fitness programs
Our Fitness Programs grow wellbeing through physical activities and adventures. We offer both land-based and water-based fitness programming, and our well-being wing supports over 80 classes per week across our well-appointed facilities.
FiftyNorth Fitness Facilities
Warm water pool, hot tub and sauna
Fitness studio
Fitness room with cardio and strength equipment
Locker rooms and showers
We run a reliable weekly schedule of fitness classes which are included in your membership. We also offer a variety of free or low cost registration required programs. These include limited series courses, wellbeing events, and targeted training opportunities.
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daily schedule
Land Fitness Schedule
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Cost: $xx Nonmembers, $xx Members, $0 FitnessPlus / Platinum
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1 hr personal training
Members: $50 Non-Members: $65
Personal Training Sessions must be previously arranged with the personal trainers.
1/2 Hr Personal Training
Members: $35 Non-Members: $45
Personal Training Sessions must be previously arranged with the personal trainers.
Beginning Hatha Yoga
Fridays 9:15-10:15am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
You will be guided through a full hour Hatha Yoga Session where you will practice hatha yoga poses at a slow, and controlled pace while you focus on your breathing through each pose.
Instructor: Ingrid Freeman
Cardio Dance and Drumsticks
Mondays 7:00-7:45am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
What better way to workout and burn calories then to dance and beat on drums to some great music. Cardio Dance will help increase your cardiovascular endurance, coordination, stability, and hand and eye coordination. This class promises to leave you with a smile on your face and feeling accomplished.
Instructor: Heather Rataj
Circuit Training
Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:30am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Strength and aerobic training on timed stations in the Fitness Room, with select equipment, free weights and cardiovascular machines. Fitness Orientation required.
Instructor: Jeanne Peloquin
Room: Fitness Room
Core and More
Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30-9:00am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Burn those pesky calories and strengthen your core muscles in this 30-minute intense Core and More Workout. We will work abs, low back, obligues and more using free weights, stability balls, half foam rollers and resistance bands. Class will involve a warm up, full body strengthening keying on the core muscles that will be done either standing or lying down, and stretching at the end.
Instructor: Craig Swenson
Express Strength
Monday/Wednesday 6:15-6:45am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Start your day out right by getting a full body workout in 30 minutes. Nationally certified trainer Heather Rataj will put you through a vigorous half hour workout targeting all the major muscle groups of the upper and lower body.
Instructor: Heather Rataj
FITNESS ROOM - OPEN USE
All Weekdays 6:00-8:00pm (except Tue/Thu 9:30-10:30am)
Every Sat 7:00-4:00pm
Cost: $8 nonmember, $5 member, $0 fitness basic / plus / platinum
Gentle Chair Yoga
Tuesday/Thursday 10:30-11:30am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
All of our yoga classes are movement-based Hatha Yoga. The benefits of any of our yoga classes are stress reduction, increased flexibility and increased muscle strength. The Gentle Yoga classes are chair adaptive and work well for people for whom floor-mat-work is difficult or uncomfortable.
Instructors: Marie Frederickson (Tuesdays), Dan Corcoran (Thursdays)
Hatha Yoga (Ingrid)
Saturdays 9:15-10:15am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
This yoga class will build strength, flexibility, and balance through the use of yoga poses. You will begin with an exercise in breathing and light stretching and work towards yoga poses that will incorporate the body in a way that will feel like a full body workout. You will end the practice in a restorative/recovery pose that will feature the body/mind connection. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
Instructor: Ingrid Freeman
Hatha Yoga (Nancy)
Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-7:45am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
This Hatha Yoga class includes a warm-up, stretching poses (and sun salutation), muscle strengthening, balancing poses and relaxation.
Instructor: Nancy Veverka
HealthFinders Boxing
Wednesdays 5:30-6:45pm
Cost: FREE
*Sign up through HealthFinders
(507) 646-8964
A program collaboration with HealthFinders. Come in and box with amateur boxing coaches. You’ll learn the core techniques, including proper stance, footwork, and how to throw jabs, crosses, hooks and uppercuts.
HealthFinders Zumba with Maribel
Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-7:00pm
Cost: FREE
Join the Zumba Party. Hosted in collaboration with Healthfinders this ZUMBA class is a free class to the community. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba will help increase your cardiovascular endurance, burn calories, increase stability and coordination all while having a blast!
Instructor: Maribel
Meditation Fitness 2026
Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Learn ways to meditate to help lower stress, clear negativity from the mind and increase self-awareness, focusing on the moment to help increase creativity, patience, and tolerance. This class is an ongoing class and will meet every week. There is no need for sign up prior to the class. Dress in comfortable clothing and be ready to relax.
Instructor: Laurel Carrington
Space: Room 106
Northfield Pedalers Bike / Walking Group
Mondays and Wednesdays (Mondays in town ride/ Wednesdays out of town ride)
The Pedalers Group is a fun energetic group that does in town rides and out of town rides. Join in the weekly fun with the pedalers group on either Mondays or Wednesdays. Each ride will have a leader to follow, please make sure to wear a helmet, bring a water bottle, dress accordingly for the weather, communicate with the group while on the ride, and bring identification cards. For more information please contact Colleen Vitek at cvitek@gmail.com
Leaders: Colleen and Ed Vitek / Jim and Angie Mayr
Yearly fee: $20 Paid to FiftyNorth
Yearly Trail Pass fee: $24 (cash or check payable to Cannon Valley Trail)
Space: Meet at FiftyNorth
(Meeting time changes as it gets colder). During the winter with the snow still on ground the Pedalers Group Meets at Carleton’s Weitz Center (320 3rd Street East, where College Street and 3rd Street intersect) every Monday morning 9:00 am for coffee and a walk at 10:00 am. We are looking to gently start the Pedalers Group biking season in April.
SENIOR AEROBICS
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
This is a low-impact cardio class for all levels. Enhance your circulation, experience more range of motion while building strength and endurance.
Instructor: Lucy Lou
Silver Sneakers
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:30-11:30am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing or seated circuit workout. Upper-body and lower-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with low-impact aerobic choreography.
Instructor: Sheilah Giles
Silver Sneakers Balance
Monday/Wednesday 12:00-12:45pm
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Improve Balance, Posture, Stability and Core stabilization. All exercises are adaptable for standing or seated position.
Instructors: Lucy Lou (Mon), Marie Frederickson (Wed)
Silver&Fit
Tuesday/Thursday 12:00-12:45pm
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
Increase, Stability, Strength, and Cardio in this very adaptable Silver&Fit Class.
Instructors: Marie Frederickson (Tue), Lucy Lou (Thu)
Slo Flo Yoga (Tue)
Tuesdays 9:15-10:15am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
This practice will move through poses from standing, sitting, and hands and knees. However, I will offer options to remain standing throughout, if preferred. For those who are familiar with yoga there will also be options to increase intensity, if preferred. In all cases the poses will be broken down with clear cues as to how to build the pose to increase flexibility, strength, balance, and avoid injury.
Instructor: Marie Frederickson
Slo Flo Yoga (Thur)
Thursday 9:15-10:15am
Cost: $10 nonmember, $8 member, $0 fitness plus / platinum
A form of Yoga that synchronizes the breath with movement. Connecting your body with the breath honors your potential for increased awareness, fluidity, comfort and ease in your practice.
Instructor: Ingrid Freeman
BEGINNING SOMATICS
Friday 1:00-2:00pm
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
In this class we will learn and explore the essential somatic movements based on those developed by Thomas Hanna. Registration is open to those who have had no previous experience, and those who have previously attended an intro course or special series.
Hanna Somatics teaches us how to use our brain to ease our pain by reducing muscle stiffness, giving our nervous system better information about how to use our muscles the way they were designed for efficient, comfortable activity. Participants will learn about the natural reflex arcs patterns in the human body, and how to address muscle tightness in the front, back, and sides - as well as shoulders, hips, and limbs. The movements feel good - they are simple, calming, and effective. They're designed to increase comfort, ease, and freedom in all the ways we move throughout the day, and to give us more possibilities for moving well.
Participants should be able to get up and down from the floor; using a chair for help doing that is fine. Almost all the movements are done on the floor, so once we are down we stay down until class is over.
Instructor: Cheryl Ramette, certified Hanna Somatics-based Instructor
SOMATICS
Friday 2:15-3:15pm
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
This ongoing Somatic Movement class is designed to guide you in developing your somatics practice at home and in your daily life. We will explore variations of the basic somatic exercises, learn new exercises, and address complex somatic patterns such as walking, reaching, balancing - all in the interest of better movement overall. The intention is to help you remain current in your somatics practice, explore movement options, and move freely throughout the day.
Instructor: Cheryl Ramette, Certified Somatics Instructor
Strength and Dance Fusion
Saturday 8-9am
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
Strength and Dance Fusion is a new class being offered on Saturday mornings. This class will feature a variety of strength building routines using hand weights as well as easy dance routines to music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. We might sneak in a little Zumba Gold. Did you know that dancing is good for your memory and you can build muscle at any age?
Start your Saturday with a fun workout! No experience is necessary…..beginners are always welcome! No special equipment is needed, but tennis shoes and a full water bottle are recommended.
Instructor: Ingrid Freeman
Strength and Stretch
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-9:00am
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
This class is for anyone interested in building strength, stability, endurance and flexibility. We will begin the class with a brief warm-up followed by strength training incorporating free weights, stability balls, bands and other props. The class will end with some great stretches as we cool down. Exercise levels will be scalable based on ability.
Instructor: Ingrid Freeman
Table Tennis
Monday 1:30-3:00pm, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday/Thursday 1:30-3:30pm
Saturday 10:30am-3:45pm
Cost: $8 Nonmember, $4 Member, $0 Fitness Basic/Plus/Platinum
The FiftyNorth sponsored Ping Pong group is open to members as well as others in the community. Opportunities for all levels of play abound. The beginner or recreational players are as welcome as those who are interested in advancing their skills to enjoy a sport that is growing in popularity across the country. Learn to play, practice and have fun!
Volunteer Lead: Tom Graupman, 612-282-4105
WALKING GROUP
Early May through September
No walks on Memorial Day, or Labor Day
Carleton Arboretum
Experience the outdoors while increasing your strength. Enjoy a walk in the woods and the company of others. The path is quite flat and provides beauty without too much challenge. We will meet in the West Gym parking lot at the entrance to Carleton’s lower Arb, off Highway 19 just beyond the football stadium.
Things to bring/wear:
Sturdy walking shoes/boots, the trails are not paved. They are mostly flat, but are dirt so can be somewhat uneven.
Sunscreen, bug/tick spray, water
Optional: hat, walking poles
Dress in layers, or have them available in your car. Minnesota spring weather continues to be unpredictable!
Weather cancelations: If it is raining heavily a half hour before start time, I will cancel the walk. If it is “looking like rain” or lightly sprinkling I will be there in rain gear. Call the FiftyNorth desk to confirm 664-3700.
Group Leader: Marie Frederickson
Capacity: 25
Cost: Free
Yoga Stretch (Ingrid)
Monday 9:15-10:15am
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
Lengthening and holding positions of yoga to help increase flexibility and strength with each pose.
Instructor: Ingrid Freeman
Yoga Stretch (Nancy)
Wednesday 7:00-7:45am
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
Yoga Stretch is designed to help participants improve flexibility, release tension, and promote relaxation. Focus is on slow, deliberate movements and extended holds to enhance flexibility and reduce stress.
Instructor: Nancy Veverka
Yoga Stretch and Breathe (Wed)
Wednesday 9:15-10:00am
Cost: $10 Nonmember, $8 Member, $0 Fitness Plus/Platinum
Join us for a class starting with longer-held floor poses, a transition to standing postures, and shavasana followed by yoga breathwork (pranayama). All levels of yoga experience welcome!
Instructor: Nancy Veverka
Class Limit: 20
Cost: $10 nonmbr, $8 mbr, $0 fitness plus/platinum
Room: Fitness Studio
aqua Fitness Schedule
Our pool, accessible via a set of steps and a lift, is maintained at a temperature of 89˚ F, comfortable for aquacize classes, lap swimming, water volleyball, and walking for exercise. It is 65.6 feet (20 meters) long and ranges in depth from 3’ to 5’3”. Radiant floor heating makes the deck floor less slippery as well as pleasant for bare feet. We offer many hours of open swimming, including two hours on Saturdays for family swimming, as well as the comforts of a nearby hot tub and sauna.
The warm water of the pool at FiftyNorth can help decrease pain and discomfort associated with ailments such as arthritis, tight muscles, injuries, etc. Aqua classes can help increase range of motion, increase cardiovascular endurance, stability, and strength throughout the body, along with helping with post-rehab exercises. Medical memberships are available for those under age 50.
Listed below alphabetically are the classes that are currently being offered For a list sorted by date, then name, click here.
Register for programs by clicking on the title of the class, by phoning 507.664.3700, or by coming in person to the Reception Desk at FiftyNorth. Depending on the nature of your membership, fees may apply; costs are indicated in the course descriptions.
Please Check In Every Time You Attend A Class Or Group Activity.
This data is needed for insurance reimbursements and is used in grant applications, space planning, and determining programming.
Aqua Ageless
Every Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:15-9:00am
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
All of our Aqua-exercise classes provide a low impact way to work on muscular strength, endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning. Aqua equipment used at various times in the classes may include water barbells, noodles, balls and kick boards. Some students use their own ankle or arm weights and water gloves to enhance their workout. Wearing water shoes is also suggested. Each student in the class chooses their own water comfort level. No swimming skills required.
Instructors: (M / F) Jeanne Peloquin, (W) Marie Frederickson
Aqua Fit n' Tone
Every Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:15-10:00am
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
All of our aquacise classes provide aerobic and strength conditioning using water resistance and buoyancy. They include a warmup, a conditioning phase, a cool down, and stretches.
Instructors: (M / F) Jeanne Peloquin, (W) Marie Frederickson
Aqua Fitness Fusion
Every Tue/Thu, 5:00-5:45pm
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
All of our aquacise classes provide aerobic and strength conditioning using water resistance and buoyancy. They include a warmup, a conditioning phase, a cool down, and stretches.
Instructors: Naomi Nohava or Stacey Popp
Aqua Sunrisers
Every Mon/Wed/Fri, 7:15-8:00am
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
All of our aquacise classes provide aerobic and strength conditioning using water resistance and buoyancy. They include a warmup, a conditioning phase, a cool down, and stretches.
Instructor: Jeanne Peloquin
Aqua Yoga
Every Tue, 8:00-9:00am
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
Enjoy ways to relax and work your muscles in the same manner as a land yoga class, but instead in a 89-degree pool. You will use various equipment to help maintain the best poses and stability while you are in the water.
Instructor: Marie Frederickson
Early Bird Aqua
Every Tue/Thu, 7:00-7:45am
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
All of our aquacise classes provide aerobic and strength conditioning using water resistance and buoyancy. They include a warmup, a conditioning phase, a cool down, and stretches.
Instructors: (Tue) Sheilah Giles, (Thu) Ruthie Neuger
Total Body Water Exercise
A total body workout in the warm water pool without the next day stiffness. Join Ruthie Neuger for a great workout. Everything can be modified for easier or more challenging workouts.
Instructor: Ruthie Neuger
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
Saturday Aquafit
Every Sat, 9:00-9:45am
Cost: $10 - nonmember; $8 - member; $0 - Fitness Plus/Platinum
Saturday Aquafit is a low impact activity that takes the pressure off of the bones, joints and muscles. Water also offers natural resistance, which can strengthen the muscles. Join Naomi Nohava nationally certified Aqua Fitness Instructor for a great and fun workout each and every Saturday morning.
Instructor: Naomi Nohava
Open Swim
All Weekdays 6:00-6:45am
Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00-7:45pm
Tue/Thu 9:00-4:45pm
Tue/Thu 6:00-7:45pm
Sat 7:00-3:45pm
Cost: member rates apply; $8 - nonmember
Attendees may exercise or swim at their own risk in our warmly heated pool. Volunteer monitors usually available. Lap swimming, water exercising and some water exercising equipment available. Any personal equipment must be approved by staff. Open Swim is not available during Aqua Fitness classes. Swimmers are expected to be ready to exit the building by closing time. ADA compliant lift available. Bring your own attendant.
Family Time Swim
Every Sat, 12:00-2:00pm
Cost: member rates apply; $5 – each guest
FiftyNorth members and member guests only.
FiftyNorth members can enjoy family fun and exercise with your grandchildren! The warm water pool provides a great environment for playing with children.
Grandparents or parents are responsible for their children at all times, and must accompany their children/grandchildren in the pool. Child must be at least 3 years old, and toilet trained (no swimmie pants).
Water Volleyball
Every Mon/Fri 4:00-5:45pm
Cost: member aqua group rates apply; nonmembers - $8
For fun and fitness, NOT a competitive league! No experience required. Achieve your fitness goals while playing a game. Think of it as low impact aerobic exercise, or just pure entertainment.
Leader: Volunteer Rotation
Personal Fitness Training
Our certified personal trainers create personalized fitness plans to help adults 50+ build strength, improve balance, and reach their health goals with confidence.