Regular exercise can greatly improve physical and mental health and it's a very important piece of the cancer journey. At The Gathering Place, we understand the importance of exercise during or after treatment and will work each participant to help them meet their unique needs. Those who were not active before their cancer diagnosis can safely and successfully join one of our exercise programs.
Please refrain from wearing perfumes and scented lotions while a The Gathering Place. Many people undergoing treatment are sensitive to smells and find it makes them feel ill. Thank you.
Join to start the New Year focused on your wellbeing! Try 25 different programs at The Gathering Place involving movement, nutrition, creative arts and meditation, education, and more.
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 with a Physical Therapist for a balance screening to see if physical therapy might be an option to help you improve your stability. Held at TGP East February 3, 2:00-5:00pm. Held at TGP West February 7, 11:00am-1:00pm.
Presenters: Joann Lavrisha, PT, DPT and Shelley Albert, PT, DPT
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.
Thursdays, 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.
Held at TGP West on 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
This hour of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) will help prepare you for the Dragon Boat season as you work on your cardiovascular endurance and full body strength! Have fun getting to know other participants on the Dragon Boat team during this off-season training session! Held at TGP East Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm.
Instructor: Jan Tiedemann, USDBF Level 1 Coach
Held at King David Aquatic Center, 27300 Cedar Rd, Cleveland, OH 44122, Fridays, 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, Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am.
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.
Instructor: Ashley Sanchez, ISSA, CPT