NC Fitness Centre

We aim to create accessible leagues that enable all individuals to participate. Please let us know of any accommodation you require in order to ensure your full participation. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to email the Campus Recreation Coordinator at jewilson@niagaracollege.ca
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Welland Hours                                                                                               NOTL Hours
Monday to Friday - 8:00AM to 8:30PM                                                Monday to Friday - 8:00AM to 8:30PM Weekends: 10:30AM to 4:30PM                                                       Weekends: 10:30AM to 3:30PM

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Workout of the Month

Full Body Workout

A1. Barbell Box Squats - 3x8

A2. 2 Dumbbell Chest Press - 3x8

B1. Landmine Romanian Single Leg Deadlift - 3x8

B2. Med Ball Russian twist with Toss - 3x8

C1. Landmine Row - 3x10

C2. 2 Dumbbell  Lateral Raise - 3x10

Find Your Fit!

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

NOTL Campus Sessions with Jess Mazzonello

Welland Campus Sessions with Brett Forsey

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Meet your Fitness Coordinators

NOTL CAMPUS - JESS MAZZONELLO

Welcome! I’m Jess Mazzonello, a passionate fitness enthusiast with 14 years of experience and 6 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.

1-on-1 Personal Training Guidance

This is designed to give you a clear plan, expert coaching, and the confidence to train independently with ongoing support when you need it.

Rather than weekly sessions, our model focuses on:

  • Quality programming
  • Skill-building intentional check-ins, so you can make real progress on your own schedule.

How It Works

Step 1: Book Your Initial Assessment

  • Start by booking your Initial Assessment through our MS Booking link.

Step 2: Assessment & Personalized Planning

During your assessment, you’ll work one-on-one with our Fitness Coordinator to:

  • Review your goals, training history, and lifestyle
  • Complete a movement assessment
  • Identify strengths, limitations, and areas for improvement.
  • Using this information, you’ll receive a personalized Workout Program tailored specifically to you.

Step 3: Program Review & Coaching Session: Once your program is ready, you’ll book a 1-on-1 session to:

  • Learn how to perform each exercise safely and effectively
  • Understand how to follow and progress your program
  • Ask questions and build confidence in your training
  • This session ensures you leave knowing exactly what to do in the gym.

Step 4: Follow-Up Coaching Sessions ( Every 3-Weeks)  : After your 1-on-1 program review, follow-up sessions are available every 3 weeks.

  • Book follow up session via our MS booking page

This allows you time to practice your workouts, build confidence, and return with meaningful questions.

  • Check in on progress
  • Fine-tune technique
  • Make program adjustments
  • Get answers to questions that come up as you train

This approach gives you time to apply what you’ve learned while still receiving professional guidance along the way.

Small Group Training

Small Group Training offers the perfect balance of coaching, community, and motivation.

Train with friends or meet new people while following a structured program led by our Fitness Coordinator.

What to Expect

  • Full-body workouts designed for all fitness levels
  • Programs run in 6-week blocks to promote progression and consistency
  • A new program every 6 weeks to keep training fresh and engaging
  • Emphasis on strength, movement quality, and overall fitness
  • Maximum participants: 4 per group

Before Your First Session

  • All participants must complete a Consent Form and PAR-Q prior to attending the first session.
  • Small Group Training is ideal if you’re looking for coaching in a supportive, social training environment without the pressure of training alone.

Powerlifting Club

Staring Fall Term 2026 Niagara College is offering a Powerlifting club starting October 15th 2026-March 15th 2027. 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

Upcoming Fitness Classes

These classes are for people of all experience levels and abilities who want to feel better physically and mentally, through movement! The exercises in these classes are designed to be challenging AND enjoyable. Adaptations, modifications or alternative movements will always be presented to participants as needed or desired.

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 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.

TRX Hybrid — Strength Meets Suspension

Push, pull, squat, lunge, and plank your way to a stronger, more athletic body in this high-energy hybrid workout. We combine the core-engaging power of the TRX suspension trainer with kettlebells, free weights, med balls, sleds, and cardio equipment for a total-body training experience. Expect to build strength, improve stability, and boost your conditioning — all while mastering fun, functional movements. Suitable for all fitness levels.

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!

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 - 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.

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.

FUNctional Fit

Functional fitness seeks to build strength, flexibility, endurance and balance for navigating the physical world around you. We do this by practicing essential movements such as squatting, pulling, pushing, bending, climbing, walking, and running; all performed as part of an engaging, creative and challenging experience!

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.

Drom

DROM is a wellness practice that blends rhythm and mindfulness to help reduce stress, improve focus, and boost overall well-being. Through simple drumming movements and guided meditation, you’ll connect with your body, clear your mind, and leave feeling balanced and refreshed. It’s an accessible, engaging way to support your mental health and recharge during a busy semester.

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.