Exercise for Health Programs - PEI

Now enrolling for Fall 2024!

Through a partnership with the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture and Recreation PEI, Beck Exercise Physiology is offering a free, virtual, educational program created for Islanders with chronic diseases - Cancer, Diabetes, COPD, and Cardiovascular Disease, Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis, and Neuromuscular Disease (MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke).

These 6 week, introductory programs are ideal for beginners and will focus on progressive, low to moderate intensity exercise to improve heart health, strength, balance, and flexibility. You will meet with Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Katie Beck, for weekly education and exercise sessions, from the comfort of your own home.

Program participants will receive:

• Full initial health screening

• Education on how exercise can help with specific health conditions and any considerations for those on medication and treatment

• Exercise suggestions that are progressive and tailored to your physical ability. A resistance band mailed to your home is the only equipment needed!

• Intention setting sessions, movement challenges, and a bit of trivia and fun along the way

• The option to join our “Graduate Program” which will help you continue to be active after the introductory program has been completed

These programs aren’t right for everyone. If you have uncontrolled medical conditions (ie: uncontrolled high blood pressure, uncontrolled blood sugars, etc) these programs may not be right for you. If you are unsure, please fill out the form below. Eligibility criteria for enrolment in the program will be sent to your email address and further assessment will be provided to ensure participant safety before beginning the program.

Please complete the form below to express interest
in future programs

*NOTE: when programs are set to begin (may be several months), an email with further instructions will be sent to the email address provided. Please ensure this email address is spelled correctly AND that you check your junk/spam email folder periodically.

This program made possible by the Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture & Recreation PEI