With February being celebrated as National Heart Month, Swedish Covenant Hospital is offering north side women a free, fun program that delivers a multitude of cardiovascular benefits.
The Women Out Walking challenge at Galter LifeCenter, Chicago’s premiere medical fitness facility, is a 12-week walking program designed to help women create a walking plan and make positive changes to benefit their health. The challenge combines medical expertise with an encouraging team environment to help you meet your fitness goals.
Walking is a healthy, low-impact way to stay active and increase your fitness levels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 145 million adults include walking as a part of a healthy, active lifestyle.
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But for many of us, getting started with (and sticking to) a consistent walking plan is no easy feat—long work days, kids’ schedules and chilly temperatures can all get in the way of our best intentions.
Participants will receive a free pedometer and logbook to track their steps. Weekly team wellness sessions will allow you to learn about healthy lifestyle changes and goal-setting techniques to help you stay committed to your health, even after the program ends.
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Participation is limited, so contact us today!
When:
Saturdays, February 1 to April 19, 10 to 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, February 5 to April 23, 6 to 7 p.m.
(Sessions available in Spanish)
Where:
Galter LifeCenter, 5157 N. Francisco Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
For more information:
SwedishCovenant.org/womenwalking, or call 773-878-6888
By Nicole Joseph, Swedish Covenant Hospital Staff Writer
