Genesis Health Clubs Fitness Weekly
Genesis Health Clubs E-News | November 17, 2011
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Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings.

It also gave workers a mandate -- quit smoking, curb obesity, or you'll be paying higher healthcare costs in 2013. It doesn't yet know by how much, but one thing's for certain -- the unhealthy will pay more.

The credit union, which has more than 500 employees, is not alone.

In recent years, a growing number of companies have been encouraging workers to voluntarily improve their health to control escalating insurance costs. And while workers mostly like to see an employer offer smoking cessation classes and weight loss programs, too few are signing up or showing signs of improvement.. Read More...



 
 
 
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  THANKSGIVING DAY HOURS/GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE
The Genesis West Central and Rock Road locations will be open from 7AM to noon on Thanksgiving Day. Join us for the following classes on that day:

Rock Road -
9AM Group Power
10AM Group Ride
11AM Vinyasa Flow

West Central –
8:15AM Group Ride 75
8:30AM Shannon’s World
9:30AM Group Power

All other clubs are closed on Thanksgiving Day! All clubs will re-open on Black Friday at 5AM with special class schedules, so check your favorite location for details!
 


PILATES UPDATE
A new group reformer class session has begun for beginning students. This is an 8 week session for only $160.00! Click here for the schedule and details!

If you're a beginner but cannot attend this scheduled class please let us know and we will help find the class that will best meet your needs!

Also updated online is our current Group Reformer Schedule for Rock Rd & West Central.

To sign up for the beginner class or any of our classes please contact: Kelli Harsh either by email kharsh@genesishealthclubs.com
OR 316-634-3120.

Let us help you stay in shape for the holidays!
 
  NUTRITION TIP

Turkey Talk
Here are a few facts that you might not know about turkeys! Visit www.fsis.usda.gov for more information.

What Is Turkey?
Turkey is a large, widely domesticated North American bird with white plumage and a bare, wattled head and neck. The name turkey was originally applied to an African bird now known as the guinea fowl, which was believed to have originated in Turkey. When the Europeans came upon the American turkey, they thought it was the same bird as the African guinea fowl, and so gave it the name turkey, although the two species are quite distinct.

How Are Turkeys Raised?
Turkeys are fed a diet of mainly corn and soybean meal along with a supplement of vitamins and minerals. They grow to full maturity in about 4 to 5 months, depending on the desired market weight.

Can Antibiotics and Hormones Be Used in Raising Turkeys?
NO HORMONES have been approved for use in turkeys. Antibiotics may be given to prevent disease and increase feed efficiency. A "withdrawal" period is required from the time antibiotics are administered before the bird can be slaughtered. This assures that no residues are present in the bird's system. FSIS randomly samples poultry at slaughter and tests for residues. Under the Federal meat and poultry inspection laws, any raw meat or poultry shown to contain residues above established tolerance levels is considered adulterated and must be condemned.


For more information, please contact Carla Campbell @ ccampbell@genesishealthclubs.com or 634-0094.
 
 
CHANGE OF ADDRESS UPDATES
Genesis will be sending out the annual Christmas Newsletter in early December.  We ask that you please update us with your current address if you have moved!  Please email us by clicking here and let us know your name, club and updated address.  
 
UPCOMING SWIMMING LESSON DATES/TIMES
AT WEST CENTRAL
Tuesday/Thursday
Nov. 29-Dec. 15

5:30-6:00pm Beginner (level 1&2)
6:00-6:30pm Intermediate (level 3&4)
6:30-7:00pm Advanced (level 5&6)

Monday/Wednesday
Nov. 28-Dec. 14

11:00-11:30 Mommy and Me
11:30-12:00 Preschool Swim Lessons

Cost is $35 for members, $45 for non-members for 6 sessions.

 
ROCK ROAD PICK-UP BASKETBALL TO BEGIN SOON!
Pick-up basketball games are being formed at the Rock Road location soon after Thanksgiving.

We are working on putting together games on the following days and times:

MONDAY 12pm – 1pm
TUESDAY 6pm – 8pm
WED 12pm – 1pm
THURSDAY 6pm – 8pm

We will start the Monday after Thanksgiving, NOVEMBER 28TH!  If you have any questions please contact Preston Petersen at 634-0094 or email him by clicking here.

     
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