LifeStyles NEWS

Summer 2023 

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Fitness Reassessments and Exercise Program Reboot

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We all want to know if we are making progress towards our goals and keep our workouts interesting. That’s why, in addition to your initial fitness assessment and the creation of your individualized exercise program, LifeStyles invites you to get a reassessment from one of our exercise specialists to create a new individualized exercise program every six months. This service is already included in your membership and will help keep you on track and motivated.

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With a reassessment, you will be able to see your improvements in the areas that you have previously been tested for, such as biometrics, blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, balance, and flexibility. 

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Completing a reassessment and being prescribed a new exercise program is an excellent way to get back on schedule if you feel like you have not been as consistent in your training as you would like. It is also a terrific way to keep track of your progress and set new goals. Having a plan that is designed specifically for you, with your goals, capabilities, and interests in mind, is a way to help you get the most out of your membership.

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Remember that our degreed exercise specialist staff is ready and qualified to work around any limitations that you may have. Whether you are coming from cardiac rehab, just finishing up physical therapy, or have a chronic issue that you have been dealing with, an exercise program can be tailored to help keep you improving. Our team can also help you design a program to bring your sports and running training to the next level!

If you are a member and still have not taken advantage of this service, you can still schedule an appointment at any time to get started. To schedule your appointment, please stop by the fitness desk or call 201-389-0839 ext. 5 to speak to an exercise specialist!  

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ImPACT Concussion Protocol Baseline Assessment with The Valley Hospital Sports Institute 

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As children and teenagers get ready to enroll in summer and fall sports, concern about concussions and protecting their brain health is always a topic in everyone’s minds. The Valley Hospital Sports Institute at The Valley Center for Health and Wellness is now offering baseline neurocognitive and balance assessment to athletes ages 5 years old and older through the ImPACT application.

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Developed by a team of neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for Sports Medicine, ImPACT is a quick, computerized test that examines visual and verbal memory, visual motor speed, and more. In the event of trauma to the head, these pre-injury assessments will help provide individualized normative data to help a physician determine the severity of an injury, as well as the appropriate recovery and return-to-play decisions.

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Learn more by speaking with the Sports Institute team. The team will host two group sessions on Tuesday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., each with a $30 fee.

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To register for a session, please call the Sports Institute at 201-447-8133. Space is limited.

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ASK about our…Ankle, Shoulder, and Knee

INJURY PREVENTION AND RECONDITIONING PROGRAM 

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Ankle sprains, along with many other common athletic injuries – including anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and sprains, hamstring strains, and rotator cuff tears – can result in reinjury due to muscle weakness and imbalances, body mechanics, or returning to regular activity too quickly.

Reduce your risk of reinjury by attending this small-group, four-week series, which focuses on strengthening, proprioception, mobility, agility, and stretching with our licensed athletic trainers in the off-season to prepare for fall sports. The group will begin in July.

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For more information and to register, please call the Sports Institute at 201-447-8133.

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