Return to Fit Membership

Members can access all these virtual fitness opportunities for free or at a reduced rate:

Virtual Fit — One-on-One Consultations

New weekly time slots released every Sunday at 4 PM! During One-on-one consultations, Fitness Counsellors can answer your fitness questions including assist you to develop a work out plan, offer modifications, and/or review your technique.

Virtual Fit — Strength Training Sessions

Pre-book anytime! Each session includes a warm up, specific muscle group workout, and cool down.You can choose from the following:

• Upper Body
• Lower Body
• Core Workout & Cool Down
• Core + Arms
• Full Body Pull
• Full Body Push
• Balance & Stability for Older Adults - offered 7 days per week!

Virtual Fit — Small Group Personal Training Sessions

Offered to members at a reduced rate. This 5 week personal training program is progressive and offered in a small group setting. Fitness counsellors will closely monitor each participant ensuring that workouts are done safely and individually challenging. Register for the program that suits your interest:

• Older Adult: Strong & Mobile: Flexibility, muscle mass and strength decline as we age. Being mobile and stable is very important as we get older and this class will help you improve all of those physical attributes in the comfort of your home.
• Pump, Sweat & Stretch: This type of workout involves repeated bouts of exercises alternating between high intensity and low intensity. Following the workout, you will be led through a stretching routine that will focus on all the main muscles in your body.

Virtual Group Fitness Classes

• Cardio Classes: Keep your heart rate up and energy high in these classes designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness.
• Strength Training Classes: Tone and build muscle in classes designed to help you achieve strength goals.
• Mind & Body Classes: Relax, meditate, stretch or sweat in through our variety of classes to increase your mind body connection.
• 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.

2021 Winter Schedules:

VIEW SCHEDULE

Pre-Book Online:

PRE-BOOK ONLINE

To pre-book you will need:

• A client barcode
• An account pin
• Course barcode(s)

For help with this process, you can follow our step-by-step guide .

If you do not have a client barcode or account PIN, please contact the Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or 905.477.5530.

• Access is restricted to Markham Fitness Centre Return to Fit members only (no day passes)

• Members must pre-book workout sessions and in-person fitness classes

• Walk-ins and drop-ins will not be permitted

• Members must arrive and leave in their workout attire

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program to ensure adequate time for the COVID-19 screening process

• Once the screening process is completed and the program has started the doors will be locked. Unfortunately, due to current COVID-19 safety guidelines we are unable to accommodate late comers as access to programs must be strictly controlled

• Participants are asked to cancel their booking if they cannot attend their session so a spot can be opened for someone else

• Washrooms are available (it is recommended that participants limit the use of the washrooms while at the fitness centre)

• Bring a reusable bottle filled with water; water filling stations are available

• Indoor change rooms, sauna, whirlpool, lockers and showers are not available

In-Person Fitness Classes 

• Only Return to Fit members have access to Markham Fitness Centres while we gradually reopen (No walk-ins, drop-ins, or day passes)

• Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the program to ensure adequate time for the COVID-19 screening process
  

• Once the screening process is completed and the program has started the doors will be locked. Unfortunately, due to current COVID-19 safety guidelines we are unable to accommodate late comers as access to programs must be strictly controlled

• Members must pre-book all workout sessions and fitness classes

• Members must arrive and leave in their workout attire

• Members must leave personal belongings in designated spaces

• Change rooms, sauna, whirlpool, lockers and showers are not available

• Washrooms are available if necessary (it is recommended that participants limit the use of the washrooms while at the fitness centre)

• Bring a reusable bottle filled with water (water filling stations are not available at all locations)

• Bring your own yoga mat, strap and/or block to your fitness class. Unfortunately, mats cannot be provided at this time.

• Weights will be provided but you may bring your own if you prefer

  
  

• Public health guidelines and protocols will be in place, including:

• Screening protocols

• Physical distancing (keep 6 feet or 2 metres apart)

• Limited number of members

• Enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures

• Designated and marked workout spaces

• A mask or face covering is required at all times, except when exercising

• Members will be guided to the hand washing and/or hand sanitizing station before and after their screening

• Follow all safety and directional signage

• Personal belongings will be placed in the fitness centre in designated spots for each individual

• Number of members is restricted to maintain physical distancing throughout the fitness centre

• City staff are not responsible for ensuring physical distancing

• Each member will clean and disinfect equipment before and after each use

• Health Canada approved wipes and disinfectant are provided

• Equipment and high-touch surfaces will be disinfected frequently and when not in use

• Enhanced cleaning procedures are completed after the fitness centre closes

• In the event first aid is required to be performed by staff, personal protective equipment and specialized devices will be used at the first available opportunity

• In some instances, close contact first aid treatment may be required and staff will use their best judgement to assist the individual and maintain physical distancing

• View the latest COVID-19 updates at york.ca/covid19 and/or markham.ca/covid19 .

On-site screening:

Please complete COVID-19 online screening process upon arrival at a City facility or amenity.

To cancel a membership, members must provide seven (7) days notice before their payment is due. Pre-authorized payments for Return to Fit memberships are processed on the 15th of every month or the first business day after the 15th if it falls on a weekend.

Please notify fitness@markham.ca to submit a cancellation request. Partial refunds will not be provided.

What if I have an existing membership that has been on hold due to COVID-19 facility closures?

Hassle-Free memberships remain on hold and pre-authorized payments will not be processed. If you would like to access the fitness centres during this time, you must purchase a Return To Fit membership.

Term memberships remain on hold. The expiry date for your membership will be extended based on the number of days our community and fitness centres are closed.

If you like to access the fitness centres during this time, you must purchase a Return to Fit membership. You may cancel your term membership and use the remaining credit towards a Return to Fit membership.

3-for-2 memberships remain on hold. The expiry date for your membership will be extended based on the number of days our community and fitness centres are closed. If you would like to access the fitness centres during this time, you must purchase a Return To Fit membership.

Is swimming pool access and aquafit classes included with Return to Fit membership?

No. Swimming pool access and aquafit classes are not included.

No. Towel service, indoor change rooms, sauna, whirlpool, lockers and showers are not available. Members must arrive and leave in their workout attire. Washrooms are available; it is recommended that members limit the use of the washrooms while at the centre.

Do I need to wear a mask when exercising?

No. You do not need to wear a mask or face covering when exercising. Masks or face coverings are required at all other times while indoors.

When is my Return to Fit pre-authorized payment charged each month?
Pre-authorized payments for Return to Fit memberships are processed on the 15th of every month or the first business day after the 15th if it falls on a weekend.

Can I convert my group fitness class registration into a Return to Fit membership?

Yes! To get access to all fitness classes and become a Return to Fit member, please contact the Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or 905.477.5530.

When can I retrieve personal belongings from locker rooms?

If your locker is located in an open fitness centre:

• Return to Fit members with personal belongings in a locker will have one opportunity to retrieve them during one of their pre-booked workout sessions.

• Members remaining on hold, please sign up for a time slot .

If your locker is located in a closed fitness centre:

• To retrieve personal belongings from your locker, please sign up for a time slot .

What if I have personal training sessions?

All personal training sessions remain suspended while we gradually reopen our fitness centres.