Exercise programming is the development of a personalized fitness plan based on an individual’s current functional level, medical history and needs that is designed to help them safely and effectively achieve their goals.

A comprehensive assessment of your lifestyle, current fitness level and fitness goals is important in developing an approach that works for you.  Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain strength or improve your endurance, an individual tailored fitness plan can help you achieve your fitness goals.

Movement is the foundation for our rehabilitation programs. Our exercise professionals have the ability to tailor the program to suit a number of different environments – clinic, home, school or community gym.

When working with a client, we consider a number of factors when developing a program – sport, current functional level and how the injury has affected movement, future goals, emotional state, current atypical movement patterns.

We understand how the past, present and future can affect a person’s recovery and make sure we complete a comprehensive and thorough assessment to fully understand a client’s needs and goals

Once a full functional assessment has been completed, an exercise program will be developed. This will be complete with short- and long-term goals and a roadmap to recovery through movement.

Our skilled staff have experience and training in all types of sports and abilities. We have a special interest in adapted sport and work with a number of parasport athletes helping them achieve their goals.

Our Etobicoke and Pickering clinics have fully functional, accessible gyms with a host of equipment for – Olympic lifts, body weight exercises, bands, balls, free weights. We also have equipment to address all cardiovascular or aerobic needs – stationary bikes, treadmills, NuStep recumbent stepper.

At Propel, we take an active approach when working with all clients regardless of their previous level of activity, providing the same care to armchair athletes that we do professionals.

Our exercise physiologists and kinesiologists have advanced training in developing exercise programs to help clients set and reach their goals. They also work hand-in-hand with the rest of our team (physiotherapists, registered massage therapists) to make sure all bases are covered when starting your exercise program, with the team working together to ensure you meet your fitness goals.

You do not need a doctor’s referral to see a registered kinesiologist or exercise physiologist. If you are participating in formal exercise for the first time (or for the first time in a long time), we do encourage open communication with your doctor.

Our clinicians will ensure you are safe to exercise at a capacity that is tolerable and meaningful for your goals. Some extended health care plans require a physician’s note to have registered kinesiology and exercise physiology sessions reimbursed.

Depending on your fitness and tolerance levels, an exercise session will typically be 45 minutes to an hour long. The length of your session will be discussed prior to your assessment and can be modified after your initial assessment with the registered kinesiologist or exercise physiologist. The number and length of follow-up visits can also vary and will be discussed once your initial assessment is completed.

At the first appointment, your registered kinesiologist or exercise physiologist will take a full history and perform various tests to clear you for exercise (cardiovascular and resistance training). Your exercise session will include a program of the exercises you are required to participate in and some homework for you to get to your goals quicker. This will be discussed in detail with you during your initial visit.

Yes, our therapists regularly see clients in their home and at locations in the community like public or private gyms, parks, pools, or studios. Please note there is a travel fee and supplementary expenses (e.g. visitor passes) may apply.

Our therapists use a functional- and movement-based approach to treating neurological and orthopedic conditions. Our registered kinesiologists and exercise physiologists are trained to use adaptive equipment and modify exercises accordingly.

Adaptive equipment would include the NuStep, Motomed, LiteGait, parallel bars, squat rack, and body weight support treadmill training set up. They are focused on ensuring you can get back to your optimal self and encourage movement no matter what level of ability.