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.
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
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. Held virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays and at our Wellness Center on Thursdays.
Line dancing is a fun, energetic class where you'll learn choreographed routines set to popular country, pop. or rock music. This class is great for all skill levels as the moves are broken down step by step. It's a fantastic way to improve coordinationi and boost fitness. No partner is required - just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of comfortable shoes. Presenter: Beth Laraway, ARAA
Sign up for an open gym time to come and workout on your own. Participants must first attend an orientation and complete a health and fitness screening. This program is limited to 6 participants per hour.