Winter Wellness Programs at South Shore Health

For Immediate Release: November 12, 2018

Media Contact: Kristen Perfetuo

(781) 624-4041

perfetuo@southshorehealth.org

Winter Wellness Programs at South Shore Health

Upcoming Calendar Listing

Please see the list of wellness programs that offered this winter at South Shore Health.

The new session starts on December 1, 2018 and will run for the month unless noted otherwise.

Looking for holiday gift ideas? Give the gift of wellness!

Gift certificates for our health and wellness classes are available for purchase!

Call (781) 624-4367 or email Jlogan@southshorehealth.org for more information.

Center for Physical Wellness Programs

51 Performance Drive, Weymouth

Entry two, 3^rd Floor

Cancer Exercise Program

This class focuses on improving function, endurance, strength, and flexibility for cancer patients at any stage of treatment. Instructor is a certified cancer exercise trainer.

$20 for six visits if you are a South Shore Hospital/Dana Farber Cancer Care patient.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00-11:45 a.m. $55, ongoing.

Core and More

This program is designed for individuals who would like the attention of a personal training visit in a group setting to strengthen muscles and improve endurance.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 p.m. or 5:00-5:45 p.m.

$60 for 1 hour class, $55 for 45 min. class, ongoing.

Fit for You

Program for individuals who would like to improve their activity level, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance with the guidance of an exercise therapist.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. $60, ongoing.

Functional Fitness Post-Stroke

Program for individuals who have had a stroke and want to improve function, balance, and strength.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-1:30p.m. $60, ongoing.

Get Up and Go

Program for individuals looking for an inclusive, supervised exercise routine focused on improving strength, balance, and flexibility.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15-3:00 p.m. $55, ongoing.

Men’s Exercise

Circuit-based exercise program designed for men over 55 who want to increase strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Fridays, 8:00-9:00 a.m.

$60 for twice per week, $70 for three times per week, ongoing.

Senior Strength Training

Available for individuals over 60, this program is designed to improve strength, functionality, and flexibility.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9:00-10:00, 10:00-11:00. $60 for two days per week, $70 for three days per week, ongoing.

Strengthen and Balance Program

Exercise for anyone with any form of arthritis, as well as those planning a total joint replacement, to improve flexibility, strength and balance to help control pain.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m. $60, ongoing.

Yoga for Beginners and Intermediate

Yoga provides relaxation and gentle stretching to relieve stress and improve well-being. All skill levels are welcome.

Tuesdays, 4:45-5:30 p.m. $48 for six weeks, ongoing.

Aquatic Programs

South Shore Hospital Therapeutic Pools

55 Fogg Rd., Weymouth

Outpatient Rehabilitation Department

Aquarobics

Improve endurance, core strength, and flexibility using the 92 degree therapeutic pool. Ideal for those looking for an after work pool program.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. $55, ongoing.

Arthritis Aquatic Program

Exercise for anyone with any form of arthritis. Focus is to improve flexibility and strength
and to help control pain. Class meets in the 92 degree therapeutic pool.

Fridays 3:00-4:00pm

$35 for one day a week. Starts January 2019.

Back to Basics

This aquatic program utilizes both the deep and shallow therapeutic pools with a focus of alleviating back pain and improving core strength and flexibility.

Fridays 2:00-3:00pm. Starts January 2019.

$35.

Cardio and Core

Improve endurance and core strength in an aquatic setting.

Fridays 11:00-12:00 p.m. $35, ongoing.

Postnatal Aquatic Program

Open to new mothers looking to get back into pre-baby shape.

Mondays and Wednesdays 6-6:45pm. Starts January 2019.

Prenatal Aquatic Program

Open to women at any stage of pregnancy, this pool program is designed to improve core strength, maintain flexibility, and minimize weight gain.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm, 5:45-6:30pm, 6:30-7:15pm.

$55 twice per week, $30 once per week, ongoing.

Zero Gravity Program

This deep water work out is designed to improve endurance and core strength.

Fridays 1-1:45pm. $30. Starts January 2019.

Aquatic and wellness center program

Flexibility in Motion

A gym- and pool- based program helps improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Beneficial for individuals with neurological issues, arthritis, and balance issues.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00-3:00 p.m. (gym) and Fridays 2- 2:45pm. (pool)

$30 for once a week, $60 for twice per week, $70 for three times per week, ongoing.