Medical Fitness Programs

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Duke Health & Fitness achieved Facility Certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This certification represents the highest standards of professional expertise and clinical programming. The Duke Health & Fitness Center is here to help clients develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle that minimizes the risk of illness and disease and promotes overall wellness.

The Duke Health & Fitness Center participates in the “Exercise Is Medicine” initiative created by the American College of Sports Medicine. The program focuses on collaboration between doctors and fitness center staff to include exercise in your treatment plan. We’re committed to the treatment and prevention of diseases and provide a variety of counseling and exercise coaching services to help people dealing with Parkinson’s disease and cancer.

Our exercise physiologists are certified American College of Sports Medicine and American Cancer Society cancer exercise specialists. This means you can be confident our exercise physiologists will create an individualized plan based on the most recent research. Our goal is to support your diagnosis, recovery, and improve your quality of life. If you have a My Duke Health account, we can use the secure portal to collaborate with your care team.

Exercise Consultations
We partner with the Duke Cancer Institute Supportive Care and Survivorship Center to provide a free consultation for patients who are currently receiving or have received care at Duke for their cancer diagnosis. Exercise physiologists offer 30-minute sessions between 2:00 and 4:00 pm on Mondays and 8:30 to 11:30 am on Wednesdays. These are appointment-only and hosted virtually. To schedule a consultation, email DHFCCancerExercise@dm.duke.edu.

If you are not a Duke patient, you can schedule a personal training exercise consultation at the Duke Health & Fitness Center by calling 919-660-6660 or emailing DukeHealthandFitnessCenter@duke.edu. These sessions cost $66 for members and $77 for non-members.

Fitness Center Membership
Our clinical membership provides you with a lifestyle counselor who can create personalized exercise plans and track your progress. Learn about our membership options to see how our trained staff can help you. 

Our PWR!Moves program is designed to help individuals with Parkinson's disease manage symptoms and enhance overall well-being. This comprehensive program targets five key areas: cardiovascular efficiency, muscle strength, balance and walking mechanics, cognitive function, and motor skills. Focusing on these elements, we aim to address the challenges Parkinson's disease poses to daily activities and provide significant benefits regardless of your current ability level.

Our PWR!Moves exercise class runs on a rolling basis, so days and times may change. All participants must provide clearance from their doctor to register. The class costs $44 for members and $51 for non-members per 8-week program.  

We are providing a 50% discount on this program with funding from the Warren fund (normal rates are $88/$102).  For more information, email DHFCClinicalPrograms@duke.edu or call 919-660-6648.

Because we're not a rehab facility, we have requirements for members dealing with pulmonary disease or recovering from treatment.

• If you need an oxygen delivery device, you must have a clinical membership. This partners you with an exercise physiologist who can keep track of your vitals.
• Oxygen requirements cannot exceed six liters per minute (LPM) during exercise while maintaining a minimum oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 88% or higher.

If lung disease prevents you from exercising with us, Duke Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Croasdaile (Durham) or Duke Specialty Rehab Services Midtown (Raleigh) may meet your needs.