Group Fitness & Movement Classes

What it is

Clinician-led, low-equipment movement classes that improve mobility, posture, and stamina across units—designed for secure environments and varying fitness levels.

Who it’s for

• Cleared cohorts (e.g., dorms, work assignments, older adults, chronic pain groups)

• Populations needing preventative, morale-uplifting activity with clinical oversight

How it works

• Format: 30–45 minute classes; 6–8 week cycles; 8–20 participants

• Screening: Quick pre-class screens to route higher-risk issues to PT/OT

• Curriculum: Mobility, core/balance, flexibility, posture, task-specific mechanics (lifting, stairs, workstation)

• Progression: Gradual load increases; brief take-home (in-facility) routines

What to expect

• Consistent weekly schedule coordinated with custody/medical

• Behavior and safety standards reviewed at every class

• Attendance and incident-free tracking; roll-up metrics (participation, RPE trends)

Facility requirements

• Multipurpose room/gym; escort per policy; water access; chairs/wall space

• We supply bands/cones and visual cues; no contraband items

Benefits

• Population-level mobility gains and reduced sedentary pain complaints

• Positive unit climate and structured activity during high-stress periods

• Early identification of MSK issues for targeted PT/OT

Getting started

We co-design class times and cohorts during discovery; pilot with one unit, then scale.