General Programs for Weight Management

According to the American Heart Association, nearly 135 million adults are overweight or obese – and an estimated 300,000 die each year of related causes. But being overweight is also a major risk factor for several other health problems, including heart disease, stroke, hypertension, sleep apnea, elevated blood lipids and Type 2 diabetes. At Catawba Valley Medical Center, we are committed to helping prevent weight issues from becoming medical problems. We offer a comprehensive array of programs to help not only individuals lose weight, but also maintain a healthy weight for a lifetime. General Programs Most non-surgical weight loss programs are based on a combination of diet/behavior modification and regular exercise. At Catawba Valley Medical Center, we cover all the bases with our L.E.A.R.N. program and our Fitness Plus Center. L.E.A.R.N. This ten-week program offers classes that focus on helping individuals make positive changes in Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Relationships and Nutrition – changes that help them achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Classes are taught in a group setting by a registered dietitian and CVMC Fitness Center staff members. L.E.A.R.N. is designed to help develop a balanced diet, improve eating habits, start an enjoyable exercise program and achieve permanent weight loss. Along with instruction, participants receive a confidential body fat assessment and a three-month membership at CVMC’s Fitness Plus Center with an opportunity for a special rate to join. Classes are conducted on the CVMC campus. For more information about L.E.A.R.N., please call Lynn Geissele, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, at 828/326-2905. Fitness Plus Center Staffed by experts in exercise, nutrition, fitness, wellness and cardiac rehabilitation, our facility and programs are designed to provide safe, effective workouts in a friendly, accessible environment. The Center is open to Catawba Valley Medical Center rehabilitation patients and employees as well as the community at large. With leading-edge equipment and classes, the facility offers the following features: Three-lane, 25-yard heated indoor salt water pool for therapeutic exercise and water fitness classes Aquatics program with open swim and exercise classes for all fitness levels State-of-the-art fitness equipment including treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, NuStep, rowing machines, Cybex resistive weight machines and free weights Outdoor paved fitness track with exercise stations Nutrition education classes Membership privileges allow for unlimited use of the facility, equipment use orientation and a personal fitness assessment by medically-trained staff members (if desired). For more information about the Fitness Plus Center, please call 828/326-3680.   Group Excercise Class Schedule MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Yoga Stretch 10:00a-10:45a Silver Sneakers® MSROM 10:00a-10:45a Yoga Stretch 10:00a-10:45a Basic Core 10:00a-10:45a Silver Sneakers® MSROM 10:00a-10:45a Gentle Yoga 4:30p- 5:15p Core Blast 4:30p- 5:15p Cycle 4:30p- 5:15p     SHAPE 5:30p-6:30p Cycle 5:30p-6:15p ABSolute 5:30p-5:55p Cycle 5:30p-6:15p     Yoga 6:30p- 7:30p Power Yoga 6p- 6:45p     All classes are held in the Pain Mngt Classroom, unless otherwise stated *Addition fee: pre-registration required ABSolute – This 25-minute class concentrates on strengthening the core of the body (abdominal, hips, gluts and back muscles). Aquarobics – A great way to start or end your day! This 45 minute water class includes a cardiovascular segment followed by muscle toning and flexibility. Basic Core – This class gives your posture a boost by working on the muscles that shape the low back, abdominals, glutes and hip. A beginner level class, or for those who are looking for a less challenging strengthening class. Core Blast – This class is designed to help you strengthen the CORE, the low back, abdoimals, glutes and hips as well as improve balance and posture.  Cycle - “Cruise” along on different terrains while riding on a fixed gear stationary bike.  Participants adjust tension accordingly.  Join this athletic training program and come along for the ride.  All levels welcome! Deep Water Exercise - This non-impact water class is held in the deep end of the pool. Participants use a variety of buoyancy devices during cardiovascular and muscle strengthening segments. A must for anyone seeking a challenging work-out. Gentle Waves - A 45-minute class, which uses gentle movements and range of motion exercises in the water. A great therapeutic class for new exercisers or individuals with arthritis or other orthopedic limitations. Gentle Yoga: This class introduces moves common to yoga.  The class focuses on posture, breathing, balance, and strength followed by relaxation. Power Yoga- Yoga with a challenge!  This class consists of power poses to get you sweating followed by a relaxation segment. SHAPE: Guaranteed to get your heart pumping!  This 60 minute, intermediate to advanced workout incorporates crosstraining moves such as step, low-impact aerobics, kickboxing, and walking the fitness trail (weather permitting).  Class includes toning and stretch. SilverSneakers®- Muscular Strength & Range of Movement: This class includes rhythmic range of movement work with resistance tools, cool down, stretch and relaxation.   A multi-level class for total body conditioning which uses a chair for standing or seated support. Yoga: Yoga postures known as asanas are dynamically flowed together to strengthen, stretch and relax.  Levels I and II are combined allowing you to make the class as challenging as you want.  A 60-minute class.  All fitness levels welcome. Yoga Stretch: This beginner class is for those who are new to yoga or for those who are looking for a less challenging class due to stiffness or lessened strength.