Health Fitness–Great River Medical Center FEBRUARY 2020

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We Like Health Fitness:Great River Health Employees tell you why

Brittany Scott, CNA, Klein Center“I began going to Health Fitness in January 2019, because I wanted to lose weight and improve my health. My workouts are very intense, but I feel great when I’m done. I have lost about 20 pounds.

“I love the gym, and I love using the treadmill and lifting weights. It’s clean and everyone is friendly. It’s a nice, quiet place to clear my mind.”

Jan Keitzer, RN, Family Medicine“I go to the gym for the health benefits and to destress before and during my workday. I do cardio – elliptical, treadmill and Airdyne. I also do some free weight and core exercises. I work with a trainer three times a week.

“There is no reason to not use this benefit that is given to us. It’s right here. In the last eight years, Health Fitness has helped me get back in shape and stay in shape through lifestyle changes and accountability with the great staff who work there.”

Tyler Bundy, Technology Integration Specialist, Information SystemsChristopher Davis, PC Specialist, Information SystemsAcer de Guzman, Informatics Analyst, Information SystemsBlake Nelson, PC Specialist, Information SystemsSam Thompson, Technology Integration Specialist, Information Systems

Tyler: “We spend our lunch walking around the track to get a little exer-cising in before going back to work. The gym allows easy access to main-tain a healthier lifestyle.”

Christopher: “I work out a couple of days a week after work. This a great benefit, I haven’t had anything close with any of my previous employers.”

Acer: ”It allows as us to keep exercising when the weather prevents us from doing our walk outside.”

Blake: “I have made some good friends and continue to meet people that I wouldn’t have met if not for the Wellness Gym. Having the gym on site makes it very easy to work out before or after work. I lift weights, and run or walk if weather does not permit being outside.”

Sam: “I have noticed a reduced level of stress and better focus when taking time out of the workday to get up and move for 15 to 30 minutes. I feel better overall because I have a job that is very sedentary.”

Matt Wenzel, President and CEO“Going to the gym has become a habit for me. If I don’t go, I feel lethargic. It’s a great way to start my day, and manage the stress of the job and life. Health Fitness is clean, our equipment is up to date and we have great employees who are helpful. I also appreciate our personal trainers who will design a plan and then help push you to achieve your goals. Health Fitness is a great benefit for our employees and the community.

Michael AbouAssaly, MD, Family Medicine, Mercy

“I love the variety of instructors. It is great that our gym is located in a hospital. There is access to health care right here. Orthopaedics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiovascular rehabilita-tion and pulmonary rehabilitation are all within walking distance of the Wellness Gym. Health Fitness does a great job of working with different populations, including disease-specific programs.”

From left: Blake Nelson, Tyler Bundy, Sam Thompson and Christopher Davis

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Program Highlights

Resting Metabolic Rate Testing Discount price: 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5$20

Regular prices:$40 members$50 nonmembers$30 with purchase of a personal training package

Your resting metabolic rate is the number of calories you burn when you are resting. Knowing your RMR helps determine how many calories you should consume to maintain or lose weight.

The immediate results of the 15-minute test will show whether your metabolism is slow, normal or fast compared to others of the same sex and of similar age, height and weight. They also will provide an estimated number of calories burned during daily activities and during a moderate 30-minute workout.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 319-768-4191.

• We want your feedback! Please use a green card at the front desk to make a suggestion or compliment a staff member. We want to continuing improving our service to you!

• Our cardio equipment is getting a workout this winter. Please limit your time to 30 minutes or less.

• Please bring your workout shoes to the gym. The salt and sand used to melt ice and snow dam-age our machines.

Monday, Feb. 3 – Health and fitness education, 12:30 p.m. The 30-minute program is free for par-ticipants enrolled in:• ABLE (A Better Life Everyday)• Being Active with Diabetes• Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase 3• Moving Through Survivorship

Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Guest dayWednesday, Feb. 5 – RMR testing discount day (See article in this issue.)Tuesday, Feb. 11 – FAST beginsSaturday, Feb. 22 – Guest day

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