Programs for Members and Non-Members
Valley Health LifeStyles offers medical fitness programs to help members and non-members achieve their fitness goals. For more information about any of our medical fitness programs, including pricing, please call 201-389-0839. Preregistration is required for all programs and space is limited.
Aquatic Exercise Classes for Arthritis
Are you living with arthritis related rheumatic diseases or musculoskeletal conditions? Aquatic exercise can aid in reducing joint stress, increasing circulation, and decreasing pain. Classes are held twice per week with sessions running monthly.
AfterCare Fitness
AfterCare Fitness is a comprehensive fitness program designed to pick up where physical, occupational, or cardiac rehabilitation leaves off. If you have just completed rehabilitation but want the continued security, guidance, and encouragement afforded by a supervised exercise program, AfterCare Fitness may be for you. Our professional staff will help you continue on the road to recovery and improved fitness, and build on the progress you made during rehabilitation.
Balanced and Bone Fit
Osteoporosis affects around 54 million Americans and as we age, our bone health becomes increasingly more important to maintain. Strength training, weight-bearing, balance, posture, and functional exercises are vital to staying strong, preventing falls, and improving our overall health. Join us for our exercise training series, Balance and Bone Fit, designed for individuals with osteoporosis and osteopenia. The class will include an initial balance assessment and safe, effective exercise routines and progressions to help you live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Human Performance Testing
ImPACT Testing
At the forefront of proper concussion management is the implementation of baseline and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing. Such evaluation can help to objectively evaluate the post-injury condition and track recovery for safe return to play, thus preventing the cumulative effects of concussion.
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Test
A resting metabolic rate tells you how many calories your body burns all day, every day, just to stay alive. How many more you burn through activities of daily living and exercise is up to you! We'll help you use that information to construct an eating and exercise plan designed to meet your goals.
Aerobic Capacity (VO2 Max) Test
Testing for your VO2 Max – the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use per minute – is the ultimate measure of your aerobic capacity. This test is performed on a treadmill by progressively increasing intensities while monitoring your heart rate, breathing, and oxygen consumption.
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
This program focuses on an individual’s fundamental movements, motor control within movement patterns, and competence of basic movements. By determining the greatest areas of movement deficiency and limitations or asymmetries we can develop a corrective exercise routine to aid in injury prevention. Based on an individual’s results, corrective exercises will be given to help train necessary postures and patterns.
Medical Fitness Rx
At times, your physician may recommend lifestyle modifications, such as diet and exercise, as part of your treatment. If exercise is recommended, your physician may refer you to our Medical Fitness Rx Program.
Through this program, patients will receive a personalized exercise prescription, developed by a degreed exercise specialist in conjunction with your physician, detailing fitness activities to help you adopt regular physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. The program includes one month free membership to Valley Health LifeStyles medical fitness center, a fitness and physical activity assessment that includes aerobic fitness, muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, and a functional activity review, periodic follow-up with an exercise specialist, and more. Reach out to your provider for more information on this program.
Meditation and Meditative Flow Series
Meditation has been used for centuries to achieve a happier, healthier, and calmer state of well-being. This three-part workshop incorporates guided meditations, gentle movement, optional journaling, and sound. This is held quarterly.
Parkinson’s Exercise Program (PEP)
A small-group exercise program designed for those living with Parkinson’s disease. Our Parkinson’s Exercise Program (PEP) is an evidence-based fitness program that empowers those living with Parkinson’s disease by optimizing their physical function and helping to delay the progression of symptoms. Sessions run in an eight-week format with once or twice per week options available.
Prehabilitiation
Patients scheduled for joint replacement and other procedures can get back to their active lives sooner thanks to The Valley Hospital’s pre-surgical physical conditioning program. Called prehabilitation, or “prehab,” the program enhances patients’ fitness levels and functional mobility before surgery, which can result in a faster and easier recovery.
Prenatal and Baby and Me Yoga
Prenatal Yoga: Help prepare the body and mind for a strong and energized pregnancy. This gentle and modified flow yoga practice is designed to build strength and flexibility to help support your body before and after giving birth.
Baby and Me Yoga: These special classes are designed for moms and their baby yogis, six weeks old to pre-crawling. Each class is tailored towards the needs of the post-partum body and helps to restore the core and pelvic floor, as well as rebuild strength and stamina. Enjoy gentle, interactive poses with your baby and work on relaxation techniques to help support you on your postpartum journey.
Tai Chi
Tai chi is a gentle, mind-body practice that combines movement and breathing to improve well-being. The benefits of tai chi include increased balance, flexibility, and stress reduction. Courses currently offered include “Tai Chi for Balance and Coordination” and “Traditional Yang Style Form.” Classes are held weekly and run for eight weeks.
Youth Programming
Youth Classes: Our classes are open to children ages 6-15. We offer six-week sessions of classes, such as Intro to Fitness, Pickleball, Yoga, Zumba Kids, and more!
Summer Youth Fitness Weeks: LifeStyles hosts four Summer Youth Fitness Weeks each year. Children ages 8-12 will participate in fun, fitness activities, and games from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily during designated weeks.