Upcoming Holiday Hours: Christmas
In observance of the Christmas holiday, recreation facilities will adhere to the following hours:
- Dec. 24: All facilities close at 2 p.m.
- Dec. 25: All facilities closed
For a full list of facility hours please visit fcgov.com/recreation/facility-hours.
Fitness#
The Fitness program has been designed to meet the needs of our diverse population in Fort Collins. There are classes for beginners and those that are starting over and classes for the physically fit that want to try something new. Classes include: yoga, tai chi, aerobics, spinning, strength training, balance classes, and more. There are even classes specifically for seniors that need a little more guidance or adaptation. Cardio and weight rooms are available at Foothills Activity Center, Northside Aztlan Community Center, and Fort Collins Senior Center.
Class Fees, Descriptions & Schedule#
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Effective June 1, 2024
Participants may register for individual days at $7 per class.Active pass holders receive a 70% discount on the price per class (25 punch pass excluded).
Register ahead of class to reserve a spot or drop in the day of class if there is room.
A $1 administrative fee will be added to the total price per transaction no matter the number of days selected.
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*Registration site is not mobile-friendly. A desktop browser or registration via phone is recommended. View registration options.
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Classes that build from one class to the next and are scheduled for a set number of classes. Drop-ins are not available for these classes.
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All Levels Yoga Flow
A welcoming and inclusive yoga class designed for all levels, from beginners to seasoned yogis. Discover different yoga styles, deepen your understanding of poses, and cultivate a mindful connection with your body. Modifications and variations will be offered to meet individual needs and experience levels.Barre Gold
A low-impact training mix of ballet, yoga, and pilates. Increase your strength, balance, and flexibility, all while being gentle on the joints. A combination of body weight, light hand weights, and floor mat exercises. No dance experience is necessary.Boomer Blast
A full body workout that includes, strength, flexibility, balance, and reaction time with low-impact cardio.Boomer Cardio & Strength
An hour-long class split into two 30-minute workouts. Start with Cardio, a dance workout for all levels of experience and fitness, designed for older adults that combines easy-to-follow movement patterns with a variety of upbeat music. Finish with Strength, intended to help build muscular strength & endurance and cardiovascular endurance. Move through muscle-conditioning blocks and activity-specific drills to improve strength and functional skills.Chair Pilates
Learn Pilates fundamentals, with the support of a chair, to activate abdominals and increase flexibility and body awareness.Chair Yoga
Safe and gentle exercises will tone and strengthen muscles, loosen joints, lower stress, relieve tension, and help you relax. No experience necessary.CIRCL Mobility
A new program from Zumba designed to unlock the body's potential through flexibility, breathwork, and mobility exercises. Based on the cutting-edge science of functional movement, learn how to release physical restrictions, restore core capabilities, and renew your range of motion.
Coordination, Balance, & Strength
Strengthen your core and joint-stabilizing muscles while having fun! Focus on building proprioception – knowing where our bodies are in space – which is key for strengthening and maintaining balance, coordination, and agility as we age. All fitness levels welcome.Evening Spin
End your day with a cardio burst that focuses on the foundations of Spinning. An energetic workout centered around strength, toning, and endurance.Focus on Balance
Work on exercises, tips, & techniques to enhance equilibrium, posture, strength, and coordination that improve stability.Functional Strength
Train for an active lifestyle. Integrate strength, flexibility, balance, and agility with a personal trainer in a group setting. Must be able to get on the floor occasionally.Hatha Flow Yoga
A beginner-intermediate hatha flow. Includes Sun Salutations, balance, hips, twists, hamstrings, and relaxation.Meditation
Join a supportive setting for regular meditation practice. Learn and experience the benefits of various techniques, that can be adapted to individual challenges and needs. Time available for questions, discussion, and sharing.Men – Loosen Up!
An all men’s stretching series will integrate moves to improve flexibility and range of motion. Gain more energy, decrease potential risk for injury and maybe even help your golf game.Mindfulness Yoga
Integrate the practice of mindfulness with yoga poses. All levels welcome. Based on the book, Mindfulness Yoga, by Frank Jude Boccio.Oula
A high-intensity cardio dance with easy-to-follow choreography, mindfulness practices, and a culture of inclusivity — all to an energetic pop soundtrack. Every class empowers participants to challenge their bodies and process their emotions through music, movement, and, most importantly, a community connection.Pilates Fusion
A mix of exercises combining mat Pilates, core conditioning, and body weight training to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Modifications are given to tailor the exercises to your own fitness level.Pilates Mat, Beginner & Intermediate
Get energized and reduce tension with exercises that increase strength and flexibility while improving balance and mind/body awareness. In the Friday class, more emphasis is on Pilates fundamentals and basic exercises for beginners.Restorative Yoga
A pleasant way to relax and create balance in life. Use bolsters, blocks, and blankets to experience the benefits of a passive practice. Allows release of effort that encourages calmness, tranquility, and connecting with self-healing.Restorative Yoga & Meditation
Prepare the body for meditation through prop-supported stretches and learn ways to calm the mind through movement, breath, and focusing techniques. Great for anybody and everyone no matter your fitness level.Slow Flow Hatha Yoga
Nurturing, fun, and non-competitive. Improve balance, strength, and flexibility. Poses are linked together slowly with attention to breath. Philosophy and stress management techniques are touched on. Designed for beginner and intermediate levels.Strength & Cardio Fitness
Whether first thing in the morning or a mid-day break, make the most of it with this fun and energetic class. Work at your own pace as the instructor takes you through both strength training and cardio full-body movements that'll have you sweating and your muscles burning. Feel strong, powerful, and accomplished each workout. Every class is different, so you'll never get bored.Strength & Stretch
A dynamic full-body stretch workout that delivers the perfect balance of strength and flexibility for a resilient, agile body.Swiss Theraball
Enjoy gentle, effective, low-impact exercise on a Theraball. Improve balance, endurance, flexibility, and strength with this relaxing routine. Theraballs provided.T’ai Chi Chih
A moving meditation that circulates and balances the internal energy of the body also known as Chi. Gain better balance, improved health and well-being, increased flexibility and strength, inner peace, and joy. The movements can be done by anyone regardless of age or physical condition.
- Beginner I - An introduction to the first half of the movements
- Beginner II - An introduction to the second half of the movements (Must Complete Beginner I)
- Intermediate – Deepening into the movements with guided practice (Must complete Beginner I & II)
- Advanced – Deepening into the movements with a silent full practice (Must complete Beginner I & II)
Tai Chi & Qigong
Introduction to the art of Tai Chi Chuan with health cultivation exercises that make up the basis of the long Yang style form.Total Body Training
Each class incorporates TRX suspension strength training combined with dynamic body-weight exercises, dumbbells, and kettlebells to strengthen, tone, and shred.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
A fun and fast-paced flow that links breath with movement. Learn the fundamental postures and principles to create a strong yoga practice and build core strength to support more advanced poses.Yoga & Meditation
Learn to quiet the mind and find inner balance. Begin with meditation and move into a gentle flow of yoga asanas. This is a calm approach to being present, rejuvenated, and healthier.Yoga, Beginner
Practice yoga breath work and physical exercises to gain strength, tone, flexibility, and stamina. Also experience a sense of inner calm.Yoga, Advanced Beginner
Previous yoga experience expected, with modifications offered for varying levels. Release stress and improve balance, flexibility, and strength with some difficult poses. Mindfulness and breath techniques offered.Zumba
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow movements to create a dynamic fitness program. Routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone and sculpt while burning fat.Zumba Gold
A modified Zumba class that recreates the same dance moves at a lower intensity. Focus on balance, range of motion, coordination, and having fun. No dance experience necessary.Zumba Gold-Toning
Blends the Zumba party you love at a slower pace with a redefining total body workout using Zumba Toning Sticks or light weights. Tailored for active older adults, who want to focus on muscle conditioning and lightweight activity targeting muscle groups, including arms, core, and lower body.Zumba Toning
Combines targeted body-sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work with Latin-infused Zumba moves to create a calorie-torching, strength-training dance fitness party. Learn how to use lightweight, maraca-like Toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs and thighs.SilverSneakers
CardioFit SilverSneakers
An advanced, low-impact cardiovascular exercise class designed for active adults. This high-energy class to music uses easy-to-follow movements to increase cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Strength training options are offered as well. Sufficient strength and endurance to stand unsupported for at least 30 minutes.Circuit SilverSneakers
Move through a series of exercises in a circuit format to improve cardiovascular endurance as well as muscular strength and endurance.Classic SilverSneakers
Move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a small ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated or standing support.Yoga SilverSneakers
Focus on poses and postures to improve joint range of movement, muscular strength, endurance, and balance. Static and dynamic movements are presented with a chair for seated and standing support.
Fitness Schedule
Check out all the fitness programs on one online schedule and register for your favorites today!
Personal Training#
Interested in Working with a Personal Trainer?
Are you looking for one-on-one guidance from an expert to help you achieve your fitness goals? Our personal trainers are available to assist at Foothills Activity Center, Northside Aztlan Community Center, and the Senior Center. Personal training is available for ages 13 years and older.
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Personal Trainer Policies
- Single Sessions & Packages will expire one year from the date of purchase.
- A cancellation notice of at least 24 hours is needed to the trainer or client may lose session.
- No refunds are given on personal training sessions and packages.
Personal Trainer Fees
Package Name Sessions Cost 30 Minute Packages PT Single 1 $40 PT Bronze 4 $155 PT Silver 8 $300 PT Gold 12 $420 PT Platinum 20 $650 60 Minute Packages PT Single 1 $55 PT Bronze 4 $215 PT Silver 8 $420 PT Gold 12 $600 PT Platinum 20 $900 Group Training Packages (2-4 people; 1 hour long sessions) Group Single 1 $40 per person Group Bronze 4 $140 per person Group Silver 8 $240 per person
Personal Trainers#
Scroll through all of our trainer bios below!
Ethan Chua
Trains at Fort Collins Senior Center and Foothills Activity Center
Certifications/Education: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, ProNatal Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Hours, Certified Animal Flow Instructor, Masters in International Public Policy (Johns Hopkins University)
Areas of Specialization: Corrective Exercise; Senior Fitness and Brain Health; Functional Strength; Pre/Postnatal Fitness
Interests: I enjoy movement that brings me into a flow state, especially Animal Flow and Vinyasa yoga. My personal mantra is “Stand like a Mountain; Flow like the river.”
From: Singapore
Mandi Dorris
Certifications/Education: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM Senior Fitness Specialist, NASM Stretching & Flexibility Coach, TRX Suspension Training, Certified Pilates & SilverSneakers Instructor
Areas of Specialization: I love to work with all fitness levels, especially beginners to show them how fitness can be fun. I also specialize in senior fitness, special populations, and anyone needing fitness programs for pre and post-surgery. I love to customize fitness programs for anyone interested in hiking and cycling, and needing overall strength and endurance training.
Interests: I enjoy hiking, cycling, cooking, history and binge-watching documentaries
From: Houston, TX
Renee Jones
Not accepting new clients at this time.
Trains at Northside Aztlan Community Center and Fort Collins Senior Center
Certifications/Education: NASM/AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor and Senior Fitness Specialist, Drums Alive Instructor, N’Balance Instructor, GZPN Parkinsons Foundations Instructor
Areas of Specialization: Helping clients achieve their personal goals is my objective! Whether a person is new to fitness, an experienced athlete, or coming back from injury, I love to meet clients where they’re at and help them on their wellness journey. I am particularly glad to help with functional training, posture and mobility, flexibility, strength, balance, and agility, and know that anyone can be stronger and feel better going out the door after a session.
Interests: On my bike, hiking on a trail, in the garden, in the pool, and spending time with loved ones are my happy places.
From: Fort Collins, CO
Anne McNeely
Certifications/Education: NASM Certified Personal Trainer; CPR/AED; Graduate Certificate in Teaching from UNC Charlotte; Licensed English Language Arts Teacher in Colorado; Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hollins University; Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature and Political Science from Emory and Henry College.
Areas of Specialization: Women's fitness (including Pre, Peri, Meno, and Post Menopause); LGBTQ+ Affirming; Mental Health-Informed; Coaching basketball
Interests: Section-hiking the Appalachian Trail for 11 years with 2 doggies; Training for 14ers and enjoying Colorado's majestic trails; Strummin the violin and discovering new music; Playing basketball
From: Conover, North Carolina
Vickie Mims
Not accepting new clients at this time.
Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Nutrition from Texas Tech University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Functional Training Specialist, Elementary Education degree from St. Edwards University
Areas of Specialization: Strength Training, Senior Fitness, Interval Training, Balance Training
Interests: Hiking, Cycling, Snow Skiing, Camping
From: Sweetwater, TX
Carol Montgomery
Not accepting new clients at this time.
Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Public Health, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, & ACE Health Coach
Areas of Specialization: I enjoy working with people new to exercise or the gym environment, especially those intimidated by working out and are looking for a patient guide to a healthy lifestyle.
Interests: I enjoy concerts, art and the outdoor lifestyle of Colorado
From: New Jersey
Rheannon Nelson
Trains at Northside and Fort Collins Senior Center.
Certifications/Education: Masters Degree in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hays State University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist, SilverSneakers Instructor, TRX Suspension Training
Areas of Specialization: I am here to help you live your best life! Whether that means improving strength and endurance for one (or many) of the activities that our beautiful state offers, gaining the ability to chase your grandkids around the backyard, or learning how to navigate and manage a newly diagnosed medical condition. I am here to be that positive and encouraging voice.
Interests: I am a Colorado girl through and through. I was born and raised in Loveland and only left for a few years to attend FHSU where I ran track on a scholarship. I am a dog mom! My husband and I are the ultimate weekend warriors. We hike, bike, and camp while we impatiently wait for ski season to come back around.
From: Loveland, CO
Brian Nichols
Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Exercise Sports Science, ACSM certified inclusive fitness trainer
Areas of Specialization: Senior, Disable Populations
Interests: Hiking, Nutrition, Swimming, Music, Dancing
From: Orlando, FL
Dylan Olson
Certifications/Education: Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Utah State University, ACE certified Personal Trainer, ACE certified Behavior Change Specialist, 2nd degree black belt from Akumu Ryu Bujutsu
Areas of Specialization: Multidimensional fitness, HIIT, boxing and kickboxing fitness, sports strength and conditioning, athletic skills development
Interests: Trail running, hiking, camping, traveling, practicing wellness skills
From: Fort Collins, CO
Ethan Chua
Trains at Fort Collins Senior Center and Foothills Activity Center
Certifications/Education: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, ProNatal Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 Hours, Certified Animal Flow Instructor, Masters in International Public Policy (Johns Hopkins University)
Areas of Specialization: Corrective Exercise; Senior Fitness and Brain Health; Functional Strength; Pre/Postnatal Fitness
Interests: I enjoy movement that brings me into a flow state, especially Animal Flow and Vinyasa yoga. My personal mantra is “Stand like a Mountain; Flow like the river.”
From: Singapore
Mandi Dorris
Certifications/Education: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, NASM Senior Fitness Specialist, NASM Stretching & Flexibility Coach, TRX Suspension Training, Certified Pilates & SilverSneakers Instructor
Areas of Specialization: I love to work with all fitness levels, especially beginners to show them how fitness can be fun. I also specialize in senior fitness, special populations, and anyone needing fitness programs for pre and post-surgery. I love to customize fitness programs for anyone interested in hiking and cycling, and needing overall strength and endurance training.
Interests: I enjoy hiking, cycling, cooking, history and binge-watching documentaries
From: Houston, TX
Renee Jones
Not accepting new clients at this time.
Trains at Northside Aztlan Community Center and Fort Collins Senior Center
Certifications/Education: NASM/AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor, Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor and Senior Fitness Specialist, Drums Alive Instructor, N’Balance Instructor, GZPN Parkinsons Foundations Instructor
Areas of Specialization: Helping clients achieve their personal goals is my objective! Whether a person is new to fitness, an experienced athlete, or coming back from injury, I love to meet clients where they’re at and help them on their wellness journey. I am particularly glad to help with functional training, posture and mobility, flexibility, strength, balance, and agility, and know that anyone can be stronger and feel better going out the door after a session.
Interests: On my bike, hiking on a trail, in the garden, in the pool, and spending time with loved ones are my happy places.
From: Fort Collins, CO
Anne McNeely
Certifications/Education: NASM Certified Personal Trainer; CPR/AED; Graduate Certificate in Teaching from UNC Charlotte; Licensed English Language Arts Teacher in Colorado; Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Hollins University; Bachelor of Arts in Language and Literature and Political Science from Emory and Henry College.
Areas of Specialization: Women's fitness (including Pre, Peri, Meno, and Post Menopause); LGBTQ+ Affirming; Mental Health-Informed; Coaching basketball
Interests: Section-hiking the Appalachian Trail for 11 years with 2 doggies; Training for 14ers and enjoying Colorado's majestic trails; Strummin the violin and discovering new music; Playing basketball
From: Conover, North Carolina
Vickie Mims
Not accepting new clients at this time.
Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Nutrition from Texas Tech University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Functional Training Specialist, Elementary Education degree from St. Edwards University
Areas of Specialization: Strength Training, Senior Fitness, Interval Training, Balance Training
Interests: Hiking, Cycling, Snow Skiing, Camping
From: Sweetwater, TX
Carol Montgomery
Not accepting new clients at this time.
Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Public Health, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, & ACE Health Coach
Areas of Specialization: I enjoy working with people new to exercise or the gym environment, especially those intimidated by working out and are looking for a patient guide to a healthy lifestyle.
Interests: I enjoy concerts, art and the outdoor lifestyle of Colorado
From: New Jersey
Rheannon Nelson
Trains at Northside and Fort Collins Senior Center.
Certifications/Education: Masters Degree in Health and Human Performance from Fort Hays State University, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist, SilverSneakers Instructor, TRX Suspension Training
Areas of Specialization: I am here to help you live your best life! Whether that means improving strength and endurance for one (or many) of the activities that our beautiful state offers, gaining the ability to chase your grandkids around the backyard, or learning how to navigate and manage a newly diagnosed medical condition. I am here to be that positive and encouraging voice.
Interests: I am a Colorado girl through and through. I was born and raised in Loveland and only left for a few years to attend FHSU where I ran track on a scholarship. I am a dog mom! My husband and I are the ultimate weekend warriors. We hike, bike, and camp while we impatiently wait for ski season to come back around.
From: Loveland, CO
Brian Nichols
Certifications/Education: Bachelors in Exercise Sports Science, ACSM certified inclusive fitness trainer
Areas of Specialization: Senior, Disable Populations
Interests: Hiking, Nutrition, Swimming, Music, Dancing
From: Orlando, FL
Dylan Olson
Certifications/Education: Bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Utah State University, ACE certified Personal Trainer, ACE certified Behavior Change Specialist, 2nd degree black belt from Akumu Ryu Bujutsu
Areas of Specialization: Multidimensional fitness, HIIT, boxing and kickboxing fitness, sports strength and conditioning, athletic skills development
Interests: Trail running, hiking, camping, traveling, practicing wellness skills
From: Fort Collins, CO