience.
Help others start a healthy lifestyle. Share your
YMCA experience, introduce friends and family to
us and quickly see the rewards. Increase time with
friends and networking opportunities while improving health and wellness together. Referring members
receive a special thank you gift from YMCA Calgary
when friends join.
Free 5th
Members bring one free guest on the 5th of every
month. Show a friend what the fun is all about.
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