Fitness & Exercise
Look forward to a wide range of benefits, including improved overall health, when you join the Courage in Motion fitness program.
Courage in Motion
Courage in Motion is designed for people currently receiving cancer treatment and those who received treatment in the past year. A loved one or family caregiver can join at the same time. Exercise may reduce the risk of cancer coming back. Plus, your fitness group offers friendship and support.
Free Program
There is no charge for this program. Most Cancer Resource Center services are offered free of charge, thanks to generous donations to the Mary Greeley Foundation.
Benefits of Fitness
Regular exercise during and after cancer treatment can help:
- Improve physical abilities
- Improve quality of life
- Increase independence
- Lower the risk of falls by improving balance
- Lower the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis (weak bones)
- Maintain or enhance self-esteem and mental health
- Reduce treatment side effects
What to Expect
When you participate, you receive:
Your six-week Courage in Motion session includes:
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Exercise class. Led by a cancer exercise specialist with Mary Greeley’s Rehab & Wellness Department. Located at the Sixty Forward Center at 205 S. Walnut Ave. in Ames.
– Mondays from 2:00 - 2:45 pm
– Fridays from 10:00 - 10:45 am
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Pool class in the Rehab & Wellness therapy pool. Located in the lower level of the Medical Arts Building at 1015 Duff Ave. in Ames.
– Fridays from 2:00 - 2:45 pm
Exercise sessions do not require any previous fitness experience and can accommodate various skill levels.
Continuing Your Weekly Sessions
After your six weeks at Mary Greeley, you have the choice to continue weekly sessions from a variety of options to continue your fitness journey.
