Tobacco Cessation Classes Offered at Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness

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Smokers who would like some hands-on help to kick the habit can sign up for classes offered at Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness at LifePlex in Plymouth. American Lung Association Certified Freedom From Smoking Instructor Cindy Riester will lead the seven-week program. Classes start Monday, June 2. Riester will offer resources to quit, skills to manage weight and stress and group support during the eight classes. They meet Mondays through July 14 from 6 until 7:30 p.m. EDT and on Wednesday, June 18. That’s the scheduled quit day. Participants must register by May 30. The program is partially grant funded by the Marshall County local coordinating council and Governor’s Commission for a Drug-Free Indiana. The out-of-pocket cost for participants is $40 and includes a bonus two-month membership to Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness for those who successfully complete the course. Call Riester at 574-936-2333 to register.

Resolve to Get Healthy This New Year

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With the new year just a few short days away, many people are already composing their lists of new year’s resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to get fit and be healthy; unfortunately, it’s also one of the most difficult, often requiring a big change in lifestyle.

Fortunately, Trisha Metz, marketing director for Fitness Forum Sports and Wellness, has some advice for those looking to get in shape for the coming year. She said Stephanie Ferch, a certified personal trainer at Fitness Forum, suggests having a gym membership or personal trainer to give you the accountability that is required to stay true to your fitness goal. Ferch also said you need to be committed and be willing to make sacrifices in your life to stay true to your routine.

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