Fitness Programs

The Township of West Lincoln offers fitness programs for all interests and levels. We strive to offer something for everyone so residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active.

All fitness programs are held at the West Lincoln Community Centre, located at 177 West Street, in Smithville. Fitness classes are offered four times per year: fall, winter, spring and summer. Register early to ensure your spot in a class.

Adult Fitness Programs

Registration for our spring fitness programs opens on April 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. Most classes start the week of April 14, 2025. Learn more about each program below.

Register online through Active Network (3% processing fee applies).
Register in person with cash, cheque, debit or credit at the West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West Street, Smithville, ON L0R 2A0, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Older Adults 55+ receive a 10% discount.

Beginner Hatha Yoga with Megan

Welcome to Hatha Yoga! This class is designed an an “intro to yoga” where students can learn and explore yoga in a
safe, supportive environment. Hatha Yoga is a slow practice that focuses on cultivating balance in the body, breath
and mind while also increasing our strength, focus and flexibility. If you’ve been curious about yoga but don’t know
where to start, this class is for you. Bring a mat.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
April 16 to June 18

Beginner Bounce Class with Stacey

Learn the art of bouncing with our Beginner Bounce classes as you master the basic steps and get a true sense of control while wearing bounce boots. It is a 45-minute cardio workout that will have you sweating while having fun! Please register by shoe size.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
April 15 to June 17

Chair Yoga with Melinda

Chair yoga is one of the most accessible forms of yoga. It’s a great way to start if you’re a beginner, have limited mobility or an injury. You will move through a series of yoga postures from a seated position while increasing mobility, strength and stretching the body and relaxing the mind. Bring one yoga block.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
April 15 to June 17

Evening Gentle Hatha Yoga with Kara

Gentle Hatha yoga is a slow-paced and accessible form of yoga that emphasizes mindful movement, breath awareness, and alignment. It combines gentle stretching, basic postures, and relaxation techniques to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being. It is ideal for beginners or those seeking a more relaxed approach to yoga. Gentle Hatha Yoga promotes stress reduction, enhances mindfulness, and encourages a deeper connection between the body and mind. Please bring two blocks and a strap.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
April 17 to June 19

Full Body Slow Flow with Melinda

A practice that synchronizes breath with movement. Designed to bring balance to the body and mind through holding poses and exploring what each pose offers you. Expect poses that work various muscle groups, including standing poses, balance poses, twists and backbends. This is not a beginners class.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Tuesdays at 7:45 p.m.
April 15 to June 17

Gentle Yoga with Melinda

This class is slow paced and will focus on strengthening, relaxing, stretching and breathing. This class is suitable to all levels, including beginners. Modifications will be offered as needed. Bring a mat, a strap and blocks.

$80 per participant
8-week program
Mondays at 10 a.m.
April 14 to June 16 (excluding April 21 and May 19)

$100 per participant
10-week program
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
April 16 to June 18

Hatha Yoga for Tight Hips with Melinda

This class is designed to release tension and improve mobility in the hips. This class combines gentle postures and mindful breathing to increase flexibility, reduce tightness, and enhance stability. Perfect for all levels, we’ll work through a series of poses that open and strengthen the hip muscles, leaving you feeling balance, relaxed, and recharged. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Bring two blocks and a yoga strap.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
April 15 to June 17

Man Stretch - Yoga for Men with Megan

“I’m not flexible enough for yoga!” ... This class is for you! This fun and non-traditional yoga class is aimed at helping
men stretch out tight, rigid bodies while increasing strength, balance and flexibility. Using yoga as our guide, we will
utilize a wide variety of postures aimed at relieving stress and bringing ease back into the body. This class is suitable
for all levels and abilities.

$100 per participant
10-week program
Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m.
April 16 to June 18

Tai Chi & Qigong

This class will begin with warm up exercises, followed by 18 movements of qigong, then the rest of the class we focus on the tai chi form, learning and improving our skills that develop balance, strengthening, co-ordination and cognitive improvement. This is a life-long activity for all ages and abilities.

$48 per first-time participant
$38 per returning participant
10-week program
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:50 a.m.
April 22 and 24 to June 24 and 26

Healthy, Safe, Strong Exercise Program for Older Adults

The Township of West Lincoln has partnered with the Niagara Region to offer this free community-based group exercise program that helps seniors improve balance and strength and reduce the chance of falls held at the West Lincoln Community Centre. Classes run every Thursday at 2:30 p.m.

To register please call the Niagara Region 905-980-6000 ext. 3844. For more information visit their website.

Skating Schedule

Public skating is held at the West Lincoln Community Centre located at 177 West Street in Smithville. To find the Public Skating Schedule and Skating Fees, please click on the button below.

Skating and Shinny