Community Services

Fitness centres, weight rooms & running tracks

Below is a list of our fitness centres which include weight rooms and indoor Running tracks.

Facility	Address	Features	Status
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex	999 Sargent Ave.	Running track (12 laps per mile) Elliptical trainers Stationary bikes Treadmills Large free weight area Large stretching area Resistance training machines Steppers Wheelchair accessible equipment	OpenOuvert
Elmwood Kildonans	909 Concordia Ave.	Elliptical trainers Stationary bikes Treadmills Resistance training machines Free weights	OpenOuvert
Fort Rouge Leisure Centre	625 Osborne St.	Elliptical trainers Recumbent bikes Treadmills Steppers Resistance training machines Free weights Upright bike	OpenOuvert
Freight House Recreation Centre	Door #1 - 200 Isabel St.	Elliptical trainers Stationary bikes Treadmills Rowing machine Resistance training machines Free weights Speed and heavy (boxing) bag	OpenOuvert
Kinsmen Sherbrook	381 Sherbrook St.	Stationary bikes Treadmills Steppers Resistance training machines Free weights	OpenOuvert
Pan Am Pool	25 Poseidon Bay	Walk jog area Elliptical trainers Stationary bikes Treadmills Steppers Free weights Resistance training machines Power rowers	OpenOuvert
Peguis Trail Health & Fitness Centre	1400 Rothesay St.	Running track (9 laps per mile) Elliptical trainers Recumbent bikes Upright bike Treadmills Steppers Resistance training machines Free weights Heavy (boxing) bags	OpenOuvert
Sergeant Tommy Prince Place	90 Sinclair St.	Elliptical trainers Recumbent bikes Treadmills Steppers Rowing machine Resistance training machines Free weights Wheelchair accessible equipment	OpenOuvert
St. James Assiniboia Centennial	644 Parkdale St.	Running track (12 laps per mile) Elliptical trainers Recumbent bikes Stationary bikes Treadmills Steppers Resistance training machines Free weights Wheelchair accessible equipment	OpenOuvert
St. James Civic Centre Pool	2055 Ness Ave.	Elliptical trainer Recumbent bike Upright bikes Treadmills Stepper Resistance training machines Free weights	OpenOuvert

Admissions rates

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Rules & guidelines

Weight rooms

Please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure that weight training / exercise rooms are clean, safe, and enjoyable places to exercise.

Weight room general rules

• Proper training attire (shirts, shorts/sweat outfits, closed toed and non-skid shoes) is required. Outdoor footwear is not permitted.
• Please use lockers for coats and bags. Gym bags, jackets and change of clothing are not permitted in the workout area.
• Use of weight room restricted to those over 16 years of age or 12 - 15 years with adult supervision.

Weight room safety

• Report any injuries or facility/equipment deficiencies to front desk staff immediately.
• Ensure the pins and collars are secure before using any equipment.
• Do not drop, slam or throw the weights. For your safety we encourage the use of spotters.
• No unauthorized personal weight room equipment to be brought into the weight/exercise room.
• To ensure that user safety is not compromised, exercises and/or equipment should not be modified or used in any unintended manner.
• All equipment must be returned to its proper place.
• For safety reasons please refrain from using cell phones while utilizing weight room equipment.

Weight room etiquette

• Re-sealable water bottles only allowed in weight room. No other food or beverage allowed.
• Please limit the amount of time spent on each station or while utilizing equipment, and allow others to work in as requested.
• Please wipe down equipment with designated disinfectant after you use.
• Respect the equipment and your fellow patron. Do not spit in water fountain or sinks, keep feet off the walls and note that horseplay and offensive language are not permitted.
• Out of consideration of others who may have allergies, please refrain from wearing strong colognes or perfumes.
• Only personal sound systems with headsets allowed. No portable stereo systems.
• People with open sores or infectious diseases are not allowed in the weight room.
• No chalking allowed, use of gloves is recommended.
• POOLS ONLY: Wet bathing suits are not appropriate training attire and are not allowed.

Indoor running tracks

To ensure the track area is a clean, safe & enjoyable environment in which to exercise, please adhere to the following:

Indoor running tracks general rules

• Persons under the age of 8 are not permitted on the track. Persons under the age of 13 years must supervised by an adult (18 years + over).
• Please wear clean shoes and proper walking attire.
• Please observe running direction, even ->  odd <- days.
• Please use lockers for coats and bags. Gym bags, jackets and change of clothing are not permitted in the track area.
• Please do not leave valuables in the open – use lockers or where available checking envelopes that can be obtained at the front desk, where available.
• Walking poles are permitted on indoor tracks, provided that rubber boot or bell tips are utilized.

Indoor running tracks safety

• Keep to the inside track of the track except when passing
• Shoulder check and verbalize your intentions before passing. If being passed, please keep your pace consistent as speeding up or slowing down could be hazardous to others
• When slowing to a stop please shoulder check before moving off the track.
• Report any injuries or facility/equipment deficiencies to staff immediately.
• No free weights on the track. Velcro or secured wrist and ankle weights allowed.

Indoor running tracks etiquette

• No spitting or littering.
• Please confine all exercises to warm up areas.
• Out of consideration for others who may have allergies, please refrain from wearing colognes or perfumes.
• Re-sealable plastic water bottles only allowed on the track. No other food or beverage allowed.