This program is on hold until further notice.

The Supervised Exercise Program is designed for certain individuals who are not currently exercising and would like to start a routine under the care of an exercise professional. The program is designed to help you improve your health and cardiovascular fitness, and provide you with the necessary tools to make exercise a routine part of your lifestyle. All participants must meet specific criteria to qualify for program.

Please be sure to complete our Medical History Form prior to your scheduled appointment.

Eligibility

• To participate, you must possess at least two of the following risk factors:
• Obese (BMI >27 or waist >40 in. for men and >35 in. for women)
• High Blood Pressure or on blood pressure medication
• High Cholesterol or on cholesterol medication
• Pre-diabetic/ Diabetic or on blood sugar medication
• Sedentary (exercise less than three days per week for at least six months)

Program Details

• The program includes 36 supervised exercise sessions over 12-14 weeks with an exercise professional.
• Sessions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., or 12:30 p.m. at the UHealth Fitness and Wellness Center.
• The total cost to participate is $300. Payroll deduction is available for UM employees.

Contact

• If you have any questions about the Supervised Exercise Program, please contact the UHealth Fitness and Wellness Center at 305-243-7673 or UHealthFitness@miami.edu.
• To schedule your Fitness Evaluation go to Wellness Center Online Store under UHealth Fitness & Wellness.

University of Miami Employee Well ’Canes Incentives and Rebate Details

• Incentives – Upon completion of the program, all UM medical plan policy holders are eligible to earn 500 points toward their Well ’Canes incentives goal. The points will automatically be added to your Well ’Canes incentives point total. Visit Well ‘Canes website for more information and to register for the incentives program.
• Rebate – Eligible participants can earn a rebate of 20% ($60) by completing 36 sessions within 12-14 weeks.

Physician Referral Program

UHealth Doctors can prescribe the Supervised Exercise Program to any patients who are not active and need to engage in physical activity. The goal of the program is to improve cardiovascular fitness and provide the tools for participants to continue with a healthy lifestyle. See tip sheet for UChart Instructions on how to create prescription for patient.