Health Ambitions is a wellness center created specifically for adults, especially seniors, and people who have been ill or have had an injury. Our center provides wellness options in a medically safe environment. If it has been several years since you started a wellness or exercise program, you may want to consider joining us.
Pool Classes
Pool Schedule
Ai Chi is a water-movement program created to help people relax. This class incorporates stretching, range of motion, and relaxation. It also helps with flexibility, coordination, balance and deep breathing. Ai Chi is especially helpful for people with arthritis and fibromyalgia.
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This class includes stretching, muscle toning and 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercises. Ability to swim is not needed.
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Designed for those dealing with any type of arthritis. This fun and safe class helps with: joint mobility, pain and stiffness, muscle tone and provides social support. The Wednesday class consists of ways to relax.
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Exercise designed for the expectant woman and new mother. Class includes light aerobics, muscle toning, stretching and relaxing. Ability to swim is not needed. (Open to the community. You do not have to be a Health Ambitions member.)
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This class is for an overall body workout using the resistance of water. The warm water and enjoyable music make this a fun way to exercise. Ability to swim is not needed and all fitness levels are welcome. There is an aerobic segment in the class.
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Gym Classes
Gym Schedule
This exercise class will focus on low impact aerobics, core conditioning, balance improvement and coordination and is more challenging than the Sit and Be Fit Class. The ability to get up and down from the floor is needed to participate in this class.
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Balance for Life is an innovative balance and mobility training class. This class is designed to help people improve their balance and reduce their risk of falling. Depending on your age and health, injuries caused by falls can potentially have serious long-term health impacts. Each class will combine balance activities, mild to moderate cardiovascular exercises, and strength and flexibility training. This four-week class meets once per week for 30 minutes. Class will be instructed by two exercise specialists and accommodate only eight participates; providing the individual attention and guidance that may be needed. An initial screening is required prior to the start of the class.
This class includes both cardiovascular and strength training through different timed stations. A variety of equipment such as steps, a bike, Stairmaster, dumb bells, resistance bands, and exercise balls is used. This is a fun class that will add variety to your workout!
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Stretch, strengthen, rejuvenate, and reduce stress! Yoga is an ancient healing system that improves overall health. It also helps restore the body after surgery, injury or illness. Yoga can help ease symptoms and side-effects of cancer and various chronic diseases. Open to the community, you do not have to be a Health Ambitions member
Prenatal Yoga is a wonderful way for expecting mothers to bring their body, mind and sprit together as they prepare to introduce a new life into this world. We will work on breathing for optimal relaxation and awareness, strengthening the abdomen and legs in preparation for labor and strengthening the arms and upper body in preparation for caring for the baby. Open to the community, you do not have to be a Health Ambitions member.
This 45-minute class includes light cardiovascular work and strengthening. It also focuses on certain muscle groups to “kick off” your morning workout.
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Learn the ancient art of Tai Chi, used by the Chinese for hundreds of years. The slow movements of this exercise offer increased strength, improved balance, muscle toning, and relaxation with no impact. After just a few classes, you will begin to feel the benefits. Tai Chi is a lifelong practice of learning, if you choose. This class is for active people. Each student learns at his/her own pace. (Open to the community, you do not have to be a Health Ambitions member. Different fee for members and non-members per session.)
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Special Programs
Our Balance Screening is a series of three tests that measure your balance and help to find any problem areas you may have. A computerized readout of your balance performance is included. Physical and occupational therapists do the screening, which takes about 30-40 minutes. At the end of the screening a therapist will speak with you about the results, and give you suggestions about how to improve your balance and lessen your risk for falls. Fee $25
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Experienced Occupational Therapists can evaluate your home environment, identify potential problems, and recommend changes to help avoid accidents. Their assessment ranges from layout of furniture to lighting and other suggested items to make you safe. Fee $55
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The T.R.E.W.E. program will help you establish long-term lifestyle changes. We will provide you the necessary tools to start and continue a health program. This is not just about exercising. It is about choosing the right nutrition and achieving a healthy weight. It is about being empowered with a positive mental focus. We want to help you decide what makes you feel great. This program is a nine-week commitment that includes a two-month membership to Health Ambitions, education on related topics, a metabolic reading and a variety of exercises.
Wellness Coaching offers you a detailed assessment of your overall wellness. We begin with an interview regarding your wellness goals then assess your strength, flexibility and cardiovascular levels. Upon completion of the assessment, we develop your personal wellness program. An Exercise Specialist will also complete follow-ups with you and a post assessment to measure your improvement. Our goal is to provide a more complete and specific program to help you meet your goals and to objectively measure your progress.
This testing procedure measures your Baseline Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is essential to planning your diet and exercise program. It will tell you how many calories your body burns in a resting state for a 24-hour period. This figure can then be used to calculate how to diet and how much exercise is needed to meet your goals. Fee $55 - 30 minute consult or $65 for two consults for non-members / $40 - 30 minute consult or $50 for two consults for members
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Physician-ordered Exercise
The Cardiac Rehab II Program is designed to assist individuals who have just had a cardiac event (such as heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty) and have a high risk factor (such as
angina, high cholesterol or high blood pressure) to work toward cardiovascular fitness. Medical
personnel and exercise specialists provide a safe atmosphere while supervising the program. There are also many educational resources and opportunities to ask questions about medications,
diet and the disease process. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect is the support that develops among the participants.
Cardiac Rehab Phase II requires a cardiac-related disease and a doctor’s prescription and is covered by most insurance.
To schedule an appointment, call 303.485.4101.
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This 12-session cardiac exercise and education program is designed for those with confirmed heart disease or with multiple risk factors. The first four sessions include cardiac EKG monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation monitoring and personalized exercise prescriptions. The remainder of the sessions includes blood pressure monitoring, exercise prescriptions and self-monitoring of heart rates. Each session includes a cardiovascular and strength training segment, supervised by both a registered nurse and exercise specialist. Education material is also provided.
Participants need both a referral and target heart rate from their physician.
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