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BOD POD Testing

Fast and accurate determination of fat and fat-free mass by means of the BOD POD system. The simple test consists of measuring the person's body mass, using a very accurate electronic scale, and body volume, which is determined by sitting inside the BOD POD chamber. The BOD POD also provides information on resting metabolic rate and an estimate of a person's daily energy (calorie) requirement. BOD POD tests can be purchased at the Recreation Business Office and booked at the Pulse Fitness Centre (after purchase). Pulse Member Fee: $25.00, Non-Member Fee: $40.00

Get Fit Pack

Are you a first year or returning member wanting a fitness routine created for you to suit your individual needs, schedule and fitness goals too! It is not uncommon for individuals to experience a drop in activity level when work seems to pile up. Let us help you stay committed to a training program that works for you. Get Fit Pack includes: A fitness assessment including a BODPOD test, an individualized tailored program based on your goals, and 3 one-on-one personal training sessions with a level 1 trainer. Purchase your Get Fit Pack at the Recreation Business Office (WG101, DBAC) and book your sessions with the Pulse Fitness Centre. McMaster Student Fee: $127.00, Non-Student Fee: $157.00

Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting

Introductory Circuit Program

Do you have little to no experience in the gym? Do you want to get started but don’t know how? Do you have trouble sticking to a program? Then this is the program for you! Join a Pulse personal trainer for a supervised 4-week circuit program. This program will get you started and assist you to build a base of fitness. Participants will meet once per week in the circuit area in the Pulse. You will be prescribed a 45-minute circuit program targeting the full body using machines and body weight core training. You will train in a group and under the supervision of a trainer. The team atmosphere and encouragement from a personal trainer will keep you on track. No Pulse membership is necessary to take this course, but a Pulse membership will be required to continue training outside the scheduled program dates.   McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $25.00, Non-Members: $45.00  Register in person in WG101, DBAC or leave App and Log in on your web browser to macreconline.ca.

Learn to Row Intro Class

THIS COURSE IS NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED. Have you ever wanted to try a rowing machine or learn correct rowing technique, but are just not sure how? McMaster Rowing has teamed up with the Pulse Fitness Centre to offer an introductory class on the rowing machine and show you how to effectively add the rowing machine to your workouts. Taught by Rowing Canada certified LearnToRow coaches, this one hour class will teach you proper rowing machine technique, how to use the data on the screen, and finish with a fun 20-25 minute group workout. Bring a water bottle, and try to avoid overly baggy shorts/pants - absolutely no experience necessary.

Resistance Training for Everyone

THIS PROGRAM IS  NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED.

Resistance training is a great way to achieve fitness goals, reduce risk of injury and improve overall health. This is a program designed to teach you to optimize the benefits of resistance training with your personal health goals in mind. In this course, you will learn basic resistance training techniques, importance of aerobic exercise, effective goal setting, gym etiquette, proper nutrition for performance and recovery and how to design a program specific to your goals. Whether you are new to exercise or would like to improve your exercise regime, anyone can benefit from this program. Let our certified trainer help you gain confidence in your abilities and discover your strength through knowledge and practice. No Pulse membership required to take this course.  Fee: McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $45.00, Non-Members: $65.00  Register in person in WG101, DBAC or leave App and Log in on your web browser to macreconline.ca.

Women On Weights Level 1, Monday

Women On Weights is a program that has been designed to engage and teach women of all ages and abilities the importance of exercise, specifically that of Resistance Training. This 6-week Program will teach participants proper technique for exercises and the benefits of training. Throughout this program participants will learn about gym etiquette, proper nutrition, different types of aerobic training, specific resistance training techniques and more importantly you will learn about your body and yourself. It is our goal, that by the end of this program that you feel like the STRONG, POWERFUL and KNOWLEDGEABLE women that you are and that this will translate into you being confident and comfortable within the gym setting. No Pulse membership necessary to take this course, but a Pulse membership will be required to continue training outside the scheduled program dates. Fee: McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $45.00, Non-Members: $65.00   Register in person in WG101, DBAC or leave App and Log in on your web browser to macreconline.ca.

Women On Weights Level 1, Wednesday

Women On Weights is a program that has been designed to engage and teach women of all ages and abilities the importance of exercise, specifically that of Resistance Training. This 6-week Program will teach participants proper technique for exercises and the benefits of training. Throughout this program participants will learn about gym etiquette, proper nutrition, different types of aerobic training, specific resistance training techniques and more importantly you will learn about your body and yourself. It is our goal, that by the end of this program that you feel like the STRONG, POWERFUL and KNOWLEDGEABLE women that you are and that this will translate into you being confident and comfortable within the gym setting. No Pulse membership necessary to take this course, but a Pulse membership will be required to continue training outside the scheduled program dates. Fee: McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $45.00, Non-Members: $65.00   Register in person in WG101, DBAC or leave App and Log in on your web browser to macreconline.ca.

Women On Weights Level 2

THIS PROGRAM IS  NOT CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED.

Were you satisfied with WOW and looking for more!? You asked for it, we now have it! Women on Weights Level 2 is your next step in achieving independence in your workouts at the gym. This program was developed to build on the fundamental knowledge and techniques taught in WOW, and will include more information on program design and more time in the gym to ensure you are CONFIDENT and COMFORTABLE with your workouts and can challenge yourself to a whole new level. Fee: McMaster Students & DBAC Members: $45.00, Non-Members: $65.00