Facilities
The Vitality! programs are conducted on the second floor of the Institute for Human Performance. The facilities include:
- 25-meter, three-lane poolwith a floor that can be adjusted between zero (dry) and seven feet in depth. The pool also has a ramp designed for wheelchairs and people with mobility limitations. Together with a wide array of water equipment, the IHP pool is the foundation of Vitality's! excellent water program.
- State-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength-training equipment includes Keiser pneumatic-resistance systems which are designed for people with movement lim itations and disabilities. The track, which is 11 laps to the mile, is coated with a special surface that reduces stress to the feet and lower body.
Collaborations
CNY Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
The senior fitness program is offered in conjunction with the OASIS program which is sponsored by University Hospital.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling in a Vitality! program or would simply like to learn more, we encourage you to calll:
- Carol Sames, PhD, Vitality! program director,
315-464-9992
- or
- SUNY Upstate
Medical University's Health Connections
1-800-464-8668 (toll free).