What is On The Move?
On the move is a group exercise program for individuals who desire a weight management program and wish to pursue a healthy lifestyle. The program provides the professional guidance of a physical therapist and other health professionals and is designed to guide the client in participation in safe and effective physical activity and exercise.
Each one-hour exercise class is taught Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:00pm by our healthcare professionals for twelve weeks. The program includes an individualized assessment, collaborative goal setting, individualized exercise instruction during group exercise sessions that address all components of physical fitness and musculoskeletal health.
You will be asked to seek medical clearance from your physician to enroll in this program.
Why Exercise for Fitness?
- Reduce likelihood of injury
- Decrease risk of falling
- Strengthen large muscle groups
- Increase bone mass and fight osteoporosis
- Raise good cholesterol (HDL) and lower bad cholesterol (LDL)
- Build energy and fight fatigue
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce risk of heart disease
- Burn calories, control weight
- Balance and align the body to prevent injury
What Are the Benefits of Musculoskeletal Health?
Flexibility - To keep joints and muscles ready to move and overcome the stiffness that accompanies sedentary lifestyles.
Strength - To move effectively against the force of gravity, accomplishing the tasks of daily living: climbing stairs, lifting objects and rising from a chair.
Posture and Body Control - To align the body correctly and move precisely so that movement is efficient, painless and safe.
Endurance - To have a healthy heart, lungs and vascular system with sufficient energy to be able to move quickly and for extended periods.
Balance - To avoid the risk of falling and be fearless and independent in activities that require weight shift or emphasize balance, like stepping up onto a curb or putting on shoes.
Why Choose On The Move?
Sessions are overseen by professionally licensed physical therapists and exercise specialists with the training and experience to carefully design your path to fitness. Physical therapists perform individualized assessments to determine your current flexibility, strength, endurance and balance.
Services available upon request
- Nutrition Consultation
- Social Services
- Support Group
The cost of the 12 week program is $275.00. For an appointment or additional information please call the Rehab Department at 309-944-9150. A $50 non-refundable fee will be charged at the time of pre-testing.