By appointment on Mondays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM & Fridays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

Did you know that Kettering Health is able to provide athletic trainers and their medical services to The Kroc Center? These licensed athletic trainers, who are sports medicine professionals, specialize in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Services they provide include injury rehabilitation, injury prevention, injury education, home exercise programs, athletic taping, emergency care, first aid, and physician or physical therapy referrals.

Please see the sign-in sheet when you enter the Fitness Center for available dates and times.

If you have any questions, please ask one of our fitness coaches.

Spencer Deffner, MS, AT
Clinical Specialist Athletic Trainer
Kettering Health Sports Medicine
(937) 395-3920
Stephen.Deffner@ketteringhealth.org

Walk and Talk Walking Classes 

October 1 - October 31
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 - 10:00

Looking for a fun and easy way to stay active? Join our NEW Walking Program today! Perfect for all fitness levels, this program is designed to boost your energy, improve your health, and keep you moving—one step at a time!

Target Audience:
Cancer Patients: Walking programs can offer significant physical and psychological benefits for cancer patients, both during and after treatment. Walking is a low-impact exercise, making it accessible for people with varying levels of strength and endurance, including those dealing with the side effects of cancer and its treatments.

Beginner-Friendly: Programs may cater to individuals new to fitness or those looking to start a low-impact exercise routine.

Chronic Conditions: Some walking programs are tailored for people with health conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease, offering a safe, low-impact exercise option.

Physical Benefits of walking for people with different cancers.

1. Improved Fatigue Management

 Fatigue is a common side effect of cancer treatment. Regular, moderate-intensity walking helps reduce cancer-related fatigue by improving energy levels, circulation, and muscle strength.
Enhanced Immune Function: Regular physical activity, including walking, can help boost the immune system, which is crucial for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation, as these treatments can weaken immune responses.
Better Cardiovascular Health: Cancer treatments like chemotherapy can have negative effects on the heart. Walking strengthens the cardiovascular system, helping to reduce risks of heart disease and improve overall heart function.
Increased Muscle Strength & Flexibility: Walking maintains muscle mass and joint flexibility, which are important for patients experiencing muscle weakness or stiffness due to cancer or its treatment.
Weight Management: Some cancer treatments can cause weight fluctuations. Walking can help maintain a healthy weight, reducing risks associated with obesity, such as recurrence of certain cancers (e.g., breast cancer).
Reduced Lymphedema: Walking can help alleviate lymphedema (swelling due to lymphatic fluid build-up), a common side effect of cancer treatments, especially in breast cancer patients.

2. Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Reduced Anxiety and Depression: The psychological impact of cancer can be overwhelming. Walking promotes the release of endorphins (feel-good hormones), which helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It provides a sense of normalcy and control during a challenging time.
Improved Mood and Quality of Life: Being active outdoors, especially in nature, can enhance mood, offer a mental escape, and contribute to a more positive outlook on life. Walking programs provide structure and routine, which can be comforting.
Social Connection: Walking in groups or with a partner can reduce feelings of isolation, which many cancer patients experience. It creates opportunities for social interaction, building a support system of peers, family, or other survivors.
Mindfulness and Relaxation: Walking allows for quiet reflection or mindfulness practices, which can calm the mind and reduce the emotional toll of cancer treatment.

3. Cancer Recurrence and Survival

Improved Survival Rates: Research shows that regular exercise, including walking, may lower the risk of cancer recurrence in some types of cancer, particularly breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers. Regular walking is associated with better overall survival rates.
Hormonal Regulation: For some cancers (like breast or prostate cancer), walking can help regulate hormone levels (like estrogen or insulin), which may contribute to reducing cancer recurrence risks.
Post-Treatment Rehabilitation
Recovery of Strength and Mobility: For patients who are in the post-treatment phase, walking helps regain muscle tone, balance, and coordination. It’s particularly beneficial for those recovering from surgeries or extended periods of inactivity.
Lung Function Improvement: Walking can help cancer patients recovering from treatments affecting the lungs (e.g., lung cancer or radiation therapy) improve lung capacity and function.
Restoration of Daily Function: Walking aids in regaining independence by helping patients return to routine physical activities and maintain their ability to perform daily tasks.

4. Safe and Accessible

Ease of Access: Walking requires no special equipment and can be done almost anywhere—around the neighborhood, in parks, or even indoors in a shopping mall or on a treadmill, making it an easy and accessible form of exercise for most cancer patients.
Low Risk of Injury: Walking is a safe form of exercise with a low risk of injury, especially for those who may be weakened by treatment. It doesn’t place too much strain on joints or muscles.

5. Additional Benefits for Specific Cancers

Breast Cancer: Walking may lower the risk of recurrence and improve survival rates. Studies suggest that regular moderate exercise, such as walking, is linked to better outcomes for breast cancer patients.
Colon Cancer: Walking has been shown to improve outcomes for colon cancer patients, including reducing the risk of recurrence and increasing overall survival.
Prostate Cancer: Regular walking may help manage treatment side effects like fatigue and weight gain and may improve long-term survival rates in men with prostate cancer.
 

For questions please email Erin May.

Beginner Strength and Weightlifting for Adult Women

Dates: Session I: November 12 - December 17 (10 sessions) & Session II: January 7 - February 6 (10 sessions)
November 12, 14, 19, 21. (Off Thanksgiving week & following Tuesday) Dec 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 23 (MON).
Jan 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30. Feb 4, 6, 10
Days, Time, Duration: T/R 6-6:50. 50 mins. Functional Fitness Center

Ages 23 - 59

Class Specs: Women only. 10 max. 3 minimum enrollment.

Special: No sessions thanksgiving week or following Tuesday (T, R, T November 28, November 30, December 3). Sign up by November 8, late registration until day before November 4.

Are you a woman eager to get physically active, but new to the fitness gym environment? Need guidance through strength workouts, and using weighted gym equipment? Join personal trainer Coach Chrissy  for 10 workout classes per session as she leads you through strength and weightlifting exercises in the fitness gym.

Cost: Session 1 $50 | Session 2 $50

Personal Fitness Training Agreement

Ready to start personal training? Fill out this online form to start the process of signing up. Once you provide your information, our Fitness staff will contact you.

Personal Fitness Training Agreement

Body composition is a method of describing what makes up the body, including fat, protein, minerals, and water. It also describes weight more accurately than BMI does. Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage.

Learn more about body composition and how InBody Analysis helps you understand your body make-up in this video: Watch the InBody Analysis Video

Schedule a Body Composition Test

Before Testing
For the most accurate results, please follow these steps.

• Remove socks, stockings, and any items from your pockets before testing.
• Stand upright for about five minutes before testing.
• Do not eat or exercise before testing.
• Use the bathroom before testing.
• Testing under similar conditions each time will enhance reproducibility when comparing tests.

Individuals with medical implant devices such as peacemakers or essential support devices such as patient monitoring systems must not take the test.

Looking for more information about InBody?
Visit www.inbody.com or contact the Dayton Kroc Center at 937-528-5150.

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