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Winter 2026 Fitness Leadership Courses

Interested in leading fitness classes or supporting others on their wellness journey? Our Health & Fitness Leadership courses are a great way to build your skills, get certified, and connect with a community. Whether you're into strength training, cycling, or yoga, we've got a course for you. Volunteer instructors also receive a free YMCA membership, program discounts, CPR recertification, and more.

Course

Dates & Times

Location

Course Prices

Barcode Registration Number

Group Strength & Cardio Instructor

Saturdays: January 10 - February 28, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Shawnessy YMCA

Staff/Volunteers: $80.00

Members: $263.00

Non-members: $371.00

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Personal Training Certification

Saturdays: February 21 & 28, March 7, 14 & 21, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Shawnessy YMCA

Staff/Volunteers: $160.00

Members: $440.00

Non-members: $620.00

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Yoga Instructor

Sundays: January 25, February 1 & 8, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Remington YMCA in Quarry Park

Staff/Volunteers: $80.00

Members: $361.00

Non-members: $515.00

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Group Cycle Instructor

Sundays: February 22 - March 29, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Melcor YMCA at Crowfoot

Staff/Volunteers: $55.00

Members: $185.00

Non-members: $286.00

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To register, click the link below and use the barcode listed for your course.

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Stay active and healthy

From group classes that keep you moving to personalized training that helps you reach your goals,  find the right fit for you at YMCA Calgary. No membership is needed to sign up for a fitness program. 

Explore our drop-in & group fitness class schedule, and connect with a community that supports your wellness journey.

YFit

Improve your results with expert-designed workouts, one-on-one progress check-ins with our Certified Personal Trainers, and a supportive community to cheer you on.

Drop-in Group Fitness Classes

Choose from a variety of instructor-led classes to hit your wellness goals. From high-energy workouts to calming yoga, just show up to enjoy moving alongside others.

Personal Training & Registered Group Fitness Programs

Work with our certified trainers to reach the next level on your fitness journey.

Get Certified

Turn your love of fitness into a way to inspire others. Achieve YMCA certifications that will open the door to teaching, volunteering, and building a career in the fitness industry.