Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Parkinson's Disease Fitness Class

Will the snow is beautiful but perhaps not safe for travel YET!!  Please understand that we want you safe and thus, have decided not to have class today and will wait until Thursday, February 28th at 1:45 p.m.  Stay home and let the snow melt and we will see you on THURSDAY.  Can't wait to see you then.  Let's make it a great class!!

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Parkinson's Disease Fitness Class

No Class today.   Please don't get out in the snow today. We will resume class next Tuesday at 1:45 p.m.  Enjoy a safe and warm day at home.  We will see you then.  No class today.  WWC

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Snow snow and more snow!!

TRX class for 6:00 p.m. this evening, Wednesday, February 20 has been canceled.  The next class is at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23.  We will see you then.  Take care.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Obesity

Stone Hearth News, February 3, 2012  reports:

Obesity is the new smoking...Obesity is becoming as big a hazard worldwide, comparable to cigarette smoking.  It contributes to avoidable and premature deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancer and other causes.  Obesity is also the leading avoidable cause of the current epidemic of type 2 diabetes in the United States.

Today in the U.S. 40 percent of adults age 40 and over have metabolic syndrome, a constellation of obesity, lipid abnormalities, hypertension and insulin resistance, a precursor of diabetes.

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People must keep moving, exercise a weekly amount of 180 minutes per week...in whatever increments that may be...such as 30 minutes 6 days per week.  We will keep posting suggestions.

Parkinson's Disease Exercise Class

Our class is growing, progressing, socializing and the energy is catching.  Over 15 people were in class this week.  Through strength training, flexibility and coordination exercises...they are maintaining their conditioning and in many cases improving. Please keep spreading the word...we are always hoping to help more experiencing Parkinson's Disease.

New Employees

I am very pleased to announce that Carmen Dick and  Jackie Church have joined Williamson Wellness Center.  Carmen is an experienced personal trainer and fitness program manager.  Her title is Wellness Program Manager and will develop new programming for Williamson Wellness as well as assist in program design for clients. She comes to WWC with extensive management experience in retirement communities, fitness centers, and working with private clients.  Jackie will fulfill the roll of Wellness Project Coordinator.  She was a very gifted Division 1 VB player for Wichita State achieving many accolades for athletic career and maintaining a 4.0 gpa.  Recently, Jackie has also started her Masters Degree at WSU.  At WWC, Jackie will coordinate marketing, event planning, and implementation of  new programming.  Great gals and their energy is very infectious.  Help me welcome them.......stop by anytime to meet them.