Work It Out
Is 2009 the year you resolved to improve your fitness habits? In a recent SavvyMom poll, 50% of our respondents admitted to making resolutions while only ten percent went the distance to actually stick to them.
If increased health and fitness is on your list, we say there’s no time like the present.
“But I have no childcare…I don’t belong to a gym…it’s too expensive.” To which we gently say in a very friendly way (because we care), “Excuses, excuses”. There are several fitness venues in the city that offer inexpensive drop-in childcare allowing you the freedom to pump, jump, swim or bike. Here are our top picks in each quadrant.
NE: Village Square Leisure Centre, 2623 - 56 St. N.E.
Childcare hours: 8:45 am – 4:30 pm weekdays
Reservations: You must pre-book at least 24 hours in advance by calling (403) 366-3900
Rate: $4.50 per hour per child
Runner up: Thornhill and Renfrew Aquatic Recreation Centres
NW: Cardel Place, 11950 Country Village Link NE
Childcare hours: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm weekdays, some evenings and weekend mornings also available
Reservations: No booking required during the week
Rate: $5.25 per hour for infants three months plus (less for toddlers)
Runner up: Crowfoot YMCA
SE: Trico Centre, 11150 Bonaventure Dr SE
Childcare hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm weekdays, Saturday morning also available
Reservations: No booking required during the week
Rate: $4.50 per hour per child with discounts for more than one child
Runner up: Talisman Centre
SW: Southland Leisure Centre, 2000 Southland Dr. S.W.
Childcare hours: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm weekdays, Saturday morning also available
Reservations: You must pre-book at least 24 hours in advance by calling (403) 648-6558
Rate: $4.50 per hour per child for non-passholders, $3.25 for passholders
Runner up: Westside Recreation Centre
Include yourself in our top ten (percent of resolution keepers that is). Not only will your body thank you for the increased energy and reduced stress, your kids will thank you for the change of scenery, new toys to play with and the opportunity to make new friends.
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Tested by Heather J., Calgary |  |