| Program: | UW WELL-FIT Cancer Exercise Program | ||
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University of Waterloo |
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| Description of Services: |
Develops individualized exercise programs aimed at improving cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance as well as range of motion that may have been lost as a result of cancer treatment The program provides safe, private, small group, one hour exercise sessions twice a week over the 12 week period * appropriate for everyone regardless of fitness level or diagnosis, tailoring each program to the individual's specific health needs |
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| Fees: | Set fees | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People currently undergoing or recently recovering from chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy treatments, or who recently had surgery as their only form of treatment | ||
| Application: | Ask your oncologist or oncology nurse for a referral | ||
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Partially Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Accessible washroom, changeroom and exercise facility * doors to gym not automatic | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Waterloo Region and area | ||
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| Phone Numbers: | 519-888-4567 ext 36841 | ||
| Crisis: | 519-888-4911 or ext 84911 | ||
| After Hours: | Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454 | ||
| Fax: | 519-888-4033 | ||
| Email: | fitness@uwaterloo.ca | ||
| Website: | uwaterloo.ca/centre-community-clinical-applied-res... | ||
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c/o University of Waterloo - UW Fitness Lyle Hallman Institute 200 University Ave W Waterloo, ON N2L 6E6 |
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| Intersection: | University Ave W and Seagram Dr | ||
| Location: | Waterloo (Beechwood) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm | ||
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About Us
UW WELL-FIT is a unique small group exercise program for individuals currently undergoing treatment for various cancers. The 12 week exercise program aims to minimize the negative side effects that individuals experience with cancer treatments, and improve quality of life for patients.
| This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/18/2025 | |||
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