Ottawa | Fitness | Soloway JCC

Contact: Carla Gencher
613-798-9818 x278, cgencher@jccottawa.com

Fall/Winter 2018-2019

Weight Training for Women

For those who prefer to exercise with a Certified Personal Trainer in the company of other women.

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Fall: September 26 – October 24 or November 7 – December 5 • 5 classes
Winter: January 9 – February 6 or February 20 – March 20 • 5 classes

Age: 16+

Instructor: Ryan Armitage
Included in Membership

Krav Maga

Krav Maga is an easy to learn self-defense system that teaches people to protect themselves in extreme and dangerous situations. Learn the skills necessary to protect yourself against attacks, without weapons, while getting an amazing workout. Take control of your personal safety.

*Please note: On Sunday February 3, 2019, the 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Krav Maga class will be offered from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, due to Mitzvah Day.

Sundays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fall: October 7 – December 16 • 11 classes
$110 Member • $142 Non Member

Winter: January 6 – March 31 • 13 classes
$121 Member • $152 Non Member

Age 16+

Instructor: Ben Wallace

Specialty Yoga

NEW! Senior Chair Yoga

Helps with stiff and aching joints, balance, posture and alignment. Includes 30 minutes of seated yoga poses that strengthen the body from head to toe and 30 minutes standing, using the chair and other props for stability and support. Final relaxation is in the chair. (see group fitness schedule)

Tuesdays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Angela Mackay
Included in Membership

NEW! Post Natal Yoga, Mom & Baby

An informal baby-friendly (pre-walking) class designed to support new moms in healing, connecting and rebuilding function and confidence in the body. Build strength, function and reflexes in the core, reduce stress on the postpartum body and stretch stiff, sore muscles. Suitable for women at least 8 weeks post-birth with or without your baby.

Mondays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Fall: October 15 – December 3 (8 weeks)
Winter: January 14 – March 11 (8 weeks)
No class: February 18

Instructor: Carla Nigro
Included in Membership • $116 Non Member

Restorative Gentle Yoga

Let go of everyday tension and stress in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Increase balance, strength, stamina, flexibility and vitality. Modifications for individual body types and physical limitations make this an excellent class for beginners. Alternative postures are offered for experienced participants or those who want a greater challenge. Emphasis on breath-work and mindfulness leaves everyone feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Maximum 8 participants

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Fall: September 26 – December 19 (13 classes)
$110 Member • $142 Non Member

Winter: January 9 – March 27 (12 classes)
$105 Member • $137 Non Member

Age: 16+

Instructor: Katherine Shapiro Moss

Specialty Youth and Teen Programs

Introduction to Weights and Fitness

Age 12 – 15

Learn how to safely use the Fitness Centre equipment. Teens who complete this course gain full access to the Fitness Centre. Choose from any one of the following two-day sessions.

Sundays, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Fall: October 14 & 21, November 4 & 11, November 25 & December 2
Winter: January 13 & 20, February 3 & 10, February 24 & March 3

Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Fall: October 16 & 23, November 6 & 13, November 27 & December 4
Winter: January 15 & 22, February 5 & 12, February 26 & March 5

Included in Membership

Teen Bootcamp – Small Personal Group Training

Age 13–15 (maximum 8 participants)

Increase your strength and cardio with this total body boot camp workout led by a Certified Personal Trainer.

Tuesdays, 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Winter: January 15 – March 26 (9 classes)
No class: February 19 & March 12

$89 Member • $121 Non Member

Instructor: Nicholas McGunigal

Youth Bootcamp

Age 9 – 12