Fitness & Wellness

GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE IN 2023

Everyone is quick to make a resolution this time of year. The favorites are always along the lines of “I want to lose weight,” or “I want to quit (fill in your answer).” When trying to make positive change, at the first sign of discomfort we throw our hands up in the air and say “it’s too hard,” and revert to the easy, more comfortable way of doing things. We have all heard Albert Einstein's definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. When achieving any of your typical New Year’s Resolutions, you can’t just do things the way you have been and expect better results. If you're not challenging yourself, you're not changing yourself. So here is my challenge to you: get out of your own personal comfort zone in this New Year! Challenge yourself mentally and physically, and you will, without a doubt, be amazed at your accomplishments. You are going to have to put in the effort and get out of the box. Plus, it’s more fun and very rewarding! Explore your surroundings, learn something new, try something different, and whatever you do, don’t sit around and wait for it to happen—make it happen! Make a promise with yourself that you will push yourself beyond what you think you are capable of, and you will be amazed at the results that are achievable when you put in a little good old fashioned hard work! If you need a little extra motivation or guidance in helping you reach your fitness goals this year, your BCC Fitness & Wellness Team is here for you! ◆

Janine Rich Director of Fitness & Wellness

START NEW HABITS WITH SMALL GROUP TRAINING

with Dolores Aaronson, Group Exercise Instructor Kickstart 2023 strong with this eight-week small group program! Are you new to exercise or struggling with making fitness a priority in your day? Then this is the perfect program for you! We will cover ways to improved balance, posture, coordination, and strength while supporting your goals and the lifestyle you want to live!

Wednesdays | January 4–February 22 Group Exercise Studio | 9:30am-10:30am

This program will include bodyweight exercises, light weights, resistance bands, and no-impact movements to help you gain strength, increase flexibility and mobility, and strengthen your core!

In addition to the 60-minute classes, you can expect weekly:

• 15-minute pre-recorded core/mobility workouts • Motivational emails with fitness and healthy food tips

Healthy Investment: $200 or $28 drop-in

Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app)

BECOME A YOGI IN 2023

By Rebecca Printen, Therapeutic Yoga Instructor

HOW YOGA CAN HELP YOU?

Overall Health → Everything from lowering blood pressure to improved heart health and strength Flexibility → Yoga is so much more than just improving your flexibility, but it will improve flexibility with time Mindfulness → Do you want to decrease stress and clear out all of those busy thoughts? Yoga is perfect for you

Be on the lookout in the spring group exercise schedule for a six-week beginner yoga series with Rebecca!