Fitness Centre

Photo shows patients stretching in the Parkwood Institute Fitness Centre.

The Parkwood Fitness Centre has been providing access to adaptive physical activity for community members with mobility impairments and physical disabilities for over 20 years. Accessible physical activity and fitness are important for improving function, quality of life, and independence for those with disabilities, which is why the Parkwood Fitness Centre team values developing robust and accessible programming for the community that it serves.

In 2024, the Parkwood Fitness Centre Open Gym program got a fresh start in a new space. Since then, the Parkwood Fitness Centre team has continued to prioritize continual program improvement as well as exceptional care.

The following programs are offered by the Parkwood Fitness Centre.

  • Open Gym

    • Community members with mobility impairments and/or neurological conditions are able to access adaptive equipment with the support of students and volunteers under the supervision of a Registered Kinesiologist.

    • There is currently a waiting list to participate in this program.

    • This is a fee-for-service program. Financial assistance is available for those who may need it.

  • Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Cycling

    • Arm or leg cycling with functional electrical stimulation to the working muscles is available for community members with neurological conditions, like spinal cord injury or stroke.

    • A clinical recommendation and/or physician clearance are required to participate in this program.

    • This is a fee-for-service program. Financial assistance is available for those who may need it.

  • Parkwood Virtual Fitness Centre (PVFC)

    • Not directly managed by a Registered Kinesiologist

    • Offering live adaptive virtual fitness classes to those with disabilities and/or mobility impairments.

    • This program is free to attend.

    • Complete this PVFC Membership Request Form to get started with the PVFC: PVFC Membership Request Form

  • Parkwood Institute and YMCA

    • Joint effort of Parkwood Institute and the YMCA Southwestern Ontario

    • This program is offering two assisted hours on the Fitness Floor at the Centre Branch YMCA, where members get the opportunity to exercise with peers who also have mobility limitations, and are supported by 3–4 staff/volunteers each session to help with equipment setup and adjustments

    • Our goal for this program is to build community, confidence, and long-term physical activity participation.

If you are interested in becoming a member or learning more about the Parkwood Fitness Centre or any of these programs, give us a call or send us an email and let us know what program you are interested and how you heard about the Parkwood Fitness Centre.

519-685-4292 ext. 42918

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