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WELLAND

Monday to Friday - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Sunday - 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM

NOTL

Monday to Saturday- 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Meet your Fitness Coordinators

NOTL CAMPUS - JESS MAZZONELLO

Welcome! I’m Jess Mazzonello, a passionate fitness enthusiast with 13 years of experience and 5 years as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in the field. As a fitness professional, I believe in building a strong foundation that promotes lifelong movement and well-being.

Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist & Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

"My mission is to ignite your excitement for fitness, help you create healthy habits, and foster a proactive approach to your well-being. Let’s work together to enhance your strength, health, and overall quality of life."

What we offer at NOTL

We offer a variety of engaging Fitness Classes for all abilities and experience levels, as well as Small Group and 1 on 1 Personal Training.

Small Group and 1 on 1 Personal Training includes the following process:

For your first session, choose Initial Assessment in the booking page.
Your initial session with your fitness coordinator, will be going through fitness assessments, and goal setting to create an individualized program, or program for your group.
You will then book your sessions through our booking page to receive guided workouts with your trainer.

For the first time Niagara College is offering a Powerlifting club. Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. This involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates. See below for more details.

Book an appointment

When booking your first session, choose Initial Assessment in the booking page.

Are you looking for a sensory-friendly session?
Fill out our sensory-friendly booking form here.

Forms

Please, fill out the Participant Consent Form and

Get Active Questionnaire form and email completed form to jmazzonello@niagaracollege.ca prior to your first session.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns email: jmazzonello@niagaracollege.ca

WELLAND CAMPUS - BRETT FORSEY

Hello! My name is Brett. I'm an enthusiastic and inspiring fitness professional with 20 years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Educator and Entrepreneur serving the Niagara Region.

Qualifications: Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Leader and Indoor Cycling Instructor. Mental Health First Aid and CPR/AED/First Aid Certified, Bachelor of Physical Education (BPhEd) and Master of Education (MED).

"I believe that the best form of exercise is the one you're excited to do! So, if you're looking to "Find Your Fit" here at Welland Campus, reach out to me and discover what's right for you."

What we offer at WELLAND

We offer a variety of engaging Fitness Classes for all abilities and experience levels, as well as Small Group and 1 on 1 Personal Training.

Small Group and 1 on 1 Personal Training includes the following two-step process:

Step 1 - Fitness Consultation - Meet with your Fitness Coordinator to establish goals and perform basic movements. This process identifies your unique needs and establishes the starting point for your overall fitness program.

Step 2 - Personal Training/Small Group Training - Participate in guided workouts with your Coordinator/Trainer, using the fitness program developed for you during your Fitness Consultation.

Please, find the fitness class schedule and descriptions below!

Book an appointment

Click on the links for Fitness Consultations and Training Sessions bookings.

Are you looking for a sensory-friendly session?
Fill out our sensory-friendly booking form here.

Forms

Please, fill out the Participant Consent Form and

Get Active Questionnaire form and email completed form to bforsey@niagaracollege.ca prior to your first session.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns email: bforsey@niagaracollege.ca

NC Fitness Centre What We Offer

Welcome to the Niagara College Fitness Centre! Explore our wide range of programs designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. Check out our offerings below!

Spring 2025 Fitness Class Schedules

Check out our fitness class schedules for both the Welland and NOTL campuses below and find the perfect class to fit your fitness goals!

Please visit the 'Upcoming Events' section to register for an upcoming fitness class.

Events Page

Fitness Class Descriptions

LEARN Pathway Classes

For beginners or those looking to build foundational skills and knowledge.

Introduction to foundational movements and fitness concepts. These classes focus on education, building confidence, and ensuring proper technique, setting the groundwork for future growth

IMPROVE Pathway Classes

For individuals who want to enhance their existing fitness level and progress.

Enhance fitness by refining skills, increasing intensity, and targeting specific performance goals. These classes focus on progression and developing strength, endurance, and technique.

ENGAGE Pathway Classes

For those looking to be part of a community and participate in dynamic group fitness experiences.

Creating a sense of community and motivation, these classes focus on fun, movement, and positive mental health, promoting a supportive and energetic atmosphere.

LEARN to Lift

Interested in lifting weights, but aren't sure where to begin? This is the class for you! Our instructor will teach you how to lift weights safely, ensuring that your form is correct and that you have the opportunity to use various equipment such as dumbbells, TRX, kettlebells and machines. You'll be amazed at how much more confident and comfortable you feel, once you LEARN to Lift!

LEARN to Box

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to box? Well, we think you're going to love it! Not only is boxing an incredible form of exercise, it's also a fun, invigorating skill to learn. Our instructor is excited to teach you proper punching techniques, footwork, defensive tactics, punch combination and more! Feel sharper physically, mentally and emotionally. Sign up for LEARN to Box, today!

LEARN to Cycle

Have you ever seen an Indoor Cycle class and thought "That looks tough!" Well, so are you! While it can certainly be physically demanding, Indoor Cycling is actually fairly simple to learn! In fact, our instructor loves introducing new participants to Indoor Cycling. Why? Because it's a fun form of exercise! You'll learn proper bike set-up and various seated, standing, fast and slow riding techniques that will leave you feeling energized and excited about your decision to LEARN to Cycle!

Barbell Foundations

Ready to build real Strength? Barbell Foundation is a beginner friendly strength training event focused on mastering the core compound lifts: squat, deadlift, bench press, bent over row and overhead press. You’ll learn proper form, safe technique and how to progressively load the barbell to build a strong foundation. No fluff-just the essentials for getting stronger, more confident, and comfortable under the bar. Perfect for those new to lifting or anyone looking to refine their barbell basics.

Ignite Your Core: Strength & Stability

Build a solid foundation with our Core Class designed to target your abs! This class focuses on strengthening your core muscles to improve posture, enhance flexibility, and boost overall athletic performance.

Power Up: Strength & Cardio

Get the best of both worlds in our Strength & Cardio class! This high-energy workout combines strength training with heart-pumping cardio intervals for a total body transformation. Build lean muscle, boost endurance to improve cardiovascular health. Whether you're looking to increase power, endurance or build muscle, this class will leave you feeling stronger and more energized.

Midday Recharge: Quick & Effective Circuit Training

Need a break from your workday? Our Lunch Time Circuit Class is the perfect way to recharge in just 30 minutes! This high-intensity, full-body workout uses quick, efficient circuit training to maximize your time and results. Move through a series of strength and cardio exercises that target all major muscle groups and leave you feeling strong, focused, and ready to tackle the rest of your day. It’s fast, fun, and effective—making the most of your lunch hour!

Momentum Refresh

Take a 25 minute break to move your body, calm your mind, and reset your focus for the rest of the day. No special equipment needed—just show up and move! Join us in person in A205 or virtually from wherever you are: your office, dorm room, or even your front lawn.

IMPROVE - Strength

If you want to improve your strength, less is more! Less repetitions = more weight. Less exercises = more intensity. Less rest = more supersets.  Less wasted time = more results! This 25-minute class focuses solely on providing you with the essential exercises you need at the resistance required, in order to IMPROVE your STRENGTH.

IMPROVE - Endurance

If you want to improve your endurance, you'll need to practice DOING MORE, FOR LONGER. Like, lifting heavy weights, for more repetitions. And, performing cardio exercise, for longer durations. Both, while resting less, of course:) If you're up for a challenge, this 25-minute class will help you step outside of your comfort zone, to IMPROVE your ENDURANCE

IMPROVE - Mobility

Are you often injured? Is movement restricted in certain parts of your body? With mobility training, we'll focus on how you move your entire body, and practice exercises designed to help you move better! This 25-minute class combines elements of strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination, to IMPROVE your MOBILITY.

IMPROVE - Flexibility

Are your muscles often sore and tight? Is your range of motion around your joints limited? If so, then it looks like we've got work to do! This 25-minute class will focus on stretching tight muscles, lengthening and holding your body in a variety of positions, providing you with the opportunity to IMPROVE your FLEXIBILITY.

Indoor Cycling

It’s the most fun you’ll have on 2 wheels, without leaving the gym! This class will take you on a physical, emotional and musical journey, designed to improve your cardiovascular endurance, and mental fortitude, through varied interval training on a stationary bike. Be sure to bring water and a towel, it’s going to be sweaty! This class is suited to those with previous Indoor Cycling experience.

Punch + Pedal

It's Boxing and Indoor Cycling, together in one class! This fast-paced, energetic class combines two of our favourite class styles, in one 45-minute experience. Come ready to punch during the first half of class, and pedal for the second half. If you have your own boxing gloves, please bring them. If you don't, we also have gloves available for use. This class is suited to those with previous Boxing and Cycling experience.

FUNctional Fit

Functional fitness seeks to build strength, flexibility, and balance for navigating the physical world and the objects in it. We do this by replicating and practicing movements necessary in the real world: squatting, pulling, pushing, bending, climbing, walking, and running.

Yoga

A class designed for all levels from beginner to advanced yogi. Barb's approach to yoga is very intuitive, being more interested in how you feel in each of the poses and the flow rather than the look of the perfect pose. If you have your own yoga mat, strap and 2 blocks please bring with you to class. If you don’t, that’s alright. We’ve got you covered! A typical class will start with breath work, warm up, core work and a flow.

Just Dance

Description TBD!

Explore the Outdoors

Ready to move, laugh, and enjoy the sunshine? Explore the Outdoors is a drop-in fitness event designed to get you moving in fun, creative ways while enjoying the beauty of campus. Meet us outside and choose your own adventure—play a round of cornhole, test your skills on an obstacle course, use nature as your gym, or take a walk and explore campus paths.

Need extra help? Get to know our Fitness Coordinators

LEARN Pathway - Find Your Fit!
Book a Find Your Fit orientation time, meet with a Fitness Coordinator at either campus’ Athletic Centre to discuss gym etiquette, proper machine use, intramurals, as well as any personal health-based goals. This initiative is ideal for students who want to establish a fitness-based routine and don’t know where to start.

IMPROVE Pathway - Bookable Training Sessions 
1-1 and Group Bookable Training Sessions offer tailored workouts led by experienced trainers, designed to help participants refine their skills and achieve specific fitness goals.

Find Your Fit!

Become familiar with the gym layout, equipment, and basic fitness practices, ensuring a safe and confident start to your fitness journey.

Welland Campus Sessions with Brett Forsey 

NOTL Campus Sessions with Jess Mazzonello

Bookable Training Sessions to Improve your Fitness

1-1 and Group Bookable Training Sessions offer tailored workouts led by experienced trainers, designed to help participants refine their skills and achieve specific fitness goals.
Welland Campus Sessions with Brett Forsey

NOTL Campus Sessions with Jess Mazzonello

FITNESS CHALLENGE

Come into the Fitness Centre every month to check out our monthly Fitness challenges on the whiteboard.

How it works:

1 - Choose between a Full Body workout or a Core workout.

2 - After completing your workout, ask the Front Desk staff to scan a QR code for a chance to win Knights Swag prizes.

3 - You can complete the workout multiple times for more entries.

4 - Winners will be drawn at the end of each month and contacted via email.

NC POWERLIFTING CLUB

For the first time Niagara College is offering a Powerlifting club. Powerlifting is a strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift. This involves the athlete attempting a maximal weight single-lift effort of a barbell loaded with weight plates.

We are looking for committed individuals, who take strength training seriously, and or want to learn about taking their strength to a new level and represent Niagara Knights at the Collegiate Recreation Meet in 2025. Contact Jess Mazzonello at jmazzonello.niagaracollege.ca

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