Taking Charge of Your Body
Class Overview:A Six-Week Focus on Healthy Living and Managing Your Lifestyle Through Exercise and Healthy Eating
This class is an approach to weight, fitness and eating without dieting. It is an enlightening six-week class that provides positive reinforcement to the healthful lifestyle changes determined by the participant. It includes an approach that connects eating and exercise. The class is taught by a certified personal trainer, Laurel Francesconi, and a registered dietitian, Karen Ross.
As a participant you will learn to cue into eating when you are truly hungry, stop eating when you are just full, and become more aware of the many reasons that may cause you to overeat. You will focus on getting ample servings from the food guide pyramid and become more aware of the pleasure of eating all foods. The knowledge you gain will allow you to eat healthy without giving up your favorite foods. Included is a 1½ hour walk through Draeger’s Supermarket in Menlo Park to learn the techniques for making healthier food choices.
Remember the fun in jumping rope, riding a bike, or running to your friend's house? Exercise wasn't a chore when you were young—it was play. Let's find that fun again while gaining the physiological benefits of moving your body. You will learn the basics of exercise from cardiovascular to strength training. You will gain a knowledge base of how to exercise correctly that will last a lifetime.
Location:
Palo Alto Clinic
795 El Camino Real
Level 3, Hearst Center for Health Education
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Education office: 650-853-2960
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Cost: $180
Speaker/Instructor: Laurel Francesconi, Karen Ross.
If you cannot find what you are looking for or have questions, please e-mail the Education Division at education@pamf.org or call 650-853-2960. (Leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call as soon as possible.)
Pre-Registration
You can pre-register for classes by filling in the form below. Please note this request form does not automatically enroll you in the class. We will make every effort to accommodate your request for a particular class. Your registration will be finalized with a confirmatory e-mail or phone call from PAMF, as well as collection of any necessary class fees.
You can expect a confirmation within two business days.
If you cannot find what you are looking for or have questions, please e-mail the Education Division at education@pamf.org or call 650-853-2960. (Leave your name and phone number and someone will return your call as soon as possible.)