The David Braley Athletic Centre is currently closed as a precautionary measure against Covid-19, with all programs cancelled until further notice. Thank you for your patience and understanding, wishing you and your families good health.
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Meditation - Exam Stress Relief Classes
March 1, 2020 , Meditation: Exam Stress Relief
CANCELLED April 2020 due to Covid-19 Pandemic Precautions FREE! Offered during April and December exam period.Take a break from your studies and enjoy some quiet time in our Mindfulness Studio under the guidance of a Meditation instructor. This class will help you with relaxation and strategies to deal with exam anxiety. Drop in, no registration required
Yoga - Exam Stress Relief Classes
March 1, 2020 , Yoga - Exam Stress-Relief
CANCELLED April 2020 due to Covid-19 Pandemic Precautions FREE Exam Stress Relief Yoga is offered during the April and December Exam Season! Drop-in, no registration required.
Stress-Less Day in the Pulse
February 29, 2020
CANCELLED April 2020 due to Covid-19 Pandemic Precautions Stress-Less Day in the Pulse is coming up on Wednesday, April 15th... Drop by the Pulse for a variety of FREE cycling and fitness classes, between 30 and 50 minutes long (depending on class) from 9:30 AM-9:15 PM. Drop-in, no registration required. Detailed schedule to follow closer to date.
Drop-In Walk In Nature Sessions
February 28, 2020 , Drop-In Walk In Nature Sessions
Connect with nature and leave your worries behind as you unwind on the trail with others in a positive, mutually supportive environment. Drop in – no registration required.
TryMac Recreation Open House
February 27, 2020
Our TryMac Open House from Jan 12-18 in the David Braley Athletic Centre. was a huge success! We had many participants trying out the yoga, dance, martial arts, Pulse fitness classes and more! Thanks for joining in everyone! Next TryMac Open House in September, 2020
Self Defense, Proactive and Active Training Workshop
February 27, 2020 , Situational Awareness and Self-Defense Workshop
Sat. March 7, 12-3pm This FREE 3 hour workshop will teach you to stay safe in your daily life by learning situational awareness and practical, physical self defense techniques. Pre-Registration required due to space limitations. Location: Meeting room WB 111/112 and the Mindfulness Centre, David Braley Athletic Centre.
Socasize Dance Fitness
February 3, 2020 , FREE! Registration Information
Wed. Feb 26th, 3:30-4:30pm. Join Diversity Services as we celebrate Black History Month through our Socasize event. Socacize Fitness is a creative blend of Caribbean and African dance movements set to calypso, soca, reggae, salsa, and dancehall. The goal of these classes is to empower each individual through Caribbean and African dance fitness creating a fun and exciting workout with rhythms to make you MOVE and FEEL GOOD in your body. Pre-Registration required due to space limitations.Location: Mindfulness Centre, David Braley Athletic Centre.
Pre-Valentine's Day Skate
February 1, 2020 , Pre-Valentine's Day Skate
Thursday February 13, 2020 from 5:30-9:00 PM Take advantage of the winter weather with an evening of ice skating! #MacMoves will be offering a free ice skating event at Hamilton Waterfront Outdoor Rink, including free skate rentals and free transportation to the rink and back. Pre-Registration required to secure seat on bus.
Yoga for Movement and Sport
January 2, 2020 , Yoga for Movement and Sport
Sunday Jan 26, 8:30pm. This class had a great turnout! Most people think yoga is only for flexible people. Not True! This FREE MacMoves event combined some core-intensive yoga with dynamic stretching and music to help participants work on their mobility and athletic performance!
Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting Workshop
October 30, 2019 , Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting Workshop
Workshops were held in November 2019. Olympic Weightlifting is a great way to improve power and flexibility. This popular, 1 hour, free #MacMoves workshop is designed to introduce the basics for the ‘Clean and Jerk’, everyone is welcome. Pre-Registration required, maximum of 5 participants per workshop.
Fitness Friends Workshops
June 13, 2019
The Student Wellness Centre offers a series of free workshops introducing students to physical activity in a positive and mutually supportive environment. Check back for workshops that will be offered in Winter 2020. Dates TBA
