Friday, January 6, 2012 - It’s fun, it’s free — and it could be the start to a fitter you in 2012.

SAIT Recreation’s Fitness Week runs Jan. 9-13. It’s a full five days when SAIT students, staff and the public are welcome to sample some recreation classes at no cost.

The A-Z course lineup ranges from Aikido to Zumba, and Belly Dancing to Yin Yoga. Less energy-expending but equally health-conscious are classes on nutrition basics and meditation. In all, 16 different drop-in classes are offered, at noon and in the evenings. Check out the full schedule.

Need more incentive? Anyone taking a Fitness Week class will have a chance to win daily giveaways from sponsors as well as a grand prize, to be drawn at the end of the week.

Fitness Week offers a wide line-up of free drop-in classes.

Fitness Week has kicked off the Fall and Winter terms at SAIT for several years. T. J. Babey, recreation program coordinator, says while participation is growing steadily, especially among students, there’s always room for more SAIT employees.

“I think a lot of staff might not even be aware of all the facilities here they can access year-round,” says Babey.  “Fitness Week is a great time to have a look around.”

SAIT’s benefits program for employees includes the opportunity to use campus fitness facilities. Those amenities — including a salt-water swimming pool, weight room, gymnasium, and squash and racquetball courts — are also free of charge to visitors during Fitness Week.

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