Events & Classes

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Pedaling for Parkinson’s

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2 p.m.
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris
Cost: Free (does not require YMCA membership)
Eligibility: Must receive physician clearance to participate.
Registration: Call the Health & Wellness Director at the Morris Hospital YMCA at 815-513-8080, ext. 517.Pedaling a bicycle at a rapid pace may change the life of someone living with Parkinson’s disease. Research conducted at the Cleveland Clinic found that patients can experience a 35% reduction in symptoms by riding an indoor, stationary bicycle for one hour three days a week. While cycling is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease, there is compelling evidence to show that it does make a real difference for many who try it. Classes are designed to empower participants by optimizing their physical function, improving their gait, balance, speech, handwriting, and overall endurance, and helping to delay the progression of symptoms.

PWR! Moves (Parkinson Wellness Recovery)

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 1:00-1:50 p.m.
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris
Cost: Free (does not require YMCA membership)
Eligibility: Must receive physician clearance to participate.
Registration: Call the Health & Wellness Director at the Morris Hospital YMCA at 815-513-8080, ext. 517.PWR! Moves is a research-driven exercise program that focuses on improving functional mobility and strength for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Taught by specially certified instructors from Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA, the class focuses on intentional and smooth movements to improve everyday actions such as walking, climbing stairs, and turning in tight spaces.

Prenatal Exercise

Days: Wednesdays
Time: 4:00-4:45 p.m.
Location: Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris
Cost: Free (does not require YMCA membership)
Registration: Class size is limited to the first 20 participants based on a first come, first serve basis. Interested participants should sign up at the YMCA front desk up to 90 minutes prior to the start of class.According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, regular exercise during pregnancy benefits both mom and baby by reducing back pain, easing constipation, promoting healthy weight gain during pregnancy, strengthening heart and blood vessels, and decreasing the risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and cesearan delivery. Questions can be directed to the Morris Hospital Wellness Manager by calling 815-705-7358.

Senior Fitness Classes

We are pleased to offer FREE Senior Fitness classes for individuals age 55 and older that provide low impact aerobic and strength training for an overall workout. Classes are offered:

• in Minooka at the Village of Minooka (Community Room), 121 McEvilly Road, Minooka on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 & 9:30 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of class as class size is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on Senior Fitness classes at the Village of Minooka, call Morris Hospital’s Wellness Manager at 815-705-7358.
• in Morris at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Avenue, Morris at a variety of times throughout the week (please see YMCA website for Senior Fitness class schedule and choose Morris Hospital YMCA, Group Fitness for Senior Fitness class days and times). Please arrive 15-30 minutes prior to the start of class as class size is limited to 20 participants on a first come, first serve basis. You do not have to be a YMCA member to participate. For more information on senior fitness classes, call the Morris Hospital YMCA at 815-513-8080.

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