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Moving is Medicine Programs
Studies show that there is a high correlation between sedentary behavior and an increase in cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Sedentary behavior has also shown to increase obesity and cancer risk. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), physical activity decreases the chances of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and other health problems. Improvements can be made by incorporating as little a 30 minutes per day of cardiovascular exercise.
The YMCA’s Moving is Medicine program is an exercise program designed for men and women who need to incorporate physical activity into their lives. Moving is Medicine is supervised by a degreed Exercise Specialist. Exercise not only helps with medical conditions, but it also helps increase quality of life.
Whether you have joint issues, hypertension, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, or you are just deconditioned, we can help you!
Moving is Medicine is a referral-based program.
Fitness After Rehab
Fitness After Rehab is a program designed to assist you with an exercise plan that will help improve recovery from surgery, injury and other medical conditions.
- Requirement -Participants must be referred by a Physical Therapist. (Download a referral form.)
- Who this benefits – Anyone who has completed Physical Therapy in the past 30 days.
- About the program – Includes 8, 30-minute sessions with an Exercise Specialist. Sessions are focused on the specific needs of the participant as recommended by their Physical Therapist.
- Locations – This program is offered at all 3 branches – Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA, Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA, Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA.
- Fees -Call for pricing
Learn Your Moves
Learn Your Moves is a 12-week introductory program that meets 2-3 times per week to get you started on your fitness journey. We will give you the tools to succeed in your better health journey.
Includes a membership to the YMCA of Coastal Carolina.
- Requirement -Participants must be referred by a Healthcare Provider and be a new member of the YMCA. (Download a referral form.)
- Who this benefits – Anyone who suffers from a Chronic Disease such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis or other similar conditions.
- About the program – Supervised small group training with an exercise specialist. Group meets 2-3 times per week.
- Locations – This program is offered at Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA.
- Fees – $300 includes YMCA membership for duration of program.
Maintain Your Moves
Maintain Your Moves is an on going maintenance program to ensure that your fitness journey continues.
- Requirement -Participants must be referred by a Healthcare Provider or completed Learn Your Moves and be an active member at any YMCA of Coastal Carolina location. (Download a referral form.)
- Who this benefits – Anyone who suffers from a Chronic Disease such as Diabetes, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis or other similar conditions.
- About the program – Supervised small group training with an exercise specialist. Group meets 2-3 times per week.
- Locations – This program is offered at Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA
- Fees – $100.00 per month
Power Thru Parkinson's
Power Thru Parkinson’s is a boxing-inspired class offered to people who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, dementia, or other movement disorders. The class focuses on balance, strength, coordination, stamina, dexterity, memory, and walking ability. It incorporates boxing and cycling activities; both of which have been shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease.
Boxing gloves are available for use during the class, but you are encouraged to provide your own. Class size is limited to ten participants. Due to the size of the class, registration will be required.
- Requirement – Active member at any YMCA of Coastal Carolina location.
- Who this benefits – Anyone living with Parkinson’s Disease.
- About the program – Each class is composed of 10 to 12 exercises set up as stations ranging from strength training, balance and neuromotor training, as well as cardiovascular and stretching.
- Locations – This program is offered at Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA and Claire Chapin Epps Family YMCA.
- Fees – Free with membership at any YMCA of Coastal Carolina location.
Stabilizing Strokes
Stabilizing Strokes is a 12-week program that meets 2-3 times per week. Throughout the 12 weeks you will gain strength, movement and balance.
- Requirement -Participants must be referred by a Healthcare Provider.
- Who this benefits – Anyone that would like to become stronger and learn healthy habits after suffering from the experience of a stroke.
- About the program – Supervised small group training with an exercise specialist. Group meets 2-3 times per week.
- Locations – This program is offered at Tidelands Health Pawleys Family YMCA.
- Fees – $300 includes YMCA membership for duration of the program or $100 a month for active YMCA of Coastal Carolina members.