I do not endorse the content of any of the following resources. If you would like to try a new type of exercise, I recommend collaborating with your fitness instructor and your healthcare team to find opportunities that are likely to be helpful given your current fitness level and your medical history.
SWIMMING & AQUATIC FITNESS
- Hants Aquatic Centre, Windsor (outdoors - only open during summer):http://www.town.windsor.ns.ca/hants-aquatic-centre.html
- Stafford Pool, King's-Edgehill School, Windsor (swimming and aquatic fitness classes): http://www.kes.ns.ca/Page/Athletics/Pool-Programs
- Acadia University Athletic Complex, Wolfville: http://fitness.acadiau.ca
- Hantsport Pool (outdoors - only open during summer): http://www.thehmcc.ca/pool.html
- Sackville Sports Stadium: http://www.thestadium.ca
Indoor Walking Groups:
- Brooklyn Civic Centre, Tues & Thurs, 9-10am, Info: Mona, 757-3239
- Three Mile Plains Hall, Mon, Wed & Thurs, 9-10am, Info: Annie, 798-8831 (Clare Purdy)
- Windsor Community Centre, Mon – Fri, 8:30-10am and 11:45am-12:45pm, , Info: Dianne, 798-1162
- Manning Retirement Home, Mondays, 10-11am, Info: Tammy, 792-1664
- Summerville Fire Hall, Tues at 11-12noon, Info: Kimm, 633-2110
- Walton Fire Hall, Mon at 11-12noon, Info: Kimm, 633-2110
- Vaughan Fire Hall, M-W-F at 9 - 10am, Info: Leah, 798-4140
- The Crossings (in Garland’s Crossing), Tues & Thurs, 9-10am, Info: Tammy, 792-1664
- Family Resource Centre of West Hants, Mon at 11am, Info: Kim, 798-5961
YOGA
- Breathing Space Yoga, Windsor: http://www.breathingspaceyogastudio.ca/windsor-yogo-studio-windsor-nova-scotia
- Inner Sun Yoga, Wolfville: http://www.innersunyoga.ca
PILATES
- Swanone Pilates & Training Studio, Kentville: http://sherryswanburg.com
TAI CHI & QI GONG
- Elements of Health, Windsor: http://www.elementsofhealth.ca/#!tai-chi/cuzo
- Taoist Tai Chi, Berwick & Kentville: http://atlantic.canada.taoist.org/content/standard_ca_atlantic.asp?name=Canada-Atlantic-Kentville
- Avondale Community Hall Qi Gong: 50 Avondale Crossroad Rd, Avondale, 902-757-0831, avondalecommunityhall@gmail.com
ONLINE FITNESS CLASSES
- Yoga International: https://yogainternational.com (in addition to their other online yoga classes, Yoga International offers an online course in Yoga for Lower Back Pain: https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/yoga-for-lower-back-pain)
- Pilates Anytime: http://www.pilatesanytime.com
- Life Is Now Pain Care (Yoga & Pain Self-Management Strategies): http://www.lifeisnow.ca
- Polynesian Dance: http://www.polynesiandanceworld.com
- Tai Chi Tuition: http://www.taichi-tuition.com/taichi/
- Learn Qi Gong Online: http://www.learnqigongonline.com
- ROM Dance: http://taichihealth.com/?page_id=106
- Stroke Class: http://www.strokeclass.com (although this site is called "Stroke Class", its chair-based exercise videos are applicable to diverse health conditions, including chronic pain)
- Library of Learning - Feldenkrais: http://libraryoflearning.com/
DVD'S
Did you know that many public libraries carry fitness DVD's that you can borrow free of charge? This is a great way to try out new fitness activities. Ask your librarian to recommend DVD's of gentle yoga, tai chi, chair fitness, etc. Some of Nova Scotia's libraries also carry pedometers that members can borrow. This can be helpful if you are interested in monitoring your daily step count.
OTHER FITNESS RESOURCES
- Nova Scotia Connect: https://novascotia.cioc.ca/bresults.asp?PBID=100
- Windsor Recreation: http://www.town.windsor.ns.ca/recreation-programs-and-events.html
- Hants Health & Wellness Team, Bedford/Sackville Community Health Team: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/community-health-teams
- GoodLife Fitness, Lower Sackville: http://www.goodlifefitness.com/locations/novascotia/lowersackville/
- Arena, Fitness Centre, Snowshoe Rentals & Cycle Zone at Sackville Sports Stadium: http://www.thestadium.ca
- Fit for Less Discount Fitness Gym in Bedford: https://www.fit4less.ca/
