*You must be a registered participant of the Cancer Doesn't Care BUT WE DO! 5K Run / Walk Event - Saturday, May 2nd to take part in this fitness program.

Register Here for 5K Run / Walk

Program Dates & Times:   

Thursday,          5:15 – 6:00 pm              3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23                Ilene

Saturday:          11:00 – 11:45 am           3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25              Beth                  

What to Expect:

• Pre-Registration Required. Register by signing up above with a free ticket on the event website.
• A commitment to attend 4 classes is required and maintaining a weekly exercise log.
• Each class will include functional strength and mobility exercises leading to improved movement patterns, improved balance and increased joint stability. You will be prepared to enjoy the run/walk event.  
• All fitness levels are welcome and can modifications will be provided. Chair options available.  
• Classes will include the use of light to medium weights and bands. 
• Classes will be offered live and via Zoom
• You will be required to complete a waiver prior the first class
• Sign-in will be required each time you enter into the YWCA facility
• Doctors approval may be requested on an as needed basis

What to Wear:

• Please wear comfortable exercise clothing and appropriate footwear (please bring sneakers in separately as street shoes are not allowed in the fitness areas)

Equipment needed when attending from home via Zoom:

• Light to medium weights and bands

Facilitators:

• Ilene Harnch-Grady, Encore/Health & Wellness Director, YWCA Greater Newburyport brings over 45 years of wellness experience and certifications including Personal Training, Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Interval Training, Spin and Body Pump.  She is also a Master Arthritis Trainer through the Arthritis Foundation and a YWCA Encore Exercise Survivorship Leader. Ilene works hard to understand each individual recognizing that “every body” is different. One of the founding members of NBCR, Ilene currently serves on their Advisory Committee.  Alongside wellness Ilene is an equine volunteer and loves spending time with her two rescue dogs.
• Beth Murray brings over 35 years of wellness experience including personal training and spinning .  A successful, local massage therapist she has a passion to support others on their wellness journey by combining her advanced knowledge of functional anatomy and willingness listen to individual needs and goals.  Alongside her Secretary role on the Board of Directors for NBCR, Beth can be found running, biking, swimming, hiking or skiing.