Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

 

On Tuesday February 9, 2021 the Grinnell Rotary Club’s guest speaker was Holly Pettlon who is a Health Wellness Specialist Supervisor at the Paul W Ahrens (PWA) Fitness Center.   Pettlon holds a bachelors degree in Health Wellness from Luther College, along with having a vast knowledge, skills and abilities in providing individual and group fitness training sessions.  Pettlon provided Rotarians an overview on the critical need for individuals to keep moving and changes that have been made in order to keep the Fitness Center safe and operational during COVID. 

 

The mandate of mask wearing was difficult at first for both staff and trainees but everyone soon adapted.  Workout equipment has a spacing distance of 6-12 ft.  Hospital Grade Wipes are available throughout the Center for wiping equipment down prior and after each use.  Deep cleaning of all areas is accomplished daily.   The Fitness Center hours were modified in order to meet cleaning protocols.  Open Hours are 5a.m -10p.m. Monday – Friday with weekend hours 6a.m-2p.m.

 

Wellness/Fitness Training is being provided in person or virtually through the use of a computer.  You now are able to work out while at home and still have your personal trainer coaching you.   Group training sessions are also available via computer. 

 

February is recognized as “Heart Health Month”.  In order to maintain a Healthy Heart it is recommended to do moderate exercise 150 minutes a day.  This can be attained by walking 30 minutes 5 times, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise.   For additional information call 641-236-2999 or email, holly.pettlon@unitypoint.org

 

    

Karla K.  Sandell