Division of Exercise Physiology

Special Populations

This program is designed for those individuals who require one-on-one supervision during exercise. This includes individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, severe obesity, pulmonary diseases, orthopedic limitations, osteoporosis, etc. Patients engage in 3 exercise sessions per week under the supervision of an exercise physiologist.

Typical exercise sessions include:

• Stretching and flexibility
• Aerobic exercise
• Arm ergometry
• Bicycles
• Nu Step
• Walking
• Rowing
• Strength training with BodyMaster machines or dumb-bell free weights
• Blood pressure, heart rate, and exercise mode, duration and intensity are monitored.

Supervised exercise sessions are:

• Mon., Wed., Fri., 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Counseling by a registered dietician is available.