Page 2 - Newsletter May 20172

Spring Into Fitness

By: Denny Kigin, Health & Wellness Director, West Des Moines

With winter behind us and spring in full Hit the Trail Bring Your Workout Outdoors
swing, now is a great time to revisit your Hiking and running on trails throughout the
fitness goals and try something new—espe- spring and summer is a great way to change One fun way to liven up your exercise rou-
cially if it involves the great outdoors. Here up your workout routine. The scenery is tine is to take your typical workout outside.
are five fitness ideas that are perfect for the breathtaking, the air is crisp and clean, and Treadmill runner? Hit the streets for your
season of rebirth the atmosphere is so refreshing. It brings jog. Love kettlebells? Bring them to your
backyard. Class regular? Look for outdoor
Train for a Race life back into a running program and chal- boot camp classes in your area. Sometimes
lenges your muscles in new ways. Whether
Spring is the ideal time to dust off your you run, hike or bike on trails, it’s a great just changing your scenery can do wonders
running shoes, hit the pavement and train way to get back to nature. for your motivation. Try a goal to exercise
for a race. Whether you’re walking, running outdoors once or twice a week this spring.
or a combination of the two, the weather is
perfect, and now is the time to start training Perfect a Sport
for late spring and summer races. Having a Spring is synonymous with rebirth. Take
deadline like a race date looming over you Do you have a desire to get outdoors this advantage of this lively season by injecting
might be all the motivation you need. spring but don’t know where to begin? Do a little fun back into your fitness routine.
walking, running or biking simply not ap- Whatever goals you choose, share them
Bike It peal to you? Then why not try a spring sport with someone for accountability. Or engage
Spring is the perfect time to bring your bike like tennis, softball, golf or kayaking! When a friend or loved one in your workouts.
out of hibernation, whether you like to bike you enjoy a sport and work to perfect your Having an accountability partner or workout
casually on a local trail or more seriously by skills, the activity hardly seems like a work- buddy will help you be that much closer to
competing in races. A new goal for spring is out despite having major calorie-burning recreating yourself and your future.
to bike at least three to four day per week, and health-boosting benefits.
not just on the weekends.

West Des Moines Employee of the Month
Patty Sturges, HHA
Patty was nominated for Employee of the Month by living the Iowa Home Care values
and giving exceptional care to the clients she serves. She had perfect attendance and no
missed visits for the month of March. Patty has been with Iowa Home Care since 2009.

Need Help Resolving a Client Concern?

Email Bev Wood : bwood@iowahomecare.com
Always take time to listen to a client’s concern.
Thank you, Patty! Let them know to expect a follow up call.