Adapted fitness program for veterans

A fitness assessment is mandatory to start the program, so that we can adapt to individual needs.

Rates for new clients:

• PSP member: $115
• Non-PSP member: $149

This fee includes :

• A first appointment for a basic fitness evaluation
• A second appointment for a training program
• Access to all group classes for 10-weeks

Fees for subsequent sessions:

• PSP member: $129
• Non-PSP member: $169

To participate in this program, you must be a Canadian Armed Forces veteran (veteran's card required).

• You will be given a training program to help you reach your goals.
• Supervised training sessions according to your needs, with regular follow-ups.
• Program modifications can also be made as needed.

• The assessment will enable you to identify your training objectives and take into account your limitations/injuries.
• Adapt your program to your condition and offer personalized rehabilitation,
• Improve your quality of life by learning to live better with your pain/injuries, and help you gain autonomy in your training.

For the time being, the group classes offered are those shown on our veteran program schedule. (See rates and schedule section).

Described courses will be added progressively to the schedule according to customer needs and our operational capacity.

The program also allows you to attend workshops offered by Health Promotion

The aim is to raise participants' awareness of various topics by providing practical tips and tools to enhance their skills on the various subjects.

• The themes of existing workshops are
  • Violence prevention,
  • Psychological suffering,
  • Resilience,
  • Addictions
  • Anger management,
  • Stress management,
  • Nutrition,
  • Sleep
  • Concussions
  • Physical activity and much more.

For a schedule of Health Promotion workshops, click here.

• Aquatic course, equipped with a buoyancy belt and floating dumbbells,
• The participant performs movements with legs, arms and trunk.
• Excellent for strengthening postural muscles, improving flexibility and coordination.
• A gentle method, comparable to aquatic yoga.

• Adapted for clients with special conditions or physical restrictions who wish to prevent injury-related deconditioning.
• Includes exercises and movements that reproduce everyday gestures to bring the body to its full potential.

Supervised free training allows clients to come and do their training program under the supervision of a kinesiologist.

 

• This course focuses on the deep and superficial musculature of the trunk, as well as the back muscles.
• Good sheathing is essential for controlling and optimizing movement, whether in training, in activities of daily living or in a rehabilitation context.
• Duration: 10-weeks

• ·Inspired by a combination of self-massage techniques, stretching, spinal training, mobility exercises, and yoga movements.
• ·This class improves joint mobility, muscle flexibility, and proprioception, and reduces muscle tension using rollers, massage balls, and elastic bands in a relaxing environment.
• This is an excellent class for pain relief, but also as a complement to cardiovascular and muscle training for injury prevention.
• This class aims to reduce physical and mental stress.

• Low-intensity muscle training using body weight, bolsters, yoga blocks, Swiss balls, and elastic bands. Positions on the floor, on a chair, and standing.

Duration: 10 weeks