{"id":175,"date":"2024-02-15T10:41:36","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T15:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/public.ksc.nasa.gov\/hewp\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2026-07-21T12:40:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:40:21","slug":"collaborative-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/public.ksc.nasa.gov\/hewp\/collaborative-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborative Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Collaborative Programs<\/strong><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The KSC Health Education and Wellness program collaborates with other KSC programs such as the KSC Fitness Center<\/a>, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<\/a>, RehabWorks<\/a> and Balance Zone<\/a> to provide unique, comprehensive programming to the KSC workforce. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KSC FITNESS CENTER<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Fitness Center (FC) offers complimentary membership. The FC is located in the northeast corner of the Neil Armstrong Operations & Checkout Building (O&C) <\/a>, M7-0355, Room 1514. Enter the O&C building through the double doors on the East side of the building. The FC entrance will be directly in front of you.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 5:30am – 7:00pm (closed on weekends and Federally Observed Holidays). Click here to join the KSC Fitness Center!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group Exercise Classes at KSC<\/strong>
The KSC FC staff provides guided workouts in-person and through MS Teams. In-Person participation requires a Fitness Center membership. Schedule is tentative & subject to change! Last minute schedule changes are posted on the Kennedy Community, Health & Wellness<\/a> website and on the KSC Fitness Center MS Teams page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Schedule – Effective March 4, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Monday<\/strong><\/td>11:30am – 12:00pm, Buffed & Balanced<\/strong>
12:00pm – 12:30pm, Stretch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Tuesday<\/strong><\/td>11:30am – 12:00pm, Buffed & Balanced<\/strong>
12:00pm – 12:30pm, Stretch<\/strong>
4:45pm – 5:15pm, Circuit Training<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Wednesday<\/strong><\/td>11:30am – 12:00pm, Buffed & Balanced<\/strong>
12:00pm – 12:30pm, Stretch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Thursday<\/strong><\/td>11:30am – 12:00pm, Buffed & Balanced<\/strong>
12:00pm – 12:30pm, Stretch<\/strong>
4:45pm – 5:15pm, Circuit Training<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Friday<\/strong><\/td>11:30am – 12:00pm, Buffed & Balanced<\/strong>
12:00pm – 12:30pm, Stretch<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

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Class Descriptions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buffed & Balanced:<\/strong> This class is your one-stop shop for exercise. Instructors will lead you through exercises that utilize body weight or optional weights. Class formats vary to provide a total body experience throughout the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Circuit Training:<\/strong> This is a fast-paced, total-body workout class combining strength, endurance, and cardio. There will be squats, lunges, burpees, agility drills, core work, rowers, battle ropes, boxing, assault bikes, and more to burn calories and build muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stretch:<\/strong> In this class, participants will be instructed to move through yoga poses, stretches, and exercises to increase flexibility, balance, and strength. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Please note:<\/strong> 
- Class schedules are subject to change, for more information please visit the Kennedy Community or join the KSC Fitness Center on MS TEAMS for real time updates. 

- Buffed & Balanced & Stretch Classes are available in-person and virtually, through MS Teams. Click Here<\/a> to participate in Buffed & Balanced and Stretch class through MS Teams. Click Here<\/a> for previously recorded classes. Click Here<\/a> to request the outlook calendar series.

- Circuit Training & Yoga Flex are in-person only and require FC membership.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Balance Zones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
HEWP collaborates with KSC RehabWorks staff in the Balance Zone, a unique, proactive effort by NASA to address slip, trip and fall injuries by educating and training KSC employees on proprioception (balance). For Information, visit the Balance Zone website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Balance Zone Classes<\/strong>
These are 15 to 30-minute classes taught by Fitness Center staff, including Deskercise (routines that can be done in office\/at the desk) for convenience!  These classes aim to improve physical balance, coordination, flexibility, mobility and strength, making daily tasks easier, and safer, to perform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Schedule – Effective June 29, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tuesdays<\/strong><\/td>11:00am – 11:15am<\/td>MS Teams<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Thursdays<\/strong><\/td>11:00am – 11:15am<\/td>MS Teams<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n
Please note:<\/strong> 
- Class schedules are subject to change, for more information please visit the Kennedy Community or join the KSC Fitness Center on MS TEAMS for real time updates. <\/pre>\n\n\n\n
For information on physical medicine and musculoskeletal rehabilitation services, call 321-867-7497 or visit https:\/\/mescforyou.ksc.nasa.gov\/RehabWorks<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Tobacco Cessation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
KSC HEWP and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) are collaborating with counselors with Tobacco Free Florida<\/a>, Tobacco Free Brevard<\/a> and NASA’s Occupational Health Program<\/a> to offer Tobacco Free KSC<\/strong>, the KSC tobacco cessation program for KSC and CCAFS employees and family members who desire to live without ALL<\/strong> forms of tobacco. 
Tobacco Free Florida provides free resources, including quit plans, nicotine patches and gum and lozenges.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information and upcoming session date, email brittany.freeman@nasa.gov or Walt Hersing at walter.s.hersing@nasa.gov. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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