(TROY, MI)
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Experts
agree that it takes 21 days to break bad habits and form new ones. During the
month of March the Troy Parks & Recreation Department is offering not just
21, but 30 days of special classes, activities, tips, and events to help
promote healthy lifestyle choices.
“The ’30 Days to Health’
program in March is a perfect opportunity for individuals to re-spark those
health-related resolutions that they made two months ago,” said Fitness
Coordinator, John Hug. “This program offers a lot of bang for your buck by
incorporating exercise classes, nutrition lessons, health seminars, outdoor
activities and more into one month-long educational experience.”
The Troy Parks &
Recreation Department has teamed up with REI, Team Mongo, the American Cancer
Society, Whole Foods Market, and Drs. Justin Berlin and Christopher Passalacqua to offer a wide variety of health-related
programming. The fee for this program is $10 and includes free passes every
Friday for the Troy Community Center plus admissions to a variety of fitness
classes and seminars. Classes and Seminars include:
Fitness
Classes: Including Power Sculpt, Cardio Interval, the Core, Group
Cycle, Cycle and Sculpt, and a fitness room orientation with a personal
trainer.
Outdoor
Clinic: Including Hiking America’s Southwest, Geocaching 101, Day Hiking in Michigan, and Bicycling
Maintenance Essentials
Nutrition
Seminars: Including Magic Whole Grains and ABC’s of Supplements and
Healthy Aging.
Health
Series: Including classes on diet, exercise and stress presented
by Drs. Justin Berlin & Christopher Passalacqua.
The Community Center is also
offering their popular Triathlon Clinic presented by Team Mongo on March 7,
from 10 am-noon. This clinic explores the three
disciplines of triathlon: swimming, biking and running and provides information
and training tips for interested participants. Guest speakers include Team
Mongo! Triathlon Team, American Cycle & Fitness, and
Hanson’s Running Shop. This class is offered to all interested athletes
for $5 if registered by March 6, $10 day of event. Free
admission for “30 Days to Health” participants.
The calendar for March 1-7,
the kick-off week for the “30 Days to Health” program, includes:
March
2:
Cardio Interval at 9 a.m. This
intermediate to advance level class alternates a variety of cardio work and
muscle conditioning. Cardio segments may include step, Hi/lo, kick boxing, and
or group cycle. Muscle conditioning may include use of hand weights, body bars
or balls. Additional registration required.
March 3: Fitness Room Orientation with a
Personal Trainer at 7 p.m. Take the guess work out of starting a
new fitness program, a trainer will take you through the equipment and give
valuable tips to help get you fit. Meet at Fitness Desk.
March 4: Power Sculpt at 10 a.m. Use
controlled movements set to music to tone all major muscles. Hand weights, body
bars and bands used to firm body, increase strength and improve muscle
definition. Additional registration required.
March 5: Hiking America’s Southwest from
1-8:30 p.m. Presented by REI. Have you ever wanted to hike to the bottom of Arizona’s Grand
Canyon, visit Zion or Bryce National Park, or discover a hidden slot canyon in
Utah? REI travel expert Phil Myers will
give you all the information you need for a memorable adventure in America’s
great southwest. Learn how to plan your
trip, receive suggestions on the must-sees, and gather information on unique
side trips and lesser known areas to explore.
March
6:
Free-For-All Fridays from 5:30 a.m. - 10:30
p.m. Free daily pass for 30 Days to Health program participants. Check-in at Control Desk.
March
7: Triathlon Clinic from 10 a.m. – noon in Room 304 and 305. This unique multi-sport
clinic provides tips on nutrition and ideas on how to get started and/or
improve performance in one or all three triathlon sports. Limited
to the first 200 participants.
Cost $5 (free to 30 Days to
Health participants.) if registered by March 6. $10
day of event.
For detailed descriptions of
more classes and activities, or a calendar of activities for the month of
March, visit the Parks & Recreation Department’s website at www.troymi.gov/parksrec. The Troy
Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois. Register online or at the
Community Center for the “30 Days to Health” program with Activity Number:
116715A. Fee: $10. For more information, call 248.524.3484.
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