AFEP is a community-based recreational exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation and is a CDC recommended program. As a trained AFEP trainer a variety of range-of-motion and endurance-building activities, relaxation techniques, and health education topics are covered.

Location Schedule:

Every Wednesday at 12:30 pm at :Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI

Box Steady is a non-contact boxing style fitness class shown to lessen symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. As a licensed Adaptive Physical Educator and certified RSB Coach Tier I Trainer, Maria will move you through a regimen to improve strength, balance, power and speed. Fight to live a better quality of life. Complete the contact form to inquire.

Location Schedule

Every Monday at 11:00 am at Manfredo Boxing Sports Fitness, 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, Rock Steady Coach: Maria Kishfy

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Every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 at OneStrong RI, 401 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI

The first session begins on Tuesday, September 15. Thanks to the APDA community grant, half of the tuition will be covered.

A muscle-training workout that combines isotonic and isometric strength exercises using free weights, loop bands, and other fitness equipment to enhance functional strength, improve joint stability, and support overall mobility.

Location Schedule: Every Wednesday at 2:00pm at Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI

Gentle flows and poses carefully executed to improve

TRAP symptoms:  tremor, rigidity, akinesia, and postural instability.  A kinesthetic-tactile approach uses props such as, but not limited to, chairs, yoga blocks, yoga straps, and therapy balls to support asana accessibility & connect a tactile mode of practice.

Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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Taking a conscious approach to movement through learned strategies can significantly impact everyday activities.

Experience a fitness oriented hatha yoga class that synchronizes yoga postures and movements with breath control.

Methodology: Utilize breath control during the execution of isotonic, isometric and static concentric muscle contractions.

Benefits: Focus on the treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system, increase flexibility, build muscle tone, heighten mind and body awareness and lower overall stress level.

Every Monday at 12:30pm at Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, RI

Whole-body vibration is a neuromuscular training method that uses a low- to moderate-vibration stimulus to improve muscular strength and power in both sedentary and athletic populations. This mode of training can be beneficial for neurological movement disorders such as, Parkinson’s Disease and other chronic conditions. Ask for support materials.

This Senior Fitness Test assesses the physical attributes at age 60 plus. This resource is vital to identify weaknesses that cause mobility problems, develop exercise programs that improve functional fitness, prevent future mobility issues, and evaluate progress. This specific tool expands to limiting conditions such as: osteoporosis, stroke, arthritis, heart conditions, MS, hip and knee replacements, and other chronic conditions.

This is a requirement for all Box Steady participants. It is also strongly recommended for anyone aged 60 or older who is beginning a fitness program. Please complete the ‘contact me’ for more information.

Experience the benefits of the natural properties of a 89 degree saline mineral therapy pool. Improve joint flexibility, balance, mobility, and reduce spasticity and rigidity.

Build muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance

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