Exercise Program Information
The ACE program is a 12-week community-based program that will be offering twice a week exercise sessions.
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We are offering 2 types of programming: In-person or Virtual.
Virtual program
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Virtual exercise classes will be held on Zoom using your personal device and camera at home.
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In the virtual class, participants will complete a variety of exercises involving the full body.
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The instructor will demonstrate various options (easier to harder) for each exercise so the survivor can choose the exercise level that is best suited to their ability that day.
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Participants will perform each exercise for a set time period with a short rest between exercises.
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A staff from the ACE program will also attend the class as a moderator and to ensure participants safety.
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In-person program
Depending on location, there are two types of exercise options:
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Option 1: Circuit Training Class
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The circuit training class takes place in a gym or a large open room.
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In the circuit training class, participants will complete a variety of exercises involving the full body.
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Exercise are completed through a series of 'exercise stations' in a circuit format. At each station, options are provided for easy to harder exercises, and the survivor can choose the exercise level that is best suited to their ability that day.
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Participants will perform each station\exercise for a set time period with a short rest between stations.
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The exercise instructor leads the class and times the stations.
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Option 2: Group Personal Training
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Group personal training is exercise that is done with a group of survivors, held in the fitness centre of the community site.
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Each participant is prescribed a personalized program that is based on his or her symptoms, personal goals and fitness testing results.
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The program involves an aerobic exercise component (for example using a treadmill, bike or elliptical), resistance exercise component (for example using weight machines, pulleys or free weights) as well as balance, core and flexibility training.
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The program is progressed slowly over the 12-week period to improve the survivor's overall mobility, fitness and muscle strength.
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An exercise specialist is available in the centre to supervise and assist survivors when exercising with the group.
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