©EnhanceFitness

Therapy at Heritage Community of KalamazooHeritage Community of Kalamazoo (HCK) is a leading long term care provider of this multi-component, nationally endorsed group exercise program. ©EnhanceFitness promotes a senior friendly fitness experience intended to promote physical activity among older adults at all levels of health and ability. Equally important, is the cultivation of relationships that occurs within each session. Our trained staff promotes common understandings, acceptance, laughter and enjoyment! The hour-long Enhance Fitness class is held over three sessions per week, modifications are made within the program to individually support special needs, safety, and health challenges. Classes are led by a trained fitness instructor who is nationally certified.

Each class includes:

  • Strength training using soft wrist and ankle weights.
  • A cardiovascular workout using aerobics or modified movement, stretching or walking depending on participant ability and desire.
  • Strength, balance and posture exercises
  • Fitness Checks are conducted when participants enroll in the program and four months thereafter.
  • Ongoing education is provided to instructors and a rigorous re-certification process is in place to ensure health benefits and safety of participants.