The goal of the Community Exercise and Lifestyle program is to improve the overall health of our community by increasing physical activity and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices in an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere.
This program began in 2009 to promote physical activity and wellness in older adults in our community. Over the years, many community members in Sharbot Lake and the surrounding area have participated in the program and have experienced great health benefits including greater strength, endurance, balance, a greater sense of connection to the community, as well as many other health benefits.
⇒ What to Expect:
The Community Exercise and Lifestyle program includes weekly exercise classes, monthly healthy lifestyle information sessions as well as seasonal healthy lifestyle challenges and social events.
The fitness classes are delivered based on the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) Seniors Fitness Instructor Certification (SFIC) curriculum and guidelines. This includes cardiorespiratory exercise, strength training, balance training, and stretching.
For more information about the CCAA and/or SFIC please click here.
Classes are held in the Community Room on the lower level of the Sharbot Lake Medical Centre, located at 1005 Medical Centre Road. Classes run from September until the end of June.
⇒ Upcoming Sessions:
Currently the Community Exercise Class at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team is on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Community Exercise is an ongoing program that runs year round on Tuesdays. The program breaks for the months of July and August.
Participants can start at any time. Please call first to confirm which class has space.
Important Update:
We will be offering this program virtually starting in May 2020. Ashley Williams will be sharing a video and periodic education materials via email. Please contact us at programs.slfht@gmail.com to be added to the monthly mailing list.