To register, call 724-284-4504 BHSLifestyleCoaching@butlerhealthsystem.org New! Nicotine Cessation Volumetrics Weight Management Ongoing Series Self Care Diabetes Lifestyle Coaching (Four-week series) Heart Health Seminars Menu Planning Brain Health Seminars Reducing Barriers to Physical Activity LIFESTYLE COACHING The Lifestyle Coaching programs are provided complimentarily by Butler Health System. To find the most up-to-date information and to register, call us, email us or scan the QR code! Tasting is believing Butler Health System is hosting on-site cooking demos as a part of the Lifestyle Coaching curriculum. Learn delicious, economical recipes to help meet nutrition goals. In Butler: BHS Food Institute, found at Butler Memorial Hospital, Brady Street entrance In Clarion: BHS Health and Wellness Center conference room at Trinity Point Sign up today! Get all the details at butlerhealthsystem.org/services/ lifestyle-coaching. January through June 2023 ALL CLASSES ARE FREE How to enjoy winter workouts It’s not hard to lose your desire to exercise after winter weather sets in. It’s so much easier to stay inside where it’s warm than to bundle up and head outdoors for a cold walk in the park. But you shouldn’t have to interrupt your fitness routine just because the temperature has dropped. You can still enjoy working out during chilly winter months. Here are some ideas: Instead of pulling on one big heavy coat, dress in layers when exercising outdoors. Layers help trap the heat and provide insulation. It’s winter! Look at it as an opportunity to do things you can’t do in the summer. Like: » Building a snowman » Cross-country skiing » Snowshoeing » Sledding You can join a gym if you want, but you don’t have to. Try these indoor activities: » Crank up some music and dance around your home. » Roller or ice skate at your local rink. » If you live in a multilevel house, walk up and down the stairs. » Buy a jump rope and some hand weights, and work out while listening to a podcast or watching your favorite show. » Walk laps around a nearby mall. (You can window shop at the same time.) » Go bowling. » Play volleyball or basketball at your area community center. Combine exercise with crossing chores off your list. For example, outside: Rake leaves or shovel your sidewalk or driveway. Inside: Vacuum your carpets or sweep your floors. Dress for the part Try activities specific to the season Move your exercise indoors Keep an eye out for hypothermia Mix up your activities Get your workout while working » Make your first layer a moisturewicking fabric. » For your second layer, wear fleece. » Top it all off with a thin waterproof layer. When exercising outdoors, watch your body for signs of hypothermia. Symptoms can include: » Lack of coordination » Mental confusion » Slowed reactions » Slurred speech » Cold feet and hands » Shivering » Sleepiness If you notice any of these symptoms, go inside and get warm. Go for a brisk walk on weekday mornings or afternoons. Take a nice hike on the weekends when you have more time to enjoy the winter landscape. HEALTH LINK 6 |
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