The Helen Hayes Hospital Wellness Center is a
state-of-the-art exercise facility dedicated to promoting lifelong
fitness. The Center offers an ideal setting for the general
public and for individuals who have completed their rehabilitation
program and wish to continue building endurance, strength and
flexibility and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
Exercise programs are developed jointly by
instructors and participants and are dependent on the individual's
goals and fitness level. All members receive a thorough orientation
that encompasses both the mechanics of the equipment and specific
usage instructions tailored to meet their particular physical
needs. All exercise sessions are supervised by certified Recreational Therapy specialists and a personal trainer is available
to consult on the development of a customized exercise program.
The Wellness
Center houses a complete range of aerobic and weight training
equipment for people of all abilities, including treadmills,
steppers, bikes and upper body cycles. There is equipment
designed specifically for wheelchair users as well as
adaptive devices to assist those with limited dexterity.
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