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Premiere Fitness ACMC WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAM

If you are interested in the ACMC Workplace Wellness Program, please call June Penniman at (440) 998-3488 or email june.penniman@acmchealth.org

www.premierefitness.com

June PennimanDirector

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Premiere Fitness Now Offers Silver Sneakers!

Vol. 4 Issue 9 September 2015

Ashtabula County Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of the community. The ACMC Workplace Wellness program

allows us to work directly with businesses to create individualized employee wellness programs that not only improve the health of staff, but also improve the organization’s bottom line by reducing health care

costs and increasing productivity.

SEPTEMBER: NATIONAL CHILDHOOD OBESITY AWARENESS MONTHOne in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease that were once seen only in adults, .

Among youth in grades six through 12 in Northeast Ohio, Ashtabula County has the highest percentage of youth considered either overweight or obese (31%), followed by Lake County (29%), Lorain County (25%), and Geauga and Medina (18% each) counties.

The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for kids to eat healthier and get more active.

Kids 14 and older may join Premiere Fitness. Premiere also offers special programs for kids age 6 to 13.

NEW! YOUTH PERSONAL TRAINING

Kids age nine to 13 can now work one-on-one with our Certified Personal Trainers. Whether your child is overweight, deconditioned, or is currently a student athlete who needs additional assistance, our compassionate, motivating, and encouraging Personal Trainers can help develop a customized program based on your child’s individual needs.

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Walk with a Doc Tuesday, September 8th 5:30 pm Lakeshore Park Lauren Gloekler Director of Sports Medicine Topic: Healthy Walking

Lunch ‘n Learn Wednesday, September 9th Noon - 1 pm Ben Meola, NP Topic: Fitness Through The Ages Zumbathon® Saturday, September 26th Premiere Fitness 8 am to 10 am $10 donation to participate. Raffles and prizes! Help support our Heart Walk Team!

Fresh Produce Delivered At Premiere! Blue Sky Green Fields is delivering the freshest selection of fruits and vegetables you’ll find anywhere. Register at: www.blueskygreenfields.com

How healthy are your most important assets?

Your employees are your greatest assets. They also reflect your business’s greatest expense in the form of salaries and benefits. You can protect that asset – and reduce expenses – by investing in employee health and wellness initiatives. One of the largest benefit costs absorbed by companies and organizations is healthcare.

Lifestyle factors, including smoking, poor nutrition habits, and physical inactivity increase the burden of chronic disease. Poor lifestyle choices lead to costly medical intervention to treat what are often avoidable illnesses.

The best way to reduce healthcare costs is to improve the health of your employees – and long-term lifestyle changes are key to making that happen.

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Call 998-3488 to make an appointment for a free consultation.

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We Are Here To Help!Do you have a question for a

Personal Trainer or Group Fitness

Instructor? Submit your question to the

front counter and one of our trainers

or instructors will be happy to give you an

answer. Your question may also be featured

in an upcoming newsletter!

Judy KidnerPersonal Trainer &

Group Fitness Instructor

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

“DOZEN” IT FEEL GREAT CLUB!Congratulations to the August “Dozen” it Feel Great winner Mary Strawbridge! How Do I Join The “Dozen It Feel Great!” Club? Simply work out 12 or more times per month. We will draw a lucky winner each month for a special gift. Every month you work out 12 or more times, you will receive an entry for the annual grand prize, a FREE ONE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP!

Ben Meola, NP

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KID FIT

Premiere Fitness, along with ACMC Pediatrician, Jude Cauwenbergh, DO, developed Kid Fit to help combat childhood obesity in our community. Dr. Cauwenbergh is certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Medicine, is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine, and the Ohio Osteopathic Association. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO.

Our goal with Kid Fit is to provide a fun and safe program that kids will not only enjoy, but will also benefit from and see real results.

Our program is designed to help give children confidence in their physical abilities, increase their motor skills, and give them a head start on understanding the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Kit Fit is an hour-long class that incorporates exercise and nutrition in a safe, fun and non-intimidating format. The class is designed for kids six to 13 years of age. It is offered three times each week, with some classes taking place outside when the weather permits.

Jude Cauwenbergh, DOThe Ashtabula Clinic

Kid Fit Pricing$3 per class

$2 per class for second child$1 per class for third child

Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.

Check the current class schedule for days and times. Class schedules are available at Premiere Fitness or

on our website at: www.premierefitness.com

Ballroom

Join Judy and Vince for Ballroom Dance on Thursdays 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm The first class is Thursday, September 3rd.

Four consecutive classes. Open enrollment. Join at any time. Register at the front counter. Full payment required at registration.

Members: $80 per couple - $40 single Non-Members: $90 per couple - $45 single

LUNCH ‘n LEARNDon’t miss our monthly Lunch ‘n Learn series

on Wednesday, September 9th at Premiere from noon to 1 pm. Join Nurse Practitioner Ben Meola for his presentation on Fitness Through The Ages.

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