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SIRvivor BC: Prostate Cancer Exercise Program
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SIRvivor BC: Prostate Cancer Exercise Program is a specialized exercise program for men 19 years of age or older who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, in any stage of treatment or recovery and at any fitness level, ability and background. The program focuses largely on strength development through resistance-based exercise. It helps you improve muscle endurance, meet new people, and learn safe and effective exercises.
The majority of men who have had a prostate cancer diagnosis are not meeting the recommended exercise guidelines. SIRvivor BC provides you with a structured environment in which you can learn and practice safe, effective exercises and help you meet exercise recommendations. Resistance-based exercise may also help combat some side effects of long-term prostate cancer treatment, such as decreased muscle strength and bone density. SIRvivor BC also gives you an opportunity to interact with men who share similar experiences to you and build your community.
SIRvivor BC runs for 6 to 12 weeks, consisting of 2 one-hour sessions each week. The exercises are easily modified to be manageable for each individual, and the program is run by certified fitness trainers who have specific knowledge on working with men who have had a prostate cancer diagnosis.
The program is part of a provincial initiative to create sustainable and accessible community exercise programs for men with prostate cancer, supported by the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program, a comprehensive cancer survivorship program developed at the Vancouver Prostate Centre, located at Vancouver General Hospital. It was successfully piloted in BC, Calgary and Halifax and results showed men improve their body composition, flexibility, dynamic balance and muscular endurance.
Programs currently offered:
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Location
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Registration
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Cost
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Dates and Times
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North Vancouver
Kirkstone Park, North Vancouver, BC V7K 2A2
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Call 604-987-7529 or visit https://www.nvrc.ca
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Please contact program site for details. |
September 14 - October 8
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 - 11:00am
Outdoors
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Virtual
Zoom
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Contact Lisa Neukomm at inspiredlifestyles@shaw.ca or 778-281-0694 |
$135 per person |
September 13 - December 1
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
No class October 11
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Vancouver
Champlain Heights Community Centre
3350 Maquinna Dr, Vancouver, V5S 4C6
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Call 604-718-6575 or visit
https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver
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Please contact program site for details.
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September 21 - December 10
Tuesdays and Fridays 8:00 - 9:00 am
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Penticton
Penticton Community Centre
325 Power Street, Penticton V2A 7K9
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Call 250-490-2426 or visit www.penticton.ca/parks-recreation/programs-registration
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Please contact program site for details.
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September 21 - December 22
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:45-1:45pm |
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Richmond
Minoru Centre for Active Living
7191 Granville Ave, Richmond, BC V6Y 1N9
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Call 604-276-4300 or visit www.richmond.ca/register |
Please contact program site for details.
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September 22 - December 11
Wednesdays and Saturdays 1:30-2:30 pm
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Saanich
Cedar Hill Recreation Centre
3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Victoria, BC V8P 3Y3
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Call 250-475-7121 or visit www.Saanich.ca/recreation |
$50 for new participants
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September 21 - December 10
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:15-11:15am
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City of Kelowna
Parkinson Rec Centre
1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 4P9
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Call 250-469-8800 or visit rec.kelowna.ca |
Please contact program site for details.
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September 20 - December 16
Mondays and Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm
No class September 30, October 11 and November 11 |
Contact Us
To discuss becoming a host site for SIRvivor, please contact Emmie Li at physicalactivity@bcrpa.bc.ca for more information.