The current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may add new challenges to maintaining an active lifestyle, but there are many existing and new opportunities and resources to get active!
Be sure to maintain physical distancing from others outside your social circle when participating in activities, wash your hands regularly, and wear masks in crowded and/or indoor spaces to protect yourself and others. Stay positive. Stay safe. Stay active.
At Home
Online
| Program and Link | Description |
|---|---|
| ARC Fitness On-Demand | A library of On-Demand fitness classes on Youtube. These videos are always available and free for anyone to watch and follow along at home. |
| ARC Live Virtual Classes | These free live classes offered by Queen's Athletics and Recreation are mostly held on Zoom. Class links are embedded in the class names on the webpage. No registration necessary. |
| YMCA of Eastern Ontario Facebook | Videos from the YMCA of Eastern Ontario on Facebook |
| YMCA of Eastern Ontario Youtube | Youtube videos from the YMCA of Eastern Ontario |
| YMCA360 | Workout videos for all ages and various intensities on-demand |
| YWell | Wellness videos for spirit, mind, and body |
| YPlay | Videos of physical activities, arts, crafts, play, and more for children and families |
| YGym | Home workout videos for children of all ages and abilities with certified instructors |
| YThrive Home | Additional home-based workout videos |
| Studio 330 | Pre-recorded and live yoga classes online |
| Participaction Resources | Various resources and blog posts with ideas and activities to keep everyone moving |
| Zoom Parent and Baby Yoga class | Online class offered by Kingston Community Health Centres. Contact Corey Armitage, Active Living Facilitator at 613.542.2949 x 1147 or coreya@kchc.ca, or visit their Facebook page. |
| Infinite Wellness | Pre-recorded and live fitness classes |
| EarlyON Zoom Family Activities | Online class offered by Boys and Girls Club. Email earlyon@bgckingston.ca or visit their Facebook page. |
| Have a Ball Together! | Resources to promote and encourage physical activity for children ages 0-6 |
| Goodlife Fitness | Home workout videos by Goodlife Fitness |
| Kingston School of Dance | Home dance class videos |
| Samatva Yoga | Yoga videos that can be followed at home |
| KFL&A Fitness Circuit | A minimal equipment instructional fitness workout with pictures, a warm-up, and a cool-down. |
| ParticipACTION Health Boosting Workout | A PDF of a full body moderate intensity-workout that can be done in 10-15 minutes. All you need are two small weights (cans, bottles, or other household items if you don't have weights) to do this immunity-boosting workout. |
| ParticipACTION Get Fit as You Sit | A simple 4 minute workout Youtube video that can be done while sitting at work or at home. |
| ParticipACTION Kickstarter | Kickstart your day with this 4 minute Youtube workout video that can be done at home. |
| PartcipACTION Blog | A blog post about five types of exercise that can help with depression. There are many other informative blogs on the ParticipACTION site. |
| Yoga with Adriene | Browse the library of free yoga videos to find a practice that suits your mood or start a journey toward healing. |
| Mindfulness Exercises | Free online mindfulness and meditation courses with lessons and videos. |
| Core Power Yoga | A collection of free on-demand yoga class videos. There is a new free collection each week. |
| App and Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Jump Jump Froggy | Exercise and learning game that uses PE IQ (Physical education, Interaction Quantification) to actively learn. |
| Fitness RPG | Pedometer-based RPG game. As user exercises, game characters get stronger. |
| Wokamon | Pedometer-based virtual pet game. Each step taken by user helps to care for and collect more Wokamons. |
| Walkr | Pedometor-based space exploration game. Users explore and build their galaxy by walking. |
Outdoors
Trails, parks, fields, and more by area:
| Kingston | North Frontenac |
| South Frontenac | Lennox and Addington |
Local Programs & Events
| Activity/Organization | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Sport & Social Club | Kingston Sport & Social Club provides organized co-ed sport leagues, tournaments, social events and classes for adults (19+) | Events starting at $10 |
| Queen's ARC In-Person Group Fitness Classes | In-group fitness classes are reservation only, up to 3 days in advance. These classes are available to Queen's ARC members only. Class descriptions are available on the webpage. | Free for ARC members only |
| Women on Weights | Next intake is January 2021. There are 7 weekly sessions teaching women how to lift weights and make dietary changes to help preserve bone mass and help to prevent osteoporosis. After the 7 weeks, a monthly follow up meeting is offered at which further education, accountability, and group exercise is provided. | Contact katherinet@kchc.ca or 613-449-5678. |
| GLA:D Canada | Next intake is January 2021. There are 7 weeks of twice weekly neuromuscular exercise sessions for people with hip and knee Osteoarthritis. | Contact katherinet@kchc.ca or 613-449-567. |
| Youth Fitness Programming | November 25th, December 2, 9, 16th from 4-5 pm. Physical activity programming for grades 6, 7, and 8. Basic physical activity education and group exercise (following along to fun youtube videos such as yoga, kickbox, dance, cardio/strength that they can continue to do throughout the winter). | Contact katherinet@kchc.ca or 613-449-567. |
| National Kinesiology Week | November 23-27 every day from 11 am- 12 pm. Daily online fitness classes to celebrate the role of physical activity on mental and physical health; boxing, chair yoga, Essentrics Aging Backwards, Gentle Fitness and Fall prevention, cardio/strength training. Registration Link. Facebook Link. Open to anyone, but classes mostly targeted to a 55 + population and the teachers of the classes teach classes within the Napanee region. | |
| The CHANGE Program | Next intake is January 2021. There are 12 weeks of group exercise & dietary advice for Mediterranean Diet, followed by another 9 months of monthly guidance Intended for people with at least 2 criteria of metabolic syndrome. Closely followed by a physician who does blood work every 3 months. | Contact katherinet@kchc.ca or 613-449-567 |
There are many groups, organizations, and businesses in the KFL&A region that offer programs, classes, events, and rentals. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any of the above organizations. Please note that rentals, programs, and other services may be seasonal. If you would like to include your business on this list or update information, please contact info@kingstongetsactive.ca.
For Older Adults
| Location | Description | Schedule & Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors Centre Fall 2020 Programs | Various | The Seniors Association is offering two sessions of programming this upcoming Fall. Fitness activities include aquatics, dance, exercise, and yoga. | See program for more details |
| GrOup-based physical Activity for oLder adults (GOAL) Trial | Online | Instructional physical activity videos for older adults | N/A |
Accessible
Free and accessible activities and initiatives for people of all abilities.
| Initiative/Organization and Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Get in Motion | Telephone-based Physical Activity Coaching for Canadian adults with a physical disability. Registration required. |
| So Healthy at Home | Virtual activities and challenges to stay active at home. |
| Adaptive Adventures | Free online virtual programming on Zoom including healthy happy hours, workout classes, and more. Registration required. |
| Together in Movement and Exercise (TIME) | A resource list containing videos for people with mobility challenges. |
| Ottawa Public Health | Strength and balance exercises with instructions, illustrations, and other tips. |
