Tag: strength

This program is being offered virtually through Zoom. In order to participate and receive the Zoom link, register by clicking the RSVP button above or by emailing programs@smithcenter.org.

You will receive the Zoom information no later than the morning of your program.

with Project Knitwell and Friends

Knitting Circle on the Couch

Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation, serve as a way to productively pass the time, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms.

 

Knitting is:

  • relatively easy to learn,
  • requires no artistic talent or prior experience,
  • portable,
  • and results in a useful product.

Sometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you.

 

Trained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies.

 

Stone Soup Films and Project Knitwell created a beautiful 3-minute video highlighting the health benefits of knitting. Watch the video here!

Our Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET.

Our programs are open to the community and tailored to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. Classes and workshops are free or low cost on a pay-as-you-can basis, ensuring that our programs are accessible to everyone.

Looking for more intimate knitting instruction? Check out Project Knitwell’s new program, Knitwell in the Cloud, for ongoing, one-on-one knitting instruction via Zoom.

About Project Knitwell

Project Knitwell

Project Knitwell offers knitting as a tool to promote wellness and help people cope with stressful situations at more than a dozen hospital and community settings.

All of Project Knitwell’s programming is provided by volunteers, and services and supplies are provided free of charge to the people we serve.

Project Knitwell volunteers provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness, comfort, and community among those we serve.

To register, visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/month/2023-06/.

Moving Meditation with Elyce Neuhauser

Everyone has their own style and rhythm, and this unique class of movement, breath, and energy helps you understand and make peace with your natural flow.  Consider meditation your personal inner sequence, just like a vinyasa.  In this practice, we’ll learn to align our outer movements with deeper, intuitive energies.  Join Elyce as she guides you through breathing, moving, and relaxing so that you can thrive.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/2023-06-03/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/month/2023-05/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable

In this class, Paola will guide you through a series of exercises designed to help you increase the strength and endurance of your muscles, as well as the strength of your bones with the use of weights, resistance bands, and your own body.

Equipment needed: exercise mat, resistance bands, light weights like dumbbells, bottles of water or food cans, a pilates ball or a thrown pillow, and a chair. Keep a bottle of water nearby to hydrate.

En esta clase Paola te guiará a través de una serie de ejercicios diseñados para ayudarte a aumentar la fuerza y resistencia de tus músculos, así como la fortaleza de tus huesos con el uso de pesas, bandas de resistencia y tu propio cuerpo.

Equipo necesario: colchoneta de ejercicio, bandas de resistencia, pesas ligeras como mancuernas, botellas de agua o latas de comida, una pelota de pilates o un cojín y una silla. Mantenga una botella de agua cerca para mantenerse hidratada.

NOTE:  If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please email info@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/2023-06-03/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/month/2023-06/ to register.

With 2Unstoppable

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.

The exercises are designed to show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphedema.

In addition to the purely physical benefits already outlined, Pink Ribbon Pilates will help to improve your posture, alleviate your pain, reduce stress, and enhance your energy levels.

Whether you are recovering from recent surgery or are many years post-surgery, Pilates is suitable for you.

Exercises are generally performed on a mat.  Flex bands and lightweight dumbbells may be used to add resistance to the exercises.

NOTE: If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please emailinfo@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/2023-06-03/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable (with East Meets West Yoga Center) 

VIRTUAL 6-Week Yoga for Cancer Series:

April 29, May 13 – June 10 from 11:15-12:30pm

Yoga 6-week series for anyone touched by cancer, including caregivers, family & friends. Yoga can renew the body, lower stress, bring a sense of inner calm and well-being, and can be an important aid to your body in its fight for recovery. Yoga is an active therapeutic practice that matches breath and movement to mitigate the short and long-term side effects that cancer patients and survivors face like bone loss, lymphedema, scar tissue, constipation, neuropathy, fatigue, anxiety and many more.

Each class is 75 minutes long, from 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. Classes are taught by Ellen Collins and Margaret Stewart, RYT-200.

NOTE:  If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please email info@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/2023-06-03/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable and Life with Cancer

Join Cori Price, Cancer Exercise Specialist and Zumba Instructor, for a fun 6-week series class where we will move and dance 2Ugether to fun and upbeat music! Each Zumba class is designed to bring people 2Ugether to “sweat it on” while taking the work out of workout, mixing low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness party.
Join Cori for the entire series or just attend the classes that you’re able to.
Try this joyful form of movement with us via Zoom in the comfort (and privacy!) of your own home!

NOTE:  If you experience any difficulties signing on to Zoom, please email info@2Unstoppable.org. (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox)

Click here for more information and to register. 

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/month/2023-06/ to register.

With 2Unstoppable

Pink Ribbon Pilates is designed to specifically address the needs and challenges facing everyone recovering from cancer-related surgery.

The exercises are designed to show you how to progressively stretch and strengthen your shoulders, chest and back to regain full range of movement and reduce risk of lymphedema.

In addition to the purely physical benefits already outlined, Pink Ribbon Pilates will help to improve your posture, alleviate your pain, reduce stress, and enhance your energy levels.

Whether you are recovering from recent surgery or are many years post-surgery, Pilates is suitable for you.

Exercises are generally performed on a mat.  Flex bands and lightweight dumbbells may be used to add resistance to the exercises.

NOTE: If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please emailinfo@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.

Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/month/2023-06/ to register.

In Partnership with 2Unstoppable

Join Paola for a bilingual (English/Spanish) full-body workout class blending aerobics warm-ups with low-impact, modified movements for cancer survivors to help improve flexibility and balance while strengthening and toning your body safely and in a FUN environment.

Equipment Needed:  a stable surface to use as your “barre”, such as a wall, a sturdy chair or a countertop.  You will also need a mat or a carpeted surface for floor work.  A pilates ball is recommended but not required and you could substitute a throw pillow.  You will want something to add resistance such as light hand weights, cans of food, or water bottles.  Gliders will be used for this class and you can use household items such as a sock or a paper plate as your glider.  Be sure to have water nearby and remember to work at your own pace!
Spanish Description:

Únete a Paola en su clase Bilingüe (Inglés/Español) de entrenamiento de cuerpo completo donde se combinan calentamientos aeróbicos con movimientos de bajo impacto modificados para sobrevivientes de cáncer para mejorar la flexibilidad y equilibrio mientras se fortalece y tonifica su cuerpo en un ambiente seguro y DIVERTIDO.

Equipo necesario: una superficie estable para usar como su “barra”, como una pared, una silla o una mesada (encimera).  También necesitará una colchoneta o una superficie alfombrada para el trabajo en el piso. Una pelota de pilates es recomendable pero no necesaria y se puede sustituir con un cojín.  Querrá algo para agregar resistencia, como pesas ligeras para las manos, latas de comida o botellas de agua.  Discos deslizantes se utilizarán para esta clase y puede usar artículos para el hogar como un calcetín, un plato de papel para deslizar.  ¡Asegúrese de tener agua cerca y recuerde trabajar a su propio ritmo!

NOTE:  If you are experiencing any difficulties on the day of class, please email info@2Unstoppable.org (please check your Spam folder just in case the Zoom email got delivered there instead of your inbox).

Click here to learn more and register.

About 2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable

2Unstoppable is a non-profit whose mission is to encourage and support exercise among women who have had a cancer diagnosis. Free online fitness buddy matching, oncology fitness resources, and community events at www.2unstoppable.org. Please visit https://2unstoppable.org/events/ for a list of upcoming events.