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Please join us at PACE on Saturday, May 25, 2024, for a morning filled with fun activities, exciting prizes, delicious snacks, and joyful laughter. Alternatively, you can support our cause by donating to help us reach our target of raising $30,000 for McMaster PACE community exercise programs.
ALL funds raised go directly to supporting the operation of our esteemed community programs (MacWarrior, MacCardiac Rehabilitation, MacSenior, MacMS-FITT, and MacWheeler).
Exercise Programs
PACE offers five research-based exercise programs led by staff and students, and specialized physiotherapy services.
MacMS-FITT Learn More
A community-based exercise program for people with Multiple Sclerosis, modeled after evidence-based physical activity guidelines.
MacWarriors Learn More
Physiotherapy services and supervised exercise sessions for cancer survivors.
MacCardiac Learn More
A safe and supervised exercise program for people with heart disease.
MacSeniors Learn More
A personalized exercise and wellness program for adults 55 years of age and older.
MacWheelers Learn More
An exercise and wellness program designed specifically for adults with spinal cord injuries.
Physiotherapy Services Learn More
Our team of registered physiotherapists work with community members to address specific orthopedic or neurological concerns and help maintain or enhance physical function and mobility.
Message from the director
Welcome to PACE. Our team of researchers, staff and students help more than 500 community members stay active and healthy in our state-of-the-art exercise research and training centre. We’re committed to studying and improving the health and well-being of older adults and people living with chronic diseases or disabilities.
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