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PWR! Moves® 19 years & up

Parkinson’s specific exercises to keep you moving! Improve your fitness, counteract your symptoms and increase your daily activity. Be challenged physically and cogni tively while working on strength, balance, agility, aerobics, and flexibility. Complete four basic PWR! moves in a variety of methods, intensities and modalities designed to mimic day to day life. Expect to be challenged. Should be able to move independently and get up and down off the floor. No sessions Sep 18, 30, Oct 12, Nov 4 & 11. Instructor: Lee Sahlstrom Mondays - Develop aerobic capacity and agility from a variety of positions Location: Gym B Mon | 10:30 - 11:30 am #21326 | Sep 14 - Oct 26 | $84 + gst #21473 | Nov 2 - Dec 14 | $98 + gst Wednesdays - Spin, strength and balance exercises completed in the spin room and gym. Location: Gym B Wed | 10:30 - 11:30 am #21320 | Sep 9 - Oct 28 | $98 + gst #21474 | Nov 18 - Dec 16 | $70 + gst Fridays - Circuit class including timed intervals for mobility, agility and strength. Location: Gym A Fri | 11:45 am - 12:45 pm #21475 | Sep 11 - Oct 30 | $98 + gst #21476 | Nov 6 - Dec 18 | $98 + gst

Comox Fitness

NeuroWellness Movement 19 years & up Improve quality of life and reduce symptom progression caused by degenerative neurological conditions. Complete research based NeuroFit BC exercises with high-intensity and big movements to activate muscles for daily activities. The repetition of these specific, exaggerated motions unlocks muscle stiffness and restrictions. Exercises progress over the sessions. No sessions Sep 30, Oct 7, 12, 14 & Nov 11. Instructor: Mary Jo White Location: MP Hall Level 1 - Able to move independently without gait aids and able to get up and down off of floor. Mon | 1:15 – 2:15 pm #21346 | Sep 14 - Dec 14 | $182 + gst Wed | 1:15 – 2:15 pm #21337 | Sep 16 - Dec 16 | $139 + gst Level 2 - May need a gait aid, may have a care worker/spouse attend, and/or need assistance getting down or up from the floor. Mon | 2:15 - 3:15 pm #21349 | Sep 14 - Dec 14 | $182 + gst Wed | 2:15 - 3:15 pm #21354 | Sep 16 - Dec 16 | $139 + gst

Fitness cont’d FAME Post Stroke

Recovery 18 years & up

The Fitness and Mobility Exercise (FAME) Program was developed by UBC for people post stroke who have some standing and walking ability. Practice exercises on a repetitive basis to improve movement capabilities, endurance, balance and strength. Led by a qualified FAME instructor. Instructor: Sharon Aul, Lee Sahlstrom & Anne Casey Location: Room C Tue & Fri | 1:00 - 2:00 pm #21477 | Sep 22 - Nov 13 | $240 + gst Minds in Motion 16 years & up A fitness and social program for people living with any form of early-stage dementia along with a care partner or friend. Gentle exercises are followed by social activities. Care partners must attend but do not need to register. Offered in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of BC. Call 778-746-2027 for more info. Instructor: Anne Casey Location: Room C Tue | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm #21489 | Sep 15 - Oct 20 | $59 + gst

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