Fitness at BCAK
Exercise, Yoga and Qi Gong 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.
Participation is for survivors first. Not only are classes for fitness but also a support group for those affected by breast cancer. Registration for classes is required as we have limited space and, only those registered will be notified of any last minute cancellations due to weather or illness.
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. Certain class schedules may be changed and some classes are discontinued for the summer months.
Exercise Class Description & Instructors
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Monday and Thursday with Tim Bell. Focuses on joint movement, breathing techniques and strength training through isometric exercises. There is no cardio component in this class.
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Monday afternoon Functional Fitness with Fatemeh Rahbari. Classes focus on functional fitness exercises and include Cardio, Endurance, Muscular Strengthening, Balance and Stretching components that are safe for all populations. This class improves the participants' strength, balance, and flexibility, regardless of their physical ability. If needed, chairs are given for safety.
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Tuesday with Sharon Allen. A traditional mixed fitness class beginning with cardio, strength training, balance and stretching.
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Thursday evening with Adrienne Frandsen. Focuses on all around strengthening, balance, and toning.
Fitness Schedule
Monday
10:30-11:30 Exercise with Tim Bell
1:00-2:00 QiGong with Marilyn Picard
2:15-3:00 Functional Fitness with Fatemeh Rahbari
6:00 - 7:00 pm Yoga with Adrienne Frandsen
(day is subject to change for the summer months)
Tuesday
10:30-11:30 Exercise with Sharon Allen
Wednesday
11:15 -12:15 Yoga with Adrienne Frandsen
1:00 - 2:00 QiGong with Marilyn Picard
Thursday
10:30-11:30 Exercise with Tim Bell
2:15-4:00 Open Pool Time at the Royale
1:30-2:15 AquaFit with Jane Martin
6:00 - 7:00 pm Fitness with Adrienne Frandsen
Friday
11:00-12:00 Yoga with Tina Beaudin
QiGong
Qi Gong (pronounced Chi gong) is a practice of aligning breath, movement and awareness for exercise, healing and meditation. With roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts and philosophy, Qi Gong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate and balance Qi (chi), which can be translated as “intrinsic life energy”. Typically, Qi Gong practice involves rhythmic breathing coordinated with slow, stylized repetition of fluid movement.
The goal is a calm state with visualization of guiding Qi through the body. No special clothing or equipment is required.
Classes
Monday and Wednesday with Marilyn Picard. Open to all members
10 Benefits of Qi Gong Practice
Loosens muscles * Improves balance * Strengthens organs * Improves posture * Strengthens nerves
Builds bone density * Reduces pain * Improves memory * Improves circulation * Builds immune system
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
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Monday evening with Adrienne Frandsen
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Wednesday with Adrienne Frandsen
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Friday morning with Tina Beaudin
Aqua Fit
Location:
The Royale Senior Residence
2485 Princess Street
Kingston ON
Class Schedule:
Thursday 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Free Swims:
1:00pm - 1:30pm
2:15pm - 3:45pm
During the free swim you can do laps, or play around with the pool toys and just relax.
BCAK has been very fortunate to have formed a partnership with Aspira Senior Living, the parent company of The Royale and with that comes the privilege of using Royale's swimming pool.
Swimming is a wonderful and beneficial exercise for breast cancer survivors and we meet every Thursday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At the moment we are only allowed 10 in the pool maximum but we hope, when Covid regulations for gyms and sports are lifted, that we might be able to squeeze a few more in each class.
If you are interested, let us know immediately. Call the office at 613 531-7912 and leave a message for Lynne Funnell.
