Week 10: WiseMoves Kingston

Question 1

Services provided by WiseMoves Kingston

Answer 1

• Group exercise classes
• Personal training in the gym
• In-home personal training
• Virtual training

Question 2

Impact of the pandemic

Answer 2

• Social isolation
• Fear of getting sick
• Vulnerable
• Lack of physical activity
• Poor mental health
• House-bound
• High stress
• Changed lifestyle

Question 3

Community partnerships of WiseMoves Kingston

Answer 3

Retirement residences
Activity and community centres
Community church wellness programs
Quarry chiropractic and wellness centre

Question 4

Common health team members

Answer 4

• Neurologists
• Physio
• Dieticians
• OT
• NP
• Speech therapist
• Chiro
• Massage therapists

Question 5

Goal of health care teams

Answer 5

To include personal trainers/fitness specialists on health care team

Question 6

Barriers to fitness programming in the community

Answer 6

• Older adults are on fixed incomes
• Many other expenses
• Can’t afford training fees
• Trainers need to make a living wage
• People who need it most can’t access it
• No coverage for fitness training