Free seminar in Peoria Jan. 16 teaches how to get fit in 8 minutes a day

SUN CITY, Ariz. (Jan. 4, 2010) – Think getting fit has to be time consuming? Think again! Learn how to get in shape in just eight minutes a day at a free seminar on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. at Rio Vista Recreation Center in Peoria, 8866-A W. Thunderbird Road, inside Rio Vista Community Park. Pre-register by calling (623) 773-8600.

“The 8-Minute Exercise Routine” will be presented by physical therapist Lori Ramage, Joint Club coordinator at Banner Boswell Medical Center. In addition to learning how to get fit in eight minutes a day, attendees also will find out how to improve eating habits and learn six common-sense weight loss strategies.

 “Diet is 80 percent of weight loss, so it’s important to pay attention to what and how you eat,” Ramage said. “Along with a healthy diet, this routine can help build lean muscle, speed up metabolism and help the body burn fat more efficiently.”

Banner Boswell Medical Center and Rio Vista Recreation Center are partners in offering free health education seminars each month and a variety of healthy events throughout the year.

About Banner Boswell Medical Center
Banner Boswell Medical Center is a 430-bed, acute-care hospital located in Sun City, Arizona. Founded in 1970, Banner Boswell offers heart services, cancer care, orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s diagnostics, emergency care, and medical and surgical services. Banner Boswell is part of nonprofit Banner Health, the leading provider of health services in the Valley with 22 hospitals throughout the West. For more information about Banner Boswell, visit www.BannerHealth.com/Boswell.

Contact:
Lisa Guinn
(623) 876-5704