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Staying in Motion: Putting Newton's Law into Action!

David Victorson, PhD, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, and Meggie Kozmiuk, Certified Fitness Trainer, Allied M Fitness.

We've all heard Newton's law of motion, "An object in rest stays at rest.  An object in motion stays in motion."  The same holds true for our bodies.  A great deal of scientific evidence shows that physical activity plays a large role in reducing the risk of many diseases, including cancer.  How do we keep it going and stay in motion?  Dr. Victorson, a health psychologist who specializes in psychological and behavioral approaches to health promotion, will help explore and identify personal physical activity styles, hesitations, and motivators, and create an action plan to use now.  Ms. Kozmiuk, a certified fitness trainer who specializes in cancer, will walk us through some practical and hands-on activities to help keep physical activity and movement a regular part of our livestyle.

Registration deadline is May 1 at 847-221-2400.  Dress comfortably.

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