YMCA LiveWell Program

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LIVEWELL PROGRAM

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The LiveWell program is communitydelivered physical activity and exercise programming designed to ensure those managing chronic health conditions can comfortably and confidently participate in group exercise. The YMCA’s fundamental purpose is to build healthy communities through the power of belonging and belief, with our partners in healthcare and academia, we can foster long-term behavior change to positively impact the quality of life.

CLINIC TO COMMUNITY

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Oversight

Our LiveWell programs are overseen by clinical exercise physiologists (CEP). CEPs have extensive knowledge and experience to manage exercise for individuals living with medical conditions, functional limitations, or disabilities associated with musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, metabolic, neuromuscular, and aging conditions.

CEPs have been identified as being essential to developing trust with health care providers to create a bridge from health care to community active living for those managing and/or at risk of developing chronic disease. All referrals are reviewed, managed, and then assessed by a CEP to ensure all referred individuals are provided with the appropriate exercise support based on current abilities.

Contact: Joy Chiekwe

livewell@halifax.ymca.ca 902-222-5889

Contact: Joy Chiekwe livewell@halifax.ymca.ca 902-222-5889

IVEWELL GOAL

The goal of all LiveWell is to assist individuals to progressively improve their physical and mental health through closely monitored exercise and social connection Our classes are designed to improve strength, balance, and general fitness Frequently participants are graduates from cardiac, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, etc., rehab programs. LiveWell can be seen as a stepping-stone for improved physical activity and exercise confidence. All LiveWell locations offer an ongoing recruitment program. Based on resources, each location varies in condition-specific programming.

CLASSES WE OFFER* CANWELL

CHAIR FITNESS

LIVEWELL CLASS

On-going group exercise program for any chronic or age-related health condition.

12-week supervised group exercise program and education for cancer survivors of any type of cancer and at any stage. CanWell is offered through a partnership between the YMCA, Physical Activity and Cancer Lab (Nova Scotia Health), and Dalhousie University.

On-going group exercise program for any chronic health condition. Designed for individuals with limited mobility or stability and decreased functional fitness.

EXCEL

12-week supervised group exercise program and education for cancer survivors of any type of cancer and at any stage. CanWell is offered through a partnership between the YMCA, Physical Activity and Cancer Lab (Nova Scotia Health), and the University of Calgary.

* All classes are individually modified based on members' abilities and limitations * Partners and/or caregivers can join the class to assist participants as needed.