Tai Chi for Parkinson’s Class – Session starts Thurs Dec 6th
- At November 15, 2012
- By Michelle Struckholz
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The Next Tai Chi for Parkinson’s session will start on Thurs Dec 6th and will run every other week for 6 classes.
The Dates we will meet are: 12/6, 12/20, 1/3, 1/17, 1/31, and 2/14.
Cost is: $75 ($12.50 per class)
Please let us know by email or by phone if you are interested in signing up. You can reach us at 272-8900 or info@momentumri.com. Please feel free to recruit others to join. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
About the instructor: Gail Whitsitt-Lynch has been studying Tai Chi since 1974. For the last 20 years she has been studying with Master Wen Ching Wu at the Way of the Dragon in East Providence. She has explored many internal styles, including: Yang Taiji, Sun Taiji, Baquazang, Xinghi, Taoist and Buddhist Qi Gong, and medical Qigong. Gail’s practice and teaching is continuous and varied. She has taught at The Way of the Dragon and at the Greater Providence YMCA, teaching a variety of Tai Chi and Qigong classes, including classes specifically for seniors. Gail is also currently teaching classes to groups of Alzheimer’s patients. The class at Momentum will be geared towards the specific needs of those with Parkinson’s, and will utilize chairs for those who need a little extra support.
Please Vote for Momentum Fitness: 2012 Best of RI Monthly
- At April 08, 2012
- By Michelle Struckholz
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It’s that time again. Please vote for us as “Best Fitness Studio” in Providence County.
Thanks for all of your support!
Please Vote for Momentum Fitness: 2012 Best of RI Monthly
SAY IT OUT LOUD
- At October 20, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
- In News, Uncategorized
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This is the 2nd blog entry from our guest blogger Marcia Smith. Read on for some tips on staying motivated at the gym…..
The other day on ESPN, there was a clip of one of the Broncos’ coaches, yelling at one of the really big players, right in the face. Doesn’t this coach know that lecturing and yelling are lousy ways to change behavior and increase motivation? I would say particularly so when the guy is twice your size. I guess there just wasn’t time for a motivational dialog in the middle of a pre-season game. It’s a documented scientific fact that attitudes and behavior are more likely to be affected during dialog than listening to a lecture.
I had a chance to experience this first hand just the other day at the gym. I mentioned to Rob that I wasn’t making that much progress on my current goals. He asked a simple question, are you being consistent? I went home and pondered that. Before this conversation, I would have said I have been pretty consistent. But when I look at my workouts from the perspective of an athletic trainer, well, um, lets just say there’s room for improvement.
Bringing aspects of your training into the conversation during training sessions is a great way to increase motivation, and some topics are particularly helpful. Simply talking about the benefits of exercise can be very effective. There’s some pretty elaborate theory behind this, talking about benefits of exercise addresses something called cognitive dissonance, but it ultimately goes back to the idea that saying things out loud is a powerful motivator. So try this next time you go to the gym: tell Rob or Michelle what are the most important benefits of exercise for you. Then just notice if you leave the gym more motivated than when you came in. Let us know!
See you at the gym.
Marcia Smith, Ph.D.
Health psychologist and Momentum Fitness client
Momentum Fitness Voted Best Health Club in Providence- The Phoenix!
- At April 28, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
- In Current Events, News
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The Phoenix- Best of Providence- Best Health Club
We want to thank everyone for voting for us!
We were voted the Best Health Club in Providence, RI!
We’re thrilled that all of our current clients like what we’re doing here, and obviously without them we wouldn’t stand a chance at being voted the Best Health Club. If you haven’t been to Momentum Fitness yet, and you are thinking about starting an exercise program, give us a call or stop by anytime. We provide a unique and personal work-out experience…..an alternative to the traditional big gyms.
Here’s what The Phoenix had to say…..
Oh, you will shape up — there’s no doubt about that. The Momentum trainers are all about results because their “strength through movement” ideology is based on a daily exercise regimen that spills over into “physical and mental well-being.”
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R & R: Relaxation and Rejuvenation Techniques for Self-Care: Workshop with Sandy Bothmer
- At April 19, 2011
- By Michelle Struckholz
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When: Monday May 23rd
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
Admission: $25
Location: Momentum Fitness, 222 South Water Street Providence, RI
Venue phone: 401-272-8900
Do you feel stressed, over worked, or on edge? If the answer is yes, join Sandy Bothmer, M.Ed. Reiki Master, CIH and stress management consultant as she guides you in an exploration of relaxation and rejuvenation techniqes to help you create an inner climate of calm and vitality. She’ll draw from her book Creating the peaceable Classroom. You’ll leave the workshop empowered to reduce the effects of stress in your life. For further information contact sandy@peaceablepthways.com or michelle@momentumri.com. Call 401-272-8900 to register with Michelle at Momentum Fitness.