Exercise Programs

I love being a MacWarrior!

I love being a MacWarrior!

A diagnosis of cancer, and the subsequent surgeries and treatments are very challenging, and take a physical and emotional toll on your body, heart, and mind. Many of us are blessed to have a circle of family and friends who surround us with love, positive energy, and hope. The Mac Warriors program builds on this circle by adding another source of strength and healing.

A skilled physiotherapist, and a phenomenal team of professionals and students work together with us to create a fitness program that is designed for our special and unique needs. The team understands the challenges of those dealing with cancer and works with us on an individual basis to strengthen our bodies and minds.
When I started with the Mac Warriors program 6 months ago, I could not stand up from a sitting position in a chair without using my arms to help me to get up. Now, I am not only leaping out of a chair, but I am also doing planks, push-ups and lunges! The Mac Warriors team guides us, supports us, and celebrates our accomplishments every step of the way.
In addition to becoming stronger and fitter, I am also a member of the Mac Warriors community and have another circle of friends and support around me. Meeting these friends and collaborating together within the Mac Warriors community is the BEST side effect of cancer treatments.
The Mac Warriors program changes lives … I know because it changed mine … and I am incredibly grateful!

Now, eighteen years into my MS journey, I have found exactly what I need...MS-FITT!

I was an athlete my whole life prior to being diagnosed with MS and even the first ten years after diagnosis. Then, overnight everything changed. Now, eighteen years into my MS journey, I have found exactly what I need…MS-FITT! I must sincerely thank everyone who makes this program possible. McMaster University, the sponsors, PACE staff and volunteers. The personalized exercise program is phenomenal and is helping me immensely. It’s frustrating to have your abilities ripped away from you, but it’s amazing to have a place and the help to get some back. You help to make this happen, to make my life better.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Nadina Gregory

Pace’s Live at Home classes have certainly contributed to a “Brighter World “ for participants.

Pace’s Live at Home classes have certainly contributed to a “Brighter World “ for participants.

All the instructors are excellent and have developed a variety of classes to meet our needs. For those of us who live alone, the program has enabled us to see other people, has given us a routine in these difficult times and has helped us to keep healthy.

I want to thank all of you who made this program possible and hope it will be able to continue.