Exercise Program Information

The ACE program is a 12-week community-based program that will be offering twice a week exercise sessions.

We are offering 2 types of programming: In-person or Virtual.

Virtual program

Virtual exercise classes will be held on Zoom using your personal device and camera at home.
In the virtual class, participants will complete a variety of exercises involving the full body.
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.
Participants will perform each exercise for a set time period with a short rest between exercises.
A staff from the ACE program will also attend the class as a moderator and to ensure participants safety.

In-person program

Depending on location, there are two types of exercise options:

Option 1: Circuit Training Class

The circuit training class takes place in a gym or a large open room.
In the circuit training class, participants will complete a variety of exercises involving the full body.
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.
Participants will perform each station\exercise for a set time period with a short rest between stations.
The exercise instructor leads the class and times the stations.

Option 2: Group Personal Training

Group personal training is exercise that is done with a group of survivors, held in the fitness centre of the community site.
Each participant is prescribed a personalized program that is based on his or her symptoms, personal goals and fitness testing results.
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.
The program is progressed slowly over the 12-week period to improve the survivor's overall mobility, fitness and muscle strength.
An exercise specialist is available in the centre to supervise and assist survivors when exercising with the group.