Fitness Classes

Cardio, Mind & Body, Strength Training and Total Body Workout Classes

Active fitness members have free access to all drop-in and full session of group fitness classes. Become a hassle-free member for your all-access pass to Markham Fitness.

Non-members can register for the full session of a group fitness class. These classes are offered at Angus Glen, Armadale, Crosby & Milliken Mills Community Centres.

Group Fitness Class Reminders:

Scan your membership card at the fitness desk before class at Aaniin, Centennial, Cornell, and Thornhill locations.
Bring your own mat to class.
Indoor shoes are required to participate.
Arrive on time for class. Spots cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
Scented products can make people feel sick. Please use unscented hygiene and cosmetic products while in the fitness centre or studio. Thank you for your cooperation.

View our class schedule below!

Please e-mail groupfitness@markham.ca for questions or feedback related to group fitness.

Free Fitness in the Square

Join us this summer for Fitness in the Square! Get ready to move and groove this summer because our free outdoor fitness classes are back.

International Yoga Day on June 21

On the longest day of the year we will be celebrating international yoga day by hosting a free outdoor yoga session at Armadale Community Centre Pavilion. Please bring your own mat and a filled water bottle.

Location: Armadale Community Centre Pavilion
Date: June 21
Time: 10 AM to 11:30 AM

Caribbean Carnival Zumba on July 29

It's time to dance! We're hosting a free outdoor Caribbean carnival themed Zumba session. Please bring athletic shoes and a filled water bottle.

Location: Aaniin Park (East Piazza)
Date: July 29
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Yoga Sundays at Armadale Pavilion

Location: Armadale Community Centre Pavilion
Dates: Sundays from July 5 to August 30
Time: 9 AM to 10 AM

Please bring your own yoga mat and a filled water bottle. Must be 14 years or older to participate.

Zumba Wednesdays at Aaniin Piazza

Location: Aaniin Park (East Piazza)
Dates: Wednesdays from July 8 to September 2
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 PM
Live DJ Nights: July 8 and September 2, 6:30 to 8 PM

Please bring athletic shoes and a filled water bottle. Must be 14 years or older to participate.

Class Schedule and Registration

Current Class Schedule

Class Schedule

2026 Winter Schedule: January 5 to March 8. No classes February 16.

2026 Spring Schedule: March 9 to June 28. No classes April 3, 6, 18 (Angus Glen only), May 18, June 29, 30, and July 1.

2026 Summer Schedule: July 2 to September 6. No classes August 3

2026 Fall Schedule: September 8 to December 23. No classes October 12, December 25, 26, and January 1.

Drop-In Fitness Classes (Fitness members Only):

Online and in-person registration for drop-in fitness classes opens 21 hours before the class start time. If you registered online and are unable to attend, please withdraw yourself your registration to make the space available for another member.

These classes are held at the Aaniin, Centennial, Cornell, and Thornhill Fitness Centres.

Full-Session Fitness Classes:

Online registration closes after the first class. To register after the first class, please email groupfitness@markham.ca.

These classes are held at the Angus, Armadale, Crosby, Milliken Mills, Rouge River, and Victoria Square Community Centres.

To register online, you will need to create an account in our registration system. For help with this process, you can follow our step-by-step instructions or connect with the Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or 905.477.5530.

Class Descriptions

Cardio Classes

Keep your heart rate up and energy high in these classes designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness.

Cardio Dance Salsa: The thrill of Latin dance and the heart-pounding rhythms of Caribbean music make this dance-based workout an exciting addition to your fitness routine.

Strength Training Classes

Tone and build muscle in classes designed to help you achieve strength goals.

Functional Workout Movement: Instructor will lead you through a workout focusing on balance and stability. Each week, we will provide progressions and new exercises to challenge your body.
Pilates I/II challenge: Dynamic and challenging! This program targets your core while doing a continuous series of pilates poses and movements. Great for balance training, endurance and toning the entire body. This class combines Pilates Levels 1 and 2.

Mind & Body Classes

Relax, meditate, stretch or sweat in through our variety of classes to increase your mind body connection.

Yoga – Gentle: This class guides participants through gentle yoga poses. Yoga philosophy and breath and body awareness are emphasized. Lying, sitting, and standing poses are included. Participants should be aware that poses are gentle but can be challenging. Please bring your own yoga mat to class.
Yoga: A non-competitive approach to physical fitness utilizing strength, balance, flexibility, and stamina. Proper body alignment, breathing and relaxation techniques are taught throughout the program. Please bring your own yoga mat to class.
Yoga - Power: An athletic high energy yoga. Participants will work up a sweat while grooving through this class, building strength and endurance while stretching to create space in the body. Please bring your own yoga mat to class.
Yoga - Yin: A slower paced 75 minute practice. Poses are held for a longer period of time typically 3-5 minutes to to target the connective tissues rather than focusing on the larger muscles. Uses mind body focus and promotes blood circulation.

Total Body Workout Classes

Join a low or high intensity class and work all your muscle groups so you feel great from head to toe.

Barre: Class uses a combination of postures inspired by Pilates and Yoga. Designed to improve strength, flexibility and balance. Class may incorporate light handheld weights and bands. Typically sock foot or bare feet worn in class however active shoes are welcome.
Core Strength & Stretch: Balance your way to a stronger, more toned physique. Target your essential core muscles to improve posture, alleviate back pain, improve your overall muscle strength and be less prone to injury and falls.
Low Impact: This class includes a cardio segment followed by light to moderate conditioning exercises. A great class for someone looking for a low impact on the body. *You may go down to the mat during this class.
Body Weight Boot Camp - Designed to elevate your heart rate with cardio, core and strength drills. This high-intensity training will push your whole body. Minimal to no equipment required to participate.

Missed Classes and Refund Policy

There are no make up classes, credits, transfers or refunds if you miss a class. If a class is cancelled a class credit will be placed onto your registration account.

Frequently Asked Questions