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Adapted Fitness Programs for Adults

Our Goals for the Adapted Fitness Programs for Adults

• To provide adults living with impairment the opportunity to participate in individualized adapted fitness and activity programs at a scheduled time one to three days a week.
   
• The opportunity to use customized adapted exercise and fitness training equipment to maintain fitness and health such as
  
  • an active passive trainer (APT), a movement-assisted bike that requires no transferring
  • an arm ergometer – an accessible upper-body resistance training machine and
  • an equalizer which offers accessible upper body resistance exercises for all abilities.

AFPA promotes the transitioning of participants into other community facilities to explore new paths for quality of life and active living.

In offering these programs, our primary goals are 

1. to help participants become knowledgeable and confident with respect to their fitness and lifestyle needs 
2. to assist them with the ultimate goal of helping them take their new skills into the community and its facilities. 
3. to increase independence, foster self-determination and promote inclusion for people with disabilities through physical activity to enable them to live healthy, productive, fulfilling lives.
    

About our Adult Fitness Programs

The Adapted Fitness Program for Adults (AFPA) provides structured, individual and group exercise programs for adults living with impairment under the supervision of Certified  Adapted Physical Activity Consultants and CSEP – Personal Fitness Trainers, in a supportive, welcoming and inclusive environment.

Individualized Adapted Fitness Programs
Personalized fitness programs are developed by trained Consultants and CSEP Certified Personal Fitness Trainers in adapted physical activity.

Membership within the adapted fitness facility includes:

• Consultation
• Fitness assessment
• Personalized exercise program
• Scheduled exercise sessions (2or3 days a week)
• Program updates every 6 months

Space is limited, membership is subject to availability

Adapted Group Fitness Programs
Group programs include:

• Water in Motion
• Interval Circuit Training
• TrailRider Excursion Program
• Rundle Park Ramblers
• Wheelchair Ball Hockey

View the 2012 Spring/Summer Group Program Guide (PDF) for more information.
Group programs are community-based and open to everyone, you do not need to be a current member to register.

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
The Steadward Centre is one of a handful of exercise facilities in the world offering Functional Electrical Stimulation or FES. Our extensive FES program includes:

• Leg cycling
• Arm cycling
• Rowing  
   

Who our programs are for

Our adapted physical activity programs currently serve over 300 adults (18 years +) with a range of physical and neuro-muscular impairments that include

• Spinal cord injury 
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Stroke 
• Cerebral Palsy 
• Spina Bifida 
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• and others
   

How to join

All prospective members are asked to complete a short pre-screen to ensure suitability for the program. To complete this with one of our staff members please contact us at 780-492-9236.

Space is limited and membership is subject to availability
 

Program Fees and Hours

Fees

Monthly membership fees for those members who present an AISH Health Benefits Card or receive the Seniors Benefit will be supplemented to $10.00

Hours

Additional Information

At The Steadward Centre we  promote independence.

• We do not provide one-on-one workout sessions for individuals or assist with any personal care procedures
• Individuals who require assistance are required to bring an aide to assist them with their workouts
   

Location

University of Alberta
W1-67 Van Vliet Centre, University of Alberta
(116 Street and 85 Avenue)
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2H9
Phone 780-492-9236 / Fax 780-492-7161

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