Take the Challenge and Get Motivated!

Beaver Medical Group Patient Newsletter - Winter 2004 -2005

 

	We all know that exercise can help improve the quality of our lives, yet most of us have difficulty just doing it on a consistent basis. Weight loss, better sleep, more energy, prevention and reduction of diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure, stress management, and even better psychological and emotional health are just some of the benefits of regular exercise. On January 1, 2005, our Health Education Department at Beaver Medical Group will begin it’s eighth Challenge. Dr. Ernie Medina, a Preventive Care Specialist, designed the Challenge to be a fun program that encourages people to get moving. “I live by the advice I give to people everyday about healthy lifestyles. But even I like the extra incentive of the Challenge to get me through these cold, dark winter months. It gets me out of bed and to the gym in the morning, and helps me pick up the pace,” said Dr. Medina. Whether you haven't exercised in years and want to start, or even if you are an athlete, our challenge has a level for you. You'll have up to 12 weeks to “climb” your way to the top of the tallest peak on each of the seven continents on the challenge map. How many feet you climb is determined by your minutes exercised, or by number of daily steps. Pedometers are great for beginners and walkers. They count how many steps you’ve taken, always encouraging you to take more throughout the day. You won’t have to take the journey alone: you can join the online Challenge VIII support group or come to a monthly Total Wellness support groups in Redlands. If you join the Challenge, you will receive a T-shirt and dinner at the end of the Challenge! A variety of prizes will be raffled off to all those who finish. Grand prizes, each valued at over $200 include memberships and gift certificates. Grand Prizes: • 24-Hour Fitness (Redlands) 3-month membership • Leading Ladies (Mentone) Enrollment fee & 6-month membership • Drayson Center (Loma Linda) 13-month memberships • Colton Sports Club 1-year membership • Christy's Personal Training Studio (Redlands) - Training Sessions • Liberty Fitness Center (Highland) Two 3-month memberships • Rialto Racquet & Fitness Center Two 6-month memberships & 6-week sessions with trainer • respon DESIGN 10 Virtual Trainer Games for PC, Xbox, PS2 You can download the registration form online at www.beavermedicalgroup.com, or contact Dr. Ernie Medina in Health Education at 909-335-4131 or by email at emedina@epiclp.com. Cost is $20 for Beaver patients and employees; $25 for non-beaver patients. Previous challenge participants receive $5 off. Register before Christmas and take an additional 10% off. Challenge yourself and register now!
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