ZUMBA with Kim
Wednesdays @ 5:30pm
Mtn. Grove YMCA

Yoga with Emily
Classes offered Tuesdays at 12:10pm
@ West Plains Library

Cardio Club with Vince
Tuesdays @ 5:30am
Carmichael Field in West Plains

Wellness Members now get a
15% discount on CrossFit classes!


If you are looking for a hard workout
that will get you into shape fast,
CrossFit is for you!

For more information visit
CrossFit SoMO's website:
www.crossfitsomo.com
or call Rodney at 417-293-7393


Fitness

Physical Fitness is an important part of any wellness and prevention program. Exercise helps prevent serious injury and illness. PTSC's Wellness Coaches will help you set goals and motivate and guide you to reach your goals. Whether it's to lose weight, tone muscle, or expand your current fitness routine, PTSC will get you there.

Call PTSC today about a Wellness and Prevention Program for your workplace. Workplace wellness programs have been proven to decrease injury, decrease lost work days, lower abesenteeism and increase presenteeism, increase production, and crease a healthier happier workforce. These positive changes can also help control insurance premiums and combat the rising costs associated with employee healthcare.

Reward Small Victories!!

by Jillian Michaels

It's no secret that losing weight can be tough, and sometimes just thinking about it can be overwhelming. The key to successful weight loss is attacking your issues mentally, not just physically. Whether you have 20 or 200 pounds to lose, setting small, measureable goals will help you achieve a healthy body. Additionally, celebrating small victories will give you the motivation and confidence to keep going!

If you've never exercised before, keep slow and steady, but always challenge yourself to conquer new goals every few weeks. Then your weight-loss efforts will be much less daunting. One suggestion from a discussion board:

"You need to set little goals for yourself. I recommend rewarding yourself when you meet one of those goals with a non-food reward (a book, DVD, massage, etc). I get a reward every five pounds in the mount of weight I have lost. For example, I am coming up to my 30-pound mark, therefore I will be able to spend $30! I can't wait (only 3 pounds to go)! Believe in yourself and anything is achievable!"

 

Does your back hurt when you are working out?

Before injuring yourself even further, have your doctor do a thorough examination of your back. If possible, get a referral for a physical therapist in your area. Ask the therapist to design a workout program for you that will help rehab your back injury while strengthening your muscles and building your bones.