Baptist Healthplex Offers Special Water Programs for Members & Non-Members
Contact: Robby Channell, 601-968-5135 rchannell@mbhs.org
Jackson, Miss. – February 26, 2008
Arthritis Aquatic Classes:
The Baptist Healthplex offers arthritis aquatic classes. However, a non-member fee of $39 per 12 classes is required. Free for Healthplex members. The pool is four feet deep and heated to 86 degrees. A ramp with handrails on both sides makes entering and exiting the pool easier. Each class includes water walking for functional endurance and exercises to improve or maintain range of motion, flexibility, and muscular strength. Classes are offered multiple times on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. An information/release form and physician's form are required of all participants who are not members. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator at (601) 968-1766.
Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic Program:
This noncompetitive exercise program offers participants the opportunity to exercise in an environment, which helps to minimize the effects of heat created from exercising. The program can help to provide greater range of motion while helping to increase the strength of specific muscle groups. The classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon until 1:00 p.m. It’s free for Baptist Healthplex members. There is a $39 per 12 classes charge to non-members. An information/release form and physician's form are required of all participants who are not members. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator at (601) 968-1766.
D.E.E.P. Aquatic Class (Diabetes Exercise and Education Program)
The purpose of the program is to provide the diabetic individual with the opportunity to exercise in a safe, monitored environment. The individual will also receive assistance in determining patterns in his/her blood glucose values through monitoring of pre and post-exercise levels. Classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:15 a.m. It’s free for Baptist Healthplex members and non-members are charged $39 per 12 classes. An information/release form and physician's form are required of all participants who are not members. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator at (601) 968-1766.
Natal Fit
Natal Fit is a low impact water aerobic exercise program for pregnant and postpartum women. The goal is to help women maintain their fitness level during pregnancy and to regain their fitness level after pregnancy. The Baptist Healthplex – Jackson hosts this aquatic program on Mondays through Thursdays at 4:45 p.m. There is no cost for Healthplex members and mom’s having their babies at the Birthplace at Baptist. Others are required to pay $39 to cover 12 visits. An information/release form and physician's form are required of all participants. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator at (601) 968-1766.
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