Exercise Classes/Groups

Programs that offer a general program of exercise for people who are concerned about maintaining their physical fitness which may include walking, stretching and other similar activities.

 

Services
Wheel of Fitness

A free fitness class for Flamborough adults and seniors to improve and maintain daily physical functions that promote independence and safety. Classes are offered virtually or in person. 

MacCardiac Rehabilitation Program

Offers safe and appropriate exercise programs for participants with heart disease. Supervised exercise sessions are designed to meet the individual needs and fitness levels of each participant.

MacWarriors Cancer Exercise Program

Offers physiotherapy-based, supervised exercise sessions for cancer survivors. Exercise plans are individualized based on each individual’s diagnosis, treatment, and recovery status.

Hamilton 55 Plus Programming

Free activities, programs, and workshops for adults 55+, offered by Recreation division and community partners, across the City of Hamilton.

YWCA Health and Wellness Programs

YWCA offers a variety of classes and programs focused on health, wellness, and physical fitness. Visit the website for a list of all available programs and the program schedule.

Centre de Santé Communautaire Support Services for Seniors and Vulnerable Persons

Providing support services for older adults and vulnerable persons, including:

Boys and Girls Clubs Gender Inclusive Programs

Offers a wide range of registered and drop-in gender inclusive programs for children ages 6 to 13. All programs offer a variety of activities that facilitate conversations around gender-centered issues and provide opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem, and self-advocacy.

YWePlay Youth Sports Program

Offers free programs for girls, non-binary, and gender-fluid youth, offered both in-person and virtually. Programs are designed to build leadership, self-confidence, resiliency, positive relationships, and teamwork.

Adults in Motion Virtual Programming

Offers a variety of social and recreational classes all day for adults with developmental disabilities. Visit the website to view the online event calendar.

Living Rock Ministries Wellness Works

Provides community support and case management services to pregnant and parenting youth.

The main components of programming are:

MacMS-FITT Exercise Program for Adults with MS

A community-based exercise program for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Participants are prescribed individual exercise programs that follow the physical activity guidelines for people with MS.

YMCA LiveWell Health Management Programs

A series of supervised exercise and education programs delivered in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University that help individuals enhance their health while managing specific chronic health conditions and illness. 

Glanbrook Community Services Fitness and Exercise Programs

Offers exercise classes for older adults. Classes offered to suit a range of physical abilities. 

Shalom Village Fitness Club

Fitness centre for older adults, with individualized programs designed to meet client's goals. 

Equipment includes:

Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences (GERAS)

Research facility dedicated to improving the lives of seniors living with complex medical needs.  Focuses on improving quality of life, accelerating innovative solutions, and developing programs to support seniors and families.  Programs include:

YWCA Hamilton Senior Active Living Centres

Provides affordable programs and services for adults age 55 and older to enrich and support independent active living. Programs include:

  • physical health
  • emotional well-being
  • skill development
  • social connections
Falls Prevention and Exercise Classes

A series of free exercise programs designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe, and strong, and promote improved balance and increased overall independence. 

Falls Prevention and Exercise Classes, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

A free exercise program designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe and strong and promote improved balance, improved strength with prevention of muscle loss, maintenance of strong bones and increased overall independence.

Falls Prevention

Alzheimer Society Sit to Be Fit Classes

A free, low impact exercise program designed to help seniors stay healthy, safe, and strong, and promote improved balance, improved strength with prevention of muscle loss, maintenance of strong bones, and increased overall independence.

Victorian Order of Nurses SMART Exercise and Fall Prevention Classes

SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together) exercise and fall prevention classes help improve strength, balance, and heart health while reducing both social isolation and hospital visits relating to falls. Classes are available in the community, at retirement homes, or via Zoom. 

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