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Events
PEDALMANIA 2007
See photos from our 2005 Pedalmania event
REVLON RUN/WALK FOR WOMEN
DANSKIN WOMEN'S TRIATHLON SERIES
Programs
Women
of all ages, fitness levels and experience levels are welcome. All
programs are designed to accommodate the needs and abilities of
the participants. The news section of this
web site inclues the latest schedule information.
Swimming
One
hour, group swimming lessons are offered every second and fourth
Sunday each month. During class, participants focus on refining
their swimming skills as well as improving their cardiovascular
fitness levels. Classes are small so one-on-one instruction is possible.
Classes are taught by a certified instructor at St. Mary's College
Brentwood location and at Santa Monica College. All fitness levels welcome. Bring a towel and
goggles.
Aqua
Aerobics
One
hour aquatic classes are offered weekly. This guided exercise program
provides a low impact aerobic workout and takes place in the shallow
end of the pool. Participants are able to exercise at their own
pace. Classes are offered in conjunction with the YWCA Westside
and are taught by an Encore certified instructor. Classes are held
at the Santa Monica Loews Hotel swimming pool. All fitness levels
are welcome. Bring a towel.
County Hospital Yoga
The Los Angeles County Hospital Yoga Program is an innovative, free exercise program for low-income women with cancer. Women receiving treatment for cancer at the County Hospital Clinics can wait long hours to see a doctor. Team Survivor provides weekly bilingual (Spanish-English) gentle chair yoga classes in a room next to the clinic where women wait for their treatment and women are invited to participate in a free yoga class while they wait.
One of the most unique and successful aspects of our program is the on-site class recruiter. Women waiting for treatment had expressed concern about missing their appointment if they attended the yoga class. The class recruiter solicits participants among the women waiting for treatment and then remains in the waiting area during the class listening for the names of women being called for treatment. Upon hearing a class participant's name, the class recruiter alerts the woman in the yoga class so she does not miss her treatment appointment.
Since January 2005 Team Survivor has served hundreds of unduplicated women at LAC + USC and Olive View + UCLA County Hospitals. In the past year our instructors have reported women coming to the hospital for the yoga classes even on days they do not have an appointment scheduled to see the doctor.
Cycling
- Outdoor
One
hour, volunteer led, cycling groups ride weekly. The groups typically
cover 7-10 miles per ride over varied terrain. Minimal cycling experience
is needed and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a bicycle and
water.
Cycling
- Indoor
This
one hour indoor cycling class is set to music and taught by a certified
instructor. The class simulates an outdoor ride with drills similar
to climbing hills and coasting on flat roads. Indoor cycling allows
each individual to exercise at her own pace. Beginners can ease
into this exercise routine while more advanced riders can push their
cardio limits. Bring a towel and water.
Dragon
Boat Training and Racing (Affiliated Programs)
Dragon
Boating is a team sport in which 20 paddlers manually power a 40
foot long boat. It builds strength, stamina, and coordination while
promoting teamwork. Workouts begin with stretching and warm up.
Participants then get in the boat and paddle for approximately one
hour. Team Survivor refers participants to two teams for women living
with cancer, one in Long Beach and the other in Newport Beach. The
teams practice weekly and participate in festivals throughout the
year. Dragon boating can be enjoyed by all fitness levels. Bring
a towel and water.
Hiking
and Outdoor education
Scenic
hikes are led by experienced hikers throughout the Santa Monica
Mountains and to other destination spots. Beginning hikes typically
take 1-2 hours and cover easy to moderate terrain. More advanced
hikes take 2-4 hours and cover more difficult terrain. All hikes
are planned with safety and enjoyment in mind. Some hikes include
breakfast or lunch. Hike leaders have hiking, backpacking and wilderness
trekking experience. All fitness levels are welcome and encouraged
to join hikes appropriate for their abilities. Bring water and appropriate
shoes and clothing.
Indoor
Training (Strength and Core Fitness Training)
This
one hour class includes cardiovascular, strength and flexibility
training geared toward the specific needs of cancer patients and
survivors. It is supervised by a certified trainer who monitors
each individual's workout. Each class begins with a warm up, then
moves into cardio training and floor exercises, and ends with cool
down stretching. Classes take place in fitness studios in Los Angeles
and Orange counties. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring a towel
and water.
Lying
Down and Letting Go™
These
one-hour classes are taught by a certified instructor. Both mind
and body are exercised equally, using a very gentle, but thorough
routine that takes from both Western and Eastern disciplines. Designed
specifically for women who are in treatment or have recently completed
treatment for cancer, these classes provide a routine that enhances
the flow of energy while building strength, endurance and flexibility.
Classes are offered at studios and other facilities in Los Angeles.
All fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat and/or towel and water.
Yoga
Based
on wisdom that has existed for centuries, yoga exercises the mind,
body and spirit. These one hour, certified instructor led classes
are offered in yoga studios and other facilities throughout Los
Angeles and Orange counties. Yoga is an excellent introduction for
people new to exercise, as it offers a gentle approach to beginning
or re-establishing an exercise regimen. All fitness levels are welcome.
Bring a mat and/or towel and water.
Triathlon
Training
Each
year Team Survivor trains a team of women to participate in the
Danskin Triathlon. Training usually starts in January for this June
event for Southern California. Participants are coached and guided
by a warm and enthusiastic coaching staff with extensive triathlon
experience. The event consists of a .5 mile swim, 12 mile bike ride,
and a 3.2 mile run. Participants can select one, two or all three
of the events in which to take part. All fitness levels and all
levels of participation are welcome.
Walking
Groups
One
hour, volunteer led walking groups are offered in parks and neighborhoods
throughout Los Angeles and Orange counties. The walks provide a
fun, friendly way to begin, or maintain, a regimen of regular cardiovascular
exercise. They also provide a natural, easy transition back to a
normal exercise routine. All fitness levels are welcome. Bring water.
YWCA
Santa Monica/Westside Classes
Team
Survivor members can now participate in select classes at the YWCA
free of charge. Classes include Step, Strong & Stretched, Timeless
Body, Energy Core and several yoga classes. Also, your $35 annual
YWCA membership fee will be waived for the first year. . For more
information on the YWCA programs, contact Sharon Donaldson at the
YWCA - (310) 452-3881.
Requirements
for All Activities
All
participants must have Medical Release and Information Waivers on
file at Team Survivor. Print and bring a completed Information
Form and Medical
Release Form to your first official workout with Team Survivor.
(Or, we can help by faxing or mailing the Medical release form
to your doctor's office if you provide us with that contact information.)
For more information call (310) 477-8557.
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