TRX® Suspension TrainingThe TRX® Suspension Trainer is a revolutionary training tool that leverages your body weight and gravity. It is a complete total body workout, designed to improve strength, power, flexibility, balance, and core stability. Every movement is whole-body movement and easily adjusted to all fitness levels. Try something new and learn how to make your body your machine! Currently offered to Pulse Members Only - Register
online now or in person at the
Recreation Business Office for the September start.
Resistance Training 101Resistance training is a great way to achieve fitness goals, reduce risk of injury and improve overall health. Resistance Training 101 is a program designed to teach you to optimize the benefits of resistance training with your personal health goals in mind. In this course, you will learn basic resistance training techniques, importance of aerobic exercise, effective goal setting, gym etiquette, proper nutrition for performance and recovery and how to design a program specific to your goals. Whether you are new to exercise or would like to improve your exercise regime, anyone can benefit from this program. Let our certified trainer help you gain confidence in your abilities and discover your strength through knowledge and practice! Register for September start; Register online or in person at the Recreation Business Office today. Women On WeightsWomen On Weights is a program that has been designed to engage and teach women of all ages and abilities the importance of exercise, specifically that of resistance training. This 6-week Program will teach participants proper technique for exercises and the benefits of training. Throughout this program participants will learn about gym etiquette, proper nutrition, different types of aerobic training, specific resistance training techniques and more importantly you will learn about your body and yourself. It is our goal, that by the end of this program that you feel like the STRONG, POWERFUL and KNOWLEDGABLE women that you are. This will translate into you being confident and comfortable within the gym setting. Fall session now available. Register
online or in person at the
Recreation Business Office.
Introductory Circuit TrainingDo you have little to no experience in the gym? Do you want to get started but don’t know how? Do you have trouble sticking to a program? Then this is the program for you! Join a Pulse personal trainer for a supervised 4-week circuit program. This program will get you started and assist you to build a base of fitness. Participants will meet once per week in the circuit area upstairs in the Pulse. You will be prescribed a 45-minute circuit program targeting the full body using machines and body weight core training. You will train in a group and under the supervision of a trainer. The team atmosphere and encouragement from a personal trainer will keep you on track. Next session begins this September. Register
online or in person at the
Recreation Business Office.
Superhero Training AcademySuperhero Training Academy is a fitness program designed specifically for children, ages 5 to 16 years, with special needs. Participants must be ambulatory. The program focuses on improving fitness fundamentals, such as balance, flexibility, coordination and strength, while also promoting the development of social skills, such as listening to instructions and working co-operatively in groups. In order to achieve these goals, children receive the undivided attention of one or two dedicated McMaster student volunteers. Parents are welcome to stay and observe.
Next session starts September 2015. Register
online or in person at the
Recreation Business Office. For more information contact the program coordinators at
sta@mcmaster.ca.
Strive for HealthThis program is a 10-week fitness, health and Wellness program for adults with developmental disabilities. Participants will meet at the front desk of the Pulse fitness centre twice a week for ten weeks. Participants will have the opportunity to try a variety of recreational sports and fitness activities such as resistance training, cardiovascular training and circuits. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn about health and wellness. Online registration is not available, next session starts September 2015; to register please contact Josh Dion-Boradley at Salvation Army Lawson Ministries JoshDionBroadley@lawsonministries.org. For more information regarding program specifics please contact
snap@mcmaster.caSNAP - Special Needs Assistance ProgramGetting a great workout is a
SNAP at the Pulse! This program is designed to assist our members who have special needs. If you need physical assistance in being able to complete your workout, this program is for you. The program coordinator, will pair you with one of our student volunteers who will meet you for your workout and provide you with assistance to get a great workout. The program is free of charge to Pulse members with special needs. Interested in Volunteering with one of our Special Needs Programming? Complete a
Volunteer Application today!
Get Fit PackAre you a first year or returning member wanting a fitness routine created for you to suit your individual needs, schedule and fitness goals too! It is not uncommon for individuals to experience a drop in activity level when work seems to pile up. Let us help you stay committed to a training program that works for you. The Get Fit Pack includes: A fitness assessment including a BODPOD test, an individualized tailored program based on your goals, and 3 one-on-one personal training sessions with a level 1 trainer. Get Fit Pack can be purchased at the Busines Office today and scheduled through the Pulse.
