Wellness

Medical Exercise Programs

ACAC´s Physician Referred Exercise Program (PREP) allows doctors to write a prescription for exercise to give to their patients.  ACAC "fills the prescription" by working with a patient´s doctor to create an exercise program tailored to their specific needs. 

Current medical programs available include the following. 

General Physicians Referred Exercise Program

ACAC team of fitness specialists, through the referral of a participant´s physician, will create a customized exercise program with based on an individual´s medical needs and goals.  Patients referred by their physician meet with an ACAC fitness specialist for 30 minutes twice a week for 60 days, and enjoy full use of ACAC's fitness offerings.  ACAC keeps the patient's doctor abreast of the progress made.  A patient´s investment is only $1 per day for 60 days or $60.

Diabetes Physicians Referred Exercise Program

Diabetes Management Track

This program offers all of the components of our General Health Track with an added emphasis on cardiovascular exercise in accordance with American College of Sports Medicine guidelines, to meet the specific needs of a diabetic participant. Blood pressure and blood sugar are monitored regularly throughout the program.

Your Sessions:
To ensure success, we ask that you invest only two, 30-minute workout sessions each week.

Getting Started
Simply have your physician complete a referral form and fax it to ACAC. An ACAC team member will contact you within 48 hours and get you on the path to achieving a healthier, more active lifestyle. Now is the time!

Your Investment
The cost of the 60-day PREP program is only $60.

Cancer Well Fit Program

Cancer WellFit^TM is a nationally recognized, 10-week supervised exercise program for people who are battling cancer.  Cancer WellFit^TM was started in 1993 by a breast cancer survivor who wanted to share her first-hand knowledge of the positive impact of exercise on cancer rehabilitation.  This program is specifically for those who are currently undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other treatments for a cancer diagnosis.  A patient´s investment is only $1 per day for 70 days or $70.

Multiple Sclerosis

Feelin´ Fit with MS is a group that offers persons with Multiple Sclerosis the opportunity to participate in aquatic and land exercise.  Enjoy socializing with classmates while improving fitness.  Sponsored by the Greater Delaware Chapter of the MS Society, participants must attend class 6 times or more per month for this free program.  To register, please e-mail idal@acacwc.com.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Programs

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class

This land-based class - designed for persons with arthritis, gently guide individuals through ROM, strengthening, and toning, using more than 70 exercises designed by the Arthritis Foundation.  Our classes offer a small group setting.  Seated and standing exercises may incorporate weights and bands.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

A recreational series of gentle exercises in the pool that help relieve pain and stiffness caused by arthritis.  Non-swimmers welcome. 

For more information on Arthritis classes, please e-mail Ida Ladner at 610-431-7000