A group of seniors exercises together.
A group of seniors exercises together.
An instructor demonstrates how to help a participant do a FAME exercise.
Tools for monitoring exercise

Tools for monitoring exercise

Use tools like our Heart Rate Calculator or Rate of Perceived Exertion Scale to monitor exercise intensity during FAME workouts.

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Find a FAME program

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Who can do FAME?

Who can do FAME?

FAME is a research-based fitness and mobility program for people after stroke. Learn more about the program and find out if FAME is for you.

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Regain Strength, Mobility, and Confidence with FAME

FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) is a research-based group exercise program designed for stroke survivors who can stand and walk. Developed by leading researchers in rehabilitation science, FAME has been shown to improve mobility, cardiovascular fitness, and arm and hand function.

This website provides resources for participants and instructors, including exercise manuals, instructional videos, and useful links to support stroke recovery and long-term well-being.

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Quick Links and Tools

Quick Links and Tools:

Is FAME for me?
Is FAME for me?

Learn more about who can participate in FAME and find valuable resources.

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Instructor Manuals
Exercise Intensity Monitoring

Use the heart rate calculator and RPE scale to monitor intensity during FAME workouts.

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Instructor Manuals
Instructor Manuals

Download the FAME manuals. Currently available in English, French, Russian, German, and Vietnamese.

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FAME Exercise Videos
FAME Videos

Watch demonstrations of key FAME exercises, sorted by category.

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Who can do FAME?

Who can do FAME?

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If you can answer YES to all of these questions, then FAME is the program for you!

• Have you had a stroke?

• Can you stand for 5 minutes?

• Can you walk for 10 metres without another person helping you (with or without a walking aid)?

• Can you communicate with the instructor?

• Can you follow instructions given verbally or in combination with gestures and demonstrations?

• Can you let the instructor know if you have pain, or do not want to do a particular exercise?

• Can you sit down and stand up on your own?

• Are you medically stable?

• For example, your blood pressure or atrial fibrillation is controlled with medication; you do not have chest pain with activity

• Do you want to improve your walking, fitness balance and/or help prevent another stroke?

If you can answer YES to all of these questions, then FAME is the program for you!

  • Have I had a stroke?
  • Can I stand for 5 minutes?
  • Can I walk for 10 metres (with or without a walking aid)?
  • Can I communicate with the instructor?
    • Can I follow instructions given verbally or in combination with gestures and demonstrations?
    • Can I let the instructor know if I have pain, or do not want to do a particular exercise?
  • Can I go to the washroom by myself or with my caregiver?
  • Do I want to improve my walking, fitness, balance, and/or help prevent another stroke?