Register for Alberta Cancer Exercise Programs
Workouts take place in a supportive environment where modifications are made based on energy levels for that day. Your fellow participants are also survivors – they know what you are going through.
Come prepared with the following:
Pre-screening is required through the Health & Wellness Lab at the University of Calgary prior to registering - call 403-210-8482 or email ace@ucalgary.ca. Individuals that have experienced a change in their health or fitness status must be re-screened through the Health & Wellness Lab.
This 12-week, evidence based physical activity program is open to those living with and beyond cancer. Participants should be capable of low to moderate intensity exercise. This program continues to be researched by the Health & Wellness Lab at the University of Calgary.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: In pre-cancer treatment, currently receiving treatment or completed treatment within the last 3 years. (or have persisting cancer-related issues for more than 3 years).
Able to consent in English.
Pre-screening and registration through the Health & Wellness Lab at the University of Calgary (Call 403-210-8482 or email ace@ucalgary.ca).
Internet registration is not available for this program.
Continue to progress your health and wellness alongside a group of your peers in this continuation to the Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE): Baseline Program. This is offered to those living with and beyond cancer that have completed the ACE Baseline Program.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: Recently completed the Alberta Cancer Exercise: Baseline Program
This class is appropriate for those that have completed treatment (apart from taking an oral hormone therapy) and all other chronic conditions that are considered medically stable.
Level 2 will continue to progress your fitness with moderate to high intensity exercises. In a community-oriented setting, you will be provided with more challenging options to improve your physical and mental health. This is offered to those living with and beyond cancer that have completed the Alberta Cancer Exercise: Maintenance Level 1 program at least once.
Age: 18+
Prerequisite: Recently participated in Alberta Cancer Exercise: Maintenance Level 1 program (at least once). This class is appropriate for those that have completed treatment (apart from taking an oral hormone therapy) and all other chronic conditions are considered medically stable.