YMCA of Hamilton / Burlington / Brantford

Site: Burlington - Ron Edwards Family YMCA

Service: LiveWell Health Management

Record #: BTN5004
Last Full Update: 09 Nov 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-632-5000
Website www.ymcahbb.ca
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Primary Contact Christine Smith, LiveWell Specialist; Phone: 365-227-0455; Email: christine.smith@ymcahbb.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A series of supervised exercise and information programs delivered in partnership with area hospitals and health agencies

  • helps enhance health while managing specific chronic health conditions

Programs available at the Ron Edwards Family YMCA in Burlington include: 

Balance+ LiveWell

  • 12-week Falls Prevention exercise program
  • open to the community as well as members
  • two group exercise sessions each week to help build strength, balance, flexibility and endurance and reduce the risk of falls

Gentlefit LiveWell

  • designed for individuals suffering from chronic joint or bone issues and to optimize health pre/post joint replacement

Healthy Hearts LiveWell

  • offers continuum care for community based cardiac rehabilitation for individuals who have experienced a recent cardiac event
  • registered program in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences
  • includes both supervised exercise and education (based on stage of rehabilitation)
  • program is included with YMCA membership
  • doctor's referral note required

Hydrotherapy LiveWell

  • self-paced rehabilitative pool exercises using a variety of equipment like water weights or flotation belts
  • ideal for those with hip, knee, bone & joint issues or other medical conditions
  • open to everyone

InMotion

  • designed for people with chronic bone and joint health problems such as osteoporosis and arthritis
  • also appropriate for those wanting to improve their health before and after having hip or knee replacement surgery
  • physician's approval is strongly recommended

Walkfit

  • gentle, low-impact workout that uses Activator walking poles, to reduce impact on joints and improve the strength and coordination of upper and lower body

GERAS Dance

  • fun 12-week program for older adults
  • sessions are twice weekly
  • registered class is geared towards older adults who may have early cognitive or mobility impairments
  • open to both the community and YMCA members

Back to Living Well

  • designed by the YMCA and McMaster University for those that suffer from lower back pain
  • 12 week program that includes a weekly group functional exercise class, individualized exercise program on the fitness centre and self-management education (delivered virtually)
  • also includes weekly action learning planning to help ensure members achieve their goals
  • included in membership
  • to ensure safety, any individuals with more complex health issues will be screened by a physiotherapist to ensure the program is appropriate
Hours
  • Mon-Fri 6 am-9:30 pm
  • Sat 8 am-5:30 pm
  • Sun 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served Burlington
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Varies by program, contact for information
Application

Contact for membership or to register for programs

Languages English
Fees Membership ; Fee assistance available for those with limited financial abilities * contact for more information * inquiries are kept confidential.

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Ron Edwards Family YMCA
500 Drury Lane
Burlington, ON L7R 2X2
Intersection Drury Lane and New St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Fall Prevention Programs ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Arthritis ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Heart Disease ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Osteoporosis ; Therapeutic Exercise ~ Surgical Patients

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