Fitness Classes

Fitness Class Options

Bismarck Parks and Recreation District offers fitness classes led by certified personal trainers year-round at our fitness facilities and occasionally at other facilities:

Fitness facility members enjoy free group drop-in classes and discounts on most advance registration classes.

Advance Registration Fitness Classes

6-Week STRENGTH

This class is the “sweet spot” of keeping the fitness experience large enough to be a fun interactive experience while small enough to maintain focus on quality. A nationally certified personal trainer will take you through a variety of workouts while assessing proper form. We focus on functional strength and getting stronger while learning proper movement patterns.

Dates, Times, and Location

  • Option 1: February 3-March 12, 2026
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm
  • Option 2: April 21-May 28, 2026
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm
  • Option 3: June 1-26, 2026
    • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:45-6:30am
  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.

Need to Know

  • For ages 14+
  • Min/Max Enrollment: 4-6 people
  • Certified Personal Trainer: Maggie

Fees

  • BSC AWC/CRFC members: $120
  • Non-members: $168

30-Day Reset

Ready to reprogram your body? Get your nutritional habits back in order and increase your physical activity level. Enjoy weekly group workouts plus individual guidance from a personal trainer, including pre/post individual assessment, nutritional assistance, exercise plan, and communication via a fitness app. Follow the plan for 30 days and see what happens to your body!

Dates, Times, and Location

  • Option 1: February 3-March 3, 2026
    • Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15pm
  • Option 2: April 28-May 26, 2026
    • Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15pm
  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.

Need to Know

  • For ages 16+
  • Min/Max Enrollment: 4-6 people
  • Certified Personal Trainer: Maggie

Fees

  • BSC AWC/CRFC members: $90
  • Non-members: $115 (includes 30-day membership to BSC AWC and CRFC)

Fit Fifty+

Stumped on what to do for a workout? Join this class to learn the correct way to enjoy an effective and safe workout in the weight room. Use the cardio and strength machines and learn balance, core, and flexibility exercises.

Dates, Times, and Location

  • May 5-26, 2026
  • Tuesdays from 10:00-10:45am
  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.

Need to Know

  • For ages 50+
  • Min/Max Enrollment: 4-6 people
  • Certified Personal Trainer: Maggie

Fees

  • BSC AWC/CRFC members: $40
  • Non-members: $50

Foam Rolling Workshop

Improve your post-exercise recovery with this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use the Rollga Foam Roller to reduce pain and soreness and increase joint range of motion for better muscle repair and recovery. Roll your way to better performance, in and out of the gym.

Dates, Times, and Location

  • April 18 or May 9, 2026
  • Saturday from 9:00-9:45am
  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.

Need to Know

  • For ages 12+
  • One 45-minute session
  • Certified Personal Trainer: Maggie

Fee: $15

Stroke, Spin, and Stride Self-Paced Triathlon

Dates, Times, and Location

  • September 21-October 16, 2026
  • Anytime within these 40 days
  • Anywhere indoors or outdoors

Need to Know

  • For ages 10+.
  • You do not need to be a member of BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. If registered, you can use our facility for swimming only for the duration of the program.
  • You have 40 days to reach your triathlon goal. Work your way up to the Ultra Ironman!
  • We will rely completely on the honor system for all competitors when recording mileage totals.
  • All competitors that reach the Sprint level or higher by the end of the event will receive a free shirt.

Divisions

  • Sprint
    • 750 yard swim (15 laps)
    • 3.1 mile run/walk
    • 12.4 mile bike
  • Olympic
    • 0.9 mile swim (33 laps)
    • 6.2 mile run/walk
    • 24 mile bike
  • Tinman
    • 1.2 mile swim (40 laps)
    • 13.1 mile run/walk
    • 56 mile bike
  • Ironman
    • 2.4 mile swim (79 laps)
    • 26.2 mile run/walk
    • 112 mile bike
  • Ultra Ironman (Double)
    • 4.8 mile swim (158 laps)
    • 52.4 mile run/walk
    • 224 mile bike
  • 1 lap is down and back in the 25 yard pool.

Fee: $30

Weight Room Basics

Increase your weight room knowledge and jump start your confidence! A certified personal trainer will guide you through each cardio and weight machine to learn what each one does and what muscle group you’ll strengthen. You’ll get a personalized exercise log card to keep notes and record your future workouts to keep track of machines, weights, and your progress. You’ll leave knowing how to have a safe and effective workout.

 Dates, Times, and Location

  • April 18 or May 9, 2026
  • Saturday from 10:00-11:00am
  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.

Need to Know

  • For ages 12+
  • One 60-minute session
  • Certified Personal Trainer: Maggie

Fees

  • BSC AWC/CRFC members: $20
  • Non-members: $25

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