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comprehensive, individualized program offered to cancer patients and
survivors
EXERCISE:
A KEY COMPONENT IN YOUR TREATMENT REGIMEN
There was a time when people receiving
treatment for cancer were told to take it easy, to not even consider
exercising. Those days are
gone. Research has shown
that exercise of the right type and intensity can actually increase
vitality and aid in the battle against cancer by improving immune
function. It is really no
longer an option. A cancer
patient who seeks high quality life and control of cancer must add
exercise to their treatment regimen.
This doesn’t mean that it’s time to train
for your first ever marathon. At
least, not yet. Rather,
begin with breathing and flexibility exercises.
There are even exercises called restoratives that require only
the effort it takes to set it up. After
the set up, the participant relaxes, breathes, and lets the body’s
circulatory systems go to work on healing.
Exercise classes provide cancer patients with
further group support with classmates as well as physical and mental
stimulation. Exercise has
been shown to decrease depression, release tension, assist in keeping
levels of commitment and will power high which further improves immune
function. Exercise
increases the anti-cancer action of macrophages, the cells involved in
immune response.
To begin, check with your physician, then make
an appointment with an exercise specialist to determine the exercise
that is appropriate for your energy level and stage of disease.
Be sure that it is an activity you enjoy.
You are more likely to adhere to your plan and you will have more
fun. The Center offers exercise designed specifically for those
with cancer, but other classes may be more interesting, or suitable, for
you.
About our Facility
Washington
Regional’s Exercise Center is located across the street from the
Cancer Support Home. It is a small exercise facility where people with special needs
pursue fitness and wellness activities in a safe, calm
envionrment.
The Center for Exercise has a variety of exercise equipment which
accommodates a wide range of fitness levels and ability.
About the Staff
Members
receive personal attention from our fitness staff.
The cancer exercise program staff have all received their
master’s degrees in exercise science and, along with their health
fitness certifications, have many years’ experience working with
people who are at risk for disease, or currently receiving treatment.
Mind-Body Techniques is led by Dale Hails, MA who is certified
as health fitness and yoga instructor, as well as a wellness
coach.
Phase I
Mind-Body Techniques is also instructed at the
Cancer Support Homes.
Program Fees
We
invite you to come visit the facility and meet the staff.
Decide how we can assist you in developing greater energy each day
allowing for optimal, health, well being and healing.
Memberships
for cancer patients are $25 or less per month.
There is an additional fee for class registrations.
Non-members are also encouraged to register for, and attend,
classes.
Memberships
are paid monthly.
There
is no sign up fee or contract .
Complementary
exercise programs offered by the Exercise Center which are designed
to help regain strength, endurance and vitality include:
Integrated Stretch
Mon -Thurs
2:30-3:00
PM
Standing
& Chair Exercise using breath and movement to improve Strength,
Flexibility, Stress Management and Healing
Better Bodies
Tues-Thurs
1:30-2:30
PM
Lower
intensity, low impact aerobic and strength class
Tai Chi
Moving
meditation,
includes
Chi Kung practice
Arthritis Water Class
Various
times throughout the week
in therapeutic
pools
Dietary
Consults
Licensed
Dietician on staff
Personal
Training
Certified
Personal Trainers
Masters
Degrees in Exercise Science/Kinesiology
Massage
Licensed
Massage Therapists
E-mail
Dale for information about any of these programs
Or call Washington
Regional’s Exercise Center at
479-443-9955
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