YMCA Abilities in Motion (AIM)

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth

AIM

YMCA Abilities in Motion

AIM to improve mobility!

A Partnership Fitness Program for Persons with Mobility Concerns

Meet Murray

“I’ve been with the AIM Program at the Rehab Centre for four years then was asked if I would volunteer, and have been volunteering for three years.

My impairment is hereditary, spastic paraparesis, and AIM has made me feel like a new person! A milestone for me is to walk with no pain and with a smile on my face!”

– Murray D. Holman, AIM Participant & Volunteer

Abilities In Motion (AIM)

A Partnership Fitness Program for Persons with Mobility Concerns The YMCA Abilities in Motion (AIM) program is a fully accessible program designed to assist individuals in their pursuit of health and fitness. In partnership with Capital Health, our goal at AIM is to provide a supportive and fully inclusive environment for individuals with mobility concerns who wish to pursue fitness as a means of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and as part of their rehabilitation efforts.

Our dedicated YMCA Staff and volunteers work one on one with individuals participating in AIM and are committed to supporting participants in achieving their short and long term fitness and recovery goals.

YMCA Staff and volunteers are available to provide educational resources, personal fitness plans and other resources to help you reach your fitness and rehabilitation goals.

Contact Us!

Abilities In Motion (902) 422 - 9622 x 225

AIM to improve mobility!

AIM welcomes individuals with mobility concerns who:

• are motivated to pursue exercise and physical activity in a social environment, and; • understand the benefits of regular physical activity on the spirit, mind, and body.

Eligible program participants may include individuals with the following conditions: • Stroke • Spinal Cord Injury • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • Guillain-Barre Syndrome • Cerebral Palsy (CP) • Post-Polio Syndrome • Parkinson’s Disease • Traumatic Brain Injury • Peripheral Neuropathy • Progressive degenerative neurological disorders • Amputations • Arthritis • Multi-trauma injuries resulting in physical limitations • Any other condition that results in mobility impairments or limitations

Our Promise to You

We want to ensure that you receive the best experience while attending AIM. Our YMCA has volunteer and employment requirements that state that all: • are certified in First Aid and CPR; • undergo Criminal Record Checks; • undergo Child Abuse Registry Checks; • provide at least three references; • remain committed to ongoing professional development and continuing education, and; • are passionate about supporting you in reaching your health and fitness goals!

Join Us!

Take the first step towards reaching your health, fitness and recovery goals and contact AIM today.

Program Hours

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Our Location

Abilities In Motion Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre - Physiotherapy Gym 3rd Floor, 1341 Summer Street, Halifax, NS (902) 422 - 9622 x 225 Abilities In Motion Fees AIM Membership - $30.00 per month plus HST AIM Punch Card (8 visits) - $40.00 plus HST

After Joining Abilities In Motion After joining AIM, you will be asked to fill out a client information sheet. This information sheet will provide YMCA Staff and volunteers the information about you and any health-related conditions that you may have.

You will also meet with a member of our team to discuss your current exercise routine, what you have done in the past and what activities you would like to try while attending AIM.

We will also work with you to set short and long term health and fitness goals and discuss different ways that we can work to successfully achieve those goals together.

“Before coming to AIM, I couldn’t move as well as I do now. Now, I am able to walk between the parallel bars. AIM has helped me maintain my mobility and independence. The friendship and caring environment has positively affected my life. AIM is a wonderful and caring community, it’s the greatest thing since sliced bread!”

– Gwen Maclachlan, AIM Participant

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