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New program offers chance to get fit during free-time By Lori Robison Staff Writer Want to get in shape, but unsure about the most proper way? Well have no fear — a brand-new wellness pro gram is here! Designed to encourage healthy lifestyles for all in the university com munity, the new program will include both fitness and nutrition assess ments, as well as individual aerobic planning and a customized weight training program. The fitness aspect of the program will include an assessment of cardio vascular health, blood pressure, and a body composition check to determine amounts of body fat. Afterwards, a nutrition assessment, which includes a two-day diet recall and a computer evaluation, will ad dress nutritional problems and con cems as well as recommendations for a proper diet. Individual consulations regarding exercise will focus both on strength and flexibility and may include, but will not be limited to, recommendations for aerobics and demonstrations for proper weight-lifting exercises. And at $ 10 per student (if currently enrolled) and $50 per faculty/staff member, the fees will fall far below average membership costs for compa rable programs. “We’re really giving people a great deal,” said Kenda Scheele, associate director for structured activities for campus recreation. “Other programs in the city can run anywhere from $75 to $100 per person.” Although this program is not open to the general public, family members who have paid campus recreation fees may also join the program. MDA covers America — with 230 clinics, 185 local offices, and the most complete range of services for children and adults affected by neuromuscular diseases. Muscular Dystrophy Association Jerry Lewis, National Chairman 1-800-572-1717 Ashley Dodge, assistant director of wellness services, emphasized that program staff will try to work with the unusual schedules of members and their families. ‘Time was a big issue with the wellness program when I worked for the University of Alabama,” she said. “We want to help those people with families that may not be able to come in during day hours.” Dodge said there is a possibility of some scheduling for assessments dur ing evening hours and one Sunday a month, once the program is up and running. Applications for the Wellness Pro gram will be accepted beginning Mon day, Aug. 19, at the campus recreation center. The program itself will begin Sept. 3. For more information, contact cam pus rec at 472-3467. American Heart Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke Associations, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES 1 1-800-AHA-USA1 This space provided as a public service. ©1994, American Heart Association American Heart AssociationJ Fighting Heart Disease A Call to Arms: Greek Blood Pressure. ■si995. American Heart Association ( CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER Where the FUN begins! f Services offered: A • Fitness Classes • Instructional Classes • Wellness Services • Intramural Sports ■>¥% • Informal Recreation • Sport Clubs ^2$ • Family Programming • Outdoor Adventures • Group Challenges • High & Low Ropes Course • Massage Therapy • Injury Prevention & Care V and much, much more! J For more information come to the info meeting on August 28 at 6:00pm in the NE Union or call 472-3467 i 60 BIG REC! j Wellness Services A New Campus Recreation Program Personal Wellness programs to address the physical component of wellness. Also includes a health risk appraisal and physical fitness assessment. ^PersonalWellness programs includeP* a customized weight training program an individual aerobic plan a nutrition assessment. Are You Eligible? All current UNL students are eligible. Staff, faculty, and their families who have paid the current Campus Recreation Programs and Facilities Fee are also eligible. Non-members of the University community are eligible loo. ^erviccs are not open to the general public. Fees: ^ Member $ 10 per person ^Non-member $50 per person^ For more information or to schedule your appointment, call 472-3467 489-0200 483-3142 483-3840 General Information Emergency Department Health Enhancement Services • Nutrition Consultation • Grocery Store Tours • Smoking Cessation • Stress Management • Prenatal Exercise 483-8886 Community Health Education & Resource Center • Books, audio recordings & videotapes for FREE two-week check out 483-3055 Bryan Diabetes Center 483-8400 Bryan Mammography Center Bryan Memorial Hospital 1600 South 48th Street • Lincoln, NE 68506-1299 • 402-489-0200