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Red Deer College Be Fit For Life Centre
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February 2016
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Our Vision: Albertans living
active, healthy lifestyles
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Greetings!
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Bodyweight Workout For Guys & Girls
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Get fit this Valentine's Day by exercising with your significant other, family or friends!
Watch this video for a workout that's great for both women and men.
To register for upcoming programs, visit rdc.ab.ca/bffl
or call 403.357.3663.
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RDC Partnership Announcement
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This week, NOVA Chemicals announced a $2 million joint partnership with Red Deer College and the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society, which will support and strengthen the sustainability of the region. 
The new partnership will provide support for the 2019 Canada Games and the construction of the Gary W. Harris Centre for Health, Wellness & Sport on Red Deer College's main campus.
Read more.
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We had a great time at Winter Walk Day on February 3! Hopefully you had a chance to get outside and explore too. Check out this blog post.
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Click here to register or call 403.357.3663.
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Click here to register or call 403.357.3663.
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Sport | Cooking | Music | Science | Dance | Animation | Film Making | Game Design | Trades | Visual Art | Theatre
Whatever your interest, we have a CAMP for that! All 2016 summer camps are now open for registration. Visit rdc.ab.ca/summercamps or call 403.357.3663 to register.
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Fitness Leadership Training (AFLCA)
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 The Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) offers certification in many areas of group exercise leadership, recognized across all of Canada.
Upcoming courses at RDC:
- Exercise Theory (May 13-15)
- Group Exercise Specialty (Feb 26-27)
- Mind and Body (Apr 16-17)
- Recertification (Mar 12)
For more information or to register, visit our website.
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February 15
February 19
February 19
March 4 - 6
March 12
March 19 - 20
Click the links above for more info.
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5 Reasons to Exercise with Others
Exercising with others can be a lot of fun - but it's more than that. Here are 5 benefits for working out in a partner or group setting.
1. Fun
Working out alone can get stale. With a partner, you can play squash, teach each other new exercises or move through a challenging circuit together.
2. Motivation
We're all motivated by others. Seeing your partner do 20 crunches makes you want to do 25. And knowing you're not in it alone makes it easier to get out of bed for a class or morning run.
3. Accountability
You might back out on your own tentative plan to head to the gym after work, but are you willing to cancel on a friend? Knowing others hold you accountable gives you an extra push.
4. Consistency
Fitness is all about habit building. Having a regularly scheduled exercise time, whether it's a group class or a daily walk, will help ensure you exercise on a consistent basis.
5. Safety
When you work out together, you'll always have a spotter and someone to call you on sloppy technique. This can help you avoid injuries and get a better workout.
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