Fitness tops South Suburban’s gift list
Submitted by South Suburban Parks & Recreation
Did you resolve to become more fit in 2011? Have you been hesitant to use the elaborate strength-building and cardiovascular fitness-enhancing equipment at your local recreation center? If so, South Suburban has the help you need.
In January, three of South Suburban’s recreation centers: Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave.; Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd.; and Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Circle, will be offering FREE orientations on state-of-the-art fitness equipment. At various times from January 5 – 27, professional, experienced staff will be instructing small groups of individuals on equipment use. Class sizes are limited to increase individual attention, pre-registration is required at www.sspr.org or 303-347-5999 for these one-hour and fifteen-minute daytime and evening sessions.
For an inside look at your fitness, comprehensive blood screenings conducted by staff from the University of Colorado Hospital will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the following recreation centers. Make a reservation for a blood screening at the phone numbers listed below:
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Lone Tree, 10249 Ridgegate Cir., 303-730-4610,
Tuesday, January 18 -
Goodson, 6315 S. University Blvd., 303-483-7082,
Wednesday, January 19 -
Buck, 2004 W. Powers Ave., 303-708-3514,
Thursday, January 20 -
Family Sports Center, 6901 S. Peoria St., 303-708-9500,
Friday, January 21
This high-quality laboratory screening with rapid turnaround of results consists of 30 tests, including a lipid profile. Test results will be sent directly to your home. Participants must be at least 18 years old and 12 hours of fasting are recommended before blood is drawn. Fee is $40 per person. Supplemental tests can be requested for an additional cost. For other South Suburban wellness activities visit www.sspr.org.
