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Delmont Library Staff Gets Physical



 
The Delmont Library staff is getting physical. In conjunction with our Health Fair month, our staff decided to embark upon a 4 week Boot Camp at Wallace Training Systems. With the sponsorship of the Friends of Delmont Library, our five ladies have begun a two - three times a week strength training sessions.

 Each of our staff have individual goals. Mostly, we want to make one or two lifestyle changes to improve our health.  You're sharing our journey with you in hopes it will motivate you to do the same. We have lots of health resources, including exercise DVDs and great cookbooks - to help you. Stop in today, and let's do this together!

Denni Grassel
Director



Our individual goals:
Denni
My goal for the four weeks of Boot Camp is to lose two pounds. I plan to do that by eliminating the potato chips and cutting down on the chocolate. (I'd give it up, but I'm no quitter.) 

Ann  
My main goal for this series is building upper body strength. I’d like my arms to be strong enough to do some of the work when I have to lift, push, or pull. 

Diane N.

My goal for the Boot Camp training weeks is to stay active and motivated to learn how to help myself get conditioned and toned, eat healthier, hopefully lose a few pounds, and to continue the regimen even after Boot Camp is over.



Diane R.
I am using this Boot Camp to kick off a new exercise routine. I’m hoping to get healthier by toning and strengthening

Leslie H.
I have lost 100 pounds over the past three years. My goal is to maintain and not gain the weight back. Also to increase my upper body strength, and tone some areas like upper arms and abdomen.

Join us on our journey and learn about our personal goals, struggles and health victories. We will also be sharing diet and exercise tips, recipes and community resources. 
 

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