DENNISON – Trinity Hospital Twin City is welcoming registrations from community members who would like to learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes through Fit for Life classes. Registration is taking place now through Tuesday, August 27th, or until the class session is full. 

Fit for Life classes begin on Tuesday, September 3rd, and are held in the hospital’s first floor St. Francis Conference Center. Fit for Life is a 12-week session of classes that meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7pm. Classes consist of in-depth nutrition and fitness information with a focus on behavioral change. 

Covered topics include: The Wellness Choice, Nutrition & Your Health, Eat to Live, Flexibility Fitness, Stress Management, and Disease Prevention & Healthy Aging. Participants enjoy a hands-on learning experience that includes learning to read food labels, viewing and understanding correct portion sizes, and more. 

Board Certified Family Physician Dr. Timothy McKnight is the hospital's Fit for Life project director and primary instructor throughout the class session. Professional guest speakers include coach and JumpStretch, Inc. founder Dick Hartzell, Dr. Mike Jakubowski of Twin City Chiropractic, and other members of the Fit for Life team.

Registration is open to adults of all ages. The cost to join Fit for Life is $79.00 per person (less than $7 a week) and covers course materials and blood work to be completed before and after the class. For more information or to register, call 740-922-7450, ext. 2181. 

More than 2,000 community residents have graduated from Fit for Life over the past twelve years. Many participants who have completed the program have lost weight and lowered their blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels and have reduced or eliminated medications. 

TRINITY HOSPITAL TWIN CITY