Fitness Loft at ED - Drop in!

This space has been redesigned to offer unique programming and additional space for fitness on campus. We plan to offer bookable spots for women's only, open fitness, and personal/group training in this space.

It is located in the recreation wing in the Education Building and offers all members the chance to be active in our 2,500 sq ft facility.

• Open times

Fitness Class Highlight

Cardio Salsa
High-energy, fun and easy to follow, this dance-focused cardio workout is perfect for all fitness levels. If you love music, groovin' and movin', this class is for you! No dance experience necessary.

Join us Friday, February 1 at 12:05pm in the PAC for Cardio Salsa!

Bike Challenge

The Bike Challenge is designed to engage a number of students, colleges, faculty and staff in a fun event to raise awareness for the University’s BeActive promotions for the month of February.

February 6th, 2025
PAC 2^nd floor Foyer
11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description:

• Stationary bikes will be set up on the 2^nd floor foyer in the PAC.
• Teams will register to reserve a spot in the challenge.
• Teams will be comprised of faculty and staff, students, colleges, administrative units or other on campus groups.
• The goal is to ensure the group’s assigned bike is in motion from the start of the challenge until the end (11:00 am – 1:00 pm).
• Sign-up sheets with time intervals (at teams discretion) will be assigned to each bike.
• It is the group’s responsibility to fill those time slots to ensure maximum participation.
• Any rider listed on the sign up sheet will be entered into a draw swag basket
• During the rider’s assigned time on the bike – donations will be accepted for specific teams or the donor may pick a rider to assign a physical task.
• Teams that raise the most money will win a prize package from the Physical Activity Complex
• “Pre” fundraising is encouraged
• Electronic donations can be accepted on site at the event through “Square”
• All proceeds will go to the College of Kinesiology’s Special Needs Trust Fund

Registration Process

• We have room for 8-10 teams
• Only the team captain is required to register and reserve a bike for the challenge
• Registration is available by e-mailing Matthew at matthew.stan@usask.ca

Fitness Class Highlight

Sculpt

Tone your muscles and build all-over strength in this class using a variety of equipment including dumbbells, resistance bands, bars and your own body weight. This class focuses on using proper technique to safely get a full body sculpting workout. 

As a member, you can try out this fitness class at no extra cost on Tuesdays at 12:05 pm or 5:45 pm, Thursdays at 5:45 pm or Saturdays at 9:15 pm.

Wall Social

The wall social is a great introduction to the rock-climbing community on campus. You will have the opportunity to meet new friends and belay partners, so individuals are welcome to attend this event!

There is a one-time fee of $10 to cover the orientation costs and belay fee.

Join us on February 5th, 2025 from 6:30 - 9:30pm.

Local Business Highlight

Throughout the month, we have invited local business to come highlight their services and programs who do a great job in the community promoting physical activity.

Date/Time: TBA

Bruce’s Cycle Works is located on Central Ave in Saskatoon.

Climbing Competition

Get active, challenge your climbing skills, and meet people! Fun and inclusive for all levels of ability.

February 9th, 2025
Age 18+ event. Snacks Provided. Participants can compete for prizes in one or more events. Women’s and Open registration groups. Door Prizes.

Schedule:
Arrival/warm up: 12:00-12:30pm
Top-Rope Routes: 12:30-3:00pm
Speed Climbing and Egg Carton Freestyle: 3:00-5:00pm

Entry Fee: $10 for students/members, $20 for non-members (includes drop in)

Fitness Class Highlight

Yoga for Healthy Backs Fitness Class

Using special props, you will be guided through a series of gentle postures and movement that focus on the skeleton. Feel the tension releasing from the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back and hips. Healthy movement patterns are created by increasing mobility. This class is ideal for anyone suffering from pain, tension, stress and anyone that has a BACK!

As a member, you can try out this fitness class at no extra cost on Thursdays at 12:05 pm.

Fitness Class Highlight

Zumba

Love Latin music and dancing? Zumba is a high energy, Latin-dance inspired fitness class.  You’ll learn the four main rhythms Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia and Reggaeton in addition to other world rhythms, in a fun, supportive, outdoor environment.  This class is good for all levels of dance experience.

As a member, you can try out this fitness class at no extra cost on Mondays at 12:05 pm or 4:45 pm and Saturdays at 10:30 am.

Swimming Lessons

Offered February 19 - 23, 2024 in the PAC, patrons of all ages can expect to be in the pool twice a day and complete their level within a week!

Register at beactive.usask.ca

Certification Aquatics Courses

You can become and Instructor or Lifeguard by completing the following programs:

• Bronze Medallion
• Bronze Cross
• National Lifeguard
• Livesaving Instructor

We are also offering:

• Babysitter Course on Tuesday/Wednesday February 18/19, 2025 from 10:00am - 2:00pm both days.
• CPR C/ Standard First-aid recert on Friday, February, 21, 2025 from 8:30am - 4:30pm
• CPR C/Standard First-aid course on Monday/Tuesday February 24/25, 2025.

Register for any of these courses at beactive.usask.ca

February Break Kids Camps

The Children’s Activity Camps are weeklong, half and full-day camps for children ages 5 to 12. A variety of different sports and activities are offered to provide children with an opportunity to learn new skills in a safe and non-competitive environment.

Offered February 18 - 21, 2025. Registration is now open!

Fitness Class Highlight

Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio Kickboxing is a high energy, fun cardio & strength class that is guaranteed to give you a good workout! Cardio kickboxing incorporates stand up combat sports with cardio drills to create a one-of-a-kind workout! Choreographed to music, each track will keep you moving, keeping a balance between cardio, sculpt and core strength. Recommended for all fitness levels.

Cardio Kickboxing is offered weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00pm and Sundays at 4:30pm in the PAC!

Tag us on our social media channels (Instagram and Facebook) to show us how you stay active through the month of February for a chance to win great prizes from USask Rec.

All contests will be ran using @usaskrec on Instagram and Facebook.

Tag us @usaskrec to enter!