Clinical Exercise Programs

 The MUSC Wellness Center's Clinical Exercise Department develops and implements exercise programs specific to the needs of various clinical populations. The programs are designed to maintain and continue to build on improving strength and stamina through science backed exercise modalities and go beyond the parameters of typical fitness classes by including more supportive aspects such as nutrition counseling and other educational resources. The Clinical Exercise Department collaborates with MUSC healthcare providers to ensure the best and safest exercise protocols are followed for all participants. 

For more information about the Clinical Exercise Department or any of the clinical exercise programs, please contact Chrissie Wojciechowski or Cindi Day.

Breast Cancer Survivors' Fit Club

The MUSC Wellness Center partners with the Hollings Cancer Center to provide a 10-week breast cancer survivor wellness program. Fit Club focuses on improving cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, body composition, fatigue, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and several quality of life factors specific to cancer survivors. The program includes a two month membership and classes twice a week featuring: 

• Pre/post body composition testing
• Exercise and recreational programming with continuous communication from fitness and health professionals
• Nutrition education
• In-person group personal training
• Yoga and mindfulness classes
• Breathing for stress reduction
• Support and affirmation from community and clinical staff 

This program is sponsored by Racquets for Recovery, an annual tennis tournament that benefits breast cancer patients at the Hollings Cancer Center. 

Participation in Fit Club requires a physician referral. Contact us for more information; additional information is also available on the Hollings Cancer Center website.

Fight Back 

 

Fight Back is a continuation program that will support the participants who have completed the MUSC Wellness Center's Breast Cancer Survivors Fit Club.  

The goal of the program is to provide participants a safe and supportive environment to maintain the strength and physical stamina gained while participating in Survivors Fit Club.

The program meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 am.  Each program session includes 24 one hour classes consisting of: 

• Functional movement and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training
• Strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility training
• Exercises that enhance trunk rotation, core strength, gait, and postural health
• Non-contact boxing-based drills used to increase aerobic stamina and building confidence   

Program Session Dates:

• March 26 - June 19
• July 9 - September 19 
• September 24 - December 19

This program is fully sponsored by the Hollings Cancer Center and is limited to previous participants of the Breast Cancer Survivors Fit Club. 

Register for an upcoming program or contact us for more information.

 

Fit and Fabulous

A fitness journey designed for women entering and experiencing menopause. Fit and Fabulous looks to engage and instruct women in perimenopause, menopause, or post menopause through different exercise modalities and nutrition education for best practices in overall wellness. This program does not require a physicians clearance form.

The program meets twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at either 11:30am or 12:15pm and lasting through 1:00pm. Program sessions include:

• Resistance training
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Nutritional education
• Body composition scans
• Pre and post assessments

Program Session Dates:

• January 21 - March 27

Program Cost:

• Member: $195
• Non-Member MUSC Employee: $205
• Non-Member: $220

Register for an upcoming program session or contact us for more information.

 

Prostate Cancer Survivors' Strength Camp 

In collaboration with the Hollings Cancer Center, the MUSC Wellness Center provides a comprehensive 10-week program for prostate cancer survivors that provides a supportive, group based approach to improve overall well-being. The program includes a two month membership and classes twice a week featuring: 

• Pre/post body composition testing
• Exercise and recreational programming with continuous communication from fitness and health professionals
• Nutrition education
• In-person group personal training
• Yoga and mindfulness classes
• Breathing for stress reduction and pelvic floor strengthening sessions
• Support and affirmation from community and clinical staff 

This program is fully sponsored by the Hollings Cancer Center and requires a physician referral. Contact us for more information about registering for the program.

 

Rheumor Has It

The Rheumatology Program encourages individuals with rheumatological disorders to safely and effectively exercise using aquatics and some land-based exercise protocols. Participants will meet twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30am-10:30am.

2025 Rheumor Has It Program Dates:

January 20 - March 26
May 12 - July 16
September 15 - November 19

Program includes: 

• Aquatic, low-impact exercises
• Yoga
• Stretch clinic
• Body composition scans
• Nutritional education

Program cost:

• Member: $185.00
• Non-Member MUSC Employee: $195.00
• Non-member: $220.00
• Student: $50.00

This program requires physician clearance and referral. Contact us for more information.

 

Rock Steady Boxing 

Rock Steady Boxing is an exercise program designed specifically for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease to help improve mobility, balance, overall strength, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).  Individuals at any stage of the disease are accommodated. 

Rocksteady Boxing at the MUSC Wellness Center delivers a curriculum that addresses the major symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Participants' safety is a top priority with multiple certified Rocksteady Boxing Coaches at every class. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am - 12:30pm. 

The program includes: 

•      Annual assessments 
•      Two 75-minute group exercise classes per week; 24 classes in total 
•      Functional Movements and ADL training 
•      Strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility training 
•      Exercises that enhance trunk rotation, core strength, gait, and postural       
       health  
•      Training to enhance overall motor recruitment and cognitive function 
•      Non-contact boxing-based drills that are used to achieve forced intensity,
       while also building confidence 

Program Cost for 3 months, 24 classes per session: 

•      Member: $150.00 
•      Non-Member: $250.00 

Our RSB certified coaches are looking forward to meeting you! Contact us for more information.

Pickleball for Parkinson's Disease

Pick It Up for Parkinson's is an 8-week instructional program, developed by exercise professionals and Movement Disorders specialists, that teaches people with Parkinson’s disease (PwPD) the techniques and strategies to play pickleball safely. The goal of the program is to get PwPD excited about the game and teach them key techniques and safety features that enable them to incorporate pickleball recreational play into their PD exercise routine.

Pick It Up for Parkinson's includes a therapist or trainer certified to teach this sport and educated on how to adapt play for safety. Players can also be grouped according to both skill and stage of disease, with increased safeguards or lower intensity for those at higher risk of falls.

The inaugural program will start on September 30 and run through November 20. Classes will meet in the Wellness Center Indoor Basketball Court on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30pm - 3:45pm. Pick It Up for Parkinson's is sponsored in full by the MUSC Movement Disorders Program.

Class Content Includes:

• Introduction to the pickleball concept
  • Short play
  • Ground strokes
  • Service
  • Baseline play
  • Strategy
• Warm up techniques, and specialized movement patterns
• Coached and supervised play during the final 3 weeks of the program

Program Includes:

• Initial assessment*
• 16 - 75-minute instructive classes
• Support from teammates, trainers, and Movement Disorder specialists

*An initial assessment is required to determine eligibility for participation in the program. Please fill out our interest form below to register for an assessment. 

Contact us for more information on Pick It Up for Parkinson's.