The premise

of FreeMotion equipment is ease and comfort for all populations who have

a variety of physical limitations. FreeMotion machines were created to

simulate everyday activities of pushing, pulling, bending, squatting,

lifting and twisting. These are the six functional movements that our

bodies perform most All of these movements originate from the "core"

or center of our bodies. Training the core strengthens our spine and abdominal

region as well as assisting in injury prevention.

Recently featured

in Oprah Winfrey's January issue of O Magazine, FreeMotion equipment allows

for a 180-degree range of motion, instead of the typical locked, fixed

position. This "free" range of motion allows our bodies to recruit

more muscles to perform an exercise. The more muscles used, the more calories

burned. Clients with a weight loss goal will make rapid progress by combining

these conditioning exercises with cardiovascular work.

"Exercisers

today no longer strive for the best looking bodies and firmest muscles

but to feel healthy while building bone density and strengthening our

spines as we age." said Sandra Holt, director of Newnan Hospital

Health & Fitness Center. "Maintaining an active lifestyle is

most important to our clients. "

The Center's

existing equipment is currently used for group exercise circuit classes,

special populations and personal training. It is located on the second

floor and allows for a more private setting while working out, which is

important to some clients.

A Member Appreciation

& Dedication Ceremony for the equipment additions will be held Sunday,

March 2, at 3:30 p.m. The equipment will be dedicated in memory of Connie

Merrigan, previous Center Director who recently passed away. The community

is invited.

Newnan Hospital

Health & Fitness Center is located on the court square in historic

downtown Newnan at 26 West Court Square. For more information on Newnan

Hospital Health & Fitness Center, call 770-254-3550.

Founded in

1925, Newnan Hospital is a 243-bed JCAHO Accredited, private, non-profit

facility offering the highest quality professional care with the latest

in medical technology. In addition to the Newnan Hospital East and Newnan

Hospital West campuses, other facilities in The Newnan Hospital Family

include the Health and Fitness Center, Beaulieu Convalescent Center, Wound

Treatment Center, Sleep Center, and the Summit Healthplex.

Back

to Healthwise Home Page |