Taking ownership of your health. Exercise, watch your nutritional intake and lead a relatively healthy lifestyle; it sounds so simple? Then why has the obesity rate gotten out of control? Go to the below link to see a 25 year trend that tracks the obesity rate state-by-state. Recently I had the pleasure of attending a presentation by Dr. Andrew Weil. This is the second time that I have heard him speak. While I understand that part of his job is to sell his books, I truly value what he says. Our Facebook page has a link to his website where you can get his fantastic food guide pyramid. The interesting thing to Aimee and I was how sparsely attended his lecture was. There could be numerous reasons; but when one of the world’s leading doctors comes to Central Oregon and only a handful attends, I wonder if it is simply a result of apathy. My final rant comes on the heels of watching the documentary Food Inc. I strongly encourage everyone to watch it, but be forewarned it is not pretty. With about only 1/3 of our population exercising on a consistent basis, and our habit of compromising our nutrition, are we setting ourselves up for even worse health? While I know that I am preaching to the choir, here is a key to solving the issue: help a friend. People are always telling me that exercise and eating organic or natural foods are too expensive. I contend the opposite to be true.

Place the below link into your web browser and hit “play” on the map.

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html

One of my all-time favorite programs is starting up again at the end of this month. Rotary and SAC co-sponsor this great program that allows every third grader to learn the basics of swimming. The first session starts January 30th and runs every Monday and Friday from 8:15-9:15. The first session ends February 17th.

We are re-tiling and re-grouting the showers in the locker rooms. The Family changing room and the pool deck showers are still available.

This time of year is typically the busiest time in any health club. If you are looking for a more quiet time to workout; you will want to avoid 8:00-10:00 am. These hours account for almost 30% of our daily useage. The slowest hours are between 1:00-3:00.

Join us Thursday at 5:30 for a free Zumba Party co-taught by Shari and Karyn. Bring some non-perishable food for the Food Bank. Your guests are free if they bring food also. Limited space – so be sure to sign up at the Front Desk

Don’t forget to start your New Year’s right with the Resolution Run on Sunday. Starts at 10:00 am. go to www.sistersmultisport.com for more information

Join us January 1st for the annual Resloution Run/Walk. More information including the route can be found at www.sistersmultisport.com