Winter Wellness Workshop: “Look Hot During the Cold!”

The holidays are a time where we typically stuff our face with our aunt's famous noodles and gravy, indulge in cute cut-out cookies, and skip the gym due to frigid temperatures and blistering winds.

This winter, make a change and get a headstart on your New Year's Resolution. Our Winter Wellness Workshop is led by a Registered Dietitian who has years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry. The workshop will focus on educating participants on how to effectively manage the temptations and stress of the holiday season so that they can maintain or lose weight during these winter months. Each week of this 8-week workshop will focus on a new topic and will include a healthy recipe card and quick tip to take home and try yourself.

For more details, download the flyer here

While it is encouraged that clients purchase the entire workshop for best results, each workshop session can also be purchased individually.

Per Session Price:
$40 per session.
*Clients who purchase 1 session also receive 25% off one 60-minute nutrition counseling session.

Total Workshop Price: $280 ($35 per session)
*Clients who purchase the entire session will also receive the following benefits:
-1 FREE Nutrition counseling session ($95 value)
-1 FREE Body Metrics analysis ($20 value)
-Special Prize for participants who achieve their goal of maintaining weight during the program!

Dates and Topics: For your convenience, the workshop will be held on both Sunday afternoons from 12:30-1:30 pm and Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm. The same topic will be covered in a given week on both these dates.

Sunday 12:30-1:30 PM	Tuesday 7:00-8:00 PM	Topic
October 30th	November 1st	Building a Healthy Plate
10	$850 ($85 / session)	$1,150 ($115 / session, $57.50 / person)
November 6th	November 8th ($75 / session)	Choosing Smart Carbs
November 13th	November 15th ($70 / session)	Fats 101
November 27th	November 29th ($60 / session)	Triggers, Cravings, Indulgences
December 4th	December 6th ($60 / session)	Incorporating Holiday Meals)
December 18th	December 20th ($60 / session)	Supermarket Savvy
January 1st	January 3rd ($60 / session)	Nutrition on the Road
January 8th	January 10th ($60 / session)	Keeping your Diet Long Term

Each wellness class is 45 minutes long in content – the last 15 minutes are reserved for individual questions. Reservations must be made 24 hours ahead of time to ensure a spot (unless total workshop is purchased). Clients must cancel 24 hours prior to scheduled time or they will be charged for the session. Discounts on nutrition counseling must be used on or before January 10th, 2012. Limit 20 clients per class.

Sign up now to reserve your spot!

 

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Q) Can I schedule my Personal Training and Pilates Appointments online?

A) While you can purchase all Fit services on our site, online scheduling is only enabled for our Group Fitness Classes. Personal Training & Pilates appointments should be scheduled by contacting Fit directly at 312-929-2395 or communicating directly with your Trainer.

 Q) If I am a beginner to fitness, can I still participate safely in Fit Lincoln Park’s Group Fitness Classes?

A) Yes!  All levels, ages, and ailments are welcome.  Our small classes ensure you will get the personal attention you deserve from our well-qualified instructors.

 

Fit Tips from FLP

1. Make your workout a priority in your calendar. If you have a lot going on for the week, literally schedule it in. That way, no matter how hectic life gets, your health can’t fall by the wayside.
2. Vary your exercises, particularly for cardio. Doing the same thing week after week, whether it’s running, biking or playing a sport, can increase your chance of injury. Varying your cardio also challenges your muscle memory, causing you to work harder and burn more calories.
3. Work out with a trainer. A personal trainer will be able to inspire you to reach your goals. No matter who good you are at working out, a trainer can make you work harder. Even Kobe Bryant uses a trainer. There’s a reason for that.
4. Combine cardio, strength training and flexibility work for optimum results. People who do one or two of these things will see health benefits, but those who do all three will have stronger muscles, a more efficient cardiovascular system and a greater range of motion.
5. Try a new exercise or outdoor activity at least once a month. It will stop you from getting bored and give you the ability to truly cross train.
6. Give your body fuel before working out. Have at least a small snack before you exercise so that you don’t feel fatigued, and be sure to get enough nutrients throughout your day. The American Dietetic Association recommends that women get at the very least 1,200 calories per day; men should get at least 1,500.
7. Think about your abs not just during your workout, but all day. When you regularly engage your abs, they develop greater strength and definition, and you will also protect your back from injury. Simply pull your navel in toward your spine whether you are sitting, standing or walking.
8. Enlist moral support. Numerous medical studies have shown that people who exercise with a friend have a much higher likelihood of exercising consistently.
9. Don’t diet; change your lifestyle. Regular exercise and good eating habits aren’t a phase. For the best results, create a regimen that you can continue for the rest of your life. Your waistline and your organs will thank you.
10. Find a place to work out that educates you. The employees at your gym should welcome questions from you and provide you with the tools you need to exercise safely both with a trainer and on your own. We strive to ensure Fit Lincoln Park does just that.

 

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