Wellness Series

Yoga in the Park Schedule

Bring your own yoga mat and water and meet us outside for an evening yoga class. These classes are for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced, and will take you through an hour of practice leaving both your body and mind relaxed.

Open-Water Swim Schedule

Take your training to the next level by swimming in the lake at Area 8 Conservation Area. This fully supervised swimming course will give athletes the opportunity to get out of the pool and build up confidence and strength in open water. Perfect for experienced swimmers and those training for triathlons.

*Please note that this is not recommended for beginner swimmers.

What to expect at an open-water swim at Area 8 is like?

Provided by Sasha, Conservation Halton Lifeguard

Conservation Halton’s open-water swim is a great way to get experience swimming in an open-water setting. Whether you’re a triathlete, part of a swim team, or just looking for a way to gain experience swimming in open water, the open-water swim is a great way to improve your skills and experience. The open-water swim is always supervised by four lifeguards, there are two lifeguards on a motorized boat, one on a paddle board and one at the dock, all there to make sure that every swimmer is safe.

Before every open-water session, our lifeguards set up three buoys in a triangular fashion so that the open water swimmers have a proper course to follow. We ask that every open-water swimmer has a personal swim buoy so that they are easily visible for the lifeguards to see, as well as if a swimmer is to tired or in need of assistance, then they can hold onto their personal swim buoy to help them rest or help them get the attention of a nearby lifeguard.

If you’re looking for a fun way to gain experience swimming in a different setting, come to our open-water swim, we look forward to seeing you there.

Guided Trail Run

Our trail run coaches are excited to get you off the pavement and into the trail systems. These runs take place at several of our parks to give you courses that vary in terrain, elevation, and distance. You will be supported by your trail coach and group around you to push your running skills to a new level.

Looking to see if this is the right fit for you? Read below for more information from our trail running coach! 

Provided by Eric D’Arcy, NCCP Triathalon Coach

I have been a long-time runner/triathlete who discovered trail running over 10 years ago and have never looked back. I have run a variety of distances and love introducing people to the joys of trail running. I have been an endurance coach for over 15 years, the race director for 5 Peaks Trail Running Series and Crazy Cat Adventures, as well as a lover of both animals and snacks.

This is open to all levels of trail runners – from just starting out to experienced – this is a no-drop, social-paced run and we aim to accommodate all those attending. We will have someone leading the run and when possible, someone bringing up the rear, so that we all stay together. Distances will vary from 5-8 km. Trail shoes are recommended but not mandatory.

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Outdoor Rock Climbing
Test your strength, endurance, and balance in a safe, facilitated space at Rattlesnake Point. Outdoor climbing sessions are open for all ability levels and will give you all the information and gear you need to test out climbing the rockfaces at the park.

This is a great way to try outdoor rock climbing on real rock. Ideal for the total beginner or experienced gym climber. A variety of easy to intermediate rock climbs will be set up for participants to try. Proper belaying and knot tying will be taught or reviewed as required.  All required safety equipment is provided.

Want to learn more about these rock climbing sessions? Learn more about our instructors and session below! 

Provided by Frederick Schuett, OneAxe Pursuits

25+ years Rock Climbing Instructor/Guide 25+ years Ice Climbing Instructor/Guide 20+ years Mountaineering  Instructor/Guide 20+ years

 Frederick has been a professional guide and instructor in the climbing and rigging industry for over 20 years. Frederick has a passion for mountains and has been the Expedition Leader on several notable expeditions.

Frederick has worked with the University of Guelph’s Cliff Ecology Research Group as a Ropes Specialist and assisted in research along the cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment. He has also worked with Conestoga College to run climbing courses as part of the College’s outdoor programs. He has trained police, firefighters and military personnel on the rope skills required for each of their unique skill sets.

Frederick often works in the film industry, rigging unique rope stunts as well as training talent and stuntmen for films, television, and media stunts. Frederick has been behind many stunts for the film industry and world records. Past projects include: the first traverse over an erupting lava lake at Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia with Brazilian TV personality Karina Oliani; George Kourounis’ descent into Darvaza (the Gateway to Hell) in Turkmenistan with National Geographic; the first zipline descent to Benbow volcano’s lava lake in Vanuatu for Ultimate Volcano Expeditions; professional climber, Kevin Jorgeson’s media stunts climbing buildings around the world for Visit California and Sir Richard Branson’s urban zipline media stunt to launch Virgin Mobile. Several of these feats are featured in Guinness Book of World Records and Ripley’s Believe it or Not.

HIIT in the Park

A fun outdoor boot camp style class aimed at helping you move and enjoy the outdoors even more! Come be active, challenge yourself, and have fun with friends using natural features and outdoor fitness stations to bring out the best version of you. HIIT in the Park classes are open to all abilities and fitness levels with options to increase the challenge to suit your goals.

Looking to see if this is the right fit for you? Read below for a more information from our HIIT in the Park instructors! 

Jayme, NASM Certified Personal Trainer

Hi everyone!

My name is Jayme. I’m an elementary school teacher and NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I enjoy sharing my love of fitness with others through group training. I love finding new ways to move and challenge my body. I enjoy mixing up my training and doing a mix of resistance training, HIIT, cardio, and sports. I have been working with Conservation Halton for the last ten years and have enjoyed being part of the Recreation Programs and Outdoor Education teams. I am looking forward to leading HIIT in the Park this summer and sharing my love of fitness with you all!

HIIT in the Park is a great way to bring your movement outside this summer! These high-intensity interval training classes will be run using circuits. Get ready to sweat in the fresh air! All fitness levels welcome.

Karen Duff (Fit4Adventure)

Canfit Pro Certified Personal Training Specialist, Professional MTB Instructor (PMBIA), NCCP Level 1 – Skills & Tactics

Fit4Adventure started its fitness journey in 9月 2012. Fit4Adventure focuses on strength & endurance training delivering innovative workouts to improve your cardio, coordination, balance, flexibility and your core engine. I offer 3 distinctive training options: *Fit4Sport conditioning will dial in your fitness to become faster, stronger & more competitive in your sport. *Fit4Life will focus on improving your own personal fitness & health to take on life’s everyday adventures. *Fit4MTB coaching sessions are tailored for beginner to strong intermediate riders who would like to improve their skills, fitness & gain confidence on their mountain bike. In addition, race preparation and strategy is also offered. Functional training in the gym is key to building & maintaining strength, power, endurance, balance and core strength for sport specific or everyday fitness! I have a passion for fitness! I enjoy shredding the trails with friends as I do racing. I have competed in many endurance races including mountain bike and adventure racing. I have completed: *Epic Israel (3 day stage MTB race) *BC Bike Race (7 day stage MTB race) *Quebec Singletrack Experience (6 day Stage race) *Crank The Shield SSM (3 day stage) *Multiple adventure races in Ontario (Storm Racing).

My sessions accommodate all fitness levels and will be scaled to meet each participants level. Modifications will be provided. Functional training using a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, Bosu balls, battle ropes, slam balls, medicine balls and a variety of core specific exercises.