Feeling Fit with FSHD – Why exercise?

18:00 CET | 17:00 Reino Unido | 12:00 ET | 11:00 CT | 10:00 MT | 9:00 PT

Join us for our second session of the month, “Why Exercise?” led by Frank Hanley.  In this session, Frank will share the ins and outs of his struggle with FSHD and his wellness journey.  He will lead an in-depth discussion of why a fitness and wellness program is important for FSHD patients.

Frank Hanley is a fitness and wellness advocate and an FSHD Society Volunteer Leader. He hosts the “FSHD Wellness Channel” on Facebook.  He organized and launched the FSHD Society South Carolina Chapter and served as Chapter Director.  Frank is a martial artist, author, and teacher of Kung Fu, Taijiquan and multiple Qigong styles and practices.

Para las personas que viven con FSHD y están interesadas en el ejercicio y el acondicionamiento físico, nos reunimos el segundo y cuarto jueves de cada mes a las 12:00 p. m. (mediodía), hora del este de EE. UU. Venga vestido para hacer ejercicio y traiga consigo cualquier dispositivo de seguridad y asistencia que necesite. No todos los ejercicios son apropiados o seguros para todas las personas, así que utilice su mejor criterio y consulte a su proveedor de atención médica.

Please come prepared with a stable chair or stool (back of chair is optional). You can also choose to bring light weights ranging from 1lb to 5lb.