Fort Campbell, KY – Did you know that Estep Wellness Center offers a comprehensive personal training program where your personal goals will be combined with a personalized assessment to take your fitness to the next level?
The trainers at Estep will combine their knowledge with the technology of Microfit to tailor a program just for you! Summer is almost here so take charge of your health and wellness by committing to a one-on-one program that targets your specific goals. «Read the rest of this article»
Tennessee Department of Agriculture says Greens are Simply Fantastic for Spring
March 12, 2013 |
Nashville, TN – Green is the first color of spring, and greens are the first crops of the garden season. In Tennessee, spring starts with turnip and collard greens, plus all kinds of lettuces. Spinach, though, is perhaps the modern favorite spring green.
Famously nutritious, it’s also tender and sweet to eat from baby stage to full broad leaf. Spinach cooks quickly and can be successfully added to just about any savory dish for added color and nutrition.
 Garlic Spinach Saute
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Renaissance Center hosts Free Health and Wellness Fair
March 1, 2013 |
Presented by Renaissance Center and Lipscomb University School of Nursing
Dickson, TN – The Renaissance Center is excited to present the First Annual Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, March 9th, 10:00am-4:00pm. The event is free and includes health screenings, consultations and education provided by the Lipscomb University School of Nursing.
Starting the day off is renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang with a “Vision Care” seminar in the Performance Hall at 10:30am. Dr. Wang will also be available for questions after the talk.
 The Renaissance Center lobby
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Clarksville Academy introduces new Polar Cardio GX Training System
February 26, 2013 |
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Academy continues to lead in enriching the education for today’s students with the use of technology. CA’s recent addition is the Polar Cardio GX Training System, which tracks and provides feedback for individual fitness performance via an electronic sensor.
Each student wears a sensor, built into an adjustable belt that is worn just below the chest. The feedback from the sensor is delivered by Bluetooth connection to the student and teacher’s iPad or Macbook.
 Junior Connor Wise, Sophomores Josh Anderson & Jacob Morton work hard during spring conditioning at Clarksville Academy. The Polar GX Cardio band monitors their progress as the workout intensifies.
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Blanchfield Army Community Hospital dietician and local massage students encourage activity, nutrition, sleep and relaxation
February 10, 2013 |
Patient Recognition Month
Fort Campbell, KY – Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) dietician and local massage school students offered 54 patients and staff an opportunity to learn more about the valuable health benefits of activity, nutrition, sleep and relaxation February 8th during Patient Recognition Month as they participated in a Wellness class and received free 10-minute massages.
BACH Dietician Capt. Christina Deehl told patients to avoid “fad” diets and to be careful about taking supplements.
 Massage therapy student Casey Rockwell performed “Wellness Massages” to BACH patients Friday, Feb. 8th in honor of Patient Recognition Month. James Watkins was appreciative of her volunteering her time to help patients relieve tension. (Courtesy photo from BACH staff member Teresa Ratliff)
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Healthy heart = corazón sano
January 12, 2013 |
The American Heart Association reaches out to the Hispanic community locally and nationally
Nashville, TN – Heart disease is the No. 1 killer for all American men and women, and stroke is the fourth leading cause of death.
Hispanics and Latinos, however, face even higher risks because of high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes – and cultural challenges. That can be a surprise to many Hispanics, both nationally and here in Middle Tennessee.
“Recently learning that cardiovascular disease – heart disease and stroke – is the #1 killer of Hispanics across the nation, was a stop in my life,” commented Shirley Guerrero of Brentwood, TN. «Read the rest of this article»
Fort Campbell’s Estep Wellness Center offers Personal Training program for your New Year Goals
December 27, 2012 |
Fort Campbell, KY – Did you know that Estep Wellness Center offers a comprehensive personal training program where your personal goals will be combined with a personalized assessment to take your fitness to the next level?
The trainers at Estep will combine their knowledge with the technology of Microfit to tailor a program just for you! Take charge of your health and wellness by committing to a one-on-one program that targets your specific goals. «Read the rest of this article»
Fort Campbell’s Estep Wellness Center December Class Schedule
December 9, 2012 |
Fort Campbell, KY – Estep Wellness Center has released their December class schedule. Their lunch time “Stretch” will begin immediately after the Mid-Section Mash classes. The Stretch class will consist of 15 minutes of total body stretch to lengthen and elongate the muscles worked during the Power Lunch Hour. The Stretch class will be included with the purchase of a Power and Mid-Section Mash class.
The “Last Chance Workout” will now begin at 1:45pm and end at 2:30pm, increasing the length of class from 30 minutes to 45 minutes. Last Chance Workout will be offering Circuit with Khrystian on Mondays, Yoga with Lexi on Wednesdays and Plyometrics with Mandy on Thursdays. «Read the rest of this article»
Get “Hot for the Holidays” with Estep Wellness Center
November 16, 2012 |
Fort Campbell, KY – Estep Wellness Center wants you to get “Hot for the Holidays”! Hot for the Holidays is a program designed to take advantage of the great fitness schedule Estep already offers with over 50 ways to get fit.
But cardio and strength training is only 80% of the journey to a healthier you. Nutrition is the other 20% and that’s where “Tasty Tuesdays” come in. Estep will be offering nutrition classes on December 4th, 11th and 18th at 10:30am and 4:30pm. «Read the rest of this article»
Fort Campbell’s Estep Wellness Center November Class Schedule
November 1, 2012 |
Fort Campbell, KY – Estep Wellness Center has released their November class schedule.
In addition to their regular classes, they’ve added Moga with Mandy on Mondays at 8:00am; Circuit Training with Kristin on Fridays at 8:00am; Box Mania on Mondays at 2:15pm; Yoga on Wednesdays at 2:15pm; Circuit Training on Thursdays at 2:15pm; Cycle on Fridays at 2:15pm; Yoga on Thursdays at 4:30pm; and PIYO on Tuesdays at 5:45pm.
Estep also has some special activities planned for this month! On November 3rd from 8:00am until 4:00pm they’ll be holding a “Sampler Spectacular”. This day is sure to offer a full day of fat blasting fun as Estep will be jam packed with five of their top classes: Turbo Kick, Box Mania, PIYO, Zumba, and Indoor Cycle. «Read the rest of this article»
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