Health Ambitions is a hospital-based wellness center located inside Longmont United Hospital. Programs are created specifically for adults, especially seniors, as well as people who have been ill or have had an injury. Our center provides wellness options in a medically safe environment.
Pool Classes
Ai Chi is a water-movement program created to help people relax. This class incorporates stretching, range of motion, and relaxation. It also helps with flexibility, coordination, balance and deep breathing. Ai Chi is especially helpful for people with arthritis and fibromyalgia.
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This class includes stretching, muscle toning and 20-30 minutes of cardiovascular exercises. Ability to swim is not needed.
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This class focuses on moderate conditioning, stretching, and relaxing. It promotes a support system for participants.
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Designed for those dealing with any type of arthritis. This fun and safe class helps with: joint mobility, pain and stiffness, muscle tone and provides social support. The Wednesday class consists of ways to relax.
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Exercise designed for the expectant woman and new mother. Class includes light aerobics, muscle toning, stretching and relaxing. Ability to swim is not needed. (Open to the community. You do not have to be a Health Ambitions member.)
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This class is for an overall body workout using the resistance of water. The warm water and enjoyable music make this a fun way to exercise. Ability to swim is not needed and all fitness levels are welcome. There is an aerobic segment in the class.
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Gym Classes
This exercise class will focus on low impact aerobics, core conditioning, balance improvement and coordination and is more challenging than the Sit and Be Fit Class. The ability to get up and down from the floor is needed to participate in this class.
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This class includes both cardiovascular and strength training through different timed stations. A variety of equipment such as steps, a bike, Stairmaster, dumb bells, resistance bands, and exercise balls is used. This is a fun class that will add variety to your workout!
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This 45-minute class includes light cardiovascular work and strengthening. It also focuses on certain muscle groups to “kick off ” your morning workout.
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Special Programs
Our Balance Screening is a series of three tests that measure your balance and help to find any problem areas you may have. A computerized readout of your balance performance is included. Physical and occupational therapists do the screening, which takes about 30-40 minutes. At the end of the screening a therapist will speak with you about the results, and give you suggestions about how to improve your balance and lessen your risk for falls.
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Experienced Occupational Therapists can evaluate your home environment, identify potential problems, and recommend changes to help avoid accidents. Their assessment ranges from layout of furniture to lighting and other suggested items to make you safe.
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Stretch, strengthen, rejuvenate, and reduce stress! Yoga is an ancient healing system that improves overall health. It also helps restore the body after surgery, injury or illness. Yoga can help ease symptoms and side-effects of cancer and various chronic diseases. (Open to the community, you do not have to be a Health Ambitions member. Different fee for members and non-members per session.)
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Specially designed for overweight people, this program combines exercise and support. This eight-week course incorporates sound exercise principles that are modified for you, and support from others just like you. This class is very individualized. If you have been struggling with your weight and have put off starting an exercise program due to fear or intimidation, then this program is for you! The class progresses at a slow pace and is designed to motivate and encourage you. The class includes several challenges and rewards. It also includes relaxation and positive affirmations to help you achieve your goals. You should have at least 30% of your body weight to lose (or approximately 30 pounds or more).
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This testing procedure measures your Baseline Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is essential to planning your diet and exercise program. It will tell you how many calories your body burns in a resting state for a 24-hour period. This figure can then be used to calculate how to diet and how much exercise is needed to meet your goals.
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QiGong is an ancient, powerful and simple mind, body and spirit practice that includes gentle body movements, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation. It is the basis for all martial arts including Tai Chi. The goal of QiGong practice is to cultivate one’s own energy
for health, vitality, healing and spiritual connection to the universe. The positive effects from QiGong include overall health improvement, an increased sense of wellbeing, and healing from disease or illness.
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Physician-ordered Exercise
The Cardiac Rehab II Program is designed to assist individuals who have just had a cardiac event (such as heart attack, bypass surgery, angioplasty) and have a high risk factor (such as
angina, high cholesterol or high blood pressure) to work toward cardiovascular fitness. Medical
personnel and exercise specialists provide a safe atmosphere while supervising the program. There are also many educational resources and opportunities to ask questions about edications,
diet and the disease process. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect is the support that develops among the participants.
Cardiac Rehab Phase II requires a cardiac-related disease and a doctor’s prescription and is covered by most insurance.
To schedule an appointment, call 303.485.4101.
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This 12-session cardiac exercise and education program is designed for those with confirmed heart disease or with multiple risk factors. The first four sessions include cardiac EKG monitoring, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation monitoring and personalized exercise prescriptions. The remainder of the sessions includes blood pressure monitoring, exercise prescriptions and self-monitoring of heart rates. Each session includes a cardiovascular and strength training segment, supervised by both a registered nurse and exercise specialist. Education material is also provided.
Participants need both a referral and target heart rate from their physician.
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