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February Community Health Class

Comments Off 23 February 2010

Come join us in continuing our free community health class series:

February 25, 2010 @ 7 pm

Location: Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness.

Subject: Headache Prevention – Learn different stretching and relaxation techniques to help prevent headaches. These techniques can be used in the workplace or throughout the day to help you gain control of headaches. This will be taught by Camylle Katherman, owner of Secondwind Bodywork.

If you or anyone you know suffers from frequent headaches come learn how to prevent those!

There will also be upcoming classes in March and throughout the rest of this year.

Upcoming classes: Couples massage class, back care, nutrition 101, and many more!

If you’d like to receive email reminders about this event, and upcoming events please use the contact form in the sidebar! We would also like feedback as to whether you prefer Thurs evenings or Sat mid-morning for classes, and if you have any ideas for classes please feel free to comment!

General Health

Free Community Health Classes

4 Comments 21 December 2009

Ok, Utah Valley residents, I need your input! Starting in January, Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness is going to be hosting free health classes. These classes are a great opportunity for you to come get valuable information from different health professionals in Utah County.

Now we just need to know what types of classes would interest you the most. Here is a list of topics that we are considering. Please let me know which of these would be most interesting, or if you have any other ideas!

~ You’ve Got Fitness (Warm-up, Strength-Training, Cardio, and Stretching) Learn the fundamentals of fitness workout routines as it relates to warm-up, strength training, cardio and stretching. You’ll gain a clear understanding how you can use each of these tools to improve your body shape, muscle tone, heart, and overall health.

~ Knowledge is Power: Fitness and Nutrition 101 You can’t change what you don’t know. This class will teach (or remind) you of basic fitness and nutrition facts and how to apply them to improve your health, body, and mind. This class covers: Target heart rate, calorie intake and burning, cardio vs. strength training benefits and workout ideas, exercise do’s and don’ts, weight loss myths and tips, and more.

~ Headache Prevention Learn several stretches and techniques to help you fend off those wicked tension headaches. Taught by a licensed massage therapist.

~ Back Care 101Learn from a Physical Therapist how best to take care of your back in order to prevent injuries, and alleviate back pain. Includes instruction of stretches, prevention, and posture.

A few other topics include: nutrition, goals and affirmations, and exercising indoors. Use the contact form in the sidebar, or the email found in the About page to contact me to let me know what you want to learn about!

Diet, Exercise, General Health, Massage Therapy, Mental Health

Utah County Community Health Fair!

Comments Off 11 November 2009

November 18th, 19th, and 20th are important days to remember. Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness is hosting a free community health fair on those days! You’ll want to be sure to check it out. It’s ongoing for 3 days so no excuses for missing it! Here is a schedule of the events.

Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness is offering a free week’s pass to the health club 11/16 – 11/21. Do yourself a favor, and take advantage of this offer!

Wednesday Nov. 18th:

6 am – 6pm — Come work out for free.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm — Complimentary 20 minute health assessment given by a certified personal trainer.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Free health class taught by a Paul W. Sagers, PT. Paul is a physical therapist who own Edgemont Physical Therapy and Fitness. He will speak on proper back care, and how to prevent back injuries. Many back injuries are caused by simple mistakes that could easily be prevented. Come learn how to take better care of your back!

6:30 pm – Q and A Session.

Thursday Nov. 19th:

6 am – 6 pm — Come workout for free.

8 am – 4 pm — Complimentary 15 min. chair massage.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Complimentary 20 minute health assessment given by a certified personal trainer.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm — Free community health class taught by Lisa Owens. Lisa is a certified Personal Trainer. She will speak on how to make effective goals. Many people do not stick to their goals to improve their health due to poorly set goals. Come learn how to make affirmations and goals that will help you really get the results you want.

6:30 pm — Q and A Session.

Friday Nov. 20th:

6 am – 6 pm — Come workout for free.

12 pm – 2 pm — Complimentary 20 minute health assessment given by a certified personal trainer.

8 am – 6 pm — Complimentary 15 min. chair massage.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm — Free Community Health Class taught by Camylle Katherman. Camylle is a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist who owns Secondwind Bodywork. She will speak on Stretching 101- how to prevent shoulder tightness and headaches at your workspace.

6:30 pm — Q and A Session.

For further questions or to schedule an assessment call 435-229-6512.

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