Sundays

Sundays are back!

We will be resume our winter weekend hours this Sunday, November 4th.   We will be open from 7-12  (but dont' forget this is the weekend to change our clocks).  Stop in and visit us! 

Bootcamp Information

You may have seen the signs around our facilities or heard a rumor about class.  Yes, boot camp is coming to GRMC Wellness Services.  Below is the press release about the class.  We would love to have you there!

GRMC Wellness to Offer New Intense Workout Class

Grinnell Regional Wellness and Fitness Center offers a new group exercise class targeted to individuals wanting an intensive workout that’s integrates team approach to exercise and fitness. This offering complements the list of courses and fitness options designed to meet all levels of fitness and ages.

“We’ll use a large team component as well as circuit format to energize participants in a boot camp culture,” explains Holly Pettlon, GRMC wellness specialist and instructor. “The one-hour class will change depending on the weather so, for example, we may be outside running and relays or a tug of war with ropes. Our goal is create an supportive environment where participants can work together and encourage each other, with a full understanding that individuals will be at different fitness levels. We’ll push the limits in this high energy class with encouragement and team support.”

Like all exercise classes offered at GRMC, this will include the option to have pre and post class fitness testing. Membership in the GRMC fitness center also entitles members to a free monthly personal coaching session. 

“We want participants to focus on progress in health not focus on numbers or measurements. We teach life-long wellness that encourages families to build healthy habits and exercise options,” Pettlon adds.

The Boot Camp class will be offered in six-week increments. The first class will begin Thursday, Nov. 1, at 5:15 p.m. It will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, until Dec. 6. Individuals interested may reserve a space by calling the GRMC Wellness and Fitness Center at 641-236-2999. Registration is requested but not required.

Introducing Holly

Hello everyone! I'm excited to join the awesome Wellness Team here at Grinnell Regional Medical Center! My husband Jon and I recently moved to Grinnell from Washington and have found that the Grinnell community is the perfect fit for us. We both went to college at Luther in Decorah, IA and we were itching to get back to the humid Midwest (I swear that's the truth!).  I love doing fun runs and triathlons so if anyone needs a training buddy please come see me!!!


Jen here:  It would seem like a great idea to put on Grace and Holly's pictures.   Sorry, you'll have to stop in and meet them face to face! :)

Healthiest State Initiative

Here's an email I (Jen) received from the Heathiest State Initiative Team after the 1K walk on Wednesday:


Thank you — and congratulations — for making the 2012 Healthiest State Walk even bigger than last year’s. More than 297,000 Iowans walked to support the Healthiest State Initiative, topping last year’s walk count by approximately 6,000.
Iowans have made good strides in the year since the Healthiest State Initiative was announced. The kilometer we walked together as a state yesterday is keeping that momentum going. Honor your commitment to help Iowa claim the #1 spot in the nation by 2016 by adding some healthy changes into your life all year long. Here are just a few ideas:

• Start a lunchtime walk group with coworkers or meet with your neighbors for a pre-work stroll.
• Add some extra veggies to your meals or try a new fruit or vegetable once a month. Click here for more tips on healthy eating.
• If you smoke, try to quit. Check out the QuitNet resource online to help you do it. (You’ll need to register, but it’s free!)
• If you’re an educator, keep setting a good example for your students – schools were absolutely critical in the success of our Walk yesterday.

Small changes make a big difference. For more ideas, visit iowahealthieststate.com. Walk On!
The Healthiest State Initiative Team
P.S. We’d love to see photos of your Healthiest State Walk. Post them at our Facebook page!

Women's Health Focus

I (Jen) had a great time at the Women's Health Focus and baby fair last night.  If you were there, I was at the Healthy Choices Coalition tables handing out the blue bags.  It was great to see so many of our members attending or maning booths themselves.  Lots of amazing vendors, delicious food, entertaining speaker...  Pretty good evening in Grinnell.