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WIRC Forever Fit program participants

T.E.M.P.O.

Therapeutic Exercise to Maximize Participant Outcomes

Exercise is essential to life, as it has been shown to improve outcomes for individuals with known chronic diseases, such as cardiopulmonary disease, diabetes, and stroke. Participants can improve their quality of life through increased strength and endurance. In addition to providing you with supervised exercise, this program also gives you the social support of joining with other patients who have similar conditions. The TEMPO program is conducted in compliance with guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.


Participation Criteria

  • Physician approval with signed medical clearance form
  • Complete medical history
  • Previous history of one or more of the following:
    • cardiovascular disease
    • hypertension
    • renal disease
    • metabolic disease
    • stroke
    • pulmonary disease
    • neurological disorder

Fee: $25.00 per month


Schedule & Location

The T.E.M.P.O. program is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00-11:00 am in the Student Recreation Center, room 1006 (WIRC).


Contact

Contact the WIRC office at (757) 683-6407 to receive more information about the T.E.M.P.O. program.


*This program is conducted in compliance with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) risk stratification guidelines.


T.E.M.P.O. at a Glance

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