MyFitRx is an eight-week, medically integrated fitness program designed to help you become more active if you are living with a medical condition or need extra support. You will start with an assessment and work with certified fitness specialists who will guide you through a customized fitness plan.
Our Center is proud to introduce two MyFitRx participants, Ruth M. and Irene T. Both individuals completed their initial assessments with our Wellness Navigator, Tyler G., and graduated from the program on November 6. After graduation, they each were guided through the next steps to support continued success.
Ruth shares how MyFitRx helped her return to her hobbies with less arthritis pain. Irene’s experience highlights how the program supported her recovery following knee replacement surgery. Together, their stories show how MyFitRx can be customized to meet different wellness needs.
Q: Why did you choose to do MyFitRx?
Ruth: “I have arthritis pain, and it keeps me from wanting to do anything physical. I found out I was losing strength and wanted to regain it.”
Irene: “I needed to get a knee replacement. I was recommended to come here, despite my commute being a 45-minute drive. But I am committed to the drive because I like it here.”
Q: How do you feel the exercises have improved your daily life?
Ruth: “I have less shoulder blade pain. I’d have to quit whatever task I was doing due to chronic pain. But with this program, the pain is gone. I was able to garden for three hours straight the other day without quitting.”
Irene: “For a while I wasn’t moving as much as I used to. I stopped working two years ago and I was just sitting around. This has helped me get up and move around, and I’m no longer using my cane. I walked for a whole two hours without it.”
Q: Do you feel the MyFitRx program set you up for success in your fitness journey?
Ruth: “Yes. I’ve been so happy here. The level of care is greater here than in other places.”
Irene: “Yes, because at other clubs I went to, I never really used machines or treadmills. This program has made me more comfortable using them.”
Find out if MyFitRx is right for you.
If you’re managing a chronic condition, recovering from surgery or needing extra support, MyFitRx is here to help. We offer ten specialized pathways designed to meet your unique needs, including orthopedic fitness, weight management, functional fitness and more. Contact us today and take the first step toward a healthier, stronger you.
For more information, please call 708.226.0555 or visit the Member Services desk.
