Exercise

Wednesdays, 12:30-1:00pm

Exercise class that builds on balance, stability and body awareness.
Balance for Improved Function stresses simple, functional movements, allowing participants to move more efficiently and decrease fall risks. The focus is on building up core stability and balance simultaneously, while at the same time creating a better sense of body awareness.

Do you have a fear of falling or worried that your balance is not as good as it used to be? Meet for 15 minutes with a Physical Therapist for a balance screening. Presenter: Shelley Albert, PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and Certified in REVITAL Oncology Rehabilitation

Thursdays, 12:00-12:45pm

This is a strength-based class but will help improve balance, coordination, and endurance as well. Sandy will educate, review proper form, and go over benefits of specific exercises throughout the class. We will utilize dumbbell and bodyweight exercises through the 45 minute workout.

Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45am

This is a fun, chair-based dance fitness class with the goal of keeping participants mobile and remaining progressive in daily function and/or recovery. Some benefits of Chair One Fitness include improved posture, strengthening of shoulders, lubrication of knee joints, and increasing flexibility.

Tuesdays, 12:00-12:45pm

This circuit-based class will touch on improving balance, strength, and coordination while utilizing different exercise equipment included BOSU balls, weighted balls, dumbbells, weighted bars, balance pads, and agility ladders.

Tuesdays, 1:00-1:30pm

The 'core' is made up of muscles that are responsible for proper posture, efficient functional movement, balance and stability. Learn about the muscle groups that make up and control your core. Facilitator: Stephen Cerne, BS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM/ACS-CET

Nutrition provides the foundation for energy and movement. And both diet and physical activity go together to help support the health of cancer survivors and reduce risk of new cancer diagnoses. Whether you are beginning to increase your activity level or have an established exercise routine, join this hands-on cooking class to learn how to best fuel your body before, during, and after a workout. The best types of foods and meal timing will be discussed to maximize your exercise benefits. Facilitator: Stephanie Hopkins, MS, RDN, LD

Held at King David Aquatic Center, 27300 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44122 every Friday, 1:00-2:00pm. Participants will explore different ways to exercise in an aquatic environment to build strength, endurance and improve balance after cancer treatment. Each class will focus on a different topic related to aquatic exercise. First priority to those with a cancer diagnosis/survivors and/or those trying this series for the first time. Participants are encouraged but not required to complete all classes in this series. Instructor: Joy Nowels, Exercise Specialist, ACSM Certified, Ai Chi Certified, Arthritis Foundation Certified Aquatic Program Leader

Held at UH Avon Fitness Center 1997 Healthway Dr, Avon, OH 44011 every Wednesday, 5:00-6:00pm.
In this series, participants will explore different ways to exercise in an aquatic environment to build strength, endurance, and improve balance before and after cancer treatment. First priority to those with a cancer diagnosis/survivors and/or those trying this series for the first time. Participants are encouraged but not required to complete all classes in the series.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:00-12:45pm

Exercise is rooted in function and how you apply it to everyday activities. Proper form and mechanics lead to more mindful, effective, efficient, and functional movement. To address function, this program combines simple strength, endurance, core, balance, and flexibility exercises.