Ontario (incl. Ottawa)
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute provides cardiac services for the Champlain Region and is the Regional Coordinating Centre for the Heart Wise Exercise networks in ou
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute provides cardiac services for the Champlain Region and is the Regional Coordinating Centre for the Heart Wise Exercise networks in ou
Chair Exercises: This class is designed to meet the specific needs of older adults and to prepare for further exercise classes. It is structured to benefit everyone at any level of health and fitness. Ages 40+.
Heart Wise Exercise classes offered:
Parkinson's High and Low functioning classes - dynamic exercise class that packs a punch while providing modifications for heart health, mobility, and neurological symptoms.
A variety of Heart Wise Exercise classes are offered here depending on the season:
Walking Strong: Instructor-led indoor walking interspersed with strength, balance and flexibility exercises. You set your pace!
See website for more details.
Heart Wise Exercise Classes:
1. TMC: A challenging and dynamic whole body muscle conditioning class using body bars, hand weights, bands and balls. This class works all your muscles!
2. Low, Strength & Stretch: Designed with the active older adult in mind, this class is a combination of low-impact aerobic options, muscular strength and endurance conditioning and flexbility training. Great for improving overall strength, balance, immune system function and sleep.