If you need novelty to stick with a fitness routine, you’re in luck — Edmonton has plenty of off-the-beaten-track workout options. Here are a few of the city’s quirkier ways to get and stay fit.
Edmonton may be landlocked, but the surf’s always up at the World Waterpark Surf Club in West Edmonton Mall. Take a surf lesson or learn a new trick. New surfers must take a surf class before attending the surf drop-in.
World Waterpark Surf Club
West Edmonton Mall | 8882 170 St NW, Edmonton | 780.444.5321 | wem.ca
Hula, the traditional dance of Hawaiian Indigenous peoples, is one of many Polynesian dance forms offered by Edmonton’s Ho’omaka Hanu A Ke Aloha Polynesian Dance Society. The non-profit organization offers classes for adults and kids alike at Blue Quill Community Hall in southwest Edmonton.
Ho’omaka Hanu A Ke Aloha Polynesian Dance Society
Blue Quill | 11304 25 Ave NW, Edmonton | 780.481.1887 | alohadancersyeg.com
If you’ve ever wanted to run away with the circus, acrobatic arts may be just the ticket. Aradia Fitness offers classes in aerial silks, aerial hoop, and trapeze for adults and youth, including plenty of beginner classes for the uninitiated.
Aradia Fitness
Davies Industrial West | 6009 86 St NW, Edmonton
Blatchford Area | 26 Airport Rd, Edmonton
780.819.0977 | edmonton.aradiafitness.com
Fly Free Movement was one of Canada’s first gyms for Parkour, the art or sport of moving rapidly through an urban environment and overcoming obstacles by running, jumping and climbing. At this south-side gym, youth and adults of all levels of experience can learn Parkour moves indoors without the hindrance of pedestrians or vehicles.
Fly Free Edmonton
Coronet Addition Industrial | 8303 Argyll Rd, Edmonton | 780.298.3733 | flyfreemovement.com
Defy gravity at LaunchPad Trampoline Park, which encourages adults and kiddos alike to bounce up a sweat. Jumping on trampolines is a great way to strengthen your core, legs and glutes, especially if you’re looking for low-impact exercise.
LaunchPad Trampoline Park
Roper Industrial | 6142 50 St NW, Edmonton | 780.468.3161
Sunwapta Industrial | 10442 184 St NW, Edmonton | 780.760.5867
launchpadtrampoline.com
Fitset Ninja provides a 20,000 square-foot gym full of obstacles for ninjas of all ages to climb up, jump over or swing across. Enjoy the open gym time supervised by experienced coaches, or sign up for a class.
Fitset Ninja
Prince Rupert| 11511 120 St NW, Edmonton 780.455.4442 | fitsetninja.com
Learning to climb can require specialized gear like harnesses and rope, and special skills, like knot-tying — or nothing at all. At Blocs Climbing, both newbie and experienced climbers have fun bouldering — that is, climbing without ropes to a certain height — to their hearts’ content. If you’re brand-new to any form of climbing, the gym offers a complimentary intro class.
Blocs Climbing
McIntyre Industrial | 8761 51 Ave NW, Edmonton | 587.754.7470 | launchpadtrampoline.com
Prepare for the zombie apocalypse and get your sweat on at the same time! Axe Monkeys offers a controlled environment for axe throwing, which is harder than it looks and a great way to pump up those guns.
Axe Monkeys
Mistatim Industrial | 13931 156 St NW, Edmonton | 780.667.4293 | axemonkeys.com/edmonton
You don’t have to be a dancer to attend Ballet Edmonton’s barre fit movement classes — but you do have to be at least 55 years old. These classes increase movement, manage post-injury recovery and will keep you as nimble as a 40-year old!
Adult 55+ Barre Fit Classes, Ruth Carse Centre for Dance
Queen Mary Park| 11205 107 Ave, NW Edmonton | balletedmonton.ca/class/adult-barre-fit/
