Fitness classes

Strong movement starts from the inside out. Whether your “why” for engaging in physical activity is to improve function for activities of daily living, your job, or to develop recreational and/or competitive sports performance, integrating principles from the Pilates method can make all the difference towards the efforts you put into your workouts – your “why”.

Pilates Burn is a powerful method of training. All movements aim to fire up the core body first and then prime movers second to develop strength, power, mobility, and balance. A variety of props will be utilized to better connect with the body’s core muscles to train stronger. Guaranteed your core will be talkin’ to you during and after the workout!

Please bring a yoga mat. We also lend them out if you do not have one.

The Pilates Reformer is a machine specially designed to allow the user to perform a wide variety of pilates exercises. Your certified and expert pilates leaders will guide and correct form as you make a deeper core connection with your body. Classes are small-group and there is semi-private and private training available.

Take your yoga practice off the ground in the QueenAx suspension area. Certified yogi’s with Aerial Certification will safely guide you in the Instagram worthy program to stretch, strengthen and relieve your muscles. Please bring a yoga mat from home – we do not currently loan mats.

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Challenge yourself with a mix of power yoga and HIIT. In this class you will combine cardio based flows with high intensity exercises that will get your heart pumping and muscles working. Finish it off with some slow flow to stretch and relieve any tension. You will find equal parts of child’s poses and burpees.

Please bring a yoga mat. We also lend them out if you do not have one.

This class uses dynamic, strong yoga sequences that will get your heart pumping and help you connect with your inner power. This class will challenge you physically, mentally and spiritually. The poses are held for longer and there will often be inversions and/or arm balances included. Leave feeling invigorated, empowered and energized! Whether you’ve done yoga once or one thousand times, you’ll improve your fitness, increase flexibility, feel more vital and develop a deep-seated sense of calm and serenity. There will be different options so you’ll be able to practice at a level that suits you. As with all yoga, the emphasis is not so much on what you do, but on how you do it.

Designed to keep you warm, flow with your body through a series of poses that will evoke your strength within. The perfect class to lose yourself in your capabilities. Bring your own mat and any yoga props you may have – we do not loan mats.

During Yoga Reset, we will move intentionally with breath, sweat, reflect and flow We will have a combination of flow, breath work, restorative postures, some guided meditation and some laughs. Yoga Reset will prepare you for the week ahead; leaving feeling lighter and calmer. Ready to take on whatever comes your way. Modifications are offered and props are encouraged. Bring your own mat.

Come experience mind and body balance through a deep stretch and release Yin Yoga, moving into a fluid, heat-building Vinyasa flow for all levels. Bring your own yoga mat.

In this Yin restorative yoga practice, we will start with yin yoga. Working toward deep, long static holds that help with releasing and restoring connective tissues. This stretching helps with flexibility and circulation and promotes ease of stress and anxiety. Then following with a restorative practice, we can allow ourselves to fully release in poses for mind and body relaxation. Come and end your week restored and rested.

Please bring a yoga mat. We also lend them out if you do not have one.

Time to Spin! Enjoy an all-levels indoor cycle class with sprints, hills, watt building, and more. Spin at a higher wattage and focus your efforts on strength and power development. Added bonus: increased calorie burning!

Spin, cycle, and ride! Hills, sprints, and the wind in your hair! Each class, we ensure you get the best out of your time at SVAC. Stronger, together: for 30 minutes, carry your body through series of poses that will evoke your strength within. This is a perfect class to lose yourself in your capabilities.

Ride and Lift with certified trainers and the fitness community at SVAC! No experience needed — this class welcomes all fitness levels with its inclusive technology. Our bikes are calibrated using Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and the Stages System before each class to ensure all fitness levels are challenged appropriately. From injured to Ironman, the class will meet your needs, all while motivating you to be your best. Off the bike, we lift weights to strengthen and challenge our muscles effectively. To mix up the format, we'll choose between alternating sessions on and off the bike or splitting the class into two segments. Warm up, cool down, and core are always included.

This is a beats and rhythm-based spin class with drills, hills, watts, intervals, and more! Our certified leaders add music and choreography, working with your bike's FTP calibration to keep the ride safe, effective, and always a PARTY! No experience needed — this class welcomes all fitness levels with its inclusive technology. Our bikes are calibrated using Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and the Stages System before each class to ensure all fitness levels are challenged appropriately. From injured to Ironman, the class will meet your needs, all while motivating you to be your best.

A fun energetic class, where you will kick, punch and knee to the beat of the music. This class will incorporate speed, agility, and endurance. Utilizing the Queenax studio and its functional training systems with boxing. All fitness levels are welcome, and boxing gloves are available for use. Bring your own wrist wraps or purchase them at Fitness Depot or Canadian Tire.

Fun and fast-paced boxing class. The goal is to get in a good sweat and release some tension while getting the feet moving and possibly learning a little self-defence in the process. Participants will get to learn the techniques of traditional boxing and apply them in combinations with varying movements designed to get the heart pumping! This class is guaranteed to have members leaving each session with a greater sense of confidence in their physical capabilities as well as their mental resilience from the consistent challenge that is present every day that they are part of that session!

Are you ready to evolve? Have we got the class for you. With high energy and high intensity intervals, circuits, and AMRAPS each class is different, providing the variety you need to keep fitness fun and functional. We use incline treadmills, Keiser bikes, rowers, dumbbells, kettlebells, and more to ensure you get the most out of each and every workout. Work towards your goals and improve your overall fitness in a program that compliments all bodies. All fitness levels are welcome.

Evolve! Each class is different and exceed your expectations! This endurance class is high energy, high intensity interval training using Incline Treadmills, Keiser Bikes and Concept 2 rowers, Dumbbells’, Kettle Bells, Resistance bands, Barbells and MORE! Evolution will have you feeling stronger after every class. All Fitness levels welcome. 90 min long.

Your whole body wants to be stronger and this includes your heart. Join your fitness family for a workout that will include all muscles with cardio included. Lower body, upper body, core and more! Your certified trainer leads you with weights, gliders, bender balls, TRX and various equipment and the cardio portion may include treadmills and rowers. All fitness levels are welcome.

Rock your core, blast your center and feel the abdominals, obliques and multifidus (low back muscles) strengthen with your dynamic certified leader. We integrate functional stability and core crushers with strength to have you BLAST the core.

Time to work on your strength in your lower body. We are pleased to have Certified Personal Trainers help you learn all the best exercises for your lower booty, oops we mean body! Build and Sculpt with Strength Training.

Our full body, 360 workout targets all the muscles you know you have and some you maybe even didn’t know. This class will keep you lifting, reaching, and lunging from beginning to end. Expect both cardio and strength training. All fitness levels are welcome.

Get our upper body burn on with a Certified Fitness Professional. We will empower you from strong to stronger! Strengthening your arms, shoulders, back chest and complete core! This class is great to complements a lower body program to get in a full body focus.

Inspired by pilates and ballet, this low-impact, muscle-sculpting class brings the fun as we move to the beat and strengthen our bodies. Using hand weights, resistance bands, bender balls, and more, we focus on core strength and isometric holds for a full-body workout. Don’t have this equipment at home? No worries! Use what you have, such as soup cans, milk cartons filled with water, or anything else that helps you to feel the burn. Please feel free to stop by the club and pick up an SVAC mini band.

Chisel’d is a strength endurance class using barbells and dumbbells. The instructor will take you through choreographed movements to the music focusing on all areas of the body. Each song dedicated to one muscle group to really feel the burn!

All the fun and fitness of HIGH without the impact. Same great music and energy in your home from SVAC. Watch for an email one hour before class to advise if the weather is inclement and class is cancelled.

Join Lukas from 3rd Street Beats in a Hip Hop inspired drop-in class that will have you in an inclusive welcoming environment where you use your mind for the moves and choreography with the joy of dance.

The ultimate conditioning combo to challenge your cardio, strengthen your muscles, and, of course, rock out to some great music! The first half of the class will feature our signature Pound class, channelling your inner rockstar and the second half of the class is a muscle madness LIFT workout with an upper body focus, ensuring a well-balanced, full body workout.

Get ready to move to the beat of the music and lift some iron. Join this dynamic workout, knowing it will put a smile and some glisten on your face. Arrive 5 min before. Bring a full water bottle.

MetCon: Also known as metabolic conditioning. In this class you will be lifting heavy, using immediate energy pathways and learning to build muscles with moderate and high intensity intervals!

Pick up and put down as well as throw, run and row!

Superfunctional training for all fitness levels in our new Studio QueenAx. Learn how to use your body weight in suspension with a variety of equipment in this state of the art studio. Join your certified trainer for some FUNctional fitness. If you are looking for a safe introduction to this Studio and equipment you are GOLD!

In this class you can expect suspension training with the TRX to strengthen your body and lean muscle building to support mobility and flexibility. All fitness levels are welcome and modifications will be provided.

Be prepared to work with your body weight. Take your fitness to the next level with a full body bootcamp, led by certified instructors that will challenge you, excite you, and leave you feeling energized! This full body favourite is also a part of our Field Trip Program, taking your workout throughout St. Albert and Edmonton. Please bring your own yoga mat from home, a water bottle, and dress for the outdoors. We recommend checking your email one hour before class as we send updates regarding potential cancellations due to inclement weather.

Whether you’re interested in obstacle races like Spartans, Warriors, or Tough Mudder or you’re just looking for a fun challenge, this is the functional training playground for you. Our Obstacle Specialists will help you move through the training course, using everything from grip strength to rolling. All fitness levels are welcome.

Join Stacey and a crew to explore the trails and curbs of St. Albert. Bring water, mosquito spray, and sunscreen. Always on, unless -35! We are Canadians eh? We can run in any weather. As this will take place outdoors, we recommend dressing in layers. Watch for an email one hour before class to advise if the weather is inclement and class is cancelled.