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There will be no lap swim on Thursdays from 3:45 - 5 p.m. from May 1 - 29.
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The pool will be closed from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22.
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In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Member Highlight, Liz Ormiston
I started working with Liz Ormiston pretty much as soon as I started working at the Medical Fitness Center. She was one of my very first...
Oct 6, 20236 min read
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THE ANATOMY OF YOUR CORE MUSCLES
Sourced from Ian Markow, Markow Training Systems. When the goal is to improve movement and performance, understanding the core muscles...
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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Blood Sugar & Sleep: Everything You Need to Know
Published by NutriScience | 30 min read | Published on April 8, 2021 | Reviewed by Kara Collier, RDN, LDN, CNSC Register for Nikki...
Aug 29, 20238 min read
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Tips for Daily Living: Preparing for Spring with Parkinson's Disease
Sourced from the Parkinson's Foundation As winter melts into spring, you may be realizing that your exercise routine suffered through the...
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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Dance Movement Therapy
Sourced from the Parkinsons Foundation What Is Dance/Movement Therapy? Dance/movement therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses...
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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Parkinson’s Disease and Strength Training: Benefits
Sourced from the Parkinsons Foundation Exercise is important for improving balance, mobility, and overall health in persons diagnosed...
Mar 31, 20233 min read
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THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP: HOW REST HELPS YOU STAY ACTIVE AND MINDFUL
Mindfulness is closely linked with sleep and physical activity. Good sleep improves your ability to stay physically active, mindful, and pro
Feb 24, 20235 min read
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Different Coaches, Different Approaches
with Coaches Erik, Justin and Anna To coach is to lead by experience and expertise, but every coach approaches their client sessions with...
Dec 28, 20226 min read
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Small Changes for Big Success for a Healthy Weight
with Joni Gerken A goal to lose weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. It is also a very commonly broken resolution....
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Giving the Gift of Health
The gift that keeps on giving. One of the best parts of the holidays is seeing the joy on loved ones' faces when they reveal the gift you...
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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yoga4cancer, Marci's Story
with Marci Wenn Marci Wenn has been a yoga teacher for the past 10 years and has always been involved in the fitness world since she...
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Five Steps to Better Wellness
with Traci Marie Wagner Hibernating may be natural for many animals during the winter months, and it might even be a natural impulse for...
Dec 28, 20223 min read
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Holiday Baking Ingredient Substitutions
with Joni Gerken With the holiday season comes baked holiday treats. I tend to tell people to enjoy their favorite treats, but in...
Dec 28, 20223 min read
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Avoiding Blood Sugar Spikes During Thanksgiving
with Joni Gerken For people with diabetes, controlling blood sugar during Thanksgiving celebration can seem almost impossible without...
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Timing of Exercise & Blood Sugar Control
with Joni Gerken We know for certain that exercise helps improve blood sugar control for people with insulin resistant diabetes. Exercise...
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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Karen Keasler Achieves 100 miles of swimming
written by Anna Izzo This year local and member, Karen Keasler, set out with the goal to swim 100 miles. The idea originated pre-covid in...
Dec 28, 20223 min read
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Together we can: Half-Marathon Program Recap
with Anna Izzo I love coaching. Although I've been a coach of different sorts - yoga, skiing, general fitness, etc. - for almost 5 years...
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Recap: A Matter of Balance with Coach Justin
with Justin Kellett For the past nine weeks, Coach Justin has led A Matter of Balance, a focused group training program to address all...
Dec 28, 20222 min read
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Eat Right for Bone Strength
with Joni Gerken Our bodies reach their maximum bone mass around age 30. Bone mass usually stays stable for awhile with the rate of bone...
Dec 28, 20223 min read
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Winter Recipes
Try something new! Salmon Couscous Salad with Feta Dressing Submitted by Traci Marie Wagner, Serves 5 Ingredients 1 cup uncooked couscous...
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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