Breast Cancer Action Kingston & South East Ontario
Serving Kingston & South Eastern Ontario
Fitness at BCAK
All classes are held in BCAK’s multi-purpose room at 110-650 Dalton Ave. The entrance is at the west end of the building. Please enter through the side door.
Morning exercise classes are open to breast cancer survivors with a current paid up BCAK membership, evening classes are open to all members. To become a member please, visit our Membership Page.
All participants require the approval of their physician to participate in our exercise classes.
During COVID: Classes are restricted to survivors only until further notice. Due to number restrictions in the gym, classes are no longer "drop-in"; participants must pre-register with Willie Kyer. Participants are asked to register for one class only. Instructors are not permitted to physically assist those unfamiliar with proper moves and alignment, so at this time, only participants who have previously attended are permitted to join.
If you are interested in joining the class, we kindly ask that you first contact our office so that we can put you in touch with our Fitness Coordinator, Willie Kyer.
Exercise Class Schedule
Monday 10:30am - 11:30am with Tim Bell. Focuses on joint movement, breathing techniques and strength training through isometric exercises. There is no cardio component in this class.
Tuesday 10:30am - 11:30am with Sharon Allen. A traditional mixed fitness class beginning with cardio, strength training, balance and stretching.
Tuesday 5:30pm – 6:30pm with Elizabeth Cochrane. Focuses on all around strengthening, balance, and toning.
Wednesday 10:00am - 11:00am with Jane Martin. Focuses on general toning, balance, stretching.
Thursday 10:30am – 11:30am with Tim Bell. Focuses on joint movement, breathing techniques and strength training through isometric exercises. There is no cardio component in this class.
Yoga
Yoga is a practice that combines stretching, controlled breathing and relaxation. It helps to lower blood pressure, improve heart function, reduce stress and calm body, mind and spirit.
Yoga is one of the only approaches to health that assists in keeping your body healthy, strong, and flexible while simultaneously providing mental clarity and emotional well-being.
Available to any level of experience, we combine ancient tradition with innovation. If you come, breathe, and try your best, you’ll notice immediate benefits.
Regular Yoga Classes
Wednesday 11:15-12:15 with Pam Ferner (starting Oct. 19)
Thursday evening 6:00pm - 7:00 pm with Renee Thibodeau
Friday morning 11:30am – 12:30pm with Tina Beaudin
During COVID: Yoga classes are restricted to survivors only. Participants are asked to register for one class only. At this time classes are limited to only those who are currently registered due to limited space during COVID restrictions.