Health, Prevention And Aging: Free 6-Part Workshop Series
Experts from the fields of nutrition, exercise physiology, organic farming and age management medicine will share their expertise during six hands-on workshops during January and February. The speakers will sort “fact from fad” in an increasingly complex search for optimum health. This unique broad-based approach will bring together many perspectives.
Six Dates: Mondays, January 14 through February 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m. each week
Location: “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane in Annapolis
Nutrition workshops:
January 14
- Kait Fortunato, a registered dietitian, will discuss the basics of nutrition and the role of inflammation, glycemic index and the omegas.
January 21
- Dr. Rudi Rodriguez will provide an overview of the relationship of nutrition to disease and highlight secrets to healthy living and longevity drawn from research.
January 28
- Dr. Rudi Rodriguez will present the scientific basis for current approaches to eating, with a goal to understand the rules and tools to prevent heart disease and diabetes.
- Megan Fry will present information on organic farming and husbandry.
Exercise workshops:
February 4
- Todd Pekel will discuss aspects of aerobic fitness, cardiovascular health and how to go about it.
- Thomas B. Strong will provide insights into the often neglected area of flexibility.
February 11
- Butch Hammersmith will discuss balance and core strength that is quickly lost during aging.
- Pam Adams will cover women’s resistance training, body sculpting aspects, and motivation.
- Jaret Simpson will explain “the why” and “the how” of regular resistance training.
Mind Body Dynamics workshop:
February 18
- yoga, meditation, breath walking
The workshops are free, but registration is required. The workshops are geared for all ages. Please R.S.V.P. for each workshop by contacting Jennifer Jennings at jmjennings@annapolis.gov or410.263.7958.
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