Cancer Group Exercise Classes in Christchurch
Active Health offers two types of Pinc and Steel cancer group exercise classes in Christchurch and Rangiora. All classes are instructed by a Certified Cancer Rehabilitation Physiotherapist and are specifically designed to support people during or after cancer treatment. Classes can accommodate all ages, fitness levels, and mobility and are open to anyone with a cancer diagnosis whether it was recent or years ago. Our goal is to encourage you to explore what you can do and become confident to continue with good exercise habits as recommended by cancer exercise researchers.
Next Steps classes are gym style aerobics classes with step aerobics, yoga, resistance training, stretching and relaxation. They are great for those who have finished medical treatment and are ready to take the next step towards their fitness. These classes involve getting up and down off the floor and steps ups. Classes sizes are 6-10 participants, they run for a term each and are offered at the Active Health gym in St Albans.
Targeted Circuit classes run in 6-week blocks and are smaller in size catering for 4-6 participants. They are circuit style classes with stations for cardio fitness, arm strength, leg strength, and core/pelvic floor strength, followed by balance and light stretching. We have the ability to adapt exercises to each participant therefore they are ideal for those currently going through medical treatment for cancer (chemo, radiation) or those with co-morbidities that may alter their ability to get certain up and down off the floor, do step ups or perform certain types of exercises. These classes are offered each term at the Active Health gym in St Albans, and at the Mainpower Stadium in Rangiora.
Our classes offer a safe space to feel, share, and exercise within your limits and find solidarity with those who understand how it is. The Pinc and Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation fully fund one term of classes for each participant.
To register your interest in our group exercise classes please complete the registration at https://www.pincandsteel.com/targeted-class-enrolment/ and choose Active Health as your local clinic.
*Pinc and Steel also offer an online Next Steps class which may suit those who are unable to make our days/times. Register for this through the same link as above but choose the online option*