FAQ

1. Are there any discounts for staff, students, or U of C Alumni?
2. How many people are in a class?
3. What is the Withdrawal policy?
4. What age group is this program for?
5. Where do I park?
6. Is this program offered anywhere else in the city?
7. What is the success rate of the program?

 

1. Are there any discounts available for staff, students, or U of C Alumni?
 No, the cost of the program is the same for everyone. Please see the subsidies page for information on subsidies currently available.

2. How many people are in a class?
 Crowfoot classes have a maximum of 10 participants, and University of Calgary location classes have a maximum of 16 participants

3. What is the withdrawal policy?
 Withdrawal/Transfer more than 5 days prior to the start date is subject to a $25 fee. No refunds or transfers on or after that date. In addition, regardless of the date, no refunds or transfers after initial consultation has been completed.

4. What age group is this program for?
  Trym Gym is open to participants ages 16 and older. Participants under 18 require parental consent.

5. Where do I park?
 Pay per park is available in lot 10 or 11 (near the Olympic Oval) at a cst of $5.00/day. If you are interested in a parking pass you can purchase a pass from Kinesiology Client Services (403)220-7749. The parking pass is valid for lot 10 after 3pm and all day on weekends. The cost of the parking pass is $60.00 and is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

6. Is this program offered anywhere else in the city?
  Trym Gym is currently offered at Crowfoot or the University of Calgary locations.

7. What is the success rate of the program?
The TrymGym program follows the recommended guidelines for safe weight loss of 0.5 lb – 2 lbs per week. If you are committed to following the program, exercising three times per week (TrymGym classes plus one other day) and following your guidelines for healthy eating as prepared by our Registered Dietitian, you will have success. More importantly, the TrymGym program offers an environment for you to increase your awareness of your current lifestyle and health behaviours, helps you develop strategies for making changes, and gives you the tools to start applying those changes into your daily life. Based on feedback from our past participants this has been the greatest success that they have seen. TrymGym has given them the confidence to try new activities and started them on the path towards an active and healthy lifestyle. .